This edition of sample tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridge exam experience, and has undergone rigorous expert and peer review.It comprises ten Use of English tests, 40 texts, 300 individual assessments with answer keys, write-in answer sheets and a marking scheme, providing a large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency. Each print-ready test comprises: Part 1: Multiple choice clozePart 2: Open closePart 3: Word formationPart 4: Key word transformationsMichael Macdonald is the Director of Studies for Prosperity English Madrid, an English-language teaching academy focused on preparing candidates of Cambridge B2, C1 and C2 examinations.
Practice makes perfect...This revised edition of sample tests for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency Speaking examination has been written to replicate the Cambridge exam experience and has undergone rigorous expert and peer review.This resource aims to provide meaningful speaking practice while following the format of the C2 Proficiency Speaking paper. Model answers and examiner comments are provided for Test 1, allowing teachers and candidates to familiarise themselves with the format and level of the exam, and the type of questions and topics covered.Furthermore, and most importantly, students can learn, through repetitive practice, what to expect on the day of their Speaking test.The resource comprises: 10 Speaking tests (Parts 1-3) with mark schemes, model answers and examiner comments (Test 1), providing a large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) examination.About the author: Jane Turner is an associate lecturer in EAP/EFL at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, and an EFL materials writer for international exam boards, universities and publishers. She previously worked as a Cambridge ESOL examiner for the British Council, and holds an MA in Educational Management and Cambridge CELTA and DELTA.For more Cambridge English resources, visit www.prosperityeducation.net
There are three parts to the B2 First Reading exam.This write-in student book focuses on each exam part individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how torespond to the questions.In preparation for taking on several exam-styled texts and questions, each unit contains a series of practice exercises with detailed answerkeys that clarify how and why answers are correct.For each exam part, there are two full-length exam-styled texts with questions and answer keys that explain why the correct answers arecorrect as well as pointing out why candidates may have chosen incorrect answers.The four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different typesof reading task that will be assessed.About the authorSimon Haines is an ELT writer, teacher and teacher trainer who has written a wide range of course books, skills materials and teacher handbooks. He is co-author of the coursebook Landmark (OUP) and exam titles First Masterclass (OUP), IELTS Masterclass (OUP) and Complete Advanced (CUP).
Exploring St Albans' Roman heritage.Travel back in time almost 2000 years to see how St Albans looked in Roman times.Brand-new highly detailed computer illustrations show you key sites and artefacts such as the Roman theatre, Roman wall, Shell mosaicand many more. This guide also allows you to interpret the Roman sites and compare with present day St Albans.
Present and practise English phrasal verbs in context (B2 level)Designed for both new and experienced teachers, Work It Out with Phrasal Verbs is uniquely focused on presenting and practising phrasal verbs in context.Key features of this B2 teaching resource:Lesson plans for practice, production and extensionMixed-ability activities and lesson adaptationsDigital alternatives to support blended-learningExtension exercises for more-confident studentsDownloadable resourcesFront-of-class presentation toolsWorksheetsExtra PracticePhrasal verb reference and handoutsLists of phrasal verbs and their meanings.Phrasal verb workbook also availableA complete workbook accompanying this resource is also available.B2 teaching resourceWritten by teachers for teachers, this resource consolidates twenty years' combined, practical classroom experience.Billie Jago is an ELT writer, consultant and teacher trainer. Having previously taught internationally, she now delivers online training seminars to global teaching audiences.Monica Ruda-Peachey is a DELTA-qualified ELT writer and Trinity-certified teacher trainer. She has extensive teaching experience in numerous international settings.www.prosperityeducation.net
Present and practise business idioms in context (B2-C1 level)Student WorkbookAs an accompaniment to the Work It Out with Business Idioms Teaching Resourcepack, this workbook provides practice for learning idioms in a business context.Key features of this B2-C1 workbook:Handouts and worksheetsIdiom dictionaryAbout the authorDavid Bohlke is an ELT author, editor, trainer and consultant with 35 years of expertise in creating market-driven publishing materials. He has commissioned, edited and written some of the world's top-selling courses and skills texts for the adult, secondary and academic English markets, including: Four Corners and Final Draft (Cambridge University Press); Keynote and Reading Explorer (National Geographic Learning); Skillful (Macmillan Education); Next Generation Grammar (Pearson); and Speak Now (Oxford University Press). www.prosperityeducation.net
