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Below you'll find a range of materials, articles and links to resources that will help you reach your English language goals.
Below you'll find a range of materials, articles and links to resources that will help you reach your English language goals.
Practice Papers and Preparation Materials
Practice Papers and Preparation Materials
Practice tests are invaluable when it comes to preparing for exams. Below you will find links to official preparation materials.
Cambridge Exam Practice Papers
Cambridge Exam Practice Papers
B2 First Certificate Download Sample Paper
B2 First for Schools Download Sample Paper
C1 Advanced Certificate Download Sample Paper
C2 Proficiency Certificate Download Sample Paper
TOEIC Practice Materials
TOEIC Practice Materials
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Examinee Handbook Download (PDF)
TOEIC Listening and Reading Sample Tests Download (PDF)
Trinity ISE - Integrated Skills in English Exam Materials
Trinity ISE - Integrated Skills in English Exam Materials
ISE II (B2) Guide for Students Download (PDF)
ISE II (B2) Test Overview for Students Download (PDF)
ISE III (C1) Guide for Students Download (PDF)
ISE III (C1) Test Overview for Students Download (PDF)
ISE IV (C2) Exam Information Booklet Download (PDF)
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Building
Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Building
Most of our high-level vocabulary is acquired through reading. Below you will find a range of links to articles from respected publications which have been chosen because of their use of advanced language structures and vocabulary. For each article you will find a series of questions designed to help you test your comprehension and acquire new vocabulary. Ideally, the questions would be discussed with your teacher, though much can also be gained through self-study.
Behind the online comments: the psychology of internet trolls - The Guardian
Behind the online comments: the psychology of internet trolls - The Guardian
Questions to test comprehension and for discussion
1. What is the article about?
2. What is a troll?
3. Do you agree that ‘trolling’ is a form of cyberbullying? Why, or why not?
4. What are the “three lessons to be learned” from research on internet trolling?
5. What solutions does the author offer to deal with trolling?
6. Do you have experience with trolling, either as a victim of trolling, or of being a troll yourself?
7. What’s your opinion as to the best way to deal with the problem?
8. Should websites and platforms take more responsibility for the issue?
The Case for Mediocrity - TIME
The Case for Mediocrity - TIME
For discussion:
What is the article about?
What do you think is “The American Dream”?
Paraphrase this paragraph:
Perhaps unsurprisingly, people who self-identified (and were described by loved ones) as ambitious achieved more lucrative and prestigious careers. But when it came to life satisfaction and longevity, the researchers didn’t find a strong connection to ambition. In spite of their professional accomplishments and cushy salaries, go-getters were not significantly happier or healthier than less ambitious people, although they weren't significantly unhappier either.
According to self-determination theory (SDT), what are our three psychological needs?
How do you feel about the phrase, “Money can’t buy happiness”?
Do you agree that with the author that “it should not be controversial to say that life exists beyond work and achievement…”?
Are you an ambitious person?
Do you have life goals? What are they?
How do you work toward your goals?
How can good habits help you achieve your goals?
It Pays to Take Time to Read - The Financial Times
It Pays to Take Time to Read - The Financial Times
For discussion:
What is the article about?
In the second paragraph, why do you think the author puts the word content in inverted commas?
What does the word schadenfreude mean?
What does the writer assert about modern-day science writing? Do you enjoy reading about science?
According to the author, what are the benefits of reading fiction? Do you agree?
Paraphrase the paragraph beginning:
Neuroscientists have been at pains ...
Has reading this article encouraged you to read more? Why? / Why not?
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