Second one for this week. Audio to follow.

Phrases:

- twilight years
- so so different
- they long for the good old days
- the golden age
- when we look back
- back then
- let alone myself
- information overload
- tackled head on
- things have come a long way
- still plenty of room for improvement
- those on the fringes of society
- nothing but a good thing

Last one! (I promise)

Phrases:

- childlike
- the key to a long-lasting relationship
- a shared send of humour
- that’s not to say we have to …
- take the piss
- a time and a place for
- send you to an early grave
- lighten up
- going through tough times
- can help us get through
- the darkest of moments

Once again, these audios are not ground breaking in terms of vocab and language but I am answering as 95% of people would, naturally. Try to take what you can from that, don’t overcomplicate your points, relax and just express what you feel.

Homework time - Use of English Part 4. I’ll give you until tomorrow to complete it.

this one too

Homework. You have until tomorrow morning - LOADS of time, right? Try to leave your answers in the chat.

25) There is no telling how he will react to your news.
26) He bears a close/striking resemblence to his brother.
27) You are not alone in failing this exam.
28) There is no guarantee that we’ll be back in time.
29) He was green with envy to see his brother’s new car.
30) This new bar is a big improvement on the old one.

25) His argument had nothing to do with the case being discussed.
26) Karen is apt to be very silly sometimes.
27) I was taken aback by his agressive attitude.
28) I made every effort to get here on time.
29) With the exception of the chicken, the meal was delicious.
30) The match had to be called off on account of the bad weather.

25) She prides herself on being so fit.
26) Hardly a day goes by without my phoning her.
27) I had no intention of ever giving him the job.

Speaking Part 3 - 2m (audio to follow)

I’ll post the answers in a few hours. Use of English Part 4 (KWT)

28)
You have to work your socks off if you want to pass the exam. / You had better work your socks off if you want to pass the exam / You need to work …

29)
A nice warm bath leaves me feeling totally relaxed.

30)
I’m not averse to going on holiday on my own.

CPE Speaking Part 1 - audio to follow

Some long-winded answers to the above ^^^

Answers on a postcard. (in the reply to this - max 8 words)

1) By all accounts, Bob was to blame for the accident.

2) Friendly though she may/might seem, she is not to be trusted.

Some serious writing chops here. 🤯

Task 3 (audio to follow)