Collocation 1. Using a dictionary can you identify the differences between the following pairs of words:

beside - besidescarpet - rugchildish - childlikedeny - refuseformer - latemistake - faultnotable - noticeablepriceless - worthlessscarcely - rarelysensitive - sensible2 Complete the following sentences by underlining the correct word:

a) Is there anything else you want from the shop (beside/besides) milk?

b) They have fitted (carpets/rugs) in every room in the house.

c) You should learn to grow up. You're so (childish/childlike).

d) The President didn't (deny/refuse) that he was thinking of resigning.

e) In his will the (late/former) Mr Mathews left all his property to his daughter.

f) I sent the machine back to the factory as it had a (fault/mistake).

g) There has been a (notable/noticeable) improvement in her work this year.

h) Please don't break that ornament. It's very rare and (priceless/worthless).

i) I could (scarcely/rarely) believe my eyes when she walked in the door.

j) He's a very (sensitive/sensible) child and can be trusted to do as he is told.

Clothes Idioms 1 English has a large number of idioms and expressions used to describe the clothes or appearance of people. Look at the following with a partner and match them with the correct explanation.

Either yourself or your clothes are described as: 1) "a dandy"2) "a bit tarty"3) "looking like a million dollars"4) "a bit of a scruff"5) "very chic"6) "mutton dressed up as lamb"7) "a fashion victim"8) "very smart"

9) "a bit of a spiv"

a) Well dressed, usually in a formal way.b) Someone who is dressed in an untidy or unkempt way eg. Homer Simpson.c) Stylish.d) Not very sophisticated or demure. A little sexually provocative.e) A man with a great interest in clothes who perhaps dresses rather flamboyantly. f) Looking very good.g) Someone who always feels the need to have the latest clothes.h) A person who is involved in suspect business deals and doesn't dress in the best of taste.i) Dressing in a way that is too young for one's actual age.

2 Which are positive, and which negative? Some of them are more appropriate to describe women rather than men. Which are these? 3 Use the expressions above to complete the following sentences:

1. A: "How do I look?"B: "To be honest, I'm not sure a silver halter-top, micro-mini and thigh length boots are entirely appropriate for your Grandmother's funeral - the whole effect is .............................. ."

2. A: "That's .................................. you're wearing. Is it new?"B: Thanks. I've always fancied a chalk-striped, double-breasted suit, but was worried it would make me look ................................... ."A: "No, you look ................................. ."

3. A: "Does my bottom look big in this? I'm not sure I can get away with a skirt this short anymore. I don't want to end up looking like .................................. ."B: "Get a grip girl. We're not ready for our bus passes yet. I'm going to have my belly button pierced for the hen-night."

4. My brother-in-law has always been ................................. . He's never happier than when he's lounging around in his old jogging bottoms and baggy sweater with a hole in the elbow.

5 In my opinion, Audrey Hepburn always ............................... . With her gamine good looks she was the epitome of style.

CAE Writing: Film Reviews Error Correction

1 The following sentences contain the kind of spelling and punctuation errors often found in the paper 3 Error Correction exercise. Underline the mistake in each sentence. Sp = spelling, P = punctuation

a) I've recieved lots of birthday cards this year. (Sp)b) If you look between those two mountains you can see the see. (Sp)c) She's been totally imobile since she hurt her back. (Sp)d) I don't know wether to go out tonight or not. (Sp)e) Look at that bird. It's wing's injured. (P)

f) We're having a lovely time. However the weather isn't very good. (P)g) The prime minister, who was touring the town, refused to comment. (P)h) Police are looking for a thirty-year old man who was believed to be in the area. (P)

2 Which of these mistakes do you tend to make? How can they be categorized? For example g) = Capital letter.

3 Read the following film review. Do you know which film is being described?

The film is set in 16th Century England, and tells the story of the writing of a very famous play by a very famous playwright.

The playwright has been asked to produce a play for a theatre company in london which is in competition with another company nearby. While the hero is writing the play he meets and falls in love with a beautifull woman who is also very interested in acting. However at this time it is not aceptable for women to act on stage so she decides to dress up as a man and try to get a part in the play, that is being written. Unfortunately her father has also promised her hand in marriage to an important nobleman who she doesnt love and who would be very angry if he discovers she is acting in a play.

Eventually her secret is discovered and the authoritys arrive and close the theatre At the same time the woman is forced to marry the nobleman she dislikes and to part from the playwright who she loves dearly.

Eventually the owner of the other theatre offers to hold the first performance of the play and it takes place in front of a packed audience. The womans role is taken by another person. However, this person becomes very nervous and cannot go on to the stage. The woman is in the audience and here's of the problem so she offers to go on stage herself.

Vocabulary/English in Use

Distinguishing synonyms; English in USE, Part 1.

1. Look at the following list of words. Find 3 synonyms for each of the ten words below by selecting from the list underneath.

ability

finding in-builtintervieweemakerealistictruthunableunderstoodupper

accepted agreed applicant approved aptitide best buried conduct deep down-to-earth efficient embark employee evaluating great

high-levelincapable incompetent inside judgement practical quality realising recruit reviewing skill support undertake useless validity

2. Read this short article and decide which group of words belongs to which gap. Then choose the correct word from that group to complete the text.

Getting that job

Trade tests

Simple attainment tests are usually possible in most jobs. A/An (1) .... for a secretarial position would be asked to (2) .... a typing and/or shorthand test, or be given an audio tape to transcribe. Similarly, an electrician could be asked to go over a circuit diagram or answer a few questions on apparatus used in the working routine. Not to take this opportunity of (3) .... a candidate's (4) .... knowledge of the job could prove very embarrassing if they are later to be found (5) .... of doing the job.

Psychometric tests

These are designed to evaluate a person's (6).... characteristics and discover their rating in general intelligence, personality or (7) .... for a certain type of work. However, they are generally only suitable for (8) ..... jobs and care must be taken to ensure that the candidate is able to understand what is required when taking the test. The use of this

type of test is not universally (9).... and there are certain doubts about the (10).... of the results.