Vocabulary 5 – Contrast & comparison

Complete these sentences with the most appropriate word or expression from A, B or C. 1. The two machines____________considerably. One has an electric motor, the other runs on oil. A. differ B. differentiate C. differential 2. The___________in weather between the north and the south of the country is very noticeable. A. comparison B. contrast C. [...]

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Vocabulary 4 – Presenting an argument

A. Read the text below, in which somebody is trying to decide whether to go straight to university from school, or spend a year traveling around the world. Put their argument into the correct order, using the key words and expressions in italics to help you. The first one and last one have been done [...]

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Vocabulary 3 – Writing a letter

Writing a letter A. Below, you will see eleven common situations that people encounter when they are writing a formal letter. Choose the sentence or phrase (A, B or C) that would be most appropriate in each situation. 1. You are writing a letter to the headteacher of a school or college, but you don’t [...]

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Vocabulary 2 – Changes

Look at the pairs of sentences in 1-20 and choose a verb from the box which can be used with both sentences. In some cases, the meaning of the verb may change slightly. Then use a dictionary to find other objects which can be used with the verbs. adapt • adjust • alter • cure [...]

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Vocabulary 1 – Condition

Vocabulary 1 – Condition Look at these sentences, they all use “if”. Rewrite each sentence, replacing “if” with the words in italic. You may need remove some of these other words 1. You can borrow my dictionary if you return it before you go Providing that 2. You can’t go to university if you don’t [...]

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Theory of Reading Skills

Source: English Time READING COMPREHENSION SKILLS Skill 1: Main Idea Questions Skill 2: Stated Detail Questions Skill 3: Find “Unstated” Details Skill 4: Implied Detail Questions Skill 5: Vocabulary In Context Questions Skill 6: “Where” Question 1 – Skill 1: MAIN IDEA QUESTIONS Almost every reading passage will have a multiple-choice question about the main [...]

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