Exam Review Lab 06 · Lessons 21–24
The Word Bank
Review Lessons 21–24 in one focused 60-minute 1:1 lab — collocations, phrasal verbs, linkers, and listening for detail.
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 3 collaborative task
🎙️ 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.
What are some ways people can improve their vocabulary in a foreign language?
Do you think phrasal verbs are more common in spoken or written English? Why?
How useful is it to learn words in groups rather than individually?
What role does listening play in building vocabulary?
Do you ever make an effort to notice new expressions when you read or watch TV?
Which is more difficult: understanding a word or using it correctly?
Stage 3 · 8 min
Listening sprint
🎧 Listen twice, then answer
Listen to a tutor talking about learning vocabulary. 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 criticise?
2.What should Ella record instead?
3.What revision pattern does he recommend?
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 _____ over the shock of the news.
2.The meeting was _____ off due to bad weather.
3.She made a _____ effort to arrive on time every day.
4._____, the plan worked out better than expected.
I couldn’t work out how to up the new printer.
of studying at home, she went to the library.
He finally managed to down after a stressful week.
the traffic, we still arrived on time.
The company announced a ___ increase in profits. (SUBSTANCE)
Her explanation was clear and ___. (CONVINCE)
The two ideas are ___ related. (CLOSE)
There has been a noticeable ___ in customer complaints. (REDUCE)
Stage 5 · 15 min
Today’s prompt
✍️ Write the opening paragraph
80–100 words. One clear topic sentence, two supporting points, one linker of contrast.
- 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 learning languages. Now your teacher has asked you to write part of an essay. “The best way to learn vocabulary is through listening.” Do you agree? Write one body paragraph developing this idea, using at least one phrasal verb and one linker.
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.
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Lesson 25 · Grammar in Context