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Barbie | Movie Songs Worksheet

Polyglotopia Team — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:01:40 +0000

In the vibrant world of Barbie, where fashion, friendship, and fantasy converge, the iconic doll has become more than just a toy; she represents a cultural phenomenon that shapes the perceptions of generations. Two particular songs stand out because of their Oscar nomination and their potential to spark meaningful conversations about feminism and gender roles: “I’m Just Ken” interpreted by Ryan Gosling and Billie Eilish’s “What was I made for?”. That’s why we have chosen them for this article, which includes a gap fill activity, an ordering the stanzas task, as well as conversation questions on the themes of the songs. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

"I'm Just Ken" - Listening Task

“I’m Just Ken” is a cry for attention, as he feels that he is always number two in Barbieland, and his effort to find an identity as he realizes that just being Ken might not be enough. It could be seen as a reflection of what a part of men might feel in a rapidly changing world where they now have to prove themselves and just being a man is not enough. Thus, the song, using humour and empathy manages to give an insight into the pressure to abide by gender roles that might result in being limiting or toxic.

Listen to the song and complete the gaps:

Doesn't seem to ______________what I do

I'm always number two

No one ______________how hard I tried

Oh, oh, I

I have feelings that I can't explain

______________' me insane

All my life, been so polite

But I'll sleep alone tonight

'Cause I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my ______________to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

______________I see love, she sees a friend

What will it take for her to see the man behind the tan and ______________for me?

I wanna know what it's like to love

To be the ____________ _____________

Is it a crime?

Am I not hot when I'm in my feelings?

And is my moment finally here or am I dreamin'?

I'm no dreamer

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so ______________, my Kenergy

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so ______________, my Kenergy

I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my ______________to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

Where I see love, she sees a friend

What will it ______________for her to see the man behind the tan and ______________ for me?

I'm just Ken (and I'm ______________)

And I'm great at doin' stuff

So, hey, ______________ ___ ______, yeah, I'm just Ken

My name's Ken (and so am I)

Put that manly hand in mine

So, hey, world, ______________ ___ ______, yeah, I'm just Ken

Baby, I'm just Ken (nobody else, nobody else)

"What was I made for" - Listening Task

Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For?" invites listeners to explore the complex dynamics of identity and purpose, raising existential questions. Moreover, taking into account the movie scene of the song, it makes us reflect on what it means to be human and a reminder that sadness is part of the human experience. Of course, it could also be connected to how women experience the world and on the journey to explore their identity outside the predetermined roles.

Listen and order the stanzas:

Takin' a drive, I was an ideal

Looked so alive, turns out I'm not real

Just something you paid for

What was I made for?

Think I forgot how to be happy

Something I'm not, but something I can be

Something I wait for

Something I'm made for

'Cause I, I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday, I might

'Cause I, 'cause I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday I might

Someday I might

Someday, I might

I used to float, now I just fall down

I used to know but I'm not sure now

What I was made for

What was I made for?

When did it end? All the enjoyment

I'm sad again, don't tell my boyfriend

It's not what he's made for

What was I made for?

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

"I'm Just Ken" - Conversation Questions

What are Ken’s feelings in the song?
Why does he feel that way?
Can you describe the video?
What message does it convey?
How are gender roles criticized in the song/video?

"What was I made for?" - Conversation Questions

Do “real” humans also wonder what they were made for?
How do you think a transformation from being a “doll” to being a human would feel?
What are some things/feelings associated to being human?
Can we constantly be happy?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

"I'm Just Ken" - Worksheet Answers

Doesn't seem to matter what I do

I'm always number two

No one knows how hard I tried

Oh, oh, I

I have feelings that I can't explain

Drivin' me insane

All my life, been so polite

But I'll sleep alone tonight

'Cause I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

Where I see love, she sees a friend

What will it take for her to see the man behind the tan and fight for me?

I wanna know what it's like to love

To be the real thing

Is it a crime?

Am I not hot when I'm in my feelings?

And is my moment finally here or am I dreamin'?

I'm no dreamer

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so real, my Kenergy

Can you feel the Kenergy?

Feels so real, my Kenergy

I'm just Ken

Anywhere else I'd be a ten

Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility?

