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WRITING
Assessment criteria for writing: 1. 2. Task fulfillment Does the essay display feature of academic test? (Paragraph - > 1 line between two paragraphs) Does the essay address the question? Is the essay long enough? Coherence (Logical) and Cohesion (link between ideas) Are the ideas clear, fully developed and understandable? Is there logical grouping of ideas? Has connecting language been used appropriately?
3. Grammar - Does the essay exhibit a range of different sentence structure? - Are there any mistakes? 4. Vocabulary-lexical resource Does the essay display vocabulary related to the topic? Is the language formal -> Impersonal voice Is the vocabulary used accurately?
Eg. Why do people prefer living in Hanoi? Metropolises Urban areas Cities Commercial & bus centre Exciting (entertainment, vibrant nightlife) Homework: - Advantages of using public transport - Steps to prepare for study abroad - Measures to assist those living under povertyline - Causes of environmental degradation? Requirement: 4 body paragraphs 80 -100 words 20 minutes each Including planning,editing,vocabs, ideas
INTRODUCTION: A. General statement about the topic - Identifies the relevance/importance of the issue B. Paraphrase a part or the entire question (issue) - Usually identifies someones opinion (philologers, researchers, scientist, politicians, policy makers- Group of people who care about this issue) C. Strand point/ thesis/preview (the thesis should be STRAIGHT, STRONG STATE, eg. It is a result of) - Sometimes contrasts with opinion in previous sentence - May represent writers viewpoint or preview the content of the essay TASK1: Language of movement (trend) Languge of amount (number, approximate) Eg. More or less, approximately, about, just over Langue of time Eg. From that, Compare & Contrast Eg. But, however, while, whereas, similarly, Despite
STRUCTURE of TASK1: Introduction: + What the graph showed? (Copy the sentence from the graph!!! Dont compose any new sentence) + What is the overview trend (overall, in general, on the whole) Body paragraphs: + TS (topic sentence): Trend (time but no data !) + SS (support sentence): Detail by data + Making synonyms for Subject in the paragraph (Car sales in Japan-> Purchases, were sold, popularity of ) (Example PP.138) TASK 1:PROCESS A/ Language function: 1. Sequencing (steps) + To begin/start with First of all/Firstly/First In the first step/stage Initially + Secondly/In the second step.. Then, after that/following Next, In the next step Meanwhile, at the same time Subsequently Before/after+ V-ing Simultaneously
+ Finally/lastly In the final step B./ Language of purpose: In order to So as to To + infinitive With the purpose of So that C/ Grammar: Present tense Passive voice + some active voice D./ Verbs/ Nouns E. / Logical grouping of steps
LISTENING
General listening prediction 1. Who is speaking? 2. Where are they? 3. What is/are the purposes? Draw the direction (eliminate other choices) Distingush the difference & similarities Stick = keep original choice Note completion: + Read & understand instructions (how many words) + Scan notes & underline keywords + Predict kind of information, vocab, & grammar needed to each gap Map labeling: + Read & underline instructions + Scan & underline keywords + Anticipate the kind of language to be used (prepositions of place, directional language) + Take notes of places already on the map (answer will be expressed in relation to these places) + Use arrows to show the way Email address: + @ = at + (.) = dot + (-) = das/hyphen + (_) = underscore + No CAPITAL LETTER, frequently combine No. & Letter Transfer strategy: 1. Word endings (s noun, ed past tense verb) 2. Symbols/Measurements (price is___ price is $___) 3. Large multiple choice 4. Word count 5. Word form 6. Spelling 7. Punctuation (CAPITAL letter) 8. Do not change the content of your answer (at the end) 9. No BLANKS
READING
Strategy for reading: 1. Read & underline instructions 2. Scan headings & underline keywords, distinguish between headings 3. Read first sentence & last sentence of the paragraph 4. Scan the paragraph for synonyms or language similar to keywords in the headings 5. Read the paragraph as quickly & carefully as possible 6. Make an educated guess Strategy for Y/N/NG or T/F/NG 1. Read and underline instructions (know the CODE) 2. Scan the statements/questions + Underline keywords that can help you to locate the relevant text section and establish the difference between statements + Be careful of: a. Negative (no, none, not, negative prefixes_ b. Expression of proportion (some, most, the majority, a few/few, a little/little) c. Tense, time references d. Numbers e. Modal verbs f. Adverbs of frequency g. Comparative language 3. Scan text & find the relevant sections 4. Compare keywords/ideas & answers
SPEAKING
PART I: - Answer how r you by honest answer + why you feel so - Elaborate: give details, make the answer interesting, personalize the answer - Part1: idioms, phrase verbs, friendly, informal words Mistakes: - Verb tense (now I work for -> I work for) - Complete sentence - S/V agreement Some idioms: Rushed off my feet, career lader, dead-end job, follow sbs footsteps, up to my eyes, go through the motions, pull my weight, keep a low profile PART II: + Dont memorize + Do PREPARE (ideas, vocba, verb tenses) 1. Make a summary statement. Add a summary comment or description 2. Logical order (past) 3. Transition signals 4. Try to close the topic PART III: Strategy for speaking part 3: 1. Express topic sentence with a controlling idea 2. Explain and develop 3. Comment on the question (at any time) 4. Try to relate the question to personal experience

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