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FCE REVIEW
ACTIVITIES
SPEAKING
SPEAKING 1:
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1. Partner Dialogue.
Directions: With a partner, you will talk about a
movie that you recently went to with a friend.
This does not have to be a true story. During this
discussion, you will have to use all of the
following phrasal verbs. The partner who is able
to successfully use all six verbs wins.
Ask out
Be up to
Come across
Blow up
Call back
Set off
SPEAKING 2
2. Partner Competition
 Directions: Work together to find things that you
have been doing longer than your partners by
asking questions in the present perfect
progressive. Ask questions until you can name five
things you have been doing longer than your
partners.
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Partner 1
Partner 2
Ex. I have been playing basketball
longer than he has.
Ex. He has been studying English
since he was 4 years old, which is
longer than I have.
LISTENING
LISTENING 1
Directions: Listen to the following report on polar
bears. Then, answer the questions related to the report.
 Link:http://www.phrasalverbdemon.com/list_polarbear
.htm
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LISTENING 1 (CONTINUED)
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The polar bear is the world's largest land carnivore.
What does carnivore mean?
What is the meaning of the word extinct?
What does the reporter mean when he says that the
President Bush is “coming round to the threat of
climate change after years of resistance”?
The reporter states that the ice is breaking up
earlier. Describe what this might look like.
Because of global warming, polar bears have less
time to build up fat. What does this phrase mean?
Have the polar bears been put on the endangered
list yet?
When do environmentalists groups expect polar
bears to be extinct by if measures aren’t taken?
LISTENING 1 ANSWERS
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A carnivore is an animal that only consumes
meat.
A species that is no longer alive.
It means that he is accepting the idea at last.
The ice is becoming tiny chunks as it melts.
Pieces are falling into the ocean.
It means they don’t have time to gradually
accumulate fat reserves.
No, polar bears have not been put on the
endangered list yet.
Environmentalists groups expect polar bears to
be extinct by the end of the century.
LISTENING 2
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5. Song Practice: Listen to the following song and pay
attention to the phrasal verbs in bold. When you have
finished listening, fill out the phrasal verb blanks,
following the example of the first phrasal verb than has
been done for you.
“Somebody That I Used To Know” by Goyte
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqRC5tquyU0)
LISTENING 2 (CONTINUED)
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•Cut me off:
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Definition: to completely take someone out of your life.
Example: I cut Sarah off after I heard that she kissed my
ex-boyfriend.
(*Note: to cut someone off can also mean to stop supporting
someone financially or to quickly move your car in front of
another car when driving)
•Make out
Definition:
 Example:
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LISTENING 2 (CONTINUED)
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•Cut me off:
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Definition: to completely take someone out of your life.
Example: I cut Sarah off after I heard that she kissed my
ex-boyfriend.
(*Note: to cut someone off can also mean to stop supporting
someone financially or to quickly move your car in front of
another car when driving)
•Make out:
Definition: act; pretend.
 Example: John made out like he didn’t care that his team
lost the championship, but I know he was really upset.
 NOTE: There are many meanings of the phrasal verb
“make out.” This is just one example of many!
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LISTENING 2 (CONTINUED)
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Screwed me over:
Definition:
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Reading into every word:
Definition:
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LISTENING 2 (CONTINUED)
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Screwed me over: to treat someone badly.
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My old roommate moved out and didn’t pay the last
month’s rent. He really screwed me over.
Reading into every word: to take everything
seriously.
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Jack reads into every word I say and always gets
offended. The other day I said that I didn’t like salty
foods and then he said that I must have hated the
popcorn he made me last night. He needs to relax!
LISTENING 2 (CONTINUED)
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Let it go:
Definition:
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•Hung up on (someone/something):
Definition:
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LISTENING 2 (CONTINUED)
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Let it go:
Definition: to forget about something; to not worry.
 I’m sorry that you didn’t get the job you wanted. But
you need to let it go so that you can focus on your
next interview and your future!
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Hung up on (someone/something):
Definition: to not be able to forget about someone or
something.
 Example: Sarah is so hung up on Matt that she can’t
date other people. It is really sad.
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LISTENING 3
Directions: Listen to the following report on junk food
advertisement. Then, answer the questions related to the
report.
 Link:
http://www.phrasalverbdemon.com/list_junkfood.htm
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LISTENING 3
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The report says, “So, the government says, it's time
to crack down on how these types of food are
advertised.” What is meant by crack down on?
Why does the first woman interviewed avoid
channels with adverts?
The reporter says, “So strict rules are coming in to
stop adverts like these running during children's
programmes.” What is another way this could be
said?
What is meant by the phrase “Amongst the rulings
laid out by Ofcom…”?
How much money will advertisers lose out on (in
pounds)?
When do the new rules come in?
LISTENING 3 ANSWERS
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Crack down means to take a tougher stance on
something
She avoids channels with adverts because her
children pester her about them.
Strict rules are being added to stop adverts
Amongst the rulings that Ofcom is releasing
39 million pounds.
