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KRISTI MÄRKGYMNASIUM OF LIHULA
2009
Good tips for national examination
Preparation for examination
This presentation has 4parts: 1.Writing2.Listening3.Reading4.Speaking
Read carefully and writea conclusion about
each part
Writing a letter (1/5)
Read the instructions at least 2 times ! What exactly do they want you to do ?
Try to understand if you have to use formal or semi-formal language in the letter
Starting and ending the letter
Dear Sir/MadamFaithfully, Dear Mr. Roberts
Sincerely yours,
Writing: formal language (2/5)
You should use polite language and keep to a humble tone
Slang is not acceptable
No contradictions (I´ll, won´t)
You use Thank you not Thanks, you write out ten o’clock not ’10:00’
Writing: formal language (3/5)
Avoid personal expressions. Use ‘It’ construction or passive forms (It seemed.., It was found out, people say, It is said; It can be pointed out.etc.)
Use linking devices: in addition, also, however, what is more, on the other hand, although, therefore
Writing an essay (4/5)
Start with an eye-catching sentence about the topic
Interpret the heading, do not use direct questions
Introduce the body by listing your aspectsStart each paragraph with an appropriate
linking deviceIn conclusion reword the introduction and
sum what your have written
Writing a report (5/5)
The purpose (aim) of this report is to describe (to compare , to analyze, etc.)……
The report gives information about … The report is based on the data taken from
…
Introduce your content using subheadings Sum up your ideas in the conclusionNB! Use your own analyze, prediction,
guessing - why the things are as they are?
Listening: preparation (1/3)
PreparationBefore you listen,
always look for clues that will help you to understand what you are going to listen
Use the knowledge of the world to try to predict/guess the answers the questions
Listening: important words
When you listen in English, do not worry if you do not understand all the words
Pay attention to stressed words. They give the most important information (e.g. One day in spring, she went walking in the fields)
Listening: focus on situation (3/3)
When you listen to dialogues, think about where they take place
Focus on the language the people use (formal or informal etc.)
Think about the mood of the speakers (e.g. angry, happy, nervous, jelous, dissappointed)
Reading: dealing with difficult words (1/3)
Read the sentence the word is in and decide what kind of word it is (adjective, noun, etc.)
Read the paragraph the word is in and try to work out the meaning from the context
Reading: completing notes (2/3)
Look at the notes and decide what kind of information you are looking for (e.g names, numbers, percentages, objects, times)
Read the text quickly to get the general idea
Then read the text again carefully and complete the notes as you read
Reading: “reading between lines” (3/3)
Read the question and identify the important words
Find the relevant part of the text
Find the most important words and expressions in that part of the text
Decide if the important words in the question and text express the same ideas
Speaking: preparing a monologue (1/2)
Think as many key words as you can - connected with the topic ofcourse
Present the topic in a locigal way, answer the questions which were asked and use examples from life
Correct yourself if you make a serious mistake
Speaking: preparing a role play (2/2)
Always read the last row how you have to finish the role play
Introduce yourself and say what and why you want to ask
Listen the answers and try to react, starting the new question with an opening phrase
Role play: different questions
Could you please tell me
….. ?
Would you be so kind and name the
exact …?
What/How/Where/ Why /
Who ... ? I am also wondering …
You already mentioned …, but
does it also have … ?One more question I
am interested in ….. ?
That´s a good idea, but when
are you planning …?
You are responsible for
this, aren´t you?
In conclusion …
… it can be said that if you have read all the presentation, you will get at least few points more than you would have got before
Everything will be alright, you´ll see !
GOOD LUCK !
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