Category Archives: 5 Unit

Gradable and ungradable adjectives

I’m very happy. I’m really happy. Thrilled! I’m really thrilled! I’m absolutely thrilled! Can you see a difference between happy and thrilled? Which one is gradable? Some adjectives are extreme or ungradable: Find out more on the BBC webpage with a video and an … Continue reading

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Mixed conditionals, omission of IF and alternatives

Omission of if with inversion: some theory and practice can be found in grammar quizzes (scroll down for the practice) and english zone.  There are some alternatives to IF (as long as, provided (that), providing, even if, unless) plus some theory. Mixed conditionals: oup, english … Continue reading

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Protecting the Seas from Pollution

Plastic is the seas’ major enemy. How is that so? Listen to Sarah Harvey talking about her work with an environmental organisation which helps to protect the seas from pollution (gap filling): https://engexam.info/cae-listening-practice-tests/cae-listening-practice-test-12/2/ The challenges of helping save the oceans … Continue reading

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ONLY FOR GIRLS: more things we can do for the environment…

Have you ever thought about the amount of waste we are producing with sanitary pads? What’s the ‘mooncup’? What are its advantages for your health, the environment and your pocket? How do you use it?  There are more alternatives. Make a comment!

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Global Warming: How To Save The Planet!

Top 50 Things To Save the Planet Or you might want to try a shorter version: 10 Things You Can Do to Help Save the Earth VIDEOS: Global warming explained by Al Gore (video)

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Tourism (listening)

An interesting listening on tourism with different speakers (multiple matching). You can also find it here: https://engexam.info/cae-listening-practice-tests-printfriendly/cae-listening-practice-test-4-printfriendly/2/ (part 4) KEY: 21-H 22-C 23-D 24-E 25-G 26-E 27-D 28-G 29-C 30-A Download the full exam

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Britain’s problem with pets: they’re bad for the planet

Britain’s problem with pets: they’re bad for the planet Do you really think it is that bad?

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International Women’s Day

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021 A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So let’s all choose to challenge. How will you help forge a gender equal world? Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action … Continue reading

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Global warming: how to save the planet!

Top 50 Things To Save the Planet   Or you might want to try a shorter version: 10 Things You Can Do to Help Save the Earth   VIDEOS: Global warming explained by Al Gore (video)  

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Tourism (listening)

An interesting listening on tourism with different speakers (multiple matching). You can also find it here: https://engexam.info/cae-listening-practice-tests-printfriendly/cae-listening-practice-test-4-printfriendly/2/ (part 4) KEY: 21-H 22-C 23-D 24-E 25-G 26-E 27-D 28-G 29-C 30-A Download the full exam

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