5+CPE


 * 25 November 2014**


 * Here are links to pages in this wiki which would be useful for all A5 students:**

This is general information about all the Cambridge exams
 * Cambridge exams**

This link gives information specific to the PET
 * Cambridge PET exam**

This link gives information specific to the FCE FCE

This link gives information specific to the IELTS IELTS

This link gives information about the reports, presentations and other work that all students have to do in English from S5 through to S9
 * How to pages (write a PFE etc)**

For those of you studying for the FCE you should have a look here
 * 24 October 2014**

http://simonteach.wikispaces.com/FCE+training

On Monday I asked you to do a writing for the next class which you will find. Please put the assignment into your dropbox for Monday 3 November.
 * 22 October 2014**

For information concerning your Cambridge exam and the mini conference and report, please go here.
 * 5 October 2014**


 * __22/9/13__ ** __ **Exam website links** __

__ Test your level __ __[]__

__All types__ __[]__ __[]__ __[]__ __[]__ __[]__ __[]__

__Cambridge__ __[|http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exam-preparation/index.html#fce]__ __CAE__ __[]__

__ Speaking __ __[]__

3 December 2012
Here are the answers to the exercises you were doing this morning.

26 November 2012
I have been asked to put something here to do with the Reading. You will find a couple of FCE reading tests here with answers.











22 October 2012
Yes, you have got to the right place to add your phrasal verbs!

To get over: to come to terms with, to accept

hold up = leave left check in = register take off = begin the flight blew up = explode

smooth out = to appease tensions get across to someone = to understand dropping in of = to leave go about = to talk

16 October 2012
You'll find the listening files on the gmail account (the details of how to get to the accounts is my last email to A5 concerning the Cambridge mocks). You will also find copies of the question sheets. You should do **test 1**. Allow yourself 40 mins to do the test.

29 Sept 2012
Sorry for this being so late but as they say 'better late than never'!!

You will find the email that you need to answer for class on Monday morning.

December 21 (First day of winter!!)
Here are the **mini conference** timetables as from today. Allemand Espagnol Autres langues Anglais

December 5
Here are the answers for the listening and the papers you did today: Nw bk 1 T2 Reading: Part 1 1B; 2A; 3D; 4C; 5A; 6C; 7B; 8B. Part 2 9D; 10H; 11E; 12C; 13F; 14B; 15G; Part 3 16C; 17B; 18B; 19A; 20C; 21A; 22D; 23D; 24C; 25C; 26A; 27D; 28B; 29A; 30D

UofE Part 1 1A; 2C; 3D; 4B; 5B; 6A; 7D; 8C; 9C; 10C; 11A; 12B Part 2 13 when; 14 had; 15 great/good; 16 as/for; 17 each; 18 at; 19 make; 20 not; 21 to; 22 well; 23 23 way; 24whether/if; Part 3 25 delightful; 26 choice; 27 impressive; 28 highly; 29 attractions; 30 annually; 31 stormy; 32 32 unsuitable; 33 easily; 34 reliable; Part 4 35 is no/not/isn't any difference| between; 36 it was/would be | necessary for; 37 how| high the mountain; 38 any (more)| paper left; 39 not having/having not | done; 40 be/go | on sale; 41 even though|it/the weather was; 42 looked up | to;

Nw Bk 2 T1

November 25
Here are the listenings for the mock on Saturday 19th. I shall take them down on Sunday 4 December. Listening 1 media type="file" key="Test 3 part 1.mp3" width="240" height="20" Listening 2 media type="file" key="Test 3 part 2.mp3" width="240" height="20" Listening 3 media type="file" key="Test 3 part 3.mp3" width="240" height="20" Listening 4 media type="file" key="Test 3 part 4.mp3" width="240" height="20"

November 7
Here are the listenings which were used in the mock exam last Saturday. I shall leave them here until Sunday 13th November only. Listening 1

Listening 2

Listening 3

Listening 4

November 2nd
Trial media type="file" key="Test 3 part 1_0.mp3" width="240" height="20"

October 28
I know I am supposed to post something for you but have completely forgotten what. Could one of you get back to me to remind me please?

October
Remember to get the writings to me on a regular basis! Some of you have not let me had anything yet. You'll find the writing titles further down the page.