Volume 2, new in 2023 Practice makes perfect... 8 practice tests with answers for the Cambridge C1 Advanced Reading Parts 5-8 Multiple choiceFill-the-gap textsStatement-matching Parts 5-8 of the Reading and Use of English section test candidates' ability in reading different types of text for detail, purpose, opinion, tone and attitude, and repeated practice of the assessment format is key to achieving a passing grade. This resource comprises eight whole Reading tests, answer keys, write-in answer sheets and a marking scheme allowing you to score each test out of 22 marks. This edition of sample tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridge exam experience, and has undergone rigorous expert and peer review. You or your students, if you are a teacher, will hopefully enjoy the wide range of essay topics and benefit from the repetitivepractice, something that is key to preparing for this part of the test.The resource comprises: 8 Reading tests (Parts 5-8), 208 individual assessments with answer keys, write-in answer sheets and a marking scheme, providing a large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) examination. For more Cambridge exam-preparation materials, including free sample tests and online resources, visit: www.prosperityeducation.net
C2 Writing | Cambridge Masterclass with practice tests There are five possible task types in the C2 Proficiency Writing exam. This write-in student book focuses on each task type individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how to plan a response to an exemplar question. There are two example questions for each task type. For each task-type question, two responses from different students are provided. One response is very good and the other is less good, identifying areas in which the student could improve. There are detailed comments on each response, categorised by the assessment criteria (Content; Communicative Achievement; Organisation; Language), as well as a breakdown of the marks that each response could get in the exam. The four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different types of writing task that can be assessed. Margaret Cooze holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and an MSc in English Language Teaching Management, and has worked in senior roles at Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is the author of several ELT resources published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. For more Cambridge English resources, visit www.prosperityeducation.net
C1 Writing | Cambridge Masterclass with practice tests There are six possible task types in the C1 Advanced Writing exam. This write-in student book focuses on each task type individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how to plan a response to an exemplar question. There are two example questions for each task type. For each task-type question, two responses from different students are provided. One response is very good and the other is less good, identifying areas in which the student could improve. There are detailed comments on each response, categorised by the assessment criteria (Content; Communicative Achievement; Organisation; Language), as well as a breakdown of the marks that each response could get in the exam. The four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different types of writing task that can be assessed. Margaret Cooze holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and an MSc in English Language Teaching Management, and has worked in senior roles at Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is the author of several ELT resources published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment. For more Cambridge English resources, visit www.prosperityeducation.net
Volume 2, new in 2023Practice makes perfect... 8 practice tests with answers for the Cambridge B2 First Reading1. Parts 5-7 2. Multiple choice3. Fill-the-gap texts4. Statement-matchingParts 5-7 of the Reading and Use of English section test candidates' ability in reading different types of text for detail, purpose, opinion, tone and attitude, and repeated practice of the assessment format is key to achieving a passing grade. This resource comprises eight whole Reading tests, answer keys, write-in answer sheets and a marking scheme allowing you to score each test out of 22 marks. This edition of sample tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridge exam experience, and has undergone rigorous expert and peer review. You or your students, if you are a teacher, will hopefully enjoy the wide range of essay topics and benefit from the repetitive practice, something that is key to preparing for this part of the test.The resource comprises: 8 Reading tests (Parts 5-7), 176 individual assessments with answer keys, write-in answer sheets and a marking scheme, providing a large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE) examination.Bonus content: 2 whole B2 Use of English testsFor more Cambridge exam-preparation materials, including free sample tests and online resources, visit: www.prosperityeducation.net
تأخذُنا نجيبة معَ موجةٍ مِنَ الشوّقِ والشغفِ وتَحُطُّ رِحالَها في وَحدَةٍ وانتظارٍ ثمَّ تعودُ لِتُكمِلَ جولَتَها بينَ فَوضى السكونِ وضَجَّةِ الغُبارِ ومرور ٍ عابر ٍ لِلَحظاتٍ ولقاءاتٍ حتى توصِلُنا في مَحَطَّتِها الأخيرةِ إِلى أَعماقِ الذكريات في مدينةٍ هجرَها اللَّهُ مُنذُ زَمَنٍ بعيدNajiba takes us with a wave of longing and passion, sets her travels in loneliness and waiting, then returns to complete her tour between the chaos of stillness and the noise of dust, and the fleeting passage of moments and encounters until we reached, at her last stop, to the depths of her long-forgotten memories in a city abandoned by God long ago.
