IELTS SPEAKING

Noushin Loghmani

IELTS Speaking

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CONTENTS
Page Number
1. Introduction to the IELTS Speaking Section 4-5

2. What to Expect on the Test Day 5

3. Marking and Assessment 6

Session 1 4. Band Descriptors 7 - 10

5. Part One
- Introductory frame 11 - 16
- Compulsory frames
Session 1 Assignments 17
…. Part One
18 - 19
- Additional Frames
Session 2 Strategies 20 - 27

Session 2 Assignments 28

6. Part Two: Individual Long Turn 29 - 30

Session 3
Session 3 Assignments 31

7. Part Three: Two-way Discussion 32

Session 4 Introductory Phrases 33

Session 4 Assignments 35

Session 5
Session 5 Assignments 36
(only feedback)

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Session ONE
1. Introduction to the IELTS Speaking Section
The IELTS Speaking exam is an in-person interview. It can be scheduled on the

same day as the paper exam, or up to one week before or after the paper exam.

The interview takes 11–14 minutes and contains three sections. In the first section,

the interviewer asks basic questions about general topics: family, hobbies, travel,

interests, etc.

The second section is a prepared monologue. Test takers have a minute to plan

an answer to several prompts related to a specific topic or question. In the third

section of the test, the question-and-answer format resumes. However, this time

the questions are more abstract, requiring complex language and vocabulary. The

questions will relate in some way to the topic of the monologue in the previous

section.

Part Nature of Interaction Timing

Part 1 ✓ Examiner introduces him/herself and confirms 4-5 min
Introduction candidate’s and identity.
and ✓ Examiner interviews candidates using general
interview questions selected from familiar topic frames.
✓ Examiner asks candidates to speak for 1-2 minutes 3-4 min
on a particular topic based on written input in the
Part 2
form of a candidate’s task card and content-focused
Individual
prompts.
long turn
✓ Examiner asks one or two questions to round off the
long turn.
Part 3 ✓ Examiner invites candidates to participate in a 4-5 min
Two-way discussion of a more abstract nature, based on
discussion verbal questions thematically linked to Part 2 topic.

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Part 1 is like a personal interview. It lasts about four to five minutes. You will

introduce yourself and talk about topics related to your life and your experiences

in response to the examiner’s questions. Think of this interaction as “small talk.”

These are the kinds of questions you might exchange with someone you just met.

Part 2 is called the “long turn.” Here, you are given a question on a topic and some

subpoints you must cover in your speech. You will have a minute to prepare a

response, and your goal is to speak for about two minutes. The examiner may ask

you some follow-up questions when you finish your short speech.

In Part 3, you will have a conversation on the same (or similar) issue you spoke

about in Part 2. This will be a discussion, much like the first section of the exam

(Part 1). However, the questions are more complicated because they require you

to offer an opinion or some analysis. To illustrate, imagine the Part 2 topic asks

you to describe a happy memory from your childhood. In Part 3, the examiner

could ask you: “What are some important things a person should do in order to

live a happy life?” Here, the theme of “happiness” connects both sections.

2. What to Expect on the Test Day

IELTS uses a “paper” format for its Reading, Writing, and Listening tests, all of

which are completed together in one sitting. Speaking takes place separately. In

most cases, Speaking interviews are scheduled on the same day as the paper test.

However, sometimes the interview can be scheduled up to one week before or

after the paper exam. You will receive instructions about this when you register

for the IELTS at your local test centre.

When you take the Speaking test, you will enter a room where your examiner will

be waiting to greet you. He or she will ask you to identify yourself, and your

Speaking test will begin immediately after that.

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3. Marking and Assessment

All IELTS examiners hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited by the
test centers and approved by British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia. Detailed
performance descriptors have been developed which describe spoken
performance at the nine IELTS bands, based on the following criteria. Scores are
reported as a whole band or half band.

IELTS Speaking: Scoring

IELTS uses four scoring categories to assess your speaking skills. To help you
understand the grading scheme better, let’s take a look at each category.

Fluency and Coherence refers to the ability to talk with normal levels of
continuity, rate and effort and to link ideas and language together to form
coherent, connected speech. The key indicators of fluency are speech rate and
speech continuity. The key indicators of coherence are logical sequencing of
sentences; clear marking of stages in a discussion, narration or argument; and the
use of cohesive devices (e.g. connectors, pronouns and conjunctions) within and
between sentences.