September
You mini conference reports should be given in to me by the 24th October. For further information about these reports read the following link.

Academic year 2010-2011 Academic year 2010-2011 Academic year 2010-2011
Decemeber 6 Here is the correction for Nw Bk 2 test 3



Some more complex structures you could be using in your writing.
 * December 3**

Never had ........ such a ................................. Never had **I seen** such a **wonderful display of paintings**.

Had......................., ...... wouldn't have................ Had **I known she would be there, I** wouldn't have **gone to the exhibition.**

For those of you who need the answers to the extra Use of English here they are: Part 1 1C; 2D; 3B; 4C; 5A; 6D; 7C; 8B; 9C; 10A; 11C; 12C Part 2 13 as; 14 at; 15 in; 16 which; 17 than; 18 more; 19 to; 20 were/are; 21 because; 22 of; 23 so; 24 most Part 3 25 limited; 26 advisable; 27 headache; 28 dependent; 29 unhealthy; 30 helpful; 31 encouragement; 32 carefully; 33 probability; 34 unfortunately Part 4 35 be requester to show (them)/ produce 36 wish (that) I had/'d visited 37 I look/ceck it up in 38 whether she/Sophie had had OR her/Sophie whether she had had 39 was (completely/totally) unaware of 40 are not/ aren't as many 41 too far away 42 difficulty/difficulties in understanding the
 * November 29**

Some information for the mini-conference. You should make sure that you have a powerpoint for your presentation.
 * November 23**

Here are the answers to the booklet you were given today.
 * November 15**

Paper 1
 * Book 5 test 4**

Part 1 1B, 2G, 3C, 4F, 5A, 6D, 7H

Part 2 8B,9C,10A,11D,12C,13B,14A,

Part 3 15G,16E,17C,18F,19D,20A,21H

Part 4 22D,23/24C/E (in either order),25B, 26C, 27/28 D/E (in either order), 29/30 A/E (in either order), 31B, 32A, 33C, 34B, 35E


 * Book 5 test 4** the rest of the answers:


 * Book 7 test 1**


 * Book 7 test 2**

I don't remember what I said I would put on this page for you? Could someone let me know and I'll get it uploaded?
 * November 14**

Think about the writing paper and the task types. Have a look at them here.
 * November 7**

Well, I have just finished correcting your writings and there was only one person who had done the writing below!!! ALL of you need the practice so get it to me for TUESDAY 26th please by email to simonteach@gmail.com.
 * October 24**

Here are some documents that you might find interesting.

Free [|practice tests onlin]e. Don't buy them there is one lower down the page.


 * October 18**
 * Writing part 2 (150-180 words)** for **Friday October 22!**

You have just returned from a visit to a museum. You have agreed to write an article fo your college magazine. Describe the museum, say what you liked or didn't like about it, and why it coul be of interet to you readers.

Here is a writing check list
 * October 10**

These are the writing tasks. You must do at least 3 but you can do more if you want.

This is a document giving you notes and useful phrases for the letter writing section of the FCE writing section

Your groups for this Monday
 * October 1**

Anglais LV2 Here is some information for the semestre 9 course.
 * September 26**

Objectives: i) to get a grade C or above at the FCE exam on Saturday **December 11th** ii) to write a mini report to be handed in by Monday **November 8th** 2010 iii) to prepare for the mini conference which will take place between **November 2010 and January 2011**

Here is a document to help you write your mini report:



This is a interesting document from the Cambridge ESOL about the FCE. It includes detailed information concerning the exam as well as some sample tests.



Just in case you come here instead of on the home page, here are the timetables you need for the coming Monday, 27th September.
 * Friday September 2010**

English

LV2

End of Academic year 2009-2010 End of Academic year 2009-2010
FCE oral exam Saturday
 * 7th December**

Some of you have expressed some concern over the exam so here is a short resumé of it.

Part 1 3 mins General questions. Don't take too much time answering these questions. 10-20 secs will do

Part 2 1 min each candidate + 15 sec question each On your own you will comment on TWO pictures being asked to compare and contrast them and to say something about a specific question which you will be asked and which will be printed on the pictures. Your partner will then be asked a short question on these pictures. You will have 15 secs to reply. The second candidate then comments on his photos and the other candidate will be asked a 15 sec question.