Sometime early next year.
GRAMMAR
GRAMMAR 1
7. Present Simple/Perfect Continuous Tense
 Directions: Complete each sentence. Use the words in
brackets. Use present simple or present continuous.
 a) Richard (always, get up) always gets up before 7.00.
 b) Hurry up! The bus (wait) ............................... for us!
 c) Where (we, go) ................. ? This is the wrong road!
 d) My friends (not believe) ....................... my story.
 e) Please be quiet! I (read)…….. a very interesting
book.
 f) (like, Susan) ..................................... horror films?
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GRAMMAR 1
7. Present Simple/Perfect Continuous Tense
 Directions: Complete each sentence. Use the words in
brackets. Use present simple or present continuous.
 a) Richard (always, get up) always gets up before 7.00.
 b) Hurry up! The bus (wait) ..is waiting.................. for us!
 c) Where (we, go) .....are we going. ? This is the wrong
road!
 d) My friends (not believe).did not believe.... my story.
 e) Please be quiet! I (read) am reading a very interesting
book.
 f) (like, Susan) ….....Does Susan like....... horror films?
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GRAMMAR 2
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8. Present Simple/Perfect Continuous Tense
Directions: Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each
space.
1) ‘Someone ..... for you outside.’
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B) is you think
C) you do think
A) Are you believe B) Are you believing
C) Do you believe
A) is study
B) is studying
C) is studies
5) ..... a great time at the moment!
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A) do you think
4) Kate is busy. She ..... for a test.
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C) waiting
3) ..... in ghosts?
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B) is waiting
2) ‘What ..... of this book?’ ‘I think it’s fantastic!’
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A) waits
A) We are have
B) We’re have
C) We’re having
6) Tina usually ..... at 7.00.
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A) get up
B) is getting up
C) gets up
GRAMMAR 2
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8. Present Simple/Perfect Continuous Tense
Directions: Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each
space.
1) ‘Someone ..... for you outside.’
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B) is you think
C) you do think
A) Are you believe B) Are you believing
C) Do you believe
A) is study
B) is studying
C) is studies
5) ..... a great time at the moment!
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A) do you think
4) Kate is busy. She ..... for a test.
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C) waiting
3) ..... in ghosts?
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B) is waiting
2) ‘What ..... of this book?’ ‘I think it’s fantastic!’
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A) waits
A) We are have
B) We’re have
C) We’re having
6) Tina usually ..... at 7.00.
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A) get up
B) is getting up
C) gets up
GRAMMAR 3:
COMPARISONS AND SUPERLATIVES
Adjective
Comparison
Superlative
Clean
Cleaner
Cleanest
Cheap
Easier
Prettiest
Simple
Simplest
Larger
Saddest
Shyer
GRAMMAR 3:
COMPARISONS AND SUPERLATIVES
Adjective
Comparison
Superlative
Clean
Cleaner
Cleanest
Cheap
Cheaper
Cheapest
Easy
Easier
Easiest
Pretty
Prettier
Prettiest
Simple
Simpler
Simplest
Large
Larger
Largest
Sad
Sadder
Saddest
Shy
Shyer
Shyest
GRAMMAR 3:
COMPARISONS AND SUPERLATIVES
Adjective
Comparison
Superlative
Clean
Cleaner
Cleanest
Good
Smaller
Hilarious
Dirty
Happy
Cleverer
Narrow
GRAMMAR 3:
COMPARISONS AND SUPERLATIVES
Adjective
Comparison
Superlative
Clean
Cleaner
Cleanest
Good
Better
Best
Small
Smaller
Smallest
Hilarious
More Hilarious
Most hilarious
Dirty
Dirtier
Dirtiest
Happy
Happier
Happiest
Clever
Cleverer
Cleverest
Narrow
Narrower
Narrowest
GRAMMAR 3:
COMPARISONS AND SUPERLATIVES
Adjective
Comparison
Superlative
Clean
Cleaner
Cleanest
Cool
Big
Delicious
Difficult
Bad
Intelligent
GRAMMAR 3:
COMPARISONS AND SUPERLATIVES
Adjective
Comparison
Superlative
Clean
Cleaner
Cleanest
Cool
Cooler
Coolest
Big
Bigger
Biggest
Delicious
More delicious
Most delicious
Difficult
More difficult
Most difficult
Bad
Worse
Worst
Intelligent
More intelligent
Most intelligent
GRAMMAR 4: AT, IN, ON
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Directions: Complete the following sentences by writing at, in,
on or /.
1. We often go on holiday ____________ summer.
2. I saw Brenda ____________ last week.
3. Do you want to go to the cinema ____________ the
weekend?
