Celpip Flashcards
Vocabulary words:
Good
Top-notch
Magnificent
Terrific
Vocabulary words:
Bad
Detrimental
Appalling (disgusting)
Vocabulary words:
Sad
Gloomy
Depressed
Morose
Vocabulary words:
Happy
Glad
Gratifying
Satisfactory
Vocabulary words:
Big
Humongous
Giant
Huge
Vocabulary words:
Small
Tiny
Trivial
Minor
Sentence with: Since
Since I have an early meeting, I need to leave home soon.
Sentence with: Considering
Considering the weather forecast, we might need to reschedule our outdoor picnic.
Sentence with: Concerning
Concerning your health, it’s essential to maintain a balanced diet.
Sentence with: Due to
Due to heavy traffic, I arrived late to the appointment.
Sentence with: Because of
Because of the rain, the soccer game was canceled.
Sentence with: Not only
Not only she finished her project on time, she also exceeded expectations.
Sentence with: Given that
Given that he has prior experience in sales, he was hired as the new team leader.
Sentence with: While
While I enjoy watching movies, I prefer reading books for relaxation.
Sentence with: Although
Although she studied hard, she didn’t perform well on the exam.
Sentence with: Based on
Based on his qualifications, he was selected for the scholarship
When to use commas?
- Extra info
- Connectors (idea, however, idea) or therefore
When to use semicolons?
- Conclusions: Situation; conclusion
- Connectors: Situation; moreover, conclusion too
- Adding ideas: Idea; related to the same story
Example of using semicolon
I read the book about positivity; from now on, I will use those lessons in my life
3 Examples of Adverbs
Nicely, quickly, incorrectly
What are Adverbs?
Describes the verb
- I drive
- I quickly drive
What are adjectives?
Qualities
- My job
- My amazing job
3 Examples of adjectives
Good, Great, Bad,
If I have a basic sentence, how I can make it advanced?
- Use Adjectives and Adverbs
5 Connectors
- Furthermore
- Likewise
- Moreover
- On top of that
- Accordingly
4 Contradiction connectors
- However
- Nonetheless
- Nevertheless
- Although
Writing Task 1
Informal / Formal Letter (just structure)
Example with 3 bullet points
Brainstorm 2-3 minutes (Skeleton)
For each bullet point, 2 sentences
Intro:
B1:
B2:
B3:
Conclusion
Proof reading
Informal letter Intros
Dear Bob
Hopefully, you are in great spirit! My apologies for not being in touch with you, but I am making it for via this letter; at least I hope so!
Informal letter conclusion
I am hoping this letter finds you well. Do get back to me whenever you get a chance. Can’t wait to see you soon!
Best Regards,
Name
Formal letter intros
Dear Mr. Harry,
The purpose of my writing today is to
- inform you about
- register a complaint about
- lodge (submit) a complaint about
Formal letter conclusion
Sincerely,
Name
Dear Mr. [Last Name]
When addressing a man.
Dear Ms. [Last Name]
When addressing a woman.
Dear Mrs. [Last Name]
When addressing a married woman.
(Don’t use this unless you are sure she is married)
Dear Miss [Last Name]
When addressing an unmarried woman.
When you should use semicolons?
If the ideas are independent
Writing Task 2
Template
Brainstorm 2-3 minutes (Skeleton)
For each bullet point, 2 sentences
Intro
- The action / topic / idea of
- has sparked recent debate and controversy
- I opine that
- Is a more apropos option due to
Body 1: Support opinion
- Conspicuously, since
- Furthermore
- For example
Body 2
- Nevertheless
- May serve a valuable purpose
- Should not be overlooked
- Another indisputable fact is that
Conclusion
- Based on the aforementioned reasoning
Different ways to say “however”
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
How to start the picture description?
3 ways
- This image depicts
- Taking a closer look at this picture
- the picture clearly portrays
Speaking task - describe image structure
- This image …
- Not only the foreground shows, the background clearly lhas
- Overall
Speaking task - persuade someone your option is better
2 ways to start the Body
- Both options have their merits, but if I were to lean towards one, it would be…
- This is a tough call, but after careful consideration, I’m inclined to favor…
Speaking task - persuade someone your option is better
2 ways to finish it
- While I stand by my choice, I’m open to reconsidering if you have compelling counterpoints
Instead of using “like: a, b and c” use:
; for instance, a, b and c
Instead of “and,” use
Furthermore
