Exam Review Lab 01 · Lessons 01–04
Candidate Orientation
Review Lessons 01–04 in one focused 60-minute 1:1 lab — exam awareness, cloze under all three formats, Speaking Part 1, and the essay opener.
Stage 1 · 5 min
Warm-up checkpoint
🎯 Where are you right now?
Rate each skill 1–3. Pick your weakest for extra focus today.
- 1 = shaky — needs more practice
- 2 = okay — getting there
- 3 = confident — can teach it back
Tap a number. Move on in 60 seconds.
Stage 2 · 12 min
Speaking Part 1 sprint
🎙️ Answer 6 examiner questions
Tap to hear the question in a British examiner voice. Answer aloud — aim for 2–3 sentences each.
- Don’t answer with just one sentence
- Add a reason or example after every opinion
- Use a linker: because, for example, especially
- Keep going if you stumble — examiners reward recovery
60 seconds per question. Move on even if imperfect.
Quick Tip
Use a 2-step answer: direct answer + reason or example.
Exam Hack
Stretch short answers with “especially when…” or “mainly because…”.
Common Mistake
Don’t echo the question word-for-word — start with your own opinion.
Where are you from, and what do you like most about living there?
Do you prefer studying alone or with other people? Why?
Tell me about something you’ve learned recently that you found interesting.
How do you usually spend your weekends?
What kind of job would you like to do in the future, and why?
Do you think learning English will be important for your future? Why?
Stage 3 · 8 min
Listening sprint
🎧 Listen twice, then answer
Listen to two students talking after their first exam class. Answer the three questions.
- First listen: get the gist — don't write anything
- Second listen: choose your answers
- Use the timeline to replay any tricky moment
Review lab listening
Tap play to listen. Drag the timeline to jump anywhere.
1.What worried Tom most about the class?
2.What mistake did Mia make?
3.What will Mia do next?
Stage 4 · 20 min
Use of English mixed sprint
📝 12 items · three formats · one check
Work through MCQ Cloze, Open Cloze and Word Formation. Hit Check at the end of each block.
- MCQ Cloze: think collocation and dependent prepositions
- Open Cloze: one word per gap, grammar first
- Word Formation: change the WORD IN CAPS, mind prefix + suffix
- Don’t leave blanks — guess from pattern
1.She had a strong _____ that something was wrong as soon as she walked in.
2.The new policy will come _____ effect at the beginning of next month.
3.I’m afraid the report doesn’t _____ up to our usual standards.
4.They reached an agreement after several hours of _____ negotiation.
Despite very tired, he insisted on finishing the chapter.
She’s the kind of person never gives up, no matter what.
If I known about the meeting earlier, I would have prepared more.
There’s no point worrying about things you can’t control.
The film was a huge ___ at the box office. (SUCCEED)
His comments were entirely ___ and ruined the mood of the meeting. (HELP)
She gave a ___ performance that left the audience in tears. (MOVE)
We need to find a more ___ way of solving this problem. (CREATE)
Stage 5 · 15 min
Today’s prompt
✍️ Write the opening paragraph
60–80 words. Hook + position + road-map. Stop there — don’t draft body paragraphs.
- Read the prompt twice
- Plan 30 seconds before you write
- Aim for 3 sentences, no more
- Use one B2 linker
Self-check with the chips below when you finish.
In your English class you have been talking about technology. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay. “Smartphones do more harm than good for teenagers.” Do you agree? Notes — write about: 1. health 2. social life 3. (your own idea)
Stage 6 · 3 min
Exit reflection
🧭 One thing to fix before next lesson
Pick the single skill you’ll work on this week. Be specific.
- Name the skill (not just “grammar”)
- Say what you’ll DO (read, drill, record yourself)
- Set a number (10 items, 5 minutes, 3 days)
Share this with your teacher at the start of Lesson 07.
Next on the roadmap
Lesson 05 · Use of English Core