Advanced Spoken

Class 01

“At the Beach”

Listen Audio & Fill in the Gaps

Thailand will close one of its 1………… beaches to try and reverse the damage done
to its 2………….. by tourism. The beach is on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh. It got
worldwide attention after it featured in the blockbuster movie The Beach. The
3…………. put the beach on the bucket lists of millions of travellers. The result has
been up to 5,000 sun worshippers a day to its shores. They 4……….. on hundreds of
boats, which have caused irreversible 5………….. to the bay's coral. Officials say that
most of the coral has died. The beach will close between June and September to let the
coral recover.

Experts predict that 80 per cent of Thailand's coral reefs have been 6……….. Once
untouched beaches have been damaged by tourism. A professor at Bangkok's
Kasetsart University has 7………. the tourism that is damaging Thailand's coastline.
He said the biggest problems were 8………. hotels, boat anchors breaking the coral,
and plastic waste dumped in the sea. He believes the "ideal solution" is to close Maya
Bay permanently. He said: "While it's a very pretty bay, 9…….. it with a flotilla of
boats and hordes of other tourists rather detract from the magic." He 10…………….
the temporary closure.

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IELTS Speaking Part 1… “At the Beach”

1. Where was the last time you went to the beach?
2. What do people do at the beach?
3. What sort of the animal live at the beach?
4. Is pollution a problem at a beach?
5. Do you prefer a calm sea or do you prefer, big waves?

How to Extend Answer

Reason Example Consequence Contrast
Because for example as a result On one hand…on the other hand
Since for instance consequently although
thus such because of this but
that is like under these while
why circumstances

Do you like cricket?

Yes, I do. I love playing cricket because it keeps my body fit as a result, I can pass my
days without disease. For example, it is helpful for improving hand-eye coordination.
Although most of the people of Asia enjoy playing cricket, I think football is the most
popular sport in most of the parts in the world.

Do you like music?

Yes, I do. ___________________________because ____________________________
as a result, ________________________________________ ____________________
For example, __________________________________________________________
Although ______________________________________________________________

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Reading to Speaking about “At the Beach”

Whenever you go to a public place, you need to behave well. So, people around you
will not be disturbed by your behavior. Going to the beach is not exception. You can
do anything to have fun, but still there are rules to follow.

Once you arrive at the beach, you want to find an empty space. Observe the location
and try to find a spot with a minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) from anyone who is already
there. If you plan to stay until sunset, remember that the tide will come up at some
point so do not be too close to the water so you do not need to move when the tide gets
high. It is rude to expect others to move back for you or to get closer to them. If you
cannot find a high-water mark, you can check a tide chart or ask some locals.

It can be very windy at the beach so pay attention to where the wind is blowing before
inserting your umbrella into the sand. Make sure the wind blows against the umbrella
and insert it at an angle. This is to keep the umbrella in the sand so that it will not get
blown away and hit other people.

Smoking is not prohibited outdoors, but the wind conditions can make smoke linger
around people or travel for quite a distance. Unless you go to the beach outside peak
times, you had better not smoke when spending time at the beach.
If you wear flip flops, do not get too close to other people’s towels while walking.
This is to avoid the sand from being flipping onto their towel. What is more, when the
beach is crowded, do not run on your way to the water. Sand flies when you run and it
could flick everywhere.

When you want to play a game, go away from the crowds. Playing ball over peoples’
heads while they are trying to relax is incredibly disturbing. Also, people often try to
take naps while sunbathing so choose games that do not make too much noise.

After all day at the beach, when you want to go home, never shake your towel too
close to your neighbor and see which way the wind is blowing so that you will not
blow sand into your neighbor’s face. In short, remember that people come to the beach
to relax and your actions could spoil their day. So, keep a distance from your
neighbors, be considerate, and make less noise while playing.

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True or False

1. You should be too close to the water when tide comes.

2. Smoking is permitted outdoors.
3. You should run when it is crowded.
4. It is better to play any noisy game at the beach.
5. You should shake your towel close to your neighbor when you go home.

Answer the questions

1) What should be considered when finding an empty spot at the beach?
2) Why should you insert your umbrella in the sand at an angle?
3) What should not you do when spending time at the beach?
4) Where is the best spot to play games at the beach?
5) What should you not do when preparing to leave the beach?

How to Extend Answer

Reason Example Consequence Contrast
Because for example as a result On one hand…on the other hand
Since for instance consequently although
thus such because of this but
that is like under these while
why circumstances

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IELTS Cue Card on “At the Beach”

Describe a place near water where you enjoyed visiting.

You should say:
 where this place was
 with whom you went there
 what you did there and explain how much you enjoyed visiting that place
which was near water.

Like / love >>> Because >>> Firstly, secondly, finally

>>>Not only>>>But also

As>>>, >>>

Although>>> (1 Negative Point), but (1 Positive Point)

What is the past, present and future of enjoying Sea Beach?

As far as I’m concerned / As far as I know

In the past These days In the future

In earlier time At present In the long run
In the bygone era Nowadays By the next 20 years

Phonetics & News Presentation

Make your pronunciation like native and belike
a News Presenter
12 Classes
Fee: 2040
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A grateful nation –
Absence of proper guideline –
Adverse environment –
At Ahmedpur under Natore district –
A sign of the progress –
Alternative to Mobile / Computer / T.V –
At the beginning of the year –
Advantages of education / election –
Atmosphere of sound education / sleeping –
Aspiration of trial / being rich / freedom –
According to his plan / the constitution –
At the beginning of concert / ruling power –
A citizen of Bangladesh / Canada –
A matter of regret / order / consciousness –
At the time of doing anything
Accurate in calculation
Accomplished with great genius
At his (her) mother’s death
At TK 2000 per month
At this salary
Afraid of English
Aware of your duties
Adjacent to the bus stand
Accountable for malaria
Almost in every field
A nice pen made in Japan
At the advent of winter
A multi storied building
All the workers of jute mill
At the time of natural disaster
At the time of going to sleep
Accept his invitation
Arbitrate between two parties
Annual inflation -

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Annual percentage yield -
Anticipatory bail -
Anti-corruption -
Anti-corruption commission -
Anti-democracy -
Anti-government -
Atone for sin
Accuse him of murder
Act illegally
Advance me some money
At household level
After assumption of office
About the result of the student
A tall, gentle, educated and fair complexioned bride
Adapt with the new environment
A bare footed boy –
A deserted village –
An out-spoken man –
An invited guest –
Agro-industrial sectors -
A host of well wisher –
Accelerate military cooperation –
20 party alliance
5th amendment -
A pair of raids -
A reign of terror -
A war-torn country -
Abate further deterioration -
Above mentioned
Above reproach -
Absconded accused -
Abstain from joining
Absurd comment -
Abuse of power -