Part 3 3 mins You will talk together about a subject and have to come to a conclusion. This is a conversation between the two candidates and no the candidates and the examiner.

Part 4 4 mins The examiner has a list of questions that he can give you if you get stuck. Once again you speak together!!

The FCE exam takes place at the Fac Catho, 23 Place Carnot on Saturday 12th. If your oral is on Tuesday 15th however, it takes place here at CPE (this concerns just 24 students).
 * 5 December**
 * Here is a message from Mme Francillard concerning the FCE exam next Saturday**

Those candidates whose name begins with the letters I J K L M must go and collect their ‘convocation’ from E109 on Tuesday 8th December at 12h30. All others must go on Tuesday evening at 17h45, room E109 to collect theirs.

9 circle (around them)**, 10** (a) brain(s), 11 stress, 12 feelings, 13 read, 14 reward, 15) 52 teeth, 16) two days, 17) sound wave(s)/sound(s)/high-pitched noises, 18) (fishing) nets 19) E, 20) F, 21) C, 22) D, 23) B 24) A, 25) C, 26) B, 27) A, 28) A, 29) C, 30) B
 * 23 November**
 * Here are the answers to the listening we did this morning.**
 * Part 1**
 * 1-A; 2-A; 3-B; 4-A; 5-C; 6-A; 7-C; 8-C**
 * Part 2**
 * Part 3**
 * Part 4**


 * 9 November**

You can find out when and where you are going to do your presentation for the mini conference in the document below.
 * MINI CONFERENCE**

Remember you will: -Give a 5 mins presentation about the scientific part of your internship. -Have prepared 2 or 3 PP slides to accompany the presentation -Ask the other participants questions about their presentation.

This is to be handed in next Monday, 16 November.
 * WRITING EXERCISE**

I have just put some useful **phrases for the speaking test** (part 5) that you might like to use just here.
 * 25 October**


 * 20 October**
 * Here is some information for the mini report which you need to give to me by the last but one class in December which is December 7th.**

1-A; 2-B; 3-D;4-D;5-B;6-B;7-C;8-D 9-E; 10-H; 11-F; 12-A; 13-C; 14-G; 15-D 16-A; 17-B; 18-A; 19/20 A/B (in either order) 21- E; 22-B; 23/24-D/E (in either order); 25/26 B/E (in either order); 27/28-A/E (in either order); 29/30-C/E (in either order)
 * 19 October**
 * Answers to the reading exercise this morning.**
 * Part 1**
 * Part 2**
 * Part 3**

1-However; 2- turn into; 3-poor; 4-feel; 5-mention (not to mention); 6-provide; 7-save (save the reputation of); 8-intensive; 9-avoid (avoid (making) mistakes); 10-part; 11-upset (an upset stomach/tummy); 12-uncomfortably 13-which; 14-so (so much); 15-the; 16-had; 17-something; 18-for; 19-with (to have problems with something/one); 20-without (without the need of); 21-up (to set up (in)); 22-to (to take measures TO DO something; 23-had (had become); 24-as (//as a whole// meaning overall, globally unlike //on the whole// meaning generally) 25-variety; 26-director; 27-inhabitants; 28-choice; 29-growth; 30-employment; 31-agreement; 32-loss; 33-unable; 34-descision; 35-until we had finished 36-was better than Tim 37-if she doesn't do 38-if he realised what time 39-put an advertisement for 40-finished his speech by thanking 41-has been a month since 42-following their appearance
 * Answers to the use of English paper**
 * Part 1**
 * Part 2**
 * Part 3**
 * Part 4**

If you would like to do some Use of English transformation exercises here is a set for you: Here are the answers for transformation ex 3.
 * 12 October**

We were talking about writing strategies today. Here is a document with a little more detailed information about writing.

Last week I talked about a mini conference during which you will have to present your work from last year. Can I just point out that the 'How to write your PFE report' are directions on how to write the PFE at the end of the year. Instructions on how to write the short report for the beginning of November, will be posted soon.
 * 4th October**

28 September Here is something about the speaking part of the test Why not also have a look at this link to see some types of photos and vocabulary used in Part 1 and 2 of the speaking exam. http://fcespeaking.wordpress.com/

=Academic year 2009/2010 (look above this heading)=

17 December, 2008 Here are some guidlines on how to write your PFE report. Enjoy!
 * **HOW TO WRITE YOUR PFE REPORT**

As you know, you have both a written report and an oral presentation to do in English for your PFE. Your English report must be handed in to Christine Liatard, and it should be bound and be visually attractive.

