1. Match the beginning of each sentence with the most suitable ending.
How to study efficiently
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1 Begin by 2 Be realistic: there’s no point in 3 Find a quiet place where you can work without 4 If possible, use this place only for 5 Check you have everything you need before 6 This means you won’t waste time 7 Encourage yourself by |
a making plans you can’t possibly keep. b making a list of what you have to do. c studying. d marking each topic on your list as you complete it. e jumping up to fetch things every five minutes. f being interrupted. g starting work. |
Answer
1 b 2 a 3 f 4 c 5 g 6 e 7 d
2. Use the notes to complete the advice below. Use -ing and a preposition if necessary.
1 Read through the exam paper carefully.
2 Check the instructions.
3 Don’t spend too long on one question.
4 Don’t try to see how your friends are getting on.
5 Allow time to check all your answers.
6 Cheats rarely do well in the long run.
How to take exams
1 Begin …by reading through the exam paper carefully……
2 Make sure you know exactly what to do ………………………………
3 There’s no point ………………………………
4 Don’t waste time ………………………………
5 Avoid careless mistakes ………………………………
6 It’s rarely worth ………………………………
Answer
2 by checking the instructions
3 (in) spending too long on one question
4 trying to see how your friends are getting on
5 by allowing time to check all your answers
6 cheating in the long run
3. Complete the pieces of advice. Use -ing and your own ideas.
1 It’s rude to borrow people’s things without …asking their permission first……
2 You should eat a healthy diet instead of ………………………………
3 You won’t get rich by ………………………………
4 You must always thank people for ………………………………
5 You shouldn’t insist on ………………………………
6 It’s dangerous to go walking in the mountains without ………………………………
7 It’s good manners to apologise for ………………………………
8 You should check delivery charges before ………………………………
Answer
Example answers:
2 buying fast food every day
3 sitting at home watching TV
4 offering to help you
5 helping people who don’t want it
6 telling someone where you’re going
7 being late
8 ordering goods online