4. James isn’t here ____________ the moment.
5. Are you coming ____________ Tuesday morning?
6. See you ____________ next Friday!
7. I’m almost ready. We can go out ____________ 10 minutes.
8. The film starts ____________ 7.30.
9. The factory opened ____________ 2002.
10. We live ____________ the 21st century.
11. Her birthday is ____________ 22nd May.
12. Sally met her boyfriend ____________ last summer.
13. We have lunch ____________ midday.
14. They’re coming ____________ the afternoon.
15. His friends got married ____________ New Year’s Eve.
GRAMMAR 4: AT, IN, ON
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Directions: Complete the following sentences by writing at, in,
on or /.
1. We often go on holiday in summer.
2. I saw Brenda last week.
3. Do you want to go to the cinema at the weekend?
4. James isn´t here at the moment.
5. Are you coming on Tuesday morning?
6. See you next Friday!
7. I´m almost ready. We can go out in 10 minutes.
8. The film starts at 7.30.
9. The factory opened in 2002.
10. We live in the 21st century.
11. Her birthday is on 22nd May.
12. Sally met her boyfriend last summer.
13. We have lunch at midday.
14. They´re coming in the afternoon.
15. His friends got married on New Year´s Eve
GRAMMAR 5: SO, SUCH
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Directions: Circle the answer that completes the
sentences.
1. They had ___ a bad night that they couldn't sleep.
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b. such
a. so
b. such
4. The day was ___ hot that everybody went to the
beach.
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a. so
3. I'm having ___ a wonderful time in Belem that I
don't want to go home.
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b. such
2. She gave him ___ good advice that he was very
grateful to her.
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a. so
a. so
b. such
5. It was ___ cold weather that nobody could go
outside.
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a. so
b. such
GRAMMAR 5: SO, SUCH
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Directions: Circle the answer that completes the
sentences.
1. They had ___ a bad night that they couldn't sleep.
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b. such
a. so
b. such
4. The day was ___ hot that everybody went to the
beach.
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a. so
3. I'm having ___ a wonderful time in Belem that I
don't want to go home.
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b. such
2. She gave him ___ good advice that he was very
grateful to her.
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a. so
a. so
b. such
5. It was ___ cold weather that nobody could go
outside.
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a. so
b. such
GRAMMAR 5: SO, SUCH
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Directions: Circle the answer that completes the sentences.
6. There are ___ good jobs in Fortaleza that people are
looking for jobs in other states.
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d. so much
a. so muchb. so a
c. such a
d. such
a. so
b. such
c. such a
d. so a
9. That restaurant has ___ delicious food that you can't stop
eating.
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c. so little
8. It was ___ dark that I couldn't see his face.
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b. so few
7. The hotel has ___ comfortable room that I don't want to go
out.
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a. so many
e. such
a. so
b. such
10. They were ___ talented singers that the concert was a
hit.
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a. so
b. so few c. so little
d. such e. such a
GRAMMAR 5: SO, SUCH
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Directions: Circle the answer that completes the sentences.
6. There are ___ good jobs in Fortaleza that people are
looking for jobs in other states.
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d. so much
a. so much
b. so a
c. such a
d. such
a. so
b. such
c. such a
d. so a
9. That restaurant has ___ delicious food that you can't stop
eating.
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c. so little
8. It was ___ dark that I couldn't see his face.
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b. so few
7. The hotel has ___ comfortable room that I don't want to go
out.
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a. so many
e. such
a. so
b. such
10. They were ___ talented singers that the concert was a
hit.
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a. so
b. so few c. so little
d. such e. such a
VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY 1
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13. Complete the Phrasal Verb Sentence
(http://www.teach-this.com/images/resources/copy-me-phrasal-verbs-andidioms.pdf)
Directions: In the following table, write down
something to complete the phrasal verb sentence.
 1) ...something that might take time to get over.
 2) ...something you have to do when you look
after a baby.
 3) ...something that you put on before you go to
bed.
 4) ...something that's as easy as falling off a log.
 5) ...something you do once in a blue moon.
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VOCABULARY 1
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13. Complete the Phrasal Verb Sentence
(http://www.teach-this.com/images/resources/copy-me-phrasal-verbs-andidioms.pdf)
Directions: In the following table, write down
something to complete the phrasal verb sentence.
 6) ...a type of food you should keep off if you're on
a diet.
 7) ...something that drives you up the wall.
 8) ...a situation in which you shout, "Look out!'
 9) ...something that you turn off before you leave
the house.
 10) ...something that you put up when it's
raining.
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VOCABULARY 1
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13. Complete the Phrasal Verb Sentence
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(http://www.teach-this.com/images/resources/copy-me-phrasal-verbs-and-idioms.pdf)
Directions: In the following table, write down
something to complete the phrasal verb sentence.
 11) ...a situation in which you get butterflies in
your stomach.
 12) ...a good way to break the ice.
 13) ...an occasion that you dress up for.
 14) ...something that's not your cup of tea.
 15) ...the name of a famous person that you look
up to.
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VOCABULARY 2
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Think of 5 countable and 5 uncountable nouns.
Then, with your partner, create a story including
all of the noun.
Countable Nouns
Uncountable Nouns
Dogs
Water