The report should be 2000 - 2500 words long and have clear illustrations (all of which should be numbered and have a title). This number of words includes the title page and a contents page, but not the appendices.
 * How long should the report be?**

Your report should clearly explain the context of the project, why it was carried out, what you did and the results of the work. Divide it up as follows:
 * What should the report contain?**
 * 1) ** Title ** (on the title page)
 * 2) ** Contents page: ** just list all the different parts of your report here. Don’t, whatever you do, include the contents page in the contents page.
 * 3) Masters students should include an abstract. Abstracts are a one-paragraph summary of what was done and the findings. PFE students don’t need to include an abstract.
 * 4) ** Introduction ** : context (where you were, why the work was important, specific objectives)
 * 5) ** Body ** : what you did and how you did it (methods), including a clear description of the equipment you used (materials) and your role in the project
 * 6) The **results** of your work and **whether you achieved your objectives**
 * 7) ** Appendices ** are where you put additional information which is not essential, but which could interest the readers – in the report you write ‘See appendix 5 for further information’. This is a very useful way to avoid swamping the reader with too much detail in the main report.

The report must look professional, so leave appropriate margins around the page and double space the lines. Use a professional looking font (Times New Roman, for example) and use a size which is easy to read (11/12) without looking as if it is for primary school. On the title page, put your name in the top right-hand corner- this is to make it easier to file and find again. Do not begin a new page for each subsection of the report. Leave a space between paragraphs.
 * How should the report be laid out?**

Where it will help to communicate the information effectively, use illustrations. All illustrations must be numbered. Tables are always called ‘table 1’, ‘table 2’ and so on, and are counted separately, whereas graphs, pie charts and photos, etc. are called either figures (British English) or schemes (American English). All illustrations must have titles. For example, the first illustration might be: ‘Figure 1. Architecture of a 3-tier application, the second: ‘Figure 2. Structure of the Weblogic server application’, and the third: ‘Table 1. Distribution of application users throughout France by region’.
 * How should you illustrate the report?**

Yes! Even if your report for the company was in English, you still need to do a short report in addition to the long one. It will be a good exercise in explaining a long, complicated technical subject in brief.
 * If you have done your big report in English, do you have to write a second short report in English?**

Here are a few added, or repeated, pieces of advice from Mairi, Christine and Bridget, who mark the PFE reports and will be part of the jury.


 * __THE DO’S__**

__Planning__ Plan your report with care. It needs to be well-structured or you will not pass.

__Style__ This is a scientific report and must be written in formal, scientific English.

__Content__ Avoid ‘dumbing down’. Although these reports are, in fact, read by English teachers, they are, in theory, supposed to be read by people with some knowledge in your field. However, we do need a clear context and explanation of the work done.

__Writing__
 * 1) Explain acronyms the first time they are used and on a separate page if there are many.
 * 2) Write in English directly. It is far easier than translating and the result is much easier to understand.
 * 3) Use paragraphs. Make sure that the entire content of the paragraph fits in logically with the first sentence of the paragraph. Remember that in English the first sentence of a paragraph in factual writing is often called the topic sentence because it tells the reader what the paragraph is about. This is different from French, where paragraphs often begin with a link to the last sentence. Paragraphs do not need to be indented when using a computer, but you should leave a line space between them.
 * 4) Take time to do it properly.
 * 5) Use formal language (avoid ‘get’, for example) and no contracted forms (e.g. use ‘it is’ rather than ‘it’s’)
 * 6) Use the past tense for what was done and the present simple for things which are general truths.

__Illustrating__
 * 1) Use easy to read/understand diagrams which you should number ‘figure 1’, ‘figure 2’ or for tables, ‘table 1’, table 2 etc.
 * 2) Write everything, including the axes of graphs, in English.
 * 3) Use a decimal point, not a comma in numbers, e.g. 6.5 not 6,5.

