In class today we will focus on speaking parts 1 and 2

We will also complete the following listening task:

Homework:

In class two we will continue with the speaking exam, focusing on parts 3 and 4.

Candidate A:

Candidate B: How important is it to keep an active body and mind after retiring?

Candidate B:

Candidate A: What can make an older person seem younger?

Part 4 questions:

  • Are we too age-obsessed as a society?
  • What things can older people get involved in to maintain an active life?
  • Why does the generation gap exist?
  • What can be done to lessen the generation gap?
  • What are some things that the older generation can learn from younger generations? And vice versa?

We will also complete the following listening task:

We will finish with a Quizlet Live to practise vocabulary related to memory

https://quizlet.com/355960679/memory-flash-cards/

Homework:

CPE:

Article

Question

You are looking through the alumni newsletter of a school that you once attended and you see the following announcement:

What are your best and worst school memories? Write in and tell us and we will publish the most interesting articles in our next newsletter.

Write the article for the editor of the alumni newsletter. (around 280 – 320 words)

CAE

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