I'm just Ken

Where I see love, she sees a friend

What will it take for her to see the man behind the tan and fight for me?

I'm just Ken (and I'm enough)

And I'm great at doin' stuff

So, hey, check me out, yeah, I'm just Ken

My name's Ken (and so am I)

Put that manly hand in mine

So, hey, world, check me out, yeah, I'm just Ken

Baby, I'm just Ken (nobody else, nobody else)

"What was I made for" - Worksheet Answers

I used to float, now I just fall down

I used to know but I'm not sure now

What I was made for

What was I made for?

Takin' a drive, I was an ideal

Looked so alive, turns out I'm not real

Just something you paid for

What was I made for?

'Cause I, I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday, I might

Someday, I might

When did it end? All the enjoyment

I'm sad again, don't tell my boyfriend

It's not what he's made for

What was I made for?

'Cause I, 'cause I

I don't know how to feel

But I wanna try

I don't know how to feel

But someday I might

Someday I might

Think I forgot how to be happy

Something I'm not, but something I can be

Something I wait for

Something I'm made for

Find the song worksheet here:

Barbie Movie Songs Worksheet | Pdf

Findthe worksheet with the answers here:

Barbie Movie Songs Worksheet -Answers | Pdf

Practise with songs here:

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Somewhere only we know – Keane | Worksheet | PET Reading Part 6

Polyglotopia Team — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:14:39 +0000

The wonderful, motivating song "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane, has become viral in several social media platforms, often used in reels with beautiful sceneries. The song expresses the nostalgia we feel when we think about our youth and invites listeners to feel these emotions and recall places, people and feelings from the past. After listening to the song, you can think about or discuss the questions related to its meaning. Before listening, you can guess the missing words and this way give yourself some grammar practice, especially if you need to prepare for a B1 exam. The following activity focuses on Part 6 of the PET Reading exam, but can be used for general grammar and listening practice as well.

Practise PET Reading Part 6 with a song

If you feel overwhelmed by B1 Practice and looking for a more entertaining way to get better marks in the exam, why don't you use some music to practise for Reading Part 6 part? PET B1 Reading Part 6 is challenging for many students and this worksheet is going to help you practise in a fun and memorable way. Apart from being a fun way to practise, listening to a song makes the answers easier to remember, and boosts your listening skills too. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

PET Reading Part 6 tips and further practise

If you want more detailed information on what is included in Reading Part 6, you can have a look at this article. It explains the grammar points you need to study in order to get higher scores in this part of the exam. There is also a sample activity for you to practise.

First, complete the gaps:

I walked across ____________empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of ________hand
I felt _______earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where ________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely ____
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came ___________a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used ______love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where __________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely _____
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why _________ we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why ___________ we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know

Oh, simple thing, where __________you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely ______
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why __________we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why___________we go?
So, why __________ we go?

Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why __________ we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

Now listen to the song and check your answers:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

What do you think the singer means by "somewhere only we know"?
How does the singer feel about this special place mentioned in the song?
Do you have a special place that holds sentimental value for you? Can you describe it?
What images or scenes come to your mind when you listen to the song?
What emotions do you feel when you listen to this song?
What images would you include if you had to make a video clip for this song?
Can you find words or phrases in the lyrics that you didn't know before?
What are some “simple things” that you loved and still remember from when you were younger? Could you draw one of these?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know

Oh, simple thing, where have you gone?
I'm getting old, and I need something to rely on
So, tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired, and I need somewhere to begin

And if you have a minute, why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go?
So, why don't we go?

Ooh, oh-oh
Ah, oh
This could be the end of everything
So, why don't we go somewhere only we know?
Somewhere only we know
Somewhere only we know

Find the song worksheet here:

Somewhere only we know by Keane | Pdf

Find the worksheet with the answers here:

Somewhere only we know by Keane answers | Pdf

Practise with songs here:

Music

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B1 Vocabulary List Quiz – Sports

Polyglotopia Team — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:18:39 +0000

Welcome to our B1 Vocabulary List Quiz on the topic of Sports! This quiz is designed to help you enhance your sports-related vocabulary. Whether you’re a sports fan, or simply want to test your English B1 vocabulary knowledge, this quiz is for you. Learn words such as extreme sports, athletics, stadium and more. Are you ready to practise with this interactive sports-themed quiz?

