Upper Intermediate Portfolio - Straightforward

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1b Paintballing Date: Can do (tick ✓) I can understand details in an informal conversation between workmates. I can ask questions with the correct form of the auxiliary verb. I can say no politely and appropriately. I can discuss a topical issue. Questions & negatives Can you make at least six questions or negative sentences using these words Each sentence must have the word paintballing in it. (You can use words more than once.) Jayne isn’t enjoy doesn’t you hadn’t the do heard a paintballing about wouldn’t big students of has fan Saying no Think of a good way to say no to these people (without saying the word no). 1 (a stranger) Can I come and stay with you for a few days 2 (your boss) I need you to work all this weekend. 3 (a film star) Would you like to come on a date with me 4 (your boy/girlfriend) I hope you’ve bought me a huge birthday present! 5 (a mugger) Give me all your money; and your car keys. 6 (the head of the UN) I want you to be my successor. Remind me how to say ‘no’ in English. ‘ ’ The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes. It’s very easy to say yes. Tony Blair (1953–, UK Prime Minister 1997–2007) 11
1c Autograph hunters Date: Can do (tick ✓) I can understand the content and significance of an article. I can discuss jobs related to my hobbies or interests. I can talk about a hypothetical situation in my life. I can choose appropriate time adverbials when writing a text. Collectors Circle the adjectives that best describe your opinion of collectors. You may need to use your dictionary. In my opinion, most collectors are … obsessed introvert organized strange idiosyncratic in uisitive lonely educated harmless happy Darling, don’t you think this hobby of yours might be getting just a little out of hand Did you know The single most valuable autograph in the world is that of William Shakespeare. Only six examples are believed to exist and all are kept by institutions. If one came up for sale, it would probably be worth at least £3 million. Time adverbials Write a short paragraph about your impressions of a person or place using initially, after a while and eventually. Autographs Which famous person would you most like to be stuck in a lift with What would you ask them to sign Choose from the list below. a book a magazine a piece of paper a ticket a CD a part of your body a picture other 12
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Page 15 and 16: 2a Wildlife Date: Can do (tick ✓)
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Page 45 and 46: 9c Villains Date: Can do (tick ✓)
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