- Warm up: Speaking: What cat represents your mood today?
- SEND READING FROM THE UNIT AS HW
- TIPS:
Read the whole text first before you attempt to answer any questions. This will give you an idea of the overall structure.
As you read the text try to identify what each paragraph is about. This will help you work out the missing sentences.
Read the sentences to get a general idea of the topic of each one.
Look out for words and expressions that help link ideas. These could be things like time phrases, contrasting linking words and expressions, pronouns or synonyms that refer forwards or backwards in the text.
Make sure any sentence you choose fits both with what comes before and after. You will often find one that seems to be OK with what comes before, but which does not fit with the following sentence.
As you work through the task, be prepared to change your opinion on an earlier choice. If you don’t do this and your original choice is wrong, you are limiting the choice of remaining sentences.
- TEXT A:
Learning a New Language Effectively
People want to (1) _______ fluent in another language, but they don’t always choose the best techniques. (2) _____ they spend hours studying vocabulary lists, they often forget the new words soon after. One reason is they don’t practise enough or (3) ______ what they have learned. Taking short breaks (4) ______ help your memory work more efficiently.
(5) ______ many learners think that watching series without subtitles helps, it can make (6) ____ harder to understand what people are saying. You (7) ___ try different methods to find what suits you best. Speaking with native speakers or writing a diary are great ideas, (8) ______ they help you remember and use new expressions naturally.
KEY: get 2) while 3) review 4) can 5) although 6) it 7) should 8) because
- TEXT B:
The Importance of Creativity in Modern Education
As schools adopt new technologies, many students 1________ used to working with digital tools for designing, writing, and problem-solving. However, teachers say that creativity, 2________ means thinking in original and flexible ways, is just as essential as technical skills.
There are a 3______ of activities that can help students develop creativity, such as art projects, storytelling, and team challenges. 4________ these activities are enjoyable, they also teach valuable life skills like communication and innovation.
Students are encouraged 5 ____ explore new ideas and express themselves freely in class. For instance, instead of copying examples, they can create their own versions and discuss them. It’s also useful to turn 6____ your screens sometimes and use your imagination without relying on online inspiration.
Many students have 7_______ confidence in their abilities by combining creativity with critical thinking. They have also 8________ new perspectives on learning and problem-solving.
KEY: are 2) which 3) lot 4) while 5) to 6) off 7) gained 8) made