IELTS 6.

5- Unit 1: Urban and rural life

Lesson 4: SPEAKING

- Grammar: future time conditionals

- Review all three parts in IELTS speaking test

Part 1. Future time conditionals

Revise on Learning Guide, Lesson 3, IELTS 6.0

Part 2. Review all three parts in IELTS speaking test

Part 1. Tips for IELTS Speaking Test

1. Extend your speech kéo dài phát biểu

extend: kéo dài
Try to speak at least more than the examiner. If you are asked a question using one
sentence, respond with two or more. And never give short, uncommunicative replies:
thiếu thông tin
Examiner: Do you do any sport?

You: No, I don't like sports... [Don't stop there!] I'm not a very active person and I've never
liked P.E. in school. But I like playing intellectual games instead. For example, I find chess
trí thức
very interesting. trí tuệ

2. Be coherent mạch lạc

Use linking words and structures. Words

and phrases like however, nevertheless, all
in all, moreover will enrich your speech.
làm phong phú

3. Give yourself time to think

If you are unsure how to answer the

question, you can give yourself a bit more time to think by using this tip. First of all, you can
say: "That's a tricky question...", "I've never thought about that before..." or "That's an
interesting question...". This way you'll have some extra time to plan your answer.
tricky: khó khăn
You can also reformulate the question:
công thức hoá nhắc lại câu hỏi
Examiner: What was your favourite book in the childhood?

You: What book did I like as a child? Let me see...

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4. Ask for repeating a question/ clarification làm rõ : clarification

If you don’t understand a word on the topic card or your task, you can ask the examiner to
explain. But, don’t just say “I don’t understand.” Instead, use some more advanced phrases.

For example, you could say:

 “By…., do you mean…..?”

 “If I understand correctly, it means that….”

 “So, in other words, I should….”

 “So, is it ok if I talk about…?”

If you ask for clarification using good language, you will really impress your examiner!

5. Use preparation time wisely in IELTS Speaking part 2 wisely:khôn ngoan

In IELTS Speaking Part 2, you have 1 minute of time for preparing your cue card. Use the 1
gợi í
minute time wisely to:

 quickly think of ideas on the topic about which you are going to speak.

 write down relevant keywords that come in your mind

 write down a list of words related to what you want to say, or draw a mind map.

 number the parts in your notes to organize the flow of ideas for your talk.

E.g. Describe someone that you admire

You should say:

 who this person is

 how long you have known him/ her

 what qualities he/ she has

And say why you admire him/ her.

You can brainstorm and organize your ideas by writing down a note like this:

WHO (my grandmother, almost 80, HOW LONG (my whole life- since I was
major influence) born)

WHAT (kind and wise, compassionate, WHY (unconditional love - great mentor-
charming personality, warm-hearted) give guidance and advice)
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Part 3. IELTS Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Countryside

1. Do you often visit the countryside?

2. If so, who do you visit in the countryside?

3. Do you have family or friends living in the countryside?

4. Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

IELTS Speaking Part 2:

Describe an enjoyable/unforgettable experience you had in the countryside

You should say:

 what the activity was

 when you did it
 who you did with it
 why it was enjoyable

IELTS Speaking Part 3: Country and city

1. Would you like to live in the countryside in the future?

2. What do people living in the countryside like to do?

3. What are the benefits of living in rural areas?

4. What’s the difference between living in the city and living in the countryside?