Test yourself by taking the quiz, inspired by the Cambridge PET and PET for Schools Vocabulary List.

(available here: https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/506887-b1-preliminary-2020-vocabulary-list.pdf)

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Question : /

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Flowers-Miley Cyrus | Worksheet

Polyglotopia Team — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:48:23 +0000

Miley Cyrus’s popular song Flowers is a great example of how popular songs can be adapted for classroom use and initiate meaningful discussions. Apart from being especially popular on social media, it is appropriate for English language learning lessons and can be used as a listening gap fill activity as well as a lead in for a conversation on happiness, love and independence.

It underlines the fact that people can recover from breakups and enjoy life as much as before. Contrary to many other popular songs, it emphasises on the importance of emotional independence and assertiveness. That’s why we have chosen it for this article, which includes a gap fill activity as well as conversation questions on the topic. The worksheet is free and available in PDF version. You can download our free printable song worksheet or do the activities online. Happy listening!

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words:

We were good, we were gold
Kind of _________that can't be sold
We were right 'til we weren't
Built a home and watched it _________

Hum, I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna ___________
Started to cry, but then remembered I

I can buy myself ___________
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for ___________
Say things you don't understand
I can take ___________dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better ___________you can

Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby

Paint my ___________cherry-red
Match the roses that you left
No remorse, no ____________

I forgive every word you said
Ooh, I didn't wanna leave, baby
I didn't wanna ____________
Started to cry, but then remembered I

I can buy myself ___________
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for _____________
Say things you don't understand
I can take _____________dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better _________you can

Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better, ooh, I

I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna ____________
Started to cry, but then remembered I
(CHORUS)

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

What is the overall message of the song?
How does the song question the notion of relying on someone else for happiness and love?
What are some examples of the singer feeling independent and able to do things on their own in the song?
Discuss the emotions expressed in the song and how they evolve throughout the lyrics.
What are the society norms about happiness?
Are single people seen as happy or the other way round? Why?
How do people usually experience breakups?
Have you ever helped a friend get over their break up?
Should our happiness depend on romantic relationships, relationships in general or can we be totally independent from others?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

We were good, we were gold
Kind of dream that can't be sold
We were right 'til we weren't
Built a home and watched it burn

Hum, I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna lie
Started to cry, but then remembered I

I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can

Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby

Paint my nails cherry-red
Match the roses that you left
No remorse, no regret

I forgive every word you said
Ooh, I didn't wanna leave, baby
I didn't wanna fight
Started to cry, but then remembered I
I can buy myself flowers
Write my name in the sand
Talk to myself for hours
Say things you don't understand
I can take myself dancing
And I can hold my own hand
Yeah, I can love me better than you can
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better
I can love me better, baby
Can love me better, ooh, I
I didn't wanna leave you
I didn't wanna fight
Started to cry, but then remembered I
(CHORUS)

Check the song worksheet here:

Flowers by Miley Cyrus | Pdf

Check the worksheet with the answers here:

Flowers by Miley Cyrus answers | Pdf

Practise with songs here:

Music

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Anywhere by Rita Ora | ESL Worksheet

Polyglotopia Team — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:10:53 +0000

If you're a fan of pop music, you've probably heard Rita Ora's hit song Anywhere on the radio or a streaming platform. This upbeat track has captured the interest of millions with its catchy melody and relatable lyrics about looking for human connection, making a fresh start and the need that people sometimes feel to “escape”.

Now, with this worksheet, you can deepen your understanding of the song and even learn to sing it yourself! This worksheet includes a gap-fill activity, exercises to help you learn new vocabulary and related questions to think about or discuss with a partner. So, grab your headphones, download the worksheet, and hit the play button!

Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words:

(There is one word that you do not need to use)
crowd, black out, wanna, time flies by, belong
get away, look for, empty

[Verse 1]

_________________when the night is young

Daylight shines on an undisclosed location, location

Bloodshot eyes _________________the sun

Paradise delivered and we call it a vacation, vacation

You're painting me a dream that I

Wanna __________in, wanna ___________in

[Chorus]

Over the hills and far away

A million miles from L.A

Just anywhere away with you

I know we've got to ________________

Someplace where no one knows our name

We'll find the start to something new

Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere

Anywhere away with you

Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere

Anywhere away with you

Fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Oh, fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

[Verse 2]

Truth comes out when we're ______________

Looking for connection in a ____________of __________faces, ___________faces

Your secrets are the only thing I'm craving now

The good, and the bad, let me in

'Cause I can take it, I can take it

You're painting me a dream that I

Wanna _____________in, wanna ____________in

[Chorus]

Fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Oh, fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Take me anywhere

Oh, anywhere

Anywhere away with you

Take me anywhere

[Chorus]

[Post-Chorus]

Fun, little less fun

Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Now match the words to their definitions:

to be in the right place or a suitable place:

containing nothing:

to suddenly become unconscious:

to leave or escape from a person or place:

a large group of people:

used to mean that time passes quickly:

want to:

to search for someone or something:

Think or discuss about these questions:

1.What does the expression ¨empty faces¨ refer to?

2.Would you like to go somewhere where no one knows your name?

3.Time flies by when you are having fun? Do you agree? When does time fly by for you?

4.Who is the singer? Have you ever heard any of her songs?

5.Which place does she want to get away from?

6.Is getting away a solution when you don´t like the place where you live in? What other solutions can you find?

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

[Verse 1]
Time flies by when the night is young
Daylight shines on an undisclosed location, location
Bloodshot eyes looking for the sun
Paradise delivered and we call it a vacation, vacation

You're painting me a dream that I
Wanna belong in, wanna belong in

[Chorus]
Over the hills and far away
A million miles from L.A
Just anywhere away with you
I know we've got to get away
Someplace where no one knows our name
We'll find the start to something new
Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Just take me anywhere, take me anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me
Oh, fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me

[Verse 2]
Truth comes out when we're blacking out
Looking for connection in a crowd of empty faces, empty faces
Your secrets are the only thing I'm craving now
The good, and the bad, let me in
'Cause I can take it, I can take it

You're painting me a dream that I
Wanna belong in, wanna belong in

[Chorus]
Fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me
Oh, fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me

Take me anywhere
Oh, anywhere
Anywhere away with you
Take me anywhere

[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
Fun, little less fun
Little less, over, over, over, over, me Oh

Now have a look at the words and their definitions:

to be in the right place or a suitable place: belong
containing nothing: empty
to suddenly become unconscious: black out
to leave or escape from a person or place: get away
a large group of people : crowd
used to mean that time passes quickly: time flies by
want to: wanna

Check the song worksheet here:

Anywhere by Rita Ora worksheet | Pdf

Check the worksheet with the answers here:

Anywhere by Rita Ora answers | Pdf

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Weather vocabulary B1 – List Quiz

Polyglotopia Team — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:29:50 +0000

Are you looking to test your knowledge of weather related vocabulary? Look no further than our B1 vocabulary quiz! Whether you’re a weather enthusiast or just curious about the terminology, this fun and interactive quiz will challenge your understanding of terms like temperature, breeze, storm, and other weather-related words. With 30 multiple-choice questions, each with four options to choose from, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to prove your expertise.

So, grab a cup of hot cocoa or a refreshing glass of lemonade (depending on the weather outside), sit back, and put your weather knowledge to the test!

Weather vocabulary Quiz

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Question : /

Weather vocabulary explanation: gale, heat, breeze and storm

How did you do? Below you can find some of the most difficult words that appear on the quiz, as well as their definitions. The words are:

1) gale: a strong wind

2) heat: high temperature

3) breeze: a gentle, cooling wind

4) storm: an extreme weather condition, characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder or lightining.

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Review B2 Cambridge(FIRST)

Polyglotopia Team — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:22:05 +0000

Are you preparing for your B2 exam? Or simply interested in learning more about how to write a review? In this article we are going to introduce the review format, provide you with useful vocabulary, present two sample tasks and one model answer and review the B2 writing assessment criteria.

