Saturday, 30 August 2008

Welcome to the club!

Here's a warm welcome to Vanessa and Patrícia, who have just joined the team of future CPE holders!!

We're all eager to appreciate your share of contributions to the blog, ladies!

y'all keep on bloggin' !!

Monday, 25 August 2008

Last class

Hi everyone!
Could you please tell me what happened last class?
I have a terrible cold. I feel awful! =(

See you next class!


Ps.: Levi could you please give my copies to Lucia?

Thanks!!!

Maitê

Saturday, 23 August 2008

Past paper (Listening: part 3) practised in class

Ask for a copy of the paper in case you missed our last meeting!



Past paper (Listening: part 4) practised in class

Ask for a copy of the paper in case you missed our last meeting!



Hail Victor!



Congratulations, Victor!

You got it right! You are now a distinguished member of the hall of medalists!
You and Felipe are on the right track to win "The Ângela Dias Trophy" , which will be awarded to those to collect the largest number of medals!
Let's wait and see how many more medalists will join you in such a bright contest!
Keep on blogging!

Sunday, 17 August 2008

E-board


Hey Levy,

Why don't you post some "E-board Tips"? It has nothing to do with CPE preparation, but we've never seen such a nice flipchart! LOL

Just kidding...LOL
See you,

Maitê

Let's practice some "Key word transformation"? (Flo-Joe)

Hey guys!
We can't forget about this tricky part of the test!
You post the answer and I tell you if it's correct or not...I won't promise a medal, but what about a chocolate? Yum! :)

Ready?

1. The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked.
light
The mistake in the accounts only ........................................ the figures were re-checked.

2. I had no problems at all during my trip to France.
plan
Everything ........................................ during my trip to France.

3. The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end.
cut
They had to ........................................ because of the heavy downpour.

4. The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned.
crucial
Careful ........................................ of the reforms.

Saturday, 16 August 2008

Past paper (Listening: parts 1 & 2) practised in class


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Who will be the next medalist?

Which one word can be used to complete all of the following three sentences?
Hundreds of workers made redundant by the closure of the factory ..................... a demonstration outside parliament.
The amateur dramatic society .......................... a production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the local theatre in aid of charity.
The pop star .............................. a row with his manager in a restaurant to get maximum publicity.

Masterclass Exercise Keys



See the comments for this post to check the keys to ALL exercises from
Units ONE through EIGHT

Excellent Job, Felipe !
You deserve a medal!
Now I propose that we should challenge one
another as we come up with our own gapped
sentences.
Make each set of three sentences a post just like
Angela's.
How about that? I know I am ready for more!
See ya!









Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Gapped Sentences

Hi all,
Love the CPE blog!!
Here are some gapped sentences (Flo-Joe). Just for fun! (LOL)

Which one word can be used to complete all of the following three sentences?
1. There was an unexpected ... of events in the world of politics today.
2. I always try to do people a good ... as it doesn't cost anything to be thoughtful.
3. He was born around the ... of the century.

Angela