Stories of a person's life, written by themselves or another.
The is a critical milestone for intermediate English learners, focusing heavily on the world of books, media, and the mechanics of reporting what others say. Titled "Bestsellers," this unit bridges the gap between everyday conversation and reporting information accurately. To succeed, students must master fiction genres , non-fiction types , and the nuances of reported speech .
The vocabulary section typically tests your ability to identify different genres and book-related terms:
7. has / needs 8. don’t put / will get 9. arrives / will drown 10. Unless you take an aspirin, your fever won’t go down. (Note: “unless” already contains the negative – do not write “unless you don’t”).
Gateway tests often feature a section on idioms. Look out for expressions related to the Earth or nature, such as "down to earth" or "break new ground."
If the thought of a timed Unit 9 exam makes you sweat, use these five active recall methods.
Look at the surrounding sentences to determine if you need a present, past, or conditional verb form.
