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IGCSE English as Second Language
Speaking
o Work in pairs and discuss the questions.
1 How much variation is there in people's speech in different parts of your country'
2 Are there any accents you find particularly attractive'
3 How easy is it to change your accent? Why might some people want to do this?
El When people make these gestures, what are they trying to communicate?
1 shrugging their shoulders
2 raising their eyebrows
3 shaking their head
4 crossing their fingers
5 rolling their eyes
D Which ofthe words in the box go with tell or mumble mutter w hisper yel l
talk? Copy and complete the table below.
My teacher ............................. at me in front of the whole
the difference a joke lies rubb ish class because I'd forgotten my homework again.
(someon e) a secret sense a story 2 You can only... .. .. in the library.
the truth to yourself 3 My dad . ............................ to himself when he doesn't
agree with politicians on the TV.
tell talk 4 Some people in my class always... .. ........ the
answers and I can't understand what they're saying.
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it is, there is
~ GRAMMAR REFERENCE p.170
EXAM TIP
D For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not
Don't add any words that are change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
unnecessary or ch ange the including the word given,
meaning of the sentence.
The key word must not I had a wonderful time and I really enjoyed seeing everyone again. GREAT
be changed and must be I had a wonderful time and ............. ........ everyone again.
included in your 2-S words. 2 The weather forecast has predicted more snow. GOING
According to the weather forecast, ..... .. .... more snow.
3 She said she was really pleased you could all come. WONDERFUL
She said ............. you could all come.
4 The park used to have a playground fo r children. BE
In the park.. .. ......... a playground for children.
5 He said I didn't need to make an appointment. NO
He said ... .. ....... for me to make an appointment.
6 I would suggest taking your coat. MIGHT
I think that.. .. .... a good idea to take your coat.
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Interview (Part I) Long turn (Part 2)
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6 answer the same questions as your partner disadvantages
6 give examples
If) Check your answers by looking at the 7 use paraphrases
Exam focus on page 206. 8 agree and disagree 0
D Choose a topic and write three questions I'!I Work in pairs.
about it to ask other students. Use the ideas in Student A: Do the task on this page.
the box to help you. Student B: Turn to page 156. Take turns to do
your task. Try to speak for a minute each.
family free time future plan s holidays
home tow n likes and dislikes work/studies Student A: Here are your photographs. They show
people trying to communicate a message. Compare
the photographs and say which of these ways of
11 Work in groups. Practise asking and communicating messages is most effective.
answering each other's questions.
EXAM TIP
The examiner will tell you the task but it IS also written on
the paper with the pictures, so you can remind yourself
of it.
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Speaking and vocabulary Speaking
o How do dogs communicate with each
other and with humans? Use some of
D Discuss these questions in groups.
In what ways have any pets you have had
this vocabulary. communicated with you?
2 In what ways do animals have a good or bad effect on
bark grow l lick sn iff wag their t ail
our lives? Use the topics below to help you think.
mark their territory raise th e hair on their backs
enterta inment environment food
health sport transport
Gapped text (Part 6)
~ EXAM FOCUS p.202
Vocabulary
EJ You are going to read an article about how idioms: animals
dogs communicate. Six sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the D Read sentences 1-8. Then try to
sentences A-G the one which fits each gap work out the meaning of the idioms
(1-6). There is one extra sentence which you in sentences A-H and match them
do not need to use. with 1-8.
Why don't we have the meeting
during lunch?
EXAM TIP
2 I've never seen Anna so nervous.
When you have finished, read through the text to
3 Tom's party was meant to be a secret
check that it makes sense and that you haven't used
a sentence more than once. 4 My boss is actually quite nice when you get to know
her.
