Resources

10mins - Conversation: Speaking part 1 - Ask students to write two questions they think they might hear in speaking part 1 on a small piece of paper. Some examples include:

Do you find it easy to study where you live?

What sort of music do you listen to?

Where would you like to go on holiday in the future?

How much TV do you watch per week?

What's your favourite part of the day?

Each student will have one turn choosing a piece of paper and answering the question. Challenge students to speak for 30 seconds, elaborating on their answer and providing examples.

10mins - Discuss: Phrasal nouns

- Like phrasal verbs, phrasal nouns consist of a verb combined with a particle. The particle may come before or after the verb.

- Review the following examples:

Phrasal noun

meaning

example

standby

ready to be used if necessary

We're keeping the old equipment as a standby, in case of emergencies.

letdown

disappointment

I had been looking forward to the concert for weeks, but it turned out to be a letdown.

back-up

support

Mark is here to provide technical back-up if we need it.

warm-up

preparation

You should always do a warm-up before playing a football match.

onset

start (of something unpleasant)

The match was halted by the onset of torrential rain.

overkill

more of something than is needed

Shall I add more decorations, or would that be overkill?

15mins - Test: 57 listening practice - part 2

**10mins - **Test: 57 reading practice - part 4

**10mins - **Writing practice - What's the most interesting place you've ever visited? Have students write a short response describing this place in as many details as possible. What did it look like? Sound like? Smell like? What things can you do or see there? What makes this place different from other places?

**05mins - **Warm down: Goodbye, see you next time.

**00mins - **Homework: Complete the next section of the online homework.