LESSON SUMMARY – IELTS INTERMEDIATE
Date: 16/10/2025 Day: 16
Unit : Mini Test 1
A. Homework:
1) Play the audio in the link and do the following listening tasks. Do not look at the transcript while
doing the tasks. Post your answers on Padlet. (link below)
Link audio: [Link]
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SECTION 1: Multiple Choice
1. What percentage of people in the UK regularly drink tea?
A. 49%
B. 59%
C. 69%
2. What is the main topic of the conversation?
A. How to make traditional British tea
B. The history and popularity of bubble tea
C. The effects of tea on health
3. According to the speakers, where was bubble tea first invented?
A. Hong Kong
B. Japan
C. Taiwan
4. Who invented bubble tea?
A. A café owner in Taipei
B. Liu Han-Chieh
C. A British tea company
SECTION 2: Sentence Completion (no more than one word/number)
5. Bubble tea was invented in Taiwan in the late ________.
6. The drink became popular because it was ________ and fun.
7. The bubbles are made from ________ balls.
8. Some people see bubble tea as a cultural ________.
SECTION 3: Matching Information
Match the words (A–E) with their meanings (9–13).
Write the correct letter, A–E.
Meaning Word
9 British informal word for a cup of tea …
10 Something that represents a brand or person’s identity …
11 Describes food that needs to be bitten a lot …
Meaning Word
12 Unusual and new in a creative way …
13 Very popular and spreading quickly …
Words:
A. Chewy B. Innovative C. Cuppa D. Signature E. Spread like wildfire
Deadline: 23h59 October 19th
2) Practice dictation
- Log into website: [Link]
listen-and-type
- Create an account and practice:
- The video for today is “Cam4 - Test 3 - Part 3”
- This time, instead of writing, you will practice speaking what you’ve listened to.
- Listen one sentence at a time.
- Click on the ‘microphone’ button to speak.
- Click ‘Check’ to see the result.
- Make notes on how much time you have spent to finish this video, how many times you have
to listen to each sentence and say that sentence correctly 100%
- Post your notes onto the Padlet platform (see the link below)
Deadline: 23h59 October 19th
3) Thoughts on the test
Make a post on Padlet about what you thought of the test by answering (one of) these questions:
- How was the test/ How did I perform on the test?
- What was the most interesting/ difficult/… part?
- What do I like/ dislike about today’s test?
…
Words count: at least 150 words
Deadline: 23h59 October 17th
4) Learn new vocabulary
Log into the chatbot: [Link] everyday. This means you will have at
least 30 new collocations in your list at the end of the week (Sunday).
Learn 5 new collocations about the topic Consumerism
Make a list of new words every day or at the end of the week
Submit the file onto the platform: [Link]
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Deadline: 23h59 October 19th
5) Do the following reading tasks. Post your answers on Padlet. (link above)
The Global Diet Dilemma
Paragraph A
In recent decades, scientists and policymakers have grown increasingly concerned about the global
food system’s impact on both human health and the environment. Despite growing awareness of
healthy eating, a comprehensive study published by the EAT–Lancet Commission has revealed a
worrying reality: fewer than one percent of the world’s population adheres to a diet that is both
nutritious and sustainable. The report emphasizes that the way humans eat today is contributing not
only to widespread health problems such as obesity and diabetes but also to the degradation of
ecosystems that sustain food production itself.
Paragraph B
The EAT–Lancet Commission, which brought together 37 leading experts from around the world,
examined the links between diet, human health, and the planet’s ecological limits. Their findings
point to an urgent need for transformation in global food habits. Current agricultural systems
prioritize high yields and profits over nutritional value and sustainability, resulting in a global diet
that is high in calories but low in essential nutrients. Meanwhile, food production accounts for
roughly one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions, mainly due to livestock farming, fertilizer use,
and deforestation.
