CAE U3 Mind, body and soul

Open cloze patterns

(UoE Part 2)

1. I help around the house whenever I can, ___ my busy schedule.

2. I help around the house whenever I can, ___ of my busy schedule.

3. Anyway, you're here; you might as ____ stay.

4. In ___ of the appalling weather, the match was held as scheduled.

5. We took off our shoes so ___ to avoid scratching the newly finished floors.

6. Every ___ and again, I don't feel like doing much at all that day.

7. No ___ had the police officer left than he burst into tears.

8. People ____ lives you read about aren't necessarily successful.

Listening SBp32

- science encourages you to look for concrete ..... of theories

- I subsequently trained in psychology

- Luckily, the results omitted my tendency to be stubborn

- I was rather ..... aback by the result

- Still, I was determined not to be .... off by that

- red is a symbol of power, regardless .... culture

- it may work to an extent

Multi-word verbs (SB p32)

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Discuss after kahoot

- I'm thrilled to bits

- what accounts for a large number of car crashes?

- her knowledge of... is simply astounding

- so as to remain limber, one must...

- I found his unkempt appearance rather off-putting

- if she asks, I'll just feign ignorance - I despise gossip.

No, not, none

1. If I replace the vase I broke before mum arrives, she will be ___ the wiser.

2. That information is ____ of your business!

3. It makes little to ___ difference setting off 30 min early - the traffic is ___ better today than it was yesterday morning.

4. ___ everyone can play an instrument flawlessly.

5. ___ sooner had I left, than she called.

6. Through ___ fault but my own, I failed my finals.

7. ___ of my so-called friends even showed up to the hospital. Good riddance!

https://create.kahoot.it/details/19a61156-1156-45ae-893b-1f739303fb75

Passives - can you transform these sentences and make them more formal? (start with either an Object or IT)

Various sources report that the fire was not accidental.

People say the Prime Minister is about to resign.

Locals have always considered this place haunted.

https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/63f313cc762a3989a67b7cd2

https://www.baamboozle.com/game/1527377

Listening WB14

- it's easy to be taken ___ by scammers

- who's most ___ risk of falling for such a scam?

- tech-savvy

- experts have ___ been interested in...

- many instances of fraud are attributed ___ such copy-cat websites

- a reputable site

- ___ your own expense // ___ the expense of...

Unit 3 Discussion:

- How important of a factor is "intelligence" in your friend circle? What exactly does the word ENTAIL?

- When does it PAY TO "think on your feet" or be "quick-witted"?

- Is it easy for you to GRASP new concepts, REGARDLESS OF the field they are in (BE IT theoretical science, text analysis or practical skills)?

- Do you believe it's possible to measure people's intelligence accurately? If so, should we?

- What "type" of intelligence is usually measured in traditional IQ tests? Are you familiar with the "multiple intelligences" theory?

- Is there anything you are NATURALLY GIFTED AT or HAVE A KNACK FOR?

- Is it enough for you to HAVE A FLAIR FOR something in order to EXCEL AT it, or do you need to HONE your skills patiently and CONSISTENTLY SO AS TO achieve PROFICIENCY?

- Do you think OUTSTANDINGLY BRILLIANT people are necessarily more successful or happier?

- How do "book smarts" differ from "street smarts"? When can one prove to be more useful than the other?

- Are there any external factors that affect your "intelligence"? In other words, do you ever feel (or appear to be) smarter or less smart, DUE TO various circumstances?

- ON THE WHOLE, do you think schools should focus less on traditional notions of intelligence and take more account of each individual’s specific strengths?

- Do you know anyone who can smell numbers? Or hear colours? Taste certain words?

Speaking Part 3 phrases

- I do see your point. Moreover, I'd like to point out that...

- I get where you're coming from. Nevertheless, one could also argue...

- I'm not completely against it, I just believe that...

- I get what you're saying, though I think you need to bear in mind the bigger picture. I mean, given the fact that /considering how...

- that's a valid point, admittedly. Nonetheless, wouldn't you agree that...

- agree up to a point / only partially agree, mainly because...

- I'm afraid I have to disagree and point out that..

- we don't seem to be on the same page here / see eye to eye

- surprising as it may seem, I don't share your view on the matter // controversial though it may sound, ...

- frankly/in all honesty, I'm in two minds/on the fence when it comes to...

- though you make a fair point, I have yet to be convinced that ...

- in light of the (aforementioned) arguments...

- all in all / overall / all things considered / taking everything into account / In a nutshell / so, to sum up, can we both agree that...?

- shall we decide on...as the least/most ...? yes, definitely, I think that sums up our arguments quite well

Verb collocations (SBp35)

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Adverb collocations (extra)

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Post PT1 vocabulary work

https://dashboard.blooket.com/set/6734661df1fc3470e754f32c

Vocabulary challenge

- therefore

- so as (not) to

- in other words

- otherwise

- thus ensuring

- despite

- regardless of

- in fact

- not to mention

- in order to

- resulting in

- provided (that)

- nonetheless

- What matters most (Cleft sentence)

- Not only...but also (Inversion)

- it goes without saying that...

- considerable cause for concern

- set foot in

- to such an extent that

- far from being an insignificant aspect of our lives

- it is easy to underestimate the extent to which...

- account for

- seemingly impossible

- to enhance

- a drawback // an incentive

- no better than

- with ease

- to rely heavily on

Open Cloze practice

https://www.baamboozle.com/game/409912

https://www.baamboozle.com/game/1320936

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/62863751158fc3001d538d02?at=655c8a27384b121725dbee4a

1. concrete proof

2. I was taken aback by

3. to be put off by sth (unpleasant or disappointing)

4. regardless of