Exam Boost 06 —Mock 1 debrief
Cambridge English Scale scoring · error patterns · targeted re-practice of Reading & Writing, Listening and Speaking. Revision only · recycles Modules 01–02 — no new language.
A2 Key parts in this lesson
Why this lesson now? Exam-focus hour attached to Module 02.
Your level · You are here
Exam Boost · Performance Session
A progress checkpoint, not a test.
Practise the language from this part of the course again. Try challenges, mini-tasks and longer speaking turns. Do not worry about small mistakes. You can replay any part.
Get ready · 01
5 minGet talking — no pressure
Look at your Mock 1 result. Which paper — Reading & Writing, Listening or Speaking — felt strongest?
Name one mistake you made in the mock that you now understand.
Pick ONE paper to focus on hardest today.
Grammar recap · 02
8–10 minCommon Mock 1 error patterns (Modules 1–2 recycle)
Check subject-verb agreement, past simple endings, and article use — the three most common A2 slips.
- 1Mock exam scripts show the same three error types again and again at A2: missing -s on he/she/it verbs, wrong or missing past simple endings, and missing or wrong articles (a/an/the).
- 2None of this is new grammar — it's the present simple and past simple from Modules 1–2, checked more carefully.
She work in a shop. → She works in a shop.
I visited my friend yesterday. (correct past simple)
I go to a cinema near my house. → I go to the cinema near my house.
He like football. → He likes football.
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Challenge 1.She ___ English every evening.
Challenge 2.I ___ my homework last night.
Challenge 3.We stayed at ___ small hotel near the sea.
Challenge 4.He ___ his bike to work every day.
Challenge 5.I saw ___ good film at the weekend.
Build the sentence → spot the natural chunks → say it aloud → reply like a real conversation.
1.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
2.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
3.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
Quick check 1.Which sentence has a subject-verb agreement mistake?
Quick check 2.Which sentence uses the article correctly?
Vocabulary recap · 03
5–7 minRecycle your toolkit
to look at something again to be sure it is correct
How do you usually check your writing?
What to do
- 1.Revision only — every word here comes from Modules 1–2.
- 2.Match each one with its meaning.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
What to do
Sort the recycled words by the module where you first met them.
Activation · Personalise · Recycle
Reactivate Modules 1–2 language out loud — nothing new here, just faster recall.
Ask your partner
- Guess your score for one paper in the mock.
- Say one thing you want to improve.
- Describe a mistake from the mock in one sentence.
"Name your weak point in the exam."weak point
Which paper — Reading & Writing, Listening or Speaking — needs the most work before Mock 2?
Write 25–35 words about your study plan using BOTH recycled words.
Pronunciation polish · 04
3–4 minClear final -s and -ed endings
Say the last sound of every verb clearly — don't drop -s or -ed.
- • She works in a small shop.
- • I visited my friend last weekend.
- • He likes football and tennis.
- • We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
Reading challenge · 05
8–10 minReading Part 3 — What your mock score really means
Read along — listen to the text
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
After a mock exam, many students only look at one number: the total. But the Cambridge English Scale score tells a more useful story. A2 Key results between 120 and 132 are a Pass, 133 to 139 is a Merit, and 140 to 150 is a Distinction, which is actually a B1 level certificate.
Looking at your score by paper — Reading & Writing, Listening, Speaking — shows exactly where to focus. A student with a strong Listening score but a weak Writing score should spend more time on Writing Part 6 and 7, not more listening practice.
The most useful step after any mock is small: pick one task type, find out exactly why marks were lost, and practise that task type again this week.
Challenge 1.What is a Pass on the Cambridge English Scale for A2 Key?
Challenge 2.According to the text, what should a student with a weak Writing score do?
Challenge 3.What is the most useful step after a mock exam, according to the text?
Q1.A score of 140–150 is called a Distinction.
Q2.The text says only the total score matters.
Q3.A Merit score is between 133 and 139.
What to do
- 1.Reading & Writing Part 1 — Read each notice and choose A, B or C.
- 2.About 5 minutes.
MOCK RESULTS
Mock 1 results are ready. Collect your score sheet from the office before Friday.
1.What should students do?
2.What does the teacher want students to bring?
Remember: one small mistake doesn't ruin your score. Check your weakest task type again.
3.What does the sign advise?
4.What does the email suggest?
STUDY TIP
Re-do the exact question type you got wrong — not a new topic.
5.What is the tip about?
Listening challenge · 06
8–10 minListening Part 3 — Two students discuss their Mock 1 results
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Show transcript
Leo:How did your mock go?
Anna:Not bad! My Listening score was good, but I lost marks in Reading and Writing Part 7 — the story.
Leo:What went wrong?
Anna:I forgot to use past simple in some sentences, and my story was too short — only 25 words.
Leo:I had the same problem with Part 6, the short message. I missed one of the three content points.
Anna:Let's practise those two together this week, before Mock 2.
Leo:Good idea. What about Speaking?
Anna:That was my strongest paper, actually — I got a Merit for it.
Challenge 1.Where did Anna lose marks?
Challenge 2.What mistake did Leo make in Writing Part 6?
Challenge 3.What was Anna's strongest paper?
What to do
Tick every mock-debrief word or phrase you hear in the dialogue.
Skills challenge · 07
5 minTurning a mock score into a study plan
Find your weakest paper, find the exact task type, and practise that task type again this week.
Task
- 1A mock score is only useful if it changes what you study next.
