Unit 2 I Lesson 18:

Speaking skill

Introduction

Answer the question in the recording.

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Paraphrasing common responses.

2. Put the phrases in the correct column.

I’m not sure whether I like ….  I often enjoy…. I’m not really interested in …. I don’t know if I like …. I’m not a big fan of …. I hate …. I don’t look forward to ….  a lot of people like …. I’m very keen on …. I don’t know much about …. Not many people like… 

Linking words

3. Complete the phrases for extending your answers. Use the words in the box.

As        believe       depends      explanation is         happen       instance         is that       opinion       question        suggest

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Providing more detailed responses

4. Complete the sentence about things you do and do not like doing.

Exam skill

Ask and answer these Speaking Part 1 questions with a partner.

1. What do you usually do in your spare time?

2. Do you prefer doing things by yourself or with friends?

3. Is there anything special you do at the weekends?

4. Do you think you get enough free time?

Answer the prompts in this Speaking Part 2 task. Talk for at least 60 seconds. Remember to use the connecting words you studied before.

Describe a sports event you watched or attended.

You should say:

  • what kind of sporting event it was
  • where you watched it

and explain why you consider this sports event interesting.

Working on Part 3

Look at the phrases in the table. You can use them to extend your answers.

It might happen     My view is that      That’s an interesting question      should alternatively     for instance    the reason is that

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Examiner: Do you think that playing sports is less important now than in the past?

Student: I   but I think it’s important  students are shy about finding new friends. Playing sports, football which is a team sport, can help find new friendships … I don’t know, it’s .

Examiner: How can people be encouraged to take part in more sport?

Student: Maybe they might be encouraged by their parents. Parents encourage them because playing sports gives you a better lifestyle. some sports should be for free for some students, otherwise students from poor families can’t afford to play. , hockey is a really expensive sport so maybe the government should subsidise it.

Examiner: Do you think top sportspeople will continue to get stronger and fitter in the future?

Student: If  football players like Messi or Ronaldo, they still work hard on their football skills and it doesn’t seem like they will stop and say that they are good enough, and don’t need to train anymore.


 

Examiner: Do you think that the way people watch sport has changed much over the years?
Student: I  it has changed dramatically, Now we are more on technology.

Examiner: Is it a good idea to watch sport on your mobile phone? Student: It has its  and I’d  the disadvantage is that it takes away the feeling that you’re there.

Examiner: Is it more realistic if you watch it on a large screen?
Student: I think it your personal  Some people  think so.

Examiner: What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching sport live rather than on television?
Student: , going to watch a football match is expensive,  you can watch it for free on

Examiner: Do people who watch a lot of sport also play a lot of sport? Student: Some people may watch sport just to their own performance to the players, for enjoyment and fun.


 

Homework

1. Study the words

2. Record your answers

Prepare the answers to these questions:

  1. Do you think that playing sports is less important now than in the past
  2. How can people be encouraged to take part in more sport?
  3. Do you think that the way people watch sport has changed much over the years?
  4. Is it more realistic if you watch it on a large screen? Is it a good idea to watch sport on your mobile phone?
  5. Do people who watch a lot of sport also play a lot of sport?
  6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching sport live rather than on television?

3. Hand it over in 1 week

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