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Practice some of the listening exercises at the beginning of each "Listening and Speaking" unit. 

Review the vocabulary as well as writing tasks in the "Reading and Writing" section.

Here is the Exam format:

 There is an answer booklet so  ‘write your answers on your answer booklet’

Listening: THREE (3) sections

Each section will be only be played ONCE so full in the blanks or take notes as you listen.

Read the directions; if a fill in the blank questions says no more than three (3) words for your answer and you write four (4) then you all be marked wrong.    

For listening parts 1 and 2, The answer does not come from your mind. The correct answer is only the exact word or number that the speaker on the recording states. 

However, listening part 3 is a critical thinking question that is NOT written on the question paper. You must listen carefully and answer from your own ideas.

Spelling will count.

Reading: Two (2) sections

Reading 1 will be the longer of the two:

There will be multiple choice,  true or false questions, and fill in the blank questions.

For fill in the blank questions, there will be a limit of either two or three words. Read the directions, if it says no more than three (3) words and you write four (4) then you all be marked wrong.    

At the end of Reading 1, there will be a critical thinking question. The answer comes from your mind.

Reading 2 will be short.

There will either be multiple choice,  true or false questions, or fill in the blank questions.

Grammar and vocabulary:

unit 1 Vocab words

Grammar from unit 1: Comparing adjectives (taller than, more or less dangerous than, crazier than)

unit 2 Vocab words

Grammar from unit 2: Adverbs of frequency (Always Often Usually Sometimes Never)

unit 3 Vocab words

Grammar from unit 3: making suggestions (should) 

unit 4 Vocab words

Grammar from unit 4: collocations (Words commonly put together, For Example: Rush hour, free time)

Writing:

Read question prompt carefully. if there is a rubric follow it. carefully.

The essay will be 150-200 words. We have studied 4 essay types this term it will be one of these types but the subject to change. For example, a comparison contrast essay about transportation or a four and against essay about protecting endangered animals.

unit 1: Comparison Contrast essay (we compared animals in class)

unit 2: Detailed description essay (we described an Emrati wedding in class)

unit 3: For or Against Essay (We wrote several school subject related essays inclass). if the question says “Discuss” then it is a For or Against Essay.

unit 4: Problem Solution essay (We wrote an essay solving atraffic congestion problem inclass)

Unit 2 review

 Unit 2's writing skill was describing in detail. Unit 2's topic was customs and traditions

In pairs, using Titan Pad write a 200 words essay describing the traditional activities of UAE National Day.

Include answers to all of these questions in complete sentences and you will have a complete essay:

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Paragraph 1:

1) A brief definition of UAE National Day (its history and significance).

2) How old is the celebration?

3) How many days is the celebration every year?

4) What clothes do Emiratis wear every National Day. Why do you wear these clothes?

5) Where do you go? Why do you go there?

 6) Who do you celebrate with? Why do you celebrate with this person or people?

 Paragraph 2:

7) What National Day activities happen at school? Describe these activities. What do you enjoy most?

 Paragraph 3:

8) What other National Day activities happen in RAK or around the UAE? Describe these activities. What do you enjoy most?

Paragraph 4:

9) What decorations and celebrations do you see? What is your favorite decoration?

10) What are some rules about National Day decorations? Why are these rules important?

 Paragraph 5:

11) How do you think the 43rd national day has changed from the first national day?

12) How do you think National Day celebrations will change for future generations?

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Some helpful links to help you think:

Official National Day Historical photo Gallery

Story about car decoration for National Day

National day history from 1971

Unofficial National Day Facebook photo Gallery

Unit 1 review

With a partner in Titan Pad, write a comparison contrast essay based on the following diagram.

	2015 Tesla Model S P85D	2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Price:	US $105,670	US $64,990
Yearly Fuel cost	US $650	US $2,850
Top Speed:	250 km/h	328 km/h
0-100 kp/h:	3.3 seconds	3.8 seconds
Maximum distance Before Refueling:	500 km	643 km
Horsepower:	691	707
Size:	WEIGHT: 2190 kg LENGTH: 498 cm WIDTH: 196 cm HEIGHT: 144 cm	WEIGHT : 2087 kg LENGTH: 510 cm WIDTH: 190 cm HEIGHT: 148 cm
Engine:	Electric	Petrol
Car type:	4 door Sedan	4 door Sedan
Options:	“Auto Pilot” driverless Mode	Hood grill decoration.
CO2 EMISSIONS	0 per km	.4 kg per km

Make sure to use... 
* Comparison adjectives (for example: bigger, more exciting, heavier)
*  Both
* whereas
* although, 
* however  


Example: Diagram Comparison/contrast essay
 



Paragraph 1: short and simple statement about diagram
(two kinds of fish, Fish names)

The diagram gives information about two kinds of large tropical shark, the whale shark and the tiger shark. 

Paragraph 2: choose two or three categories to compare
(size, shape, Color).

The sharks have a number of differences in terms of size, shape and colour. The whale shark is a much larger animal than the tiger shark. It is six metres longer than its smaller cousin and eight and a half (8.5) tonnes heavier. Both sharks are similar in shape. However, their skin patterns are different. The whale shark has dots on its body, the tiger shark has stripes. 

Paragraph 3: choose two or three categories to compare
(diet behavior conservation status)

The sharks are also different in terms of their diet, behaviour and conservation status. The whale shark eats very small animals like plankton and krill, whereas the tiger shark has a diet of larger sea creatures such as tuna, dolphins and turtles. This may explain why the tiger shark attacks humans, which are the same size as the food it normally eats. In terms of conservation, the whale shark is more endangered than the tiger shark. 

Paragraph 4: sum up, conclude, make a general statement based off from the comparison
(subject is more adjective, whereas subject is more adjective)


Overall, it is clear that the whale shark is a much larger animal, but it is a gentle giant, whereas the smaller tiger shark is much more dangerous.

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Make sure to use these words in your essay …
Comparison adjectives	(Used to when Things have differences)	Bigger than, more exciting than, heavier than
Both	(Used when two subjects are similar)	The leaning tower of Pisa and the Burj Khailfa are both tall buildings Both the leaning tower of Pisa and the Burj Khalifa are the most famous buildings in their cities.
whereas	(Used for details that are not competing)	The tower of Pisa is old, made of clay, and leaning, whereas the Burj Khaila is new, made of steal and glass, and straight. Whereas the Burj Khalifa is in the Middle East, the tower of Pisa is in Europe. The  Burj Khalifa is 829.8 metres whereas the tower of Pisa is 55.86 metres.
although	(Used for details that are competing)	Although the tower of Pisa has been leaning for 600 years, it has not yet fallen over. The Burj Khalifa is the world tallest building as of 2014, although the Shanghai Tower will surpass it in 2015. Although the Burj Khalifa is much larger and taller than the tower of Pisa, it took almost 200 years longer to build.
However,	(Used for details that are competing) Followed by a comma	The tallest building in the world is named the Burj Khalifa. However the building was originally named the Burj Dubai. Burj Khalifa is new and famous for young people, however, the tower of Pisa is older and more famous for old people. The Burj Khalifa was built in six years and the tower of Pisa took 199 years. However, the Burj Khalifa is 15 times the height of the Pisa tower.