Lexical Resource refers to the range of vocabulary the candidate can use and the
precision with which meanings and attitudes can be expressed. The key indicators
are the variety of words used, the adequacy and appropriacy of the words used
and the ability to circumlocute (get round a vocabulary gap by using other words)
with or without noticeable hesitation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy refers to the range and the accurate and
appropriate use of the candidate’s grammatical resource. The key indicators of
grammatical range are the length and complexity of the spoken sentences, the
appropriate use of subordinate clauses, and the range of sentence structures,
especially to move elements around for information focus. The key indicators of
grammatical accuracy are the number of grammatical errors in a given amount of
speech and the communicative effect of error.

Pronunciation refers to the ability to produce comprehensible speech to fulfil the

speaking test requirements. The key indicators will be the amount of strain caused
to the listener, the amount of the speech which is unintelligible and the
noticeability of L1 (first language) influence.

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4. Band Descriptors

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Band Descriptors in Depth

Fluency and coherence

• Ability to keep going

• Hesitation is content-related

• Topic development

• Discourse markers

- Starting a conversation or talk (Well, You know, I mean, Actually…)

- Changing or managing a topic (Anyway,…)

- Ordering what we say (Secondly, In general, What’s more…)

- Saying something in another way (What I mean is, In other words …)

- Discourse markers as responses (Absolutely, Definitely,…)

- Discourse markers showing attitude (Hopefully, Naturally, Undoubtedly…)

- Discourse markers sounding less direct (Apparently, Presumably…)

- um and erm (pause before saying something, when we are not sure about what to say)

• Self-correction

• Cohesive device:

- Comparison: also, similarly…

- Addition: and, furthermore…

- Exemplification: for example, namely…

- Sequencing: first, then, finally…

- Result: so, therefore…

- Contrast: in comparison, conversely…

- Reformulation: in other words, put more simply…

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Lexical resource

• Showing a wide range of vocabulary

• Suitability or appropriacy of the words

• Ability to talk about unfamiliar topics

• Less common and idiomatic vocabulary

• Paraphrasing

Grammatical range and accuracy

• Wide range of structures

o Simple structures when making main points

o Complex structures when explaining/developing main points

o Tenses, Used to, Passives, Relatives, Conditionals, Parallel structures,

Compound and Complex sentences

• Frequency of error-free sentences

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Pronunciation

• Easy to understand

• Use a wide range of pronunciation features

Pronunciation involves more than just articulating individual words correctly.

Many students have even larger pronunciation problems at the sentence level.

These problems occur when a student doesn’t have a feel for native-like rhythm

or intonation patterns. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix for most pronunciation

issues.

Generally, the best way to improve is to use English in daily life. It can be helpful

to listen to recordings of English speakers. Pausing the recordings occasionally

and attempting to pronounce entire sentences exactly the same way as the

speaker. copying the speaker’s tone (the rise or fall of the voice). Also trying to

copy how the speaker speeds up, slows down, and pauses throughout the

sentence.

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5. Part One
Introductory Frame (30 seconds)

Examiner:

Good morning/afternoon/evening.

I am / My name is (examiner’s first and last name)

Can you tell me your full name, please?

Thank you. And what shall I call you? (optional)

And can you tell me where you are from? (optional)

Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, that’s fine.

Now, in the first part, I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

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Compulsory Frames

Frame 1: Where you live

A) Let’s talk about where you live now.

o Are you living in a small town or a big city at the moment?

o How long have you been living in this town/city? [why?]

o Is this town/city an interesting place to live? [Why/Why not?]

B) Let’s talk about where you live.

o What do you like about your house/apartment? [Why/Why not?]

o Which room do you like best in your house/apartment? [Why?]

o What would you like to change about your house/apartment? [Why?]

Frame 2: Work/Study
Let’s talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?

work:

o What kind of work do you do?

o What do you find most interesting about your work? [Why?]

o Would you like to continue with this type of work in the future?

[Why/Why not]

Study:

o What subject are you studying?

o Why did you choose this/these subject/s?

o What do you hope to do when you finish your studies?

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Compulsory Frame Question examples:

Hometown (city, town, village)

01. What’s (the name of) your hometown?

02. What’s your home town like?
03. Is your hometown a big city or a small place?
04. Do you like living in the city?
05. Do you get many tourists visiting your area?
06. What is there for a foreigner to do or see in your hometown?
07. What is a popular part of your hometown?
08. Do you like your hometown?
09. What do you like (most) about your hometown?
10. Is there anything you dislike about it?
11. Would you say it is a good place to live in? Why?
12. Is there public transportation?
13. Are there many shops in your hometown?
14. How long have you been living there?
15. Do you think you will continue living there for a long time?
16. Can you tell me something exciting about your hometown?
17. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
18. What is the oldest place in your hometown?
19. What kind of jobs do the people in your town do?