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pETS
Inside a they walk by that spot, their recent victories and how
interested they are in mating. In this way, the pile of scents
A
their barks in different situations. I 5 I l it has been
dog behaviour, describes dogs as 'anthropologists suggested that dogs learnt to develop a wider vocal range
among us', and in her engaging book Inside of as they became domesticated.
o Dog, she studies them with the same intensity and
affection that they devote to us. Even in the middle of
I 6 I ILook a dog in the eyes, and you get a
definite feeling that he's looking back. When information,
a busy modern city, we're surrounded by all kinds of
reassurance or guidance is needed, they seem to inspect
animals that share our space and our food, but only one
our faces. In fact, we are known by our dogs probably far
of them bothers to study us.
better than we know them. They are amazingly skilful at
To rats, crows and cockroaches, we're mostly an spying on our every move, knowing about our comings
irritation and sometimes a threat. Dogs are different. and goings and whether we are anxious or sad. They are
I 1 I IThey also try to control us, persuading us to students of our behaviour and what makes them especially
provide them with food and shelter. People are used as good is that they never tire of watching out fo r changes in
tools to solve the puzzles of closed doors and empty our ex pressions and moods.
water dishes.
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Subject/Verb agreement D Complete the animal facts with the correct form
of the verb in brackets.
~ GRAMMAR REFERENCE p.17S
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EXAM TIP
Open doze (Part 2)
Complete all the gaps, even ~ EXAM FOCUS p.20 I
if you have to guess. Then
go back and check th at it
o Read the article and answer the questions in pairs.
makes sense and that the 1 What is unusual about Kanzi?
spellin g is correct. 2 In what way do scientists disagree abou t w hy animals can't speak?
3 Which grou p of animals are scientists particularly interested in studying, and why?
If) For questions 1-8, read the text and think of the word which best fits
each gap. There is an example at the beg inning.
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Essay (Part I) Young people are increasingly
proofread ing communicating using technology
~ WRITING REFERENCE p.IBO instead of talking face-to-face. Do you
think this is a problem?
o Read the sentences 1-8. What type of spelling mistake
I think there are both positive and negative
(A-D) does each sentence conta in ? Correct the errors
points in the rise ofyoW1g people's use of
and compare your answers with another student.
technology for cornmW1ication purposes.
A missing letter C wrong vowel
Firstly it has become a l ot easier to contact
B extra letter D wrong vowel order
friends extrernly quickly by phone or on
I think that young people are definately spend ing too much social networking sites. This means making
time on social networking sites.
arrangments is easier, particularly during
2 The goverment should do more to protect people's online privacy. holidays when you can't cornmurlicate with
3 It's neccessary to see someone's face if you want to your friends at college every day I beleive
communicate with them properly. this helps to make my relationships with
4 Chatting online is a great way to make freinds. friends stronger.
5 Most of my friends are too dependant on their mobile phones -
However, yOW1g people's safety has been
it's like an addiction.
put at risk becaus of the increase in this
6 It's suprising that so many people don't take online security very type of commurlication. The internet has
seriously.
become a place where bullies can post
7 It's rude when people anser their phone when they're having horrible and very hurtful! messages
dinner with someone in a restaurant. without having to identify themselves. This
S If I don't recieve many messages daily I feel depressed. can affect vulnerable people very badly
fJ Work in pairs. Look at the sentences in Activity 1 again Another negative point is that young
and answer the questions. people's communication skills are sufering.
They don't bother with the correct
, Do you think the spelling errors cause any confusion?
punctuation and often use abbreviations
2 Which ofthe sentences do you agree with' when texting. Sometimes this makes it hard
D Read the exam task and student's essay and follow the to understand what they are trying to say
instructions. Overall, I'm convinced that cornmW1icating
, Correct the eight spelling mistakes in this essay. using tecnology is very benefitial, it brings
people closer together and helps young
2 Decide if you agree with the points made and compare your
people to stay in touch with friends who
ideas with another student.
live far away But more needs to be done to
In your class you have been talking about the importance make sure that young people's safety and
of communication. Now your teacher has asked you to privacy are protected.
write an essay.
Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for
your point of view.
D Work in pairs. Turn to page 160 and
do the exam task.