__Layout__
 * 1) Use a title page which must have your name in the top right corner. Also, the title of your report, your company’s name, the name of your supervisor in the company and your tutor at CPE must all be on this page.
 * 2) The next page is the contents page (Contents, not the summary!).
 * 3) 1.5 or double space your paper.
 * 4) Number the pages.
 * 5) Unless you really want to make the reader angry, do not change lines inside paragraphs.

__Reviewing__
 * 1) Click on “Language” and select the variety of English you want. This will remove most typing errors, as well as spelling mistakes.
 * 2) You know what errors you usually make in English, so check your report for them.
 * 3) Have a friend check it for glaring errors. This is not cheating but common sense!


 * __THE DON’TS__**
 * 1) Do not: wait until the night before the deadline at three in the morning to begin.
 * 2) Do not: take your French report, translate the headings and put a two-sentence summary of what you said in French under each heading. This technique results in a mark of around 5.
 * 3) Do not: use an automatic translator. The results of automatic translation would be funny if it were not for the resulting marks (between 3 and 5). Our all-time favourite silly translations include ‘beach time’ and ‘tablecloths of petrol’.
 * 4) Do not: write in French but use English words – direct translations are a complete disaster. In fact, any translation is a mistake.
 * 5) Do not: write a sort of diary. We do not want a logbook.
 * 6) Do not: say how you felt about things.
 * 7) Do not: confuse the past simple and present perfect.
 * 8) Do not: use the present tense for the past.
 * 9) Do not: use the continuous for permanent things.
 * 10) Do not: write lots of lists. You need to construct a written report in sentences.
 * 11) Do not: use informal words or expressions.
 * 12) Do not: use contractions like ‘it’s’.
 * 13) Do not: talk about a mission. You are not on a mission. Missions are from God or from your country if you are employed as a spy or a commando. (007 goes on missions, you don’t).
 * 14) Do not: begin a sentence in formal English with ‘and’, but’, ‘because’ or ‘so’.
 * 15) Do not: use the word ‘indeed’ unless you really understand how to use it correctly. I have never met a student who did.
 * 16) Do not: use three little dots at the end of a list.

Permit (someone to do something/ something to be done) Concurrent (competitor) Implies Mission Interesting Important person or event, but large number or quantity Stage in a theatre (internship, final year project) Had to (did) Execute = kill Service Besides this, besides that (better is I also…) Discuss Notice (observe) Solicit Delay Realisation Integrate (worked in, became an integral part of (a team) Satisfying (satisfactory) Reject(ions) (release (waste)) Troubles (problems) As (such as, for example, for instance)
 * Danger words**

Come up with (found, thought of) Run out of (no more) Get rid of (remove A lot of or lots of (many things, problems, experiments, reagents much money, advice, help) Avoid using ‘you’ as an impersonal pronoun. Use a passive instead. Get ‘Like’ for comparison Rough idea ||
 * Informalities to avoid**

This is the page for CPE5 Sonia, I have put the document you asked me for this morning in your pigeon hole.
 * 17 November 2008**

Here is the FCE writing task for next class MONDAY 17 November.
 * 5 November 2008**

//Write an article for a young people's magazine (120-180 words) beginning like this:// //One of the most serious problems facing the world today is ...//

I don't know about you, but for me the weeks just fly past and I don't seem to be able to get everything done. I've just noted that I haven't finished filling in the information for the FCE writing! It will be done, believe me. Make sure you have a look at some of the pages on the left of the screen as I will put grammar and the like there. Simon
 * 18 October 2008**

Use of English exercise in class You must do exactly what the manager tells you. Carry You must carry out instructions exactly.
 * 13 October 2008**

My brother accused me of taking his car. Took ‘You…………you?’ said my brother (took my car didn’t

That’s the strangest film I’ve ever seen! Strange I’ve ………film before! (never seen such a strange

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town. Driven We….a very friendly taxi driver were driven by

My aunt was determined to pay for our tickets. Insisted My aunt ….for our tickets (insisted on paying

The manager failed to persuade Karen to take the job. Succeed The manager…..Karen to take the job. Didn’t succeed in persuading

I’d rather you didn’t use that red pen. Mind Would ….that red pen? (you mind not using

I last saw Mark a year ago. Since I have ….year. not seen Mark since last

John impressed his new boss by settling down to work quickly. Good John….his new boss by settling down to work quickly. Made a good impression on

