Exam Review Lab 02 · Lessons 05–08
The Language Lab
Review Lessons 05–08 in one focused 60-minute 1:1 lab — open cloze, word formation, key word transformations, and Speaking Part 2 photo comparison.
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 2 photo comparison
🎙️ 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.
Compare the two photos and say why the people might be doing these activities.
Which of these two places would you prefer to visit? Why?
How do you think the people in the photos are feeling?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the activities shown?
Would you say these activities are more popular with young people or older people?
How might these photos look different if they were taken in your country?
Stage 3 · 8 min
Listening sprint
🎧 Listen twice, then answer
Listen to a teacher explaining how to attack Open Cloze. 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 should students think about first?
2.What kinds of words does the teacher mention?
3.What is her advice about difficult gaps?
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 took him a while to _____ used to living in a big city.
2.The manager praised the team for their _____ to detail.
3.We should _____ into account the weather before deciding.
4.He was _____ to blame for the mistake, even though he apologised.
It wasn’t midnight that we finally got home.
By the time we arrived, the film already started.
She’s used to up early because of her job.
The more you practise, the you’ll become.
There’s no ___ that the new system is faster. (DENY)
The company announced several ___ changes to the schedule. (EXPECT)
Her ___ made the whole project run smoothly. (ORGANISE)
It’s a ___ decision to move abroad without a job lined up. (RISK)
Stage 5 · 15 min
Today’s prompt
✍️ Write the opening paragraph
140–190 words. Answer all three points, keep the tone friendly and personal, and close with a warm sign-off.
- 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.
You recently moved to a new city. Write an email to an English-speaking friend. In your email: – explain why you moved – describe your new home or area – invite your friend to visit Write your email.
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 09 · Reading & Editorial Skills