To increase dramatically (e.g.: The price of electricity has gone through the roof.)
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Should an article be formal, neutral or informal?
This depends on your target audience BUT SHOULD ALMOST ALWAYS BE INFORMAL in your exam.
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saddled with = ...?
Stuck with something unwanted (e.g.: My parents are going away this weekend, so I'm saddled with looking after my little brother)
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seesaw
Swap points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 5 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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The world is (one's) oyster = ...?
You can go/do anything you want, your opportunities are endless
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Which of these is NOT a good way to get your readers attention in an article?
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Rewrite: With a degree, you can find a job anywhere in the world. -- OYSTER -- Once you get a degree, the _______.
WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER
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To value (something) over (something else) = ...?
To think one thing is more important than another. (e.g.: I value my family over my job.)
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Rewrite: Many employers believe that work experience is more valuable than a degree. -- VALUE -- Many employers _____ .
VALUE WORK EXPERIENCE OVER A DEGREE
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How long is the writing part of the C1 exam?
90 minutes (for 2 texts, meaning 45 minutes per text)
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To be worth (someone's) while = ...?
Beneficial, interesting or useful enough to justify the amount of time, effort or money spent. (e.g.: Making notes is worth your while.)
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Rewrite: Volunteering or doing internships can help you to differentiate yourself from other candidates. --STAND-- Volunteer experience or internships can help you _______.
STAND OUT FROM OTHER CANDIDATES
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What is the structure of an article or review?
Title, introduction, 2-3 paragraphs in the body, conclusion
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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Take 20 points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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gift
Win 20 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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Rewrite: Graduates leave university owing a considerable amount of money. -- SADDLED -- Graduates leave university _______ debt.