Paragraph C
The Commission proposed a model known as the “Planetary Health Diet.” This diet encourages a
dramatic reduction in red meat and sugar consumption, while increasing the intake of plant-based
foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes. It aims to balance personal well-being with
environmental preservation by ensuring that food is produced within planetary boundaries—limits
that prevent irreversible damage to ecosystems. According to the researchers, adopting this diet
globally could prevent up to 11 million premature deaths per year and significantly cut carbon
emissions.
Paragraph D
However, implementing such a diet presents complex challenges. In wealthier nations, the problem
lies in overconsumption of meat and processed foods, while in poorer regions, many people still lack
access to sufficient calories and essential nutrients. Economic inequality, cultural preferences, and
limited infrastructure make dietary transformation difficult. For example, in regions where meat
consumption is a symbol of social status, shifting toward a plant-based diet may face cultural
resistance. Similarly, in low-income countries, healthier foods are often less affordable and less
available than cheaper, calorie-dense alternatives.
Paragraph E
The report also calls for systemic reform at the policy level. Governments, it argues, should
introduce measures such as taxes on sugary and ultra-processed foods, subsidies for fruits and
vegetables, and stricter environmental standards for agricultural production. In addition, food
companies are urged to take greater responsibility for promoting healthier options and reducing
waste. While individual choices matter, the Commission insists that large-scale institutional change
is essential to reshape food systems in a way that benefits both people and the planet.
Paragraph F
Critics of the Planetary Health Diet warn that such global guidelines may oversimplify complex
nutritional realities. Some experts argue that food availability, cultural traditions, and economic
development vary too widely for a single universal diet to be effective. Others point out that
livestock plays a crucial role in livelihoods and local ecosystems, especially in rural areas.
Nonetheless, the EAT–Lancet Commission maintains that global cooperation is vital. Without urgent
change, the world risks a future in which unhealthy diets and environmental collapse reinforce one
another, making both human and planetary health unsustainable.
Section A – Matching Headings (Questions 1–5)
List of Headings:
i. The experts behind the report
ii. Policy and corporate responsibilities
iii. Cultural and economic barriers to change
iv. A unified call for global cooperation
v. What the “Planetary Health Diet” recommends
vi. The current global crisis in food and health
vii. Doubts and criticism about a universal diet
Questions
1. Paragraph A → ______
2. Paragraph B → ______
3. Paragraph C → ______
4. Paragraph D → ______
5. Paragraph E → ______
Section B – Multiple Choice (Questions 6–10)
6. What does the EAT–Lancet report reveal about global eating habits?
A. Most people already follow a sustainable diet.
B. Only a very small percentage eat in a way that benefits health and the planet.
C. Unhealthy diets are mostly found in developing countries.
D. People are consuming less meat worldwide.
7. According to the passage, what is a major cause of greenhouse gas emissions?
A. Use of renewable energy in farming
B. Overproduction of seafood
C. Livestock farming and deforestation
D. Consumption of bottled water
8. The Planetary Health Diet mainly encourages people to:
A. Eliminate carbohydrates completely.
B. Eat more plant-based foods and less red meat.
C. Increase their intake of dairy and poultry.
D. Avoid eating out in restaurants.
9. Why is dietary change harder in poorer countries?
A. They import too much food.
B. Healthy foods are often expensive or inaccessible.
C. People refuse to eat local produce.
D. Government policies ban the sale of vegetables.
10. What is one criticism mentioned in the passage?
A. The diet ignores cultural and regional differences.
B. It promotes excessive protein consumption.
C. It only benefits large corporations.
D. It fails to consider the role of education.
Section C – Sentence Completion (Questions 11–15)
Complete the sentences below with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for
each answer.
11. The report found that less than __________ of people are following a truly healthy and
sustainable diet.
12. The model diet proposed by the Commission is called the __________.
13. The major environmental impact of current food systems comes from the production of
__________.
14. Many governments are reluctant to change food systems because of strong influence from the
__________ industry.
15. The report suggests cutting down on __________ to help both human and planetary health.
Deadline: 23h59 October 19th
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