 MUST-USED STRUCTURE

PART 1

 Type 1: Describe something ( tell me about)

· Tell me about the house / flat you live in. · Tell me about your job. · What makes you
happy

o "Well first of all, the main thing you need to know is that... (point I) ...

 ...the first thing I should mention is that...

 · ...the point I’d like to begin with is that...
 · ...I could start off by saying that...
 · ...my initial point would be that...
 · ...I need to start off by pointing out that...
 · ...the main thing you need to know is that...
 · ...I suppose I should begin by highlighting the fact that...
 · ...you may (or may not) be aware that in fact...
 · ...I really need to kick of with the point that..

o In fact ... (detail I)...

o On top of that I can also add that... (point 2) ... which means... (detail 2) ...
o · And I shouldn't forget to mention that...(point 3)...So actually (detail 3)…

o Type 2: Do you like.....?

What food do you like? Do you like listening to music? Do you like reading?

o Well in general I would say that" I`m actually keen on

1. Actually, I suppose that for the most part I’d probably say that...
o · ...to be more specific...I**'m really into.**
1. To be more accurate
o I suppose the reason has something to do with the fact that…I adore
o In addition to this...
2. Type 3: “Disliking” Questions

· Is there anything you don't like about your school / studies? · Is there any food you
don‘t like? · What’ the worst thing about shop inping?

o Of course I think have to say that I’m not so keen on the weather.
o To be more precise, I really can‘t stand the summer months.
o This is due to the fact that the temperatures can get as high as 40 degrees so it
can be quite uncomfortable if you don‘t have air conditioning in your house.
o In addition to this, I'm not really that fond of the public transport system.
 o And I guess this is probably because the buses are too old and the seats are
really hard, so long journeys are usually pretty bumpy."
3. Type 4: Different types of

Tell me about the types of sports that are popular in your country. · What kinds of
restaurants are popular in your country? · What types of shops can be found in your local
area?

o "Of course, it goes without saying there's quite an extensive diversity of... (topic)
o Still, I suspect that the most + adj. ( popular/common/well-known) could perhaps
be... (type)
o And what you have to realize with... (type l) is that...
o In fact / so / but / because... (detail)

o Another form of... (topic) worth mentioning could be... (type 2)

o And the main characteristic of (type 2) is that... (detail) (+ linking word / complex
structure).
o Likewise, as might be expected, there‘s things like... (2 or 3 other types). although
these are not as widely-used as the first two that I mentioned."
4. Type 5: Wh/How question

How often do you go to the cinema? · Where do you usually go shopping? · When do
you usually read?

o "Well in all fairness, I imagine that it would depend on the situation. ( schedule)
1. · In fact, in all honesty...
o Like for instance, if (situation A)... then I will most likely... so / because / in
fact..." + I could see myself / doing
1. If i had a lot of time+ money to spare
2. Like, to be more direct...
o Though, at the same time…
o If (situation B)… then it‘s almost certain that I will...
o If im short on time
5. Type 6: Yes/No question

Do people wear special clothes at weddings in your country? · Is watching TV a popular

activity in your country? · Do you think it is important to play sports / do physical
exercise? · Is fast food popular in your country

o Well to some extent ,

1. Well in actual fact, if I think about it, I guess that in many ways...- go both
ways
2. · OK, well in reality, I suppose that to some extent...
 3. Is not as popular as it used to be
o ..especially when you consider that...
1. · ...especially with regard to the point that...
2. So its not hard to imagine why people
o Even so, you could also say that...
o So on the whole I suppose the answer has to be yes and no.
6. Type 7: Would you like to

· Would you like to move to another city in the future? · Would you like to change your
job? · Would you like to live near the sea?

1. Well, quite honestly I don‘t think ever thought about that, but I
guess...would be a wise choice

1. · Actually, this isn’t something that I've ever considered, but in

short...
2. I haven't given ít much thought but i believe that i
3. · I’m not really sure how to put this, but I suppose generally
speaking...

2. · I imagine I would possibly think about (verb + ing)...assuming

that/provided that/on the consumption that