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Compulsory Frame Question examples:

Accommodation (House? Apartment?)

01. Do you currently live in a house or a flat (an apartment)?

02. What kind of building do you live in?
03. What is your favourite room?
04. Do you like your current accommodation? / Do you like where you live now?
05. What do you like about living there?
06. Have you lived there for a long time?
07. Do you plan to live there for a long time?
08. What kind of housing/accommodation would you like to live in?
09. Which do you prefer living in, a house or a flat (an apartment)?
10. Is there anything you want to change about your home?
11. Would you like to move to a different home in the future?
12. What kind of places would you like to live in in the future?
13. What is the difference between where you are living now and where you have
lived in the past?
14. Who do you live with?
15. Have you ever shared a flat with people you did not know before?
16. Do you have a good relationship with your neighbours?
17. Is your neighbourhood a good area for children to grow up?
18. Are there many markets near your home?
19. Are there many public facilities near your home?
20. Are the transport facilities to your home very good?
21. What kind of accommodation do most people have in your city/country?
22. What was the family home like where you grew up?
23. Did you like the house you grew up in?
24. What was your favourite area of the house you grew up in?
25. Is it better to own your home or to rent?
26. Why are small homes becoming popular these days?
27. What are some of the reasons people renovate their homes?
28. What do you do at home?
29. What is your favourite room?

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Compulsory Frame Question examples:

Study

01. Do you work or are you a student?

02. Why did you choose that course?
03. What is the most difficult thing about your studies?
04. Why did you choose to study that major?
05. Do you like your major? (Why? /Why not?)
06. Is your subject interesting?
07. What is the most enjoyable part of your studies?
08. What is your area of specialization?
09. Why did you choose to study that?
10. What subjects are you studying?
11. Why are you studying English?
12. What is your favourite subject?
13. Which subject do you like the most and the least? Why?
14. Would you say your studies are what you expected?
15. If you could change to another subject, what would it be?
16. Do you think your country has an effective education system?
17. How do you think you could improve your efficiency as a student?
18. What kind of school did you go to as a child?
19. What was your favourite subject as a child?
20. Who was your favourite teacher?
21. (Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?
22. Is it a popular subject at your university?
23. Do you get along well with your classmates?
24. Do you plan to use the subject you are studying in the future?
25. What is your university like?
26. Why did you choose this university?
27. What will you do after graduating from university?
28. Do you like your teachers and classmates?
29. Do you prefer to study/learn in the morning or in the afternoon/evening?

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Compulsory Frame Question examples:

Work

01. Do you work or are you a student?

02. What do you do?
03. Do you work part-time or full-time?
04. What is your position?
05. What do you do in this job?
06. What are your responsibilities at work?
07. Why did you choose to do that type of work (or that job)?
08. Who do you work for?
09. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
10. Would you like to change the place where you work?
11. In the future, do you want to change jobs?
12. Describe the company or organization you work for?
13. Do you enjoy your work? / Do you like your current job?
14. What do you like about your job?
15. What do you find interesting about your work?
16. What do you dislike about your job?
17. How much work do you do in a week?
18. Do you have to work on weekends as well?
19. (Possibly) Do you miss being a student?
20. Do you get on well with your co-workers?
21. What was your first day at work like?
22. What is your typical day like at work?
23. Would you recommend this job to other people?
24. Where do you work?
25. What is your work environment like?
26. What is the most important part of your work?
27. What is your dream job?
28. What work do you plan to do in the future?

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Assignments (Session 1):

1- Look at the compulsory topics (hometown, accommodation, work, study)
2- Find the related parts in Vocabulary books or Speaking books you have.
For Example:
o Vocabulary for IELTS (VFI): Unit 5 (study), Unit 11 (home), Unit 17 (work)
o Vocabulary for IELTS Advanced (VFIA): Unit 5 (study, work)
o Collocations in Use: Unit 21 (home), Unit 28 (study), Unit 30 (work)
o Maximiser Speaking: Education (Study);
▪ Pages 66-74 in the new edition
▪ Pages 52-60 in the first edition
3- Practice using the phrases you’ve learnt in your answers.
4- Find a speaking partner or group, practice with each other and give each other
feedback.