Cambridge B2 First Writing Paper

The Cambridge B2 First Writing Paper consists of two parts. The first one is an essay and the second part can be one of the following: email/letter, review, article, or report. In Part 1 there is only one compulsory while in Part two you can choose one out of three different options. You have to write between 140-190 words.

Is the word limit important?

If you write less than 140 words, you have probably forgotten to include some of the information required whereas if you write more than 190, you have probably included unnecessary information. These can affect your score, but in general, you don’t have to worry about 2 or 3 more words.

What is a review in Cambidge exam ?

A review:

Is written for an English-language magazine, newspaper or website.
Describes and expresses a personal opinion about something which the writer has experienced.
Gives the reader a clear impression of what the item discussed is like.
Description and explanation are key functions for this task, and a review will normally include a recommendation to the reader.

Sample Task

You read this in an advertisement in a reputable online gaming magazine:

Looking for gems in the mud or mud among gems

Have you ever played a game and thought: I really like this! Why isn't it more popular? Or the exact opposite?

Now you have a chance to make your favourite underrated game known to the public. Or to throw shade to a famous game that you hated.

Tell us what we missed and whether you recommend the game or not.

All the reviews will be published in our magazine and the best review will be featured in our front page for a month.

Guess the structure

Place the correct letter
A) Identify what you are reviewing and why. Catch reader´s attention (you can use a personalised question).
B) Give your opinion and comment on the questions you have been asked.
C) Summarize your review with a recommendation.
D) Use the name of the film, book or restaurant.
E) Describe the game, book, restaurant.

Tltle:
Introduction:
Paragraph 1:
Paragraph 2:
Conclusion:
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Sample review exercise

Add the correct title to each paragraph

1) Title 2) Introduction 3) Description (P1) 4) Discussion (P2 ) 5) Conclusion | Recommendation

A) Stumble Guys is a multiplayer game in which you race against 31 other players you race to get a victory. In order to finish first, you have to run between obstacles or to beat other players in elimination mini-games. The player's main abilities are running, jumping, and dashing. In addition, you can use emoticons and choose among different appearances that you acquire by spending in-game currency or money.

B) I would say that the game is quite enjoyable and it seems to me that having in-game purchases that don't change the gameplay is beneficial for both the player and the company. However, in my opinion, an important drawback of the game is that the purchasable emoticons give the user a competitive advantage. Combined with how difficult it is to obtain the in-game currency, it creates an imbalance between paying and non-paying users.

C) Is paying the new word for playing? A Stumble Guys review.

D)Have you ever felt that you can't improve in a game no matter how hard you try, even though you have spent hours on playing? Countless mobile games seek ways of giving paid users an in-game advantage without ruining the experience, but few of them achieve. Stumble Guys's unique solution to keep their game fun and profitable is a combination of rather traditional methods.

F) To summarize, I believe that the game is one of the many overrated games that are popular because of advertisement tricks. I wouldn't recommend the game to players that like the competitive side of gaming because they would be stuck into buying every new emoticon which gives an advantage that out-powers the previous ones. On the other hand, it's a great casual game to play on your phone.

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Answers

Guess the stucture

Tltle: D) Use the name of the film, book or restaurant.

Introduction: A) Identify what you are reviewing and why. Catch reader´s attention (you can use a personalised question).

Paragraph 1: E) Describe the game, book, restaurant.

Paragraph 2: B) Give your opinion and comment on the questions you have been asked.

Conclusion: C) Summarize your review with a recommendation.

Sample review exercise

1) Title
C) Is paying the new word for playing? A Stumble Guys review.

2) Introduction
D)Have you ever felt that you can't improve in a game no matter how hard you try, even though you have spent hours on playing? Countless mobile games seek ways of giving paid users an in-game advantage without ruining the experience, but few of them achieve. Stumble Guys's unique solution to keep their game fun and profitable is a combination of rather traditional methods.

3) Description (P1)
A) Stumble Guys is a multiplayer game in which you race against 31 other players you race to get a victory. In order to finish first, you have to run between obstacles or to beat other players in elimination mini-games. The player's main abilities are running, jumping, and dashing. In addition, you can use emoticons and choose among different appearances that you acquire by spending in-game currency or money.

