Second edition

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of oil, especially by the oil-producing countries of the Middle East


family tree '7 n a plan or drawing showing the relationship of the members
of a family, especially one that covers a long period. In Britain and the US,
many people like to spend time finding out about their family tree.


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47 melting pot
in the melting pot
tf something is in the melting pot, it is constantiy changing, so that you do not know what will finally happen to it.
[ NOTE I A ‘melting pot’ is a container in which metal is melted down before being made into new objects


For questions 48-54, choose the best option (A, В or C) to complete each statement about reference resources.
Mark the correct letter (A, В or C) on your answer sheet.


48


The main purpose of using a dictionary of collocations is to


A get to know which words go together.
В discover the meanings of new words.
C learn how to pronounce words correctly.


49


The main purpose of working with a bilingual dictionary is to


A find translations of new words.
В practise using new vocabulary.
C find definitions in your own language.


501 The main purpose of using a teacher’s book accompanying a coursebook is to A identify learners’ revision needs.
В plan from lesson to lesson.
C design materials.


51


The main purpose of using a language awareness book for teachers is for teachers to


A improve their knowledge of the language. В check the common collocations of words. C find practice material for their students.


52


The main purpose of using a book about L1 interference is to


A anticipate learners’ likely errors.
В find supplementary teaching materials. G check learners’ understanding.


53[ The main purpose of using an L2 monolingual dictionary is to
A look up definitions in two languages.
В check the register of new language.
C see examples of meaning in context.


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54j The main purpose of using a grammar reference book when planning lessons is to
A keep up to date with new words and expressions.
В find practice exercises for learners.
C help identify the use of target language.


For questions 55-61, look at the incomplete statements about adapting materials and the three options for completing them listed A, В and C.
Two of the options complete the statements correctly. One option does NOT.
Mark the letter (A, В or C) which does NOT complete the sentence correctly on your answer sheet.


551 If a practice exercise in the coursebook is too short, I often A write some more items practising the same structure.
В use the same items again with different learners.
C find a similar exercise in a supplementary resource book.


56


If a reading text includes out-of-date information, I often


A look for another text on the same topic.
В find the latest information to bring the text up to date.
G use it anyway because the learners won’t know it’s out-of-date.


571 If there isn’t enough listening practice in the coursebook, I often
A look for a listening task at the right level on the web.
В make my own recording of a reading text from the book.
C give the learners an extra reading task instead.


58


If a unit in the coursebook is too long, I often


A just do the first half.
В leave out activities that are too easy or too difficult for the learners. G set some exercises for homework instead of doing them in class.


591 If the coursebook units all follow the same sequence, I often
A ask the learners to write their own comprehension questions. В do some of the activities in a different way.
G replace some of the activities with similar ones of my own.


60


If some learners find the coursebook too difficult, I often


A give different practice materials to different groups.
В look for more challenging materials in a teacher’s resource book. G ask the stronger learners to help the weaker ones.


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611 If the coursebook lessons all seem to have a similar pace, I A use a different interaction pattern for some tasks.
В make some of the activities more visual.
C give strict time limits for some tasks.


For questions 62-67, match the teachers’ comments about coursebooks with the uses of a coursebook listed A, В and C.
Mark the correct letter (A, В or C) on your answer sheet.
You will need to use some of the options more than once.
Uses of a coursebook
A contextualising В explaining C practising





Teachers¹ comments
There’s a very useful grammar reference section at the back of the book.


63


There are lots of opportunities for learners to use the language and the texts are motivating.


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65


My young learners love the cartoons it uses to set the scene in each unit.

1. 
   like the way it uses situations that are related to teenagers’ lives and interests.
   

The simple language it uses makes all the new ideas and concepts clear for my students.


67


There’s a really good number of activities.


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For questions 68-74, look at the incomplete statements about supplementary materials and the three options for completing them listed A, В and G,
Two of the options complete the statements correctly. One option does MOT.
Mark the letter (A, В or C) which does NOT complete the statement correctly on your answer sheet.


68


A range of graded readers
A gives learners the chance to read at their own pace.
В provides a variety of texts to motivate learners.
C allows the whole class to read the same book together.


69


A pronunciation practice book
A enables learners to work on individual sounds.
В helps learners to improve their stress and intonation. О helps learners to practise their interactive skills.


701 A board game
A can focus on particular areas of language,
В can help learners to analyse how language is used.
C is a motivating way to give learners language practice.


71


A DVD film with subtitles
A enables learners to read and listen at the same time. В helps learners to compare sound and spelling.
G makes listening comprehension more challenging.


72


Interactive exercises on a computer


A are designed for advanced learners only. В are highly motivating for many learners. C provide useful extension work.


73


Skills practice books


A are a useful way of supplementing the coursebook. В help learners to check their own progress.
C expose learners to additional language.


74] Exam practice books
A focus on motivating learners.
В familiarise learners with standard test types. C often include answer keys.


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For questions 75-80, match the teaching aids with the teaching functions listed A G. Mark the correct letter (A-G) on your answer sheet.
There is one extra option which you do not need to use.
Teaching functions
A to monitor and give feedback on learners’ spoken language В to show situations giving cultural information
C to provide a wide range of reference resources and texts for project work
D to record new vocabulary and use for poster activities E to help visual learners correct their pronunciation F to bring things from the outside world into the classroom G to introduce young learners to new language through games and drama
Teaching aids
[75] phonemic chart





DVD





school library





flipchart


language laboratory


realia


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