B1 Writing | Cambridge Masterclass with practice testsThere are three possible task types in the B1 Preliminary Writing exam.This write-in student book focuses on each task type individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how to plan a response to an exemplar question. There are two example questions for each task type. For each task-type question, two responses from different students are provided. One response is very good and the other is less good, identifying areas in which the student could improve. There are detailed comments on each response, categorised by the assessment criteria (Content; Communicative Achievement; Organisation; Language), as well as a breakdown of the marks that each response could get in the exam.The four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different types of writing task that can be assessed. Margaret Cooze holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and an MSc in English Language Teaching Management, and has worked in senior roles at Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is the author of several ELT resources published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.For more Cambridge English resources, visit www.prosperityeducation.net
B2 Writing | Cambridge Masterclass with practice testsThere are six possible task types in the B2 First Writing exam.This write-in student book focuses on each task type individually, explaining its characteristics and providing guidance on how to plan a response to an exemplar question. For each task-type question, two responses from different students are provided. One response is very good and the other is less good, identifying areas in which the student could improve. There are detailed comments on each response, categorised by the assessment criteria (Content; Communicative Achievement; Organisation; Language), as well as a breakdown of the marks that each response could get in the exam.The four exam-styled practice tests included in this resource will allow the reader to consolidate their approach to the different types of writing task that can be assessed. Margaret Cooze holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and an MSc in English Language Teaching Management, and has worked in senior roles at Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge Assessment International Education. She is the author of several ELT resources published by Cambridge University Press & Assessment.For more Cambridge English resources, visit www.prosperityeducation.net
Academic Writing: Mastering Citation and ReferencingAll academic writing requires students to use in-text citation and referencing in order to acknowledge where their research comes from.This resource is for learners on pre-sessional university courses, either at undergraduate or graduate level, and for teachers who are teaching the fundamentals of research. Its aim is to introduce learners to the fundamental citation and referencing conventions, and to explain how to integrate sources into academic writing.With each unit focusing on particular skills, comprehensive practice in the following key aspects of academic writing is provided: Key paraphrasing techniquesIn-text citation from a variety of authorial and academic sourcesWriting quotationsSynthesising sourcesEvaluating and selecting suitable sourcesWriting reference lists that incorporate a variety of academic sourcesPaul Murphy is a specialist in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP). He has taught at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow International College and the British Council. He currently teaches EAP at Mahidol University International College in Thailand.
C2 Key Word Transformation 200 exam-styled practice exercises 200 exam-styled practice exercisesThis edition of practice tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridgeexam experience, although it is also suitable for any English-language studentworking at CEFR C2 level.This resource contains 200 exam-styled, single-sentence assessments, each carryinga lexical/lexico-grammatical focus, testing lexis, grammar and vocabulary.Each assessment comprises a sentence, followed by a 'key' word and an alternativesentence conveying the same meaning as the first but with a gap in the middle.Use the key word provided to complete the second sentence so that it has a similarmeaning to the first sentence. You cannot change the keyword provided.Each correct answer is broken down into two marks. Next to each sentencetransformation answer is a guide indicating the focus of the two parts of theanswer: either G (grammatical) or L (lexical). This device gives a rough indicationto help you with your revision for the exam.Jane Turner is an associate lecturer in EAP/EFL at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge,and an EFL materials writer for international exam boards, universities and publishers.She previously worked as a Cambridge ESOL examiner for the British Council, andholds an MA in Education Management and Cambridge CELTA and DELTA.
An anthology of short prose and poetry written and produced by the Creative Writing MSc cohort at the University of Edinburgh, class of 2021-2022.
Practise and prepare for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency examThis book contains 10 Use of English tests, 40 texts and 300 individual assessments, providing a large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C2 Advanced.Use of EnglishThe sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge C2 exam experience and so each one follows the same structure and wording as official test papers.Each test comprises:Part 1: Multiple choice clozePart 2: Open clozePart 3: Word formationPart 4: Key word transformationsAnswers includedThe book includes answer keys, write-in answer sheets and a marking scheme, providing a large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C2 Proficiency.About the authorsFiona Aish has co-written several titles in exam preparation and EAP, and creates materials and assessment resources for a range of educational providers. She is DELTA-qualified and holds an MA in ELT and Applied Linguistics.Jo Tomlinson has co-written a number of books on EAP and exam preparation, and currently works full-time as an exams and materials developer. She is DELTA-qualified and holds an MA in Language Testing.Fiona Aish and Jo Tomlinson are directors of Target English, a consultancy in Spain that provides tailor-made solutions in content creation, course provision, training and testing.
Practice tests for the Use of English (C2 level)This edition of practice tests has been written to closely replicate the Cambridge exam experience, although it is also suitable for any English-language student working at CEFR C2 level.Each of its 200 exam-styled, single-sentence Key Word Transformation (Part 4) assessments carries a lexico-grammatical focus, testing lexis, grammar and vocabulary.Each assessment comprises a sentence followed by a 'key' word and an alternative sentence conveying the same meaning as the first but with a gap in the middle. Use the key word provided to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. You cannot change the keyword provided. Each correct answer is broken down into two marks.About the authorMargaret Cooze holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and an MSc in English Language Teaching Management, and has worked in senior roles at Cambridge English Language Assessment and Cambridge Assessment International Education.
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