IELTS 4.

5- Unit 3: Education and employment

Full name:.................................

Lesson 10 Topic: Education and employment WID: IELTS4.5_10_S

QR code:
- learn some adjectives to describe feelings and
experiences
- answer simple questions about your work and
Skills
study (Speaking part 1) ...... pts/10
- use some strategies to prepare for a talk
(Speaking part 2)
- introduce your talk (Speaking part 2)
- pronounce words beginning with two consonants

Exercise 1. [Adjectives of feelings and experiences] Complete the sentences. Use the words in
the box.

annoyed boring disappointed disgusting excited

exhausted surprised terrifying worrying

1. I never did anything interesting in my old job. It was really _____________.

2. I was very _____________ to hear about Maria’s new job. It sounds fascinating.

3. My sister’s really _____________ about her new project at work. She can’t wait to start!

4. It’s quite _____________ that so many young people are looking for jobs after they leave
university.

5. I was _____________ when they didn’t invite me for a job interview, but I’m sure I’ll find a
new job soon.

6. James works as an engineer building very tall buildings. His work looks absolutely
_____________!

7. I was really _____________ when he cancelled the meeting and he didn’t even tell me.

8. They treat their workers really badly. I think it’s _____________.

9. I was _____________ when they offered me the job. I didn’t think that I’d done very well in
the interview.

10. I had to work late today and now I’m absolutely _____________.
IELTS 4.5- Unit 3: Education and employment

Exercise 2. [IELTS Speaking Part 1] Work and study

Review how to support and develop your ideas in IELTS Speaking Part 1 and examples in
Learning Guide Lesson 11. Answer the following questions related to Work and Study.

#WORK

1. Do you work or study?

2. What is your job?

3. Why did you choose that job?

4. Are there lots of English teachers in Ho Chi Minh City?

5. Do you enjoy your job?

6. Do you get on well with your co-workers?

7. What was your first day at work like?

8. What responsibilities do you have at work?

9. Would you like to change your job in the future?

10. What is your typical day like at work?

11. What would you change about your job?

#STUDY

1. Do you work or study?

2. What do you study?

3. Is it a popular subject at your university?

4. Do you enjoy studying it?

5. Do you get along with your classmates?

6. If you could change to another subject, what would it be?

7. Do you plan to use the subject you are studying in the future?

8. What is the most difficult part of your subject?

9. What would like to study in the future?

10. Why did you choose your university?

IELTS 4.5- Unit 3: Education and employment

Exercise 3. [IELTS Speaking Part 2] Read the cue cards. Prepare your answer and talk about
each topic for about 2 minutes. Use the useful language in Learning guide.

1. Describe a job you would like to have.

You should say:
             what the job is
             what you know about that job
             what study or training you would need to do so you can get that job
and explain why you would like to have that job.

2. Talk about a subject you are studying

You should say:

 What subject are you studying?

 What is the subject about?

 How do you feel about it?

And explain why you are interested in it.