By the end of this lesson, you will know: some additional questions that are typical in Part Two and Part Three how a model answer can be put together how to use grammar and structures relevant to the question how to respond to questions that ask you to speculate and describe change
Now listen to the related Part Three questions below and give your answer out loud. NB There is no model answer for this exercise.
Now listen to the related Part Three questions below and give your answer out loud. NB There is no model answer for this exercise.
Using the Part Two topic card below, practice preparing notes and preparing your answer. Remember to think about ways in which you can extend your talk, then try to speak for two minutes about the topic. NB There is no timer or model answer for this exercise Describe a holiday you enjoyedYou should say• Where … Read more
Look at the Part Three response below and the language the candidate has used to express opinions and analyse. Question: Why do you think some people buy products that they don’t really need? Answer: As I see it, people buy goods that are not essential for a number of reasons. The main factor is probably … Read more
Look at the Part Three response below and the language the candidate has used to express opinions and analyse. Question: What negative repercussions does our reliance on technology have? Answer: Hmmm… I suppose an obvious problem is the negative effect on the environment. A lot of households own at least one television, DVD player, computer…, … Read more
Narration: Expressing opinions and analysing. Now let’s consider the response the candidate gave to the first question. The question is asking for an opinion on the effects of technology in the average household. The candidate has expressed an opinion using this vocabulary: I think, I guess, I believe and in my opinion. This is also … Read more
Question: Why do you think some people buy products that they don’t really need? Model answer:As I see it, people buy goods that are not essential for a number of reasons. The main factor is probably the clever marketing attached to them. I imagine parents, in particular, must be under a great deal of pressure … Read more
Question: What negative repercussions does our reliance on technology have? Model answer:Hmmm… I suppose an obvious problem is the negative effect on the environment. A lot of households own at least one television, DVD player, computer…, a number of kitchen appliances such as toasters, microwaves, slow cookers etc. Using all of those things on a … Read more
Question: What are the effects of technology on the average household? Model answer:Well I think that for the most part, technology has made our lives easier. Especially for women, I guess, who are the traditional home-makers in most cultures. If we didn’t have equipment such as washing machines, dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, people would need … Read more