SPEAKING PREPARATION 1

ACTIVITY:
1. Read the examples below and the guided questions.
2. Choose 2-3 TOPIC CARDS. Then, answer the guided question about
YOU.

Here you will find some SAMPLE ANSWERS

and guiding questions to make YOUR OWN
answer.
THE LAST TIME I WAS SICK. (Example)
"The last time I was sick, I remember it well because it was during the winter. I caught
a cold, probably from one of my classmates at school. It started with a sore throat, and
then my nose began to feel stuffy. Soon, I was sneezing a lot, and my head felt heavy. I
had a slight fever, so my mom told me to stay home from school to rest.
At home, I stayed in bed most of the time because I felt very tired and weak. My mom
made sure I was comfortable, bringing me warm blankets and making me drink lots of
water and orange juice. She also made some delicious chicken soup, which made me
feel a bit better. I watched some of my favorite cartoons on TV to pass the time, but I
kept falling asleep because I was so tired.
Since I didn’t feel well, I took the medicine my mom gave me. After a few days of
resting and staying warm, I started to feel better. My nose wasn’t runny anymore, and I
had more energy. Once I was fully recovered, I was happy to go back to school and see
my friends again. Getting sick wasn’t fun, but I’m glad I had my family to take care of
me and help me feel better."

1. Introduction:

● When was the last time you were sick? (e.g., during winter, last month, last
week)

● How did you know you were getting sick? What were the first symptoms you
noticed?
2. Symptoms:

● What symptoms did you have? (e.g., sore throat, runny nose, fever, headache)

● How did these symptoms affect your daily activities? (e.g., couldn’t concentrate,
felt tired)
3. Taking Care:

● Did you stay home from school? Why?

● Who took care of you when you were sick? (e.g., parents, siblings, friends)

● What did they do to help you feel better? (e.g., made soup, gave medicine)

4. Recovery:

● What did you do to get better? (e.g., rest, drink fluids, take medicine)

● Did you watch TV, read books, or do anything else while you were resting?

● How long did it take for you to start feeling better?

5. Conclusion:
● How did you feel once you recovered?

● What was the first thing you did when you felt well again? (e.g., went back to
school, played with friends)

● What did you learn from this experience about taking care of yourself when
you’re sick?
ALL ABOUT SPACE TRAVEL (Example)
"Space travel is when people go into space, far away from Earth. It started many years
ago when humans wanted to explore the sky. The most famous trip was in 1969, when
astronauts went to the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon,
and he said it was a big step for all people. It was very special because no one had
done that before.
Today, astronauts go to a place called the International Space Station. It’s like a big
house that flies around Earth. They do experiments there, like seeing how plants grow
without gravity or how their bodies change in space.
In the future, people will want to travel to Mars. Companies like SpaceX are building
new rockets to make this happen. Going to Mars is very hard, but if we do it, it will be
amazing. Space travel helps us learn about the universe, and it makes us think about
new things we can do."
Guided Questions
1. Introduction:
o What is space travel? Why do people want to go to space?

o When did people start going to space?

2. Moon Landing:
o What was the most famous space trip? Who was the first person to walk
on the moon?
o Why was the moon landing important?

3. Space Today:
o Where do astronauts go now? What is the International Space Station?

o What do astronauts do in space today?

4. Future Space Travel:

o Where do people want to go next? Why is Mars important?

o What problems might we have when trying to go to Mars?

5. Learning and Inspiration:

o What do we learn from space travel?

o Why is space travel exciting for the future?

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE IN THE WORLD (Example)
"The most beautiful place in the world, for me, is the beach. I love the beach because
the water is so blue, and the sand feels warm under my feet. When the sun sets, the
sky turns orange and pink, and it’s pretty. I like to swim in the ocean and play with the
waves. Sometimes, I build sandcastles with my family. The sound of the waves is very
calming, and it makes me feel happy.
At the beach, I can also see lots of birds and maybe some fish in the water. The air
smells fresh, and there’s always a nice breeze. I think the beach is the most beautiful
place because it’s peaceful, and I always have fun when I’m there. Even if I’m not at
the beach, I like to think about it because it makes me feel relaxed and happy."
Guided Questions
1. Introduction:
o What is the most beautiful place in the world for you?

o Why do you think this place is beautiful?

2. Description:
o What does this place look like? What colors do you see?

o How does the place make you feel when you are there?

3. Activities:
o What do you like to do in this place? (e.g., swimming, playing, relaxing)

o Who do you usually go with? What do you do together?

4. Nature:
o What natural things do you see or hear in this place? (e.g., waves, birds,
trees)
o How does the air smell or feel when you are there?

5. Feelings:
o Why does this place make you happy?

o What do you think about when you remember this place?

HOW TO PROTECT ENDANGERED ANIMALS (Example)
"Protecting endangered species is important because these animals and plants are in
danger of disappearing forever. One way to help them is by not destroying their homes,
like forests and oceans. If we stop cutting down trees and keep the water clean,
animals will have a safe place to live.
Another way to protect endangered species is by not hunting or capturing them. Some
people take animals for their fur, horns, or as pets, and this makes it harder for them to
survive. We should also help by supporting zoos and parks that take care of these
animals and help them have babies so there will be more of them.
It’s also important to learn about endangered species and tell others about them. The
more people know, the more they can help. Even small things, like recycling and not
wasting water, can make a big difference. If we all work together, we can protect these
animals and make sure they don’t disappear."
Guided Questions
1. Introduction:
o What are endangered species? Why are they important?

o Why do some animals and plants become endangered?

2. Protection of Habitats:
o What can we do to protect the places where endangered species live?

o Why is it important to keep forests and oceans safe?

3. Stopping Hunting and Capturing:

o Why is hunting or capturing endangered animals a problem?

o How can we help stop people from hunting or capturing these animals?

4. Supporting Conservation Efforts:

o How do zoos and parks help endangered species?

o What can we do to support places that protect these animals?

5. Education and Awareness:

o Why is it important to learn about endangered species?

o How can small actions, like recycling, help protect endangered species?
 SPEAKING PREPARATION 2

● Read the questions and write your own answers for the topic
cards.

1. My Future Job
● What job would you like to have in the future?

● Why do you like that job?

● What do people in that job do every day?

● What skills or things do you need to learn for that job?

● Do you know someone who does that job?

2. A Bad Day for Me and My Family

● When did the bad day happen?

● What went wrong that day? (e.g., weather, someone was sick, a problem at
home)

● How did you and your family feel?

● Did anything good happen later that day?

● What did you learn from that experience?

3. Transport in My Town (City)
● How do most people travel in your town or city? (e.g., bus, car, bike)

● Do you like the transport in your town? Why or why not?

● Is it easy to move from one place to another?

● What is your favorite way to travel?

● What could be better about transport in your city?

4. A Fantastic Weekend This Year

● When was the fantastic weekend?

● Who were you with?

● What did you do?

● Why was it special or fun?

● Would you like to do it again? Why?

5. A Great Day
● What happened on this great day?

● Where were you?

● Who were you with?

● What made the day so great?

● How did you feel?

6. A Good Place to Visit in My Country

● What is the name of the place?

● Where is it in your country?

● What can people see or do there?

● Have you visited it? If yes, what did you like most?

● Why should other people visit this place?