Independent Tasks

The essay studied up to now and speaking task 1 are called independent because ...

• you have a specific format.

• you don't need to follow a format.

• you can use your own experience to develop them.

The introduction in the independent essay can have only one sentence: the thesis.

• True

• False

The conclusion should have at least 3 sentences.

• True

• False

What is the best punctuation mark to use before the word "however"?

I love spending time with my siblings because I learn from them and we have fun together... however, I also enjoy spending time on my own.

• ,

• ;

• :

Can I write a comma before the conjunction "because"?

• Yes

• No

A body paragraph should have the following:

• a topic sentence

• An example

• The story that develops the example

• The concluding sentence

• A question

The word "lecture" means ...

• a reading passage

• an educational talk

In the speaking task 1, you can start by giving the direct answer to the question.

• Yes

• No

The best way to support your ideas in the essay and in speaking task 1 is to give many examples about your point, as if it were a list.

• True

• False

You have 1 minute to deliver your answer in Speaking Task 1 and 30 minutes to deliver your independent essay.

• True

• False