Part 1 Produce short and simple answers (2-4 sentences) Fluency
Part 2 5W1H ( Grammar Multiple tenses)
Part 3 Perspectives [[ Interview]]
Part 3 Force yourself to talk
2 types of questions:
- Yes/no Questions PEECO / DEPENDS
- Wh-questions LISTING 1st 2nd 3rd Explain
Explain
- Edu
+ enrich our knowledge
+ broaden my horizon
+ become a more well-rounded person
+ increase/ raise our awareness about
+ gain a better understanding of different cultures, perspective and
traditions
+ have a better academic performance/ have better achievements at
school
+ have a comprehensive development
+ have a decent education
+ study in a structured learning environment with certified/ qualified
teachers lay/ establish a foundation for
- Culture
+ gain a better understanding of different cultures, perspective and
traditions
+ foster cross-cultural communication + avoid causing
misunderstandings and resentments
+ avoid culture shock
+ get to know/ communicate/ interact with people from different
cultures and backgrounds
+ develop an appreciation of cultures, traditions and history
+ develop a sense of patriotism
+ preserve historical sites and buildings hold a significant value / a
window into the past
- Skills
+ public speaking skills/ presentation skills
+ creative thinking skills
+ problem solving skills
+ critical thinking skills
+ team work skills
+ analytical skills
- Economy
+ foster/ boost the development of national economy
+ generate wealth for the nation
+ earn a higher/ lucrative income
+ sustain one’s life
+ make ends meet
+ provide financial assistance/ support for my family
- Health
+ prevent various health issues : cancer/ obesity/ heart attack/ stroke/
high blood pressure
+ keep fit/ keep in shape
+ increase muscle strength
+ improve my cardiovascular health
+ lose weight
+ maintain a healthy weight
- Relaxation
+ let off steam/ chill out/ relax and unwind/ blow off steam/ loosen up
a little bit/ get things off me/ recharge batteries/ escape the hustle and
bustle of city life/ temporarily forget all the pressures / get my me time
+ get recuperation
+ turn my brain off
+ be in my own world
+ trigger the production of endorphins which are happy chemicals
+ uplift my mood/ improve my mood
+ zone out
- Work
+ improve my productivity and efficiency
+ work my productively
+ have good job prospects
+ climb up the corporate ladder / get promotion
+ get insights into different expertise
+ learn from the best / learn from our co-workers/ colleagues
+ earn a lucrative income/ get a higher-paying job
- Busy
+ have a hectic schedule/ have a lot on my plate/ be tied up with …/ be
up to my ears in …/ be overwhelmed by …/ be occupied with ….
+ be left with little quality time for family and friends (loved ones/ our
nearest and dearest)
+ be unable to take care of myself
- Technology
+ the development (advent/ emergence )of technology /// the
technological development
+ with a click of a mouse / with a touch
+ it’s a revolution!
+ it’s revolutionized the way we work, study, communicate
+ make our lives more convenient and efficient
+ streamline our work process/ be able to manage our workload with
an ease
+ navigate unfamiliar locations
+ keep in touch with our loved ones
+ get access to innumerable sources of information
+ expand our friendship circles / make more friends
+ share our stories/ experiences on a daily basis
Negative:
+ get their eyes glued to the screen
+ increase screen time activities
+ health problems : eye strain/ myopia, exhaustion/ fatigue
+ social isolation
+ family breakdown (weaken family bonds )
+ identity theft / scam/ uncensored information / be bombarded with a
sheer volume of information decision fatigue
+ social harassment
- Preferences
+ depends on personal goals, preferences
+ be highly motivated to V1
+ make every possible effort/ make a concerted effort/ ramp up efforts
to work towards that goal
+ be passionate to / be addicted to spend a significant amount of
time to …. / immerse myself in….
- Environment
+ air pollution, water pollution, global warming (climate change,
greenhouse effects), noise pollution, garbage, glaciers, deforestation
+ human activities
+ have a detrimental effect on/ take a heavy toll on/ adversely impact
our health
+ contribute to the ever-increasing amount of CO2 being emitted it the
atmosphere
+join hands/ make every possible effort/ make a concerted effort/ ramp
up efforts/ collaborate solve/ address/ deal with/ tackle/ handle
environmental problems
+ heighten people’s environmental consciousness/ raise people’s
awareness about the environment
+ mount social campaigns
+ the intervention of the government / government should intervene
- Relationships
+ expand our networks
+ enlarge our friendship circle
+ the more the merrier
+ get emotional/ financial support
+ strengthen/ foster our bonds
+ foster the intimacy
How can parents and teacher teach children to share?
Parents:
- Busy
What should customers do if there are problems with products they bought
online?
What TV programs are popular in your country?
What are the ways of getting information nowadays?
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1. Why do people lose contact with their childhood friends?
- New relationships/ enlarge our friendship circle
- Busy
- Different perspectives / have less in common / don’t have shared interests
- Geographical locations: move to a new place
- Back then,
2.
Maintain friendships / stay friends / keep friends
Face a lot of changes (betray your trust (stab behind my back/ show
jealousy of your success)
3. Will libraries be replaced by the Internet?
YES
EXPLAIN: TECHNOLOGY
EXAMPLE:
OPINION: be made redundant
NO
EXPLAIN: Edu
NO
4.
- Most reliable information
- Not organized/ quality control
5. Why do people like to record important things with photos?
- -forgetful (absent-minded) person memories easily fade away
- - remind me of unforgettable/ memorable events relive the
memories remember/ take me back to the good old days
- - post (internet addiction) wow other people
6.
Unforgettable/ memorable events
Fade away
Remind people of
Relive the memories
Do you think learning a foreign language is
important?
Yes
Explain
Communication
Work
Education
Tourism
Culture
Relationships
What qualities should a good language teacher have?
- Knowledgeable
- Enthusiastic ……
How do you think feel about sharing accommodation
with others on campus?
- Relationships
- Skills
- Health
- Edu
- Relaxation
Is it good for people to change jobs when there are new
chances?
- Work
- Relationships
- Skills
- Economy
NO
Risks