(Your teacher will ask you one or two compulsory frames in the feedback session
and give you feedback accordingly)

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Session TWO
Additional Frames

IELTS Speaking Topics, Cambridge Test Book 3, Part 1

Family
Do you have a large family or a small family?
Can you tell me something about them?
How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family? What
sorts of things do you like to do together?
Did/Do you get on well with your family? [Why?]
Festivals
Tell me about the most important festival in your country?
What special food and activities are connected with this festival?
What do you most enjoy about it?
Do you think festivals are important for a country? [Why?]
Visitors
What would you suggest a visitor should see and do in your country?
Is there any traditional art or music you would recommend? Tell me about the
kind of
foreign visitors or tourists who go to your country.
In what ways has tourism changed your country?
Daily Routine
What would you like to change in your daily routine?
Are all your days the same?
Tell me about your typical weekday and your typical weekend.
What is the balance of work/study and free time in your normal day?

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Common Topics for part 1

• Work • •

• Study • •

• Hometown • •

• Home • •

• • •

• • •

• • •

• • •

• • •

• • •

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Strategies

• Feelings and Opinions (Maximiser, P106 & 107 in the new edition, P126 in the first edition)

I like shopping because I love trying on new clothes and I feel more confident
when I’m wearing a new outfit.

Likes
• I like/love/adore/enjoy … • I’ve always liked/loved

• My main interest is … • … interests/fascinates me a lot.

• I’m (really) fond of … • I am a real fan of …

• I’m very keen on … • … a great/marvellous way to …

• … really appeals to me. • … has always intrigued me.

• I find it (quite/absolutely) fascinating/interesting/enjoyable

• It’s fine/excellent/great/superb/fantastic/fabulous/marvellous

Dislikes
• I don’t like/enjoy/… very much • I dislike/hate …

• It’s (terribly/awfully) boring. • I am not (very) interested in …

• … rather bothers me. • …. doesn’t appeal to me.

• I don’t like … at all. • I’m not fond of ….

• I’m not keen on … • I don’t find it very interesting.

• I don’t think it’s very interesting/exciting.

• Um… I don’t have much/any interest in … .

• I find …. (rather/very/totally) boring/dull.

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• Contrasting Details (Maximiser, P136 in the new edition, P122 in the first edition)

I’ve worked there for three years, but I’m going to change my job next year.

• Contrast/Opposite Opinions (Maximiser, P136 in the new edition, P122 in the first edition)

Contrast
• however • although

• still • despite / in spite of

• (even) though • whereas

• despite the fact that • but

• in contrast • on the other hand

• while • in comparison to

• to compare to/with • otherwise

• alternatively • unlike

• to differ from • yet

• apart from • after all

• on (the) one hand

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• Combining Details (Maximiser, P137 in the new edition, P123 in the first edition)
I live in a house with my two brothers and my mum. We’ve also got a dog and
a cat.

• Adding Reasons (Maximiser, P136 in the new edition, P124 in the first edition)
I really love my job because I get to help people with their problems on a daily
basis.

Addition and Sequence

• moreover • also

• and • as well as

• and now • besides

• for one thing … • additionally

• by this I mean • more importantly

• one more point • first(ly)

• to begin with • to start with

• the first point • first of all

• initially • in the first place

• third(ly) • secondly

• then • subsequently

• what is more • the latter

• not only … but also …

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• Past Comparisons (GFI Unit 2)

I used to love basketball, but now I play football because that’s what my
friends are into.

• Future (GFI Unit 5&6)

I’m at university at the moment, but I’m graduating next year and I will
hopefully get a job in advertising.

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Giving Examples (Maximiser, P138 in the new edition, P124 in the first edition)

We’re not into the same things, like when we are both watching TV, we always
fight about what show to watch.

Example
• for example • for instance

• namely • including

• in another case • in this case

• to take another example • to clarify this point

• such as • like

• a good example of this is • in case of

• as a model/sample

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• Frequency (Maximiser, P106 & 107 in the new edition, P125 in the first edition)

I usually watch TV and play computer games, but sometimes I go out for a
drink with my friends.