4) Discussion (P2 )
B) I would say that the game is quite enjoyable and it seems to me that having in-game purchases that don't change the gameplay is beneficial for both the player and the company. However, in my opinion, an important drawback of the game is that the purchasable emoticons give the user a competitive advantage. Combined with how difficult it is to obtain the in-game currency, it creates an imbalance between paying and non-paying users.

5) Conclusion | Recommendation
F) To summarize, I believe that the game is one of the many overrated games that are popular because of advertisement tricks. I wouldn't recommend the game to players that like the competitive side of gaming because they would be stuck into buying every new emoticon which gives an advantage that out-powers the previous ones. On the other hand, it's a great casual game to play on your phone.

Tips for each part

Title

Write the title or the name of what you are reviewing followed by the author or creator.

Example 1: The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien

Example 2: Berners Taver: A Review

Introduction

Engage the reader! You can use a personalised question for that.

At least 2 sentences long.

Don't give a lot of information, give a reason to the reader to keep reading.

Description

Give all the necessary information about what you are reviewing and details based on the question.

Don't state your opinion yet.

Discussion

Here is where you can share your opinion.

Useful phrases:

For me,…
The way I see it,…
I believe that…
In my opinion,
From my point of view,…
As far as I’m concerned,…
It seems to me that …

Conclusion

In this part, you have to summarise and (based on what you previously stated) recommend or not the reviewed subject.

Useful phrases:

You might want to...
I recommend...
You should...

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B2 Listening Part 4 on Sports, Crime and Racism

Polyglotopia Team — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:27:20 +0000

Listening Part 4 (Cambridge B2 Practice)

Below you can find a listening activity based on a BBC video about the infamous kick of Eric Cantona. Have ever you heard about his “infamous kick”? What do you think the listening will be about? Use this article to practise for B2 level listening and talk about sports, racism and crime.

Before you listen:

Words that can help you before listening:

Deal with = face, confront (a problem)
Appeal= (law) to request a change in the decision of a court, by applying to a higher court in order to obtain a more favourable decision
Put up with= tolerate
Assault= physically attack

While Listening:

Watch or listen and look at the options. Choose the best answer: a, b, or c.

1. What does Garry Palister believe was the reason behind Cantona's reaction?

(a) The journalists’ pressure on footballers.

(b) Several abuse incidents Cantona had to face before.

2. People who were at the pitch describe that:

(a) Eric Cantona started moving rapidly.

(b) A fan was shouting at Eric Cantona.

3. The court of appeal finally decided to:

(a) Suspend Cantona for the rest of the season.

(b) Imprison Cantona for two weeks.

4. Why was Prosecutor Jeffrey McCann attacked by Simmons?

(a) McCann wanted to ban Simmons from football grounds.

(b) McCann claimed Cantona was innocent.

5. The speaker on the panel stresses that:

(a) Some fans treat players as if they were their property.

(b) Fans should be able to say anything they want to the players.

6. Why did people use to put up with racism in football grounds?

(a) Because back then they did not realise it was an issue.

(b) Because nobody took serious action against it.

7. The last speaker is convinced that:

(a) Cantona should have gone to prison because he was guilty of assault.

(b) The situation would have ended in a different way if Cantona was black.

Download the B2 Listening Part 4 Worksheet

B2 Listening Part 4 on Football, Crime and Racism| PDF

Download the Answers

B2 Listening Part 4 (with Answers)| PDF

After listening:

Below you can find some words related to crime and justice from the video. Can you guess their meanings? Look them up in the dictionary and check your anwers:

Sentence (law)
Community service
Guilty
Innocent
Ban

Conversation questions

Are you a football fan? How often do you watch football on TV/online?
What is your favourite football team?
Who is your favourite footballer and why?
How often do you watch live sporting events?
Have you ever witnessed a similar incident? What happened?
Is football popular in your country? Why? What attracts people to football?
What do you think the punishment should be for fans who act this way? Would banning them from football grounds solve the issue?
Are hooligans an issue in your country/city?
How do authorities deal with the problem?
What are your thoughts on community service? Do you know any other famous people who have been ordered to do community service?

