1. Match the beginning of each sentence with the most suitable ending.
How to study efficiently
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1) Begin by 2) Be realistic: there’s no point in 3) Find a quiet place where you can work without 4) If possible, use this place only for 5) Check you have everything you need before 6) This means you won’t waste time 7) Encourage yourself by |
a making plans you can’t possibly keep. b making a list of what you have to do. c studying. d marking each topic on your list as you complete it. e jumping up to fetch things every five minutes. f being interrupted. g starting work. |
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1) b 2) a 3) f 4) c 5) g 6) e 7) d
2. Use the notes to complete the advice below. Use -ing and a preposition if necessary.
1 Read through the exam paper carefully.
2 Check the instructions.
3 Don’t spend too long on one question.
4 Don’t try to see how your friends are getting on.
5 Allow time to check all your answers.
6 Cheats rarely do well in the long run.
How to take exams
1) Begin ___ by reading through the exam paper carefully__
2) Make sure you know exactly what to do ______________
3) There’s no point ______________
4) Don’t waste time ______________
5) Avoid careless mistakes ______________
6) It’s rarely worth ______________
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2) by checking the instructions
3) (in) spending too long on one question
4) trying to see how your friends are getting on
5) by allowing time to check all your answers
6) cheating in the long run
3. Complete the pieces of advice. Use -ing and your own ideas.
1) It’s rude to borrow people’s things without __asking their permission first __
2) You should eat a healthy diet instead of ______________
3) You won’t get rich by ______________
4) You must always thank people for ______________
5) You shouldn’t insist on ______________
6) It’s dangerous to go walking in the mountains without ______________
7) It’s good manners to apologise for ______________
8) You should check delivery charges before ______________
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Example answers:
2) buying fast food every day
3) sitting at home watching TV
4) offering to help you
5) helping people who don’t want it
6) telling someone where you’re going
7) being late
8) ordering goods online