Tony regrets lying to his teacher. Wishes Tony…. his teacher the truth. (wishes he had told

I found it difficult to follow the instructions. Trouble I…..the instructions. (had trouble (in) following

I wish you were here. NOW When I was in Paris I wish you had been there. PAST

It is usual to begin by referring to a letter you've received, or by making some other polite introductory comment:
 * 13 October 2008**
 * Notes and useful language** on **Letter writing**
 * **Thank you for/Many thanks** for your ...
 * **It was good/nice to hear from you recently**.
 * I**'m sorry I haven't written**/been in touch for such a long time.
 * **It's ages since** I've heard from you. **I hope** you're well/you and your family are well.

It is usual to end with a polite remark, written on a separate line:
 * Endings**
 * **I look forward to/Looking forward to hearing from/seeing you.**
 * **See you soon./Write soon./Hope to hear from you soon.**
 * **Once again, thank you for all your help.**
 * **Give my regard/love to.**..

Say what you are apologising for and give reasons to explain your behavious. Try to suggest a way of putting things right, if possible.
 * Apologies**
 * **I'm writing to apologise for** missing your party last week **but I'm afraid** I was in bed with flu.
 * **I'm really sorry that I** forgot to send you a birthday car but I was so busy with my new job.
 * **If you let me know** where you bought it/how much it cost, **I'll gladly** pay for it/replace it.
 * **Please let me know** how much the bill is **and I'll gladly pay it.**

Say what the event is and give clear details of the date time and place. It may be helpful to give other information such as how to get there, who else is coming and what (if anything) to bring. IT is usaul, too, to ask for confirmation:
 * Invitations - Accetping/rejecting**
 * **I'm/We're having a party on** Friday 19th and **I/we hope you'll be able to come**.
 * **Would you like to** come/go to see 'Room With a Viez' with me at the weekend?
 * **I was wondering if you'd like to go** to the theatre/come on holiday with us?
 * **Could you let me/us know if** you can come/you'd like to join us?
 * Thank you very much for your invitation. I'd love to come.
 * Thank you for asking me/inviting me to... but I'm afraid I won't be able to come/join you because...

In some cases, you may want to introduce your request immediately. In others, you may prefer to begin your letter with some brief news before going on to make the request. Either way, explain exactly what the request is, with the reasons, and emphasise how grateful you would be for the help you are asking for:
 * Requests**
 * I'm writing to ask for your help/you (if you could do me) a favour.
 * I wonder if/I was wondering if you could help me/do me a favour.
 * I hope you don't mind me asking but could you (possibly) ...?
 * I'd be very/really/terribly grateful if you could...

When thanking someone for something, it is usual to say as much as possible about how usedful/enjoyable/helpful it was. When offering congratulations for some suces, you usually mention how well deserved it is. When wishing someone good luch, try to reassure them or offer some freiandly advice:
 * Thank you/Congratulations/good luck**
 * I**'m writing to thank you** for you hospitality/the wonderful present.
 * **It was so kind of you to** invite me to stay with you.
 * **I really appreciated** all your help/advice.
 * **Congratulations on** passing your exams/your excellent exam results!
 * **You really deserved to succeed** afterall your hard work!
 * **I wish you good luck/Good luck in/with** your exams/your driving test/your interview
 * **Don't worry, I'm sure you'll** do well/pass.
 * **Do** be on time, won't you, and **don't forget to**...


 * News/Information**
 * I thought you might e interested to hear about/know that...
 * This is just to let you know that...
 * By the way, have you heard about/did you know that...?



FCE writing.
 * 13 October 2008**

If you would like to do some extra writing here are some questions taken from part 2.

2 Your teacher has ased you for a report on trasport in your local area. Mention the main means of transport used, and suggest how transport facilites could be imporved.

3 You see this notice on your school notiecboard.
 * ===Special People===
 * Who is the most important person in your life?
 * Why is this person special to you?

Write us an article for the school magazine answering these questions. || 4 Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school' English language magazine. The story must **begin** with the following words: //My day started badly, but it got better and better.//

5 You are going to start a short English course at a new language school. To help the school to put you in the most suitable class for you, you have been asked to write a report for the Director of Studies, describing wha you find easy and what you find difficult about learning English.

Write you **report**