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Giving your opinion

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Gapped Text on reducing mobile phone use (Cambridge B2)

Polyglotopia Team — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:08:06 +0000

Are you or your students preparing for the B2 Exam? Reading and Use of English Part 6 (Gapped text) is one of the most difficult parts, this is why we are going to offer you some tips on how to do better as well as activities to practise! Includes a free pdf printable with answers.

Cambridge B2 First Gapped Text

What does Reading and Use of English Part 6 consist of?

In this part of the exam, you are given a gapped text, followed by 7 sentences in jumbled order. You have to choose 6 of these sentences and match them to the numbered gaps. You have to think about the logical order so as to decide which sentence best fills each gap. Each correct answer gives 2 marks, so think carefully!

What does it test?

It tests your understanding of a text’s coherence, cohesion and structure.

How to improve your score?

First read through the text to get a general idea ignoring the gaps.
Look at the text before AND after the gap to make sure the sentence fits.
Look for any signs that connect the two sentences: pronouns, determiners, nouns, tenses etc. Do they match?
Make sure you check various things before making a decision, not just seeing similar words.
Underline or circle these elements so you can check again later if you are not sure.

Sample task

Cambridge Reading and Use of English Part 6

You are going to read an article about the decreasing mobile phone screen time. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A – G the one which fits each gap (1 – 6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Cutting down on mobile phone usage

Have you ever tracked your smartphone usage or thought about its connection to your concentration or productivity levels? Use of new technology has become prevalent in recent years and phones are regarded as indispensable tools in our daily lives.

__(1)__ Recall the last time your focus on an assignment was interrupted by a notification, visualize people walking down a crowded street while staring at their screens, or think friends who constantly use their mobile phones instead of engaging in a conversation. You might have observed that excessive mobile phone use can hinder academic performance, hamper relationships and diminish productivity. __(2)__

First of all, it is crucial to unmask the reasons that lead to the excessive use of this device. Is it due to lack of motivation or as a result of a procrastination habit? Does it constitute an opportunity for socialization or would you label it as a mere distraction? __(3)__

If boredom is what affects you most, consider establishing alternative habits. __(4)__ Certainly, one of the most effective alternatives is to do exercise: you cannot play basketball and simultaneously use your phone, can you? It is all a matter of establishing routines: at first, it might feel daunting to set and maintain them, but it will eventually become an automatic process.

For those of you whose good intentions of focusing on a task are easily jeopardized by external distractions, mobiles might be another obstacle to your endeavour. Adjusting their settings though could prove to be remarkably helpful. For instance, you can disable push notifications, turn off your Wi-Fi or delete certain apps. __(5)__If that´s unsuccessful, consider moving your phone physically far from you. If it is in the other room, or just out of sight, the chances to distract you will significantly drop.

If an underlying urge for socialization is what mostly increases your phone usage, you could try fulfilling this need in other ways. For example, instead of chatting with your friends via instant messaging, you could have a more profound conversation with them in person. It is crucial to be conscious of the here and now, and take advantage of the opportunity to discuss face-to-face when possible. __(6)__ If your circumstances do not allow for face-to-face meetings, our suggestion would be to make a phone or video call instead of messaging each other for hours.

In addition to these tips, remember to track your usage and set realistic objectives and boundaries. Most importantly, take a moment to consider what other opportunities and experiences you are missing out on while staring at the screen. We hope our advice will aid in boosting your concentration, invite you to explore new interests and meaningfully connect with others.

A. That is why we are providing the following tips on how to decrease it.

B. In addition to this, organizing an excursion or going to a live performance are other alternatives that enable you to both socialize and considerably lower your screen time.

C. Apparently, moving your phone away from you might help in diminishing your screen time.

D. By taking these factors into consideration you can make an informed decision on how to tackle the problem, construct an individualized plan and finally confront it.

E. Nevertheless, not being able to detach from technology has its side-effects.

F. This way, you can ensure that you will maintain decent levels of concentration while performing an important task.

G. Instead of mindlessly scrolling down through Instagram, you could read one page of your favourite book, listen to an informative podcast, or make a quick sketch.

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Writing an opinion essay (Cambridge B2)

Polyglotopia Team — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:41:59 +0000

Are you preparing for your B2 Cambridge exam? Or simply interested in learning more about how to write an essay? In this article we are going to introduce the essay format, provide you with useful vocabulary for introducing advantages and disadvantages, present two sample tasks and one model answer and review the B2 writing assessment criteria.

