PART 1: INTERVIEW AND FAMILIAR TOPICS
Topic: Daily Routine & Time Management
Vocabulary:
Hectic schedule – A very busy timetable or routine packed with activities.
Procrastinate – To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something.
Productive – Producing good results or achieving a lot of work.
Early bird – A person who gets up early in the morning.
Night owl – A person who prefers to be awake and active at night.
Speaking Questions:
Are you an early bird or a night owl? Why?
How do you stay productive when you have a hectic schedule?
Do you ever procrastinate when you have important tasks to complete?
Exercise:
1. I have a _________ today, so I don't think I can have lunch with you.
2. If you want to finish your project on time, you must stop _________.
3. My brother is a _________; he always stays up studying until 3 AM.
PART 2: LONG TURN (CUE CARD)
Topic: Describing a Memorable Journey
Vocabulary:
Off the beaten track – In a place where few people go; far away from main roads or towns.
Breathtaking landscape – Extremely beautiful and striking natural scenery.
Hospitality – The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests.
Travel light – To bring very little luggage or personal items on a trip.
Cue Card Prompt:
Describe a memorable journey you took.
You should say:
- Where you went
- Who you went with
- What you did there
And explain why this journey was so memorable to you.
Exercise:
1. We didn't want to visit typical tourist spots, so we traveled _________.
2. The mountains offered a _________ that we watched for hours.
3. The local people showed us incredible _________ and offered us free food.
PART 3: TWO-WAY DISCUSSION
Topic: The Influence of Modern Technology
Vocabulary:
Revolutionize – To completely change the way something is done or made.
Obsolete – To become no longer useful or needed because something better exists.
Social isolation – A complete or near-complete lack of contact between an individual and society.
Face-to-face interaction – Communication done in person, directly looking at each other.
Speaking Questions:
How has technology revolutionized the way human beings communicate with each other?
Do you think smartphones lead to social isolation among young people?
Will traditional books become obsolete because of tablets and e-readers?
Exercise:
1. Smart devices have completely _________ the way we control our homes.
2. Spending too much time online can cause severe _________ from the real world.
3. Many people prefer _________ over texting because it feels more personal.