Time and Frequency

• as soon as • just as • meanwhile • while

• when • immediately • lately • recently

• now • during • since • for

• shortly before • long before • shortly after • soon after

• long after • in the (near) future • as long as • these days

• nowadays • at present • at the same time • at the moment

• until very recently • until • after • before

• by the time • ever since • since then • later

• whenever • so far • simultaneously • eventually

• at last • gradually • little by little • bit by bit

• hardly ever • regularly • normally • soon

• in no time • later • constantly • over and over

• currently • all the time • most of the time • now and then

• now and again • just now • in the course of time • sooner or later

• in due course • prior to • always • occasionally

• from time to time • at times • sometimes • once in a while

• pretty often • pretty frequently • seldom • almost never

• scarcely • almost always • every now and then • periodically

• at (regular) intervals • commonly • all the time • on and off

• (every) now and then • continually • intermittently • rarely

• on a regular
• predominantly • on a daily basis • on occasion(s)
basis
• once in a while • as usual • every day/week • every other day/week

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Used to

Complete IELTS, Band 6.5-7.5, Page 14

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-ing and -ed Adjectives:

Step up to IELTS, Cambridge

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Assignments (Session 2):

1- Look at Part One topics in Cambridge books (Question Bank).

2- Find the related parts in Vocabulary books or Speaking books you have.

3- Practice using the phrases you’ve learnt in your answers.

4- Find a speaking partner or group, practice with each other and give each other
feedback.

(Your teacher will ask you one COMPULSORY FRAME and then one or two
ADDITIONAL FRAMES in the feedback session and give you feedback accordingly)

❗️ Make sure you know the page number of the topic you've practiced to talk about
from the QUESTION BANK.

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Session THREE
6. Part Two: Individual Long Turn

• The examiner gives the candidate a booklet showing a topic which asks them to

talk about a particular topic.

• The candidates will be given one minute to prepare their talk, and they will have

a pencil and paper to make notes.

• The examiner may then ask one or two questions on the same topic to finish this

part of the test (rounding-off questions).

Examiner:
Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.

Before you talk, you’ll have one minute to think about what you're going to say. You

can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Here’s your topic. Please don’t write anything on the booklet.

I’d like you to…

Describe a writer you’d like to meet.

You should say:
who the writer is.
what do you know about this writer already.
what would you like to find out about him/her.
and explain why you would like to meet this writer.

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Describe a writer you’d like to meet.

• who the writer is

J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter
• what do you know about this writer already
British novelist, delayed train, from rags to riches, worlds’ first billionaire author
• what would you like to find out about him/her
childhood, family upbringing, living on state benefits
• and explain why you would like to meet this writer
listening to their success stories, inspirational

Well, unfortunately I have to say that I'm not an avid reader, however this year I
decided to dig back into books and I started to read the Harry Potter series again.

Harry Potter, I'm sure everybody has heard of, is a highly recommended book and
the first time I read it I was so engrossed in the book that I decided to restart my
reading habit with the Harry Potter series again.

So, if I had a chance, I would've liked to meet J.K. Rowling the writer, the author of
the book. I know that she’s a British novelist and as far as I know she has sold over
500 million copies, so the series has become a bestselling book series in history.

I once saw her interview, I think she was talking to Oprah Winfrey and she said that
she had the idea for Harry Potter while she was on a delayed train, and she has
literally lived from rags to riches and now she is the worlds’ first billionaire author.

I would like to know about her childhood, family upbringing, and how she was as a
teenager. I would also like to know if she thinks she has changed in personality from
somebody who was living on state benefits to being a billionaire.

I believe meeting famous successful people and listening to their success stories can
always be inspirational and help you look at the world in a new way.

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Assignments (Session 3):

1- Look at part two topics in Cambridge books (Question Bank).
2- Find the related parts in Vocabulary books or Speaking books you have.
3- Practice using the phrases you’ve learnt in your answers.
4- Find a speaking partner or group, practice with each other and give each other
feedback.
(Your teacher will ask you one or two TOPIC CARDS in the feedback session and
give you feedback accordingly)
❗️ Make sure you know the page number of the topic card you've practiced to
talk about from the QUESTION BANK.
These are some sample topic cards. You can find and choose other topics from
the Question Bank.

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Session FOUR
7. Part Three: Two-way Discussion

• The questions in part three will be connected to the topic of part two.

• They allow the candidate to discuss more abstract issues and ideas.

• It is a discussion between the candidate and the examiner.

We've been talking about ………., I'd like to discuss with you one or two more general

questions related to this. Let's consider first of all …….. .

Cambridge 5 - Test 1

Describe a well-known person you like or admire.

