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English as a second language IGCSE workbook (cambridge international examinations)
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Publication Information:
New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2005
Physical Description:
1 CD-ROM : sd., ; 12 cm.
ISBN:
9780521893459
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Accompanies text of the same title : PE1128 L83 2005

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Offers clear, practical support for students for the CIE syllabus Written by an experienced IGCSE teacher and CIE teacher trainer,this students workbook offers clear, practical support for students. The book is endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations for use with the syllabus. It is divided into succinct units based on the specific skill areas of the IGCSE examination. The units adopt a lively approach to the subject, utilising a diverse range of stimulus material. They also include imaginative and stimulating exercises designed to build confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed in the examination. A teachers workbook and student book are also available.


Table of Contents

1 Reading
whether ... or
vocabulary building
relative pronouns
-ed and -ing participles
2 Reading
vocabulary
former and latter
passive verb forms
abbreviations
3 Writing (opinion letter)
Reading
vocabulary
phrases for advantages and disadvantages
once and today
in addition to
4 Reading
Listening; prefixes
advantages and disadvantages
vocabulary
antonyms
5 Exam Practice
exercise 2 reading (core)
exercise 6 writing (core & extended)
exercise 1 reading (extended)
listening
6 Reading
Writing (summary)
antonyms
vocabulary
phrasal verbs
7 Writing (note-making)
relative pronouns
spelling (double ss)
adjectives
compund nouns
8 Writing (letter
article)
British and American English
vocabulary
9 Reading
Listening
verb tenses
irrespective of
vocabulary
10 Exam Practice
exercise 2 reading (core)
exercise 3 form completion (extended)
exercise 7 writing (core & extended)
listening
11 Reading
vocabulary
comparatives and superlatives
12 Reading
Writing (summary)
borrowed words
13 Writing (article
letter)
infinitive clauses
vocabulary
14 Reading
Listening
vocabulary
should and would
verb tenses
15 Exam practice
exercise 1 reading
exercise 2 reading
exercise 4 writing (notes)
exercise 5 writing (summary)
exercise 6 writing (letter)
exercise 7 writing (article)
listening
16 Reading
Writing
modal auxiliary verbs
reporting verbs
17 Reading
however
nevertheless and in spite of
should
vocabulary
18 Writing (opinion article)
would rather
vocabulary
19 Listening
whether ... or
vocabulary
20 Exam Practice
exercise 1 reading
exercise 2 reading
exercise 3 reading & writing (information transfer)
exercise 4 writing (notes)
exercise 5 writing (summary)
exercise 6 writing (letter)
exercise 7 writing (article)
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