Cambridge B2 First Writing Paper

Is the word limit important?

What is an opinion essay?

In an opinion essay, you are asked to give your opinion on a statement. You have to support your opinion with arguments and organize your ideas in paragraphs.

Sample Task

Many teachers let their students use their phones in class. Does it promote learning?

Notes: write about:

Motivation
Screen Time
Your own idea

Sample Structure

Opinion essay example (Model essay)

Nowadays, a great number of educators believe that mobile phone use in class can be beneficial, while others are sceptical about it.

One argument in favour is that mobile phone use can boost students’ motivation. It enables playing interactive games, revising activities in a funnier way, and therefore is welcomed by the students. For instance, teachers might project quizzes and the learners can participate using a code.

However, students, especially the younger ones, spent a lot of time in front of the screen. This can be really distracting for them so maybe using screens in class as well could be adding up to this, rather than promoting alternative ways to learn. Therefore, limiting screen time needs to be addressed.

Finally, phones can promote learning by allowing the student to be autonomous. They are able to look up words in the dictionary, practise without the teacher’s help, find out new information on the internet. All these are important positive aspects of mobile phone use in class.

In conclusion, despite the drawbacks, I firmly believe that mobile phones can aid the process of learning by increasing both motivation and learner autonomy.

Bad example essay

The use of mobile phones in the classroom is a good thing. I think it is great because it is funny.

*very simple vocabulary

Mobile phones can help motivation because it is funny to use the phones and we like it. Students will be happy and this is good for the teacher.

*very simple vocabulary, not explaining the ideas

A bad thing about mobile phones is the screen time it can be really distracting for them so maybe using screens in class as well could be adding up to this, rather than promoting alternative ways to learn and therefore, limiting screen time needs to be addressed.

*very long sentence

Finally, phones can promote learning by allowing the student to be motivated. They enable playing interactive games, revising activities in a funnier way, and therefore are welcomed by the students. For instance, teachers might project quizzes and the learners can participate using a code.

*repeating point 1 twice

In conclusion, mobile phones can promote motivation and learner autonomy but increase screen time.

*opinion is not clearly stated here

Useful vocabulary to talk about advantages and disadvantages

Now you!

Find some information online in English and then plan and write an essay on the following topic.

Some people argue that playing video games is not advisable for young people.

Notes: Write about:

Time
Creativity
Your own idea

Useful Collocations

Become addicted to video games
Develop skills
Promote learning
Educational video games
Reaction time
Social isolation
Physical problems
Adjectives: Distracting, harmful, beneficial, entertaining

Assessment criteria

Content: Have you included points one and two and also added your own idea?
Communicative achievement: Is the style appropriate to the task?
Organisation: Have you divided your essay in paragraphs? Are they logically connected?
Language: Have you used a good range of vocabulary and grammar?

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Listen to the song and complete the gaps:

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Listen and order the stanzas:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

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PET Reading Part 6 tips and further practise

First, complete the gaps:

Now listen to the song and check your answers:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

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Find the worksheet with the answers here:

Practise with songs here:

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Congratulations, Quiz Completed.

Score : /

Question : /

Please Pick An Option

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Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words:

Ask and answer the questions in pairs:

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

Check the song worksheet here:

Check the worksheet with the answers here:

Practise with songs here:

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Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words:

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Think or discuss about these questions:

Read the lyrics and check your answers :

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Question : /

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Review B2 Cambridge(FIRST)

Cambridge B2 First Writing Paper

Is the word limit important?

What is a review in Cambidge exam ?

Sample Task

Looking for gems in the mud or mud among gems

Guess the structure

Sample review exercise

Answers

Guess the stucture

Sample review exercise

Tips for each part

Title

Introduction

Description

Discussion

Conclusion

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B2 Listening Part 4 on Sports, Crime and Racism

Listening Part 4 (Cambridge B2 Practice)

Before you listen:

While Listening:

Watch or listen and look at the options. Choose the best answer: a, b, or c.

Download the B2 Listening Part 4 Worksheet

Download the Answers

After listening:

Conversation questions

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