You should say:
who this person is
Part 2
what this person has done
why this person is well-known
and explain why you admire this person.
Famous people in your country
What kinds of people become famous people these days?
Is this different from the kind of achievement that made people famous
in the past? In what way?
How do you think people will become famous in the future?
Part 3 Being in the public eye
What are the good things about being famous? Are there any
disadvantages?
How does the media in your country treat famous people?
Why do you think ordinary people are interested in the lives of famous
people?

Thank you very much. That is the end of the Speaking test.

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Introductory Phrases
ASKING FOR YOUR OPINION
• In my view,
• To the best of my knowledge
• As far as I’m concerned
• I tend to think
• Personally, I think
• I would say

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

• In fact, many factors should be taken into account/consideration
• There are many different opinions about this issue, but I think
• Well, I think it depends on

ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE

• There are lots of advantages/disadvantages associated with…
• […] has both advantages and disadvantage
• Actually, there is a lot of controversy about…
• I think the issue continues to be a subject of controversy
• It’s such a controversial issue
• It’s an issue with lots of pros and cons
• The effects can be both positive and negative, but overall, I think the
advantages of […] outweigh the disadvantages.
• Basically, there are two ways to look at this issue

PREDICTIONS
• It’s almost impossible to predict what will happen
• Well, it’s difficult to say, but in my experience
• It’s almost impossible to foresee the future, but…

SUGGESTIONS
• Another point to keep in mind is
• To my mind, it’s quite justifiable/defensible/reasonable/ acceptable
• I think it’s justifiable in some ways
• Um… I think it depends on…
• I think it would be pointless

PROVIDING EXAMPLES
• Another justification is
• Another reason why
• To take another example
• A good example of this can be
• To clarify this point
• For instance

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Part 3 Examples
Cambridge 3 - Test 1
Developments in education
• How has education changed in your country in the last 10 years?
• What changes do you foresee in the next 50 years?
A national education system
• How do the expectations of today’s school levers compare with those of the
previous generation?
• What role do you think extracurricular activities play in education?
Different styles/methods of teaching and learning
• What method of learning works best for you?
• How beneficial do you think it is to group students according to their level of
ability?
Cambridge 3 - Test 2
People’s cinema-going habits nowadays
• Do you think the cinema has increased or decreased in popularity in recent years?
• In your opinion, will this trend continue into the future?
Making a film or TV drama of real/fictional events
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of making films of real-life events?
• How important do you think it is for a film-maker to remain true to the original
story?
Censorship and the freedom of the film-maker/TV producer
• Should films and television be censored, or should we be free to choose what we
see?
• How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 20 years?

Cambridge 3 - Test 3
The role of ceremony in our lives
• How important are ceremonies in our lives?
• Do you see the role of private and public ceremonies changing in the future?
Attitudes to marriage in your country
• How have attitudes to marriage changed in recent years?
• In what ways do men and women feel differently about marriage, in your opinion?
Events of national global/significance
• What sorts of national events make headlines in your country?
• Does the media in your country pay more attention to global or national events?

Cambridge 3 - Test 4
How values can change
• What kinds of positions show status in your country?
• Do you think it was different for your grandparents?
The consumer society
• Modern society is often called ‘materialistic.’ Why do you think this is?
• Do you think consumerism is a positive or negative development?
The consumer market
• What is the role of advertising?
• How do you think the Internet will affect buying patterns in the future?

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Assignments (Session 4):

1- Look at part three topics in the Cambridge books (Question Bank).

2- Find the related parts in Vocabulary books or Speaking books you have.

3- Practice using the phrases you’ve learnt in your answers.

4- Find a speaking partner or group, practice with each other and give each other

feedback.

(Your teacher will ask you one or two PART THREE QUESTIONS in the feedback

session and give you feedback accordingly)

❗️ Make sure you know the page number of the topic you've practiced to talk about

from the QUESTION BANK.

❗️ Try to practice the questions in part three that are related to the topic card of

your choice in session 3.

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Assignments (Session 5):

1- Look at a complete test from Cambridge books (Question Bank).

2- Find the related parts in Vocabulary books or Speaking books you have.

3- Practice using the phrases you’ve learnt in your answers.

4- Find a speaking partner or group, practice with each other and give each other

feedback.

(Your teacher will ask you A COMPLETE TEST in the feedback session and give you

feedback accordingly)

❗️ Make sure you know the book and the page number of the test you've practiced

to talk about from the QUESTION BANK.

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