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Mastering languages

Grammar 3 Exam candidates often make mistakes with

&YQSFTTJOH QVSQPTF SFBTPO BOE SFTVMU words and phrases to express reason, purpose and
result. Circle the correct alternative in italics in each
1 Match the beginnings of these sentences (1–8) with of the following sentences.
their endings (a–h). My Italian is excellent because / due to I lived in Italy
I thought I should pick the language up while I was for four years.
there, TP By / For technical reasons, the flight was delayed for
It might be better to set up a simulation of the job in several hours.
question TP BT UP Over the last decade, our lives have changed a lot
The candidate often lacks the sort of cultural because of / by computers.
background that would stand them in good stead in Could you please send us a brochure so as / so that
these situations, XJUI UIF SFTVMU UIBU we can see exactly what you are offering?
They used to give us dictations in class UP I hope the organisation’s efficiency will improve
I always write new vocabulary down in my notebook JO for not to / in order not to waste people’s time and
DBTF money.
Pavla is studying languages at university XJUI UIF
JOUFOUJPO PG
We found the lecturer difficult to hear EVF UP Writing | 1BSU
You’ll need to use a microphone, PUIFSXJTF
" SFQPSU
B eventually working as an interpreter.
C I forget it. Exam information
D I immersed myself in the life of the local community. t In Writing Part 2 you do one writing task from a choice
E the people at the back won’t hear you. of three.
F the poor acoustics in the hall. t The possible tasks are an email/letter, a proposal, a
G their responses take the interviewer by surprise. report or a review.
H see whether the candidate has the skills and attitude t You must write between 220 and 260 words.
they’re looking for.
I make sure we knew things like putting a double ‘p’ in
‘approve’. 1 Read the following writing task and answer the
questions below.
2 Answer the following questions.
Which of the CPME words/phrases in Exercise 1 express An international media company is investigating
B a purpose? the influence that television programmes imported
b a reason? from English-speaking countries have on different
c a result? countries around the world. You have been asked to
Which of the words/phrases are followed by write a report on English-language TV programmes
B an infinitive? in your country. In your report you should address the
b a noun / verb + -ing? following:
c a clause? t how popular these programmes are and why
t the effect they are having on local culture
QBHF -BOHVBHF SFGFSFODF Expressing purpose, reason
and result t any changes you would recommend.
Write your SFQPSU.

Who is expected to read this report?
Should you use a formal or informal style?
What are the four main points you should deal with?
In what order would you deal with them?

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