Writing

Report

• Language ＆ Style
  • Formal
  • Linking words
  • reported speech
• Organization
  • Introduction (where, why)
  • Summary (what you did/ summarize)
  • Findings (opinions — what you learned)
  • Conclusion (problems, solutions, recommendation)
• Words
  • 150-200 words

Tips for report writing

• Titles and subtitles are essential
• Languages must be included:
  • The purpose of this report is to highlight the importance of … (Start)
  • I would recommend you to … (End)
• Sequences
• Details — practical examples

Informal letter

• Style
  • Informal style:
    • v + prep
    • idiomatic language
    • slang
    • emoji
    • nicknames
    • jokes
    • !
• Organization
  • Greeting / Sign on
    • Hi / Hey
  • Open / Begin letter
    • How’s everything going?
  • Close / End letter
    • Keep in touch!
  • Sign off
    • Later!
• Words
  • 150-200 words

Tips for informal letter

• Address the reader
• Add some details if it’s fine

Summary

• Style
  • Formal
• Steps for summary writing
  • Look at heading and pictures
  • Check questions and understanding the key words
  • Read the text
  • Slowly re-read important sections
  • Highlight key information you find
• Words
  • 100-120 words

Tips for summary writing

• Separate context
• Sequences are necessary
• Better to write a one-line introduction
• Paraphrase as much as you can
• Stick to the word limit

Article

• Style
  • Formal
• Organization
  • Start with statement and give your opinion
  • Reasons why you support
  • Counter argument
  • Conclusion with balancing different ideas
• Words
  • 150-200 words
• Languages
  • On balance

Tips for article writing

• Counter argument can improve your scores
• Use formal words

Listening

• Read questions before listening
• Highlight keywords — think to identify distractors
• Predict sorts of information
• Check whether it is fit or not
• Remember word limit

Tips for listening test

• Check spelling
• Must on the line or in the box
• No paraphrasing

Speaking

• 15 minutes
• Ask teachers to explain something if necessary
• No speech but conversation
• Only part B is assessed

Tips for speaking test

• Do not use same words too many times
• Better to add some detailed examples
• Use function words to open the conversation

Reading

Passage 1

• Write only one point each line
• Copy what the passage says
• Answer that questions ask

Passage 2

• Read the article first
• Highlight the keywords in the article
• Compare those keywords with questions
• Check the answer to ensure them correct

Passage 3

• Do not paraphrase
• One point each line
• Just keywords