- 2This clinic trains students to read a Cambridge English Scale score by paper, identify the specific task type behind a weak score, and build a one-week micro-plan.
Example
Anna's Reading & Writing score was low → she checks her paper → Part 7 (story) lost the most marks → she re-practises Part 7 stories this week, using past simple correctly.
Writing challenge · 08
5 minShow what you can do
Q1.Type ONE word: 'My score was strong ___ Listening.'
Q2.Type ONE word: 'I need to focus ___ Writing this week.'
Q3.Type ONE word: 'A Pass is ___ 120 and 132.'
Q4.Type ONE word: 'I missed one ___ point in my email.'
Reading & Writing Part 7 (story, 35+ words). Write a short story that begins: 'I opened my mock exam results and...' Use past simple and a simple linker (and, but, because, so).
Your writing draft
0 words SavedShow model answer & examiner comment
I opened my mock exam results and felt a bit nervous. My Listening score was really good, so I smiled. But my Writing score was lower, because I forgot to check my story for mistakes. I decided to make a plan straight away. I asked my teacher for extra Writing practice, and I felt much more confident by the end of the week.
Examiner comment
| 5 | All content points covered; consistent style; range of structures; minor errors only. |
| 3 | Content mostly covered; mostly suitable style; some range; errors don't stop the reader understanding. |
| 1 | Limited content; intrusive errors; very basic structures; under-length. |
What to do
- 1.Reading & Writing Part 6 — Reply to this message in 25 words or more.
- 2.Cover ALL three notes.
Hi! Well done for finishing Mock 1. Which paper felt easiest for you? Which one do you want to practise more? Let's plan your next two weeks together.
Your reply must cover:
- Name the easiest paper
- Name the paper needing more practice
- Suggest a specific day
Show model answer
Hi, thanks for the message! Listening felt easiest for me this time. I'd like to practise Writing more, because I missed a content point. Could we talk about my plan on Thursday? Thanks, Sam
Communication lab · 09
10–15 minTalk it out
Speaking Part 1 — In pairs, take turns being the examiner. Ask and answer simple questions about the mock exam. Use present simple and past simple with a short reason.
What to do
Choose the most natural Speaking Part 1 answer.
- ExaminerHow was your mock exam?
- Candidate_______________
- ExaminerWhat will you do differently before the real exam?
- Candidate_______________
What to do
- 1.Speaking Part 1 — the examiner asks short personal questions about your mock exam (about 3–4 minutes total).
- 2.Answer naturally, then add one extra detail.
Phase 1 — short factual questions
1.Examiner: "How did your mock exam go?"
2.Examiner: "Which paper was your strongest?"
Tip: Add a reason: why was it strong?
3.Examiner: "Which paper do you want to improve?"
Tip: Say what, plus one specific task type.
4.Examiner: "What's your plan for the next two weeks?"
Tip: Use 'going to' plus a specific action.
Phase 2 — extended question (aim for 3–5 sentences)
Examiner: "Tell me about your study plan before Mock 2."
Tip: Say what you'll practise, when, and why.
Show model extended answer
My mock exam went quite well overall. Listening was my strongest paper, because I understood most of the recordings the first time. I want to improve my Writing, especially Part 7, the story, because I sometimes forget past simple endings. My plan is to write one short story every day this week and check it carefully before I finish.
What to do
- 1.Speaking Part 2 — Look at the picture together with your partner.
- 2.Describe what you can see, then discuss the questions below.
- 3.Give simple opinions and preferences.
Checking results
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • What can you see in the picture?
- • How do you think the person feels?
- • Do you check your results carefully?
- • What do you do after a test?
Studying together
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • What can you see in the picture?
- • Do you prefer studying alone or with friends?
- • What's useful about studying together?
- • How do you plan your revision?
Useful phrases
- • In the picture I can see…
- • I think…
- • I prefer… because…
- • In my opinion…
- • For example…
Show model 1-minute description
In the picture I can see a student looking at a laptop with a results page open. I think the person is checking their score carefully. I prefer studying with friends, because we can help each other with mistakes. In my opinion, talking about your results is a good way to plan your revision.
Optional · Teacher-led
Teacher Activities
Use real (anonymised) Mock 1 scripts if available. Keep the debrief solution-focused: one weak task type per student, one clear action. ~32 min total
Keep it going · 10
Take-homeExtend it at home
Self-study — everything you need is included below. All four skills are covered so you keep the spiral going between lessons; pick the order that suits you.
Score analysis — write your Mock 1 scores by paper and circle your weakest one.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Task
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Reading & Writing Part 6 practice — reply to the teacher's message in 25+ words. Cover all three notes.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Stimulus message
3 notes
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Speaking Part 1 mock — record yourself answering 4 questions about your mock exam, adding one extra detail each time.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Questions
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Listening recycling drill — read the Leo/Anna dialogue aloud twice.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Dialogue
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Wrap-up · 11
2–3 minWhat you can now do
- A mock score is only useful if it changes your study plan.
- Cambridge English Scale: Pass 120–132, Merit 133–139, Distinction 140–150.
- Find your weakest paper, then your weakest task type — practise that exact type.
- Reading & Writing Part 6 = cover every note in 25+ words.
- Speaking Part 1 = add one extra detail to short answers.
Need more practice?
Optional · your lesson progress stays the sameChecking your writing
Practise this exam skill
Future plans and conditions
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Short notices and messages
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