Exam Review Lab 10 · Lessons 37–40
The Examiner’s Table
Review Lessons 37–40 in one focused 60-minute 1:1 lab — integrated skills, self-assessment, exam strategy, and confidence under timed conditions.
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
Exam-strategy 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.
Looking back, which part of the exam do you feel most confident about, and why?
What strategies help you manage your time during a reading or writing task?
How do you deal with nerves before a speaking test?
What would you tell a friend who is about to take this exam for the first time?
Which skill have you improved the most during this course?
How do you plan to keep practising English after the exam?
Stage 3 · 8 min
Listening sprint
🎧 Listen twice, then answer
Listen to a tutor giving final advice before the exam. 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 does the tutor advise against?
2.What practice does he recommend?
3.On exam morning students should…
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.It’s important to _____ your time carefully during the exam.
2.Try not to _____ over questions you find difficult.
3.Staying calm under pressure can really _____ your performance on the day.
4.It’s worth _____ through your answers before handing in the paper.
By the time you sit the real exam, you have practised every part several times.
The more relaxed you are, the you tend to perform.
It’s a good idea to read the instructions carefully starting to write.
No how nervous you feel, remember to breathe and pace yourself.
Regular ___ is the key to feeling ready on exam day. (PREPARE)
Being ___ about your own weaknesses helps you improve faster. (HONEST)
A calm, ___ approach to the exam usually leads to better results. (CONFIDENCE)
It is ___ that students review their weaker areas before the exam. (ADVISE)
Stage 5 · 15 min
Today’s prompt
✍️ Write the opening paragraph
140–190 words, written in 40 minutes exactly. Full essay with introduction, two developed points, and a conclusion.
- 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 exam preparation. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay. “The best way to prepare for an exam is through regular practice rather than last-minute revision.” Do you agree? Notes — write about: 1. building confidence 2. reducing stress 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.