IELTS

SPEAKING Lesson 4
By Momo
Review

• How to describe people

Appearance
Personality
• Sample answers
• Topics on Part 2 people
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• How to describe an item

• Sample answers
• Topics on Part 2 item
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物品类话题描述四要素

• What it is/what it is like 名称和外观

• What it is made of 材质
• What it is used for 使用功能
• How you feel about it使用感受
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Describe the time when you received your first cellphone.

You should say:
When it was
Where you were
Who gave you the cellphone
What it was like
How you felt about it
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My phone comes with an almost 6-inch screen, so

it’s quite big and perfect for videos and
games….There are two cameras, one is 13
megapixels, while the selfie camera is about half the
strength, but it’s still really clear and powerful….the
design is rounded-edge and elegant, so it’s quite
comfortable too….it can also connect to two
bluetooth devices at the same time.
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Size: length, height, width, breadth, depth

This...+is 250 meters+adj
This building is 250 meters high.

This...+has a+n. of 250 meters

This building has a height of 250 meters.

The+noun+of+this....is 250 meters

The height of this building is 250 meters.

This.....is 250 meters in +noun

This building is 250 meters in height.
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Shape/figure Noun Adj

Square square
A+noun+ is shaped like+noun Rectangle rectangular
A coin is shaped like a circle. Triangle triangular
Ellipse elliptical
A+Noun+is+adj+in shape Semicircle semicircular
Circle circular
A coin is circular in shape.
Cube cubic
Pyramid pyramidal
A+Noun+is+adj Cone conical
A coin is circular. Hemisphere hemispherical
Cylinder cylindrical
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Describe a piece of furniture at your home.

You should say:
what it is
when and where you bought it
what it is made of
and explain how you feel about it
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My sofa is an L-shaped piece of furniture, so it fits

perfectly in my living room because it’s quite small….the
materials is chunky linen style fabric which is very
comfortable and easy to clean….it came in a flat-pack,
but it was quick and easy to assemble with myself and
my boyfriend.
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colour
beige 米色
sandy beige 浅褐色
camel 驼色
khaki 卡其色
maroon 栗色
olive 橄榄色
lavender淡紫色
ivory象牙
purplish red枣红
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material
wood: cedarwood, pine, oak, rosewood
solid and durable; quaint and exquisite

cane: is relatively easier to reforest and replenish and is

therefore termed as eco-friendly; available in any color

wrought iron: a combination of elegance and grandeur;

stylish and easy to maintain
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wicker: traditional and durable; light and airy; lend casual

and tropical look to the room

steel: good looking, elegant

aluminum: durable and comfortable; well known for its

resistance to rust and corrosion
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pattern
carven floral : patterns of traditional
Chinese style
crackle paint: adds textures and an
aged look to wood furniture
wavy line
fretwork frames
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Components/parts

A hammer consists of a handle and a head.

A hammer is made up of a handle and a head.
A hammer is composed of a handle and a head.
A hammer includes a handle and a head.
A hammer has two parts: a handle and a head.
A hammer has two sections: one is a handle, the other is a head.
A hammer has two components: one is a handle, the other is a head.
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Describe a piece of furniture at your home.

You should say:
what it is
when and where you bought it
what it is made of
and explain how you feel about it
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what it is, what it is made of

I would like to talk about _____ at my home. It's a _____that sits in

my _____ room, just next to the room window.

The _____ almost reaches up to ceiling height. It is made of ...

is fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books from
dust or moisture, as well as to allow the spines of the books to be
read

has fixed shelves for exceptional structural strength and durability

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when and where you bought it

I bought it with my father _____ years ago when we strolled in a

newly-opened furniture market. I was attracted by the purplish red
glaze of the bookcase at the first sight. After consulting the shop
assistant, we decided to buy it.
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how you feel about it

provides ample space for my books and decorative items like

photos, nicknacks, very useful

the exquisite design is pleasing to the eye

offers good value for money/It's certainly worth it!

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I’d like to start off by saying something about what the

furniture is. It's a bookcase that sits in my study room, just next
to the room window. The bookcase almost reaches up to ceiling
height. It is made of wood which makes it solid and exquisite. It
fitted with glass doors that can be closed to protect the books
from dust or moisture, as well as to allow the spines of the
books to be read. It has fixed shelves for exceptional structural
strength and durability
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Going on to my next point which is when and where I bought it

, what I have to mention here is that I bought it with my father 8
years ago when we strolled in a newly-opened furniture market. I
was attracted by the purplish red glaze of the bookcase at the first
sight. After consulting the shop assistant, we decided to buy it.
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In answer to the last question, if I still have time, I’d like to say
something about how I feel about it. It provides ample space for
my books and decorative items like photos, nicknacks, which is
very useful. The exquisite design is not only pleasing to the eye,
but offers good value for money. It's certainly worth it!
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Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing

You should say:
Where you bought it
How often you wear it
What it is like
And explain why you enjoy wearing it
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I’m going to describe a coat that I often wear in winter. The coat is
dark blue in color, and it’s made out of a lightweight, waterproof
material, which makes it perfect for wearing at the coldest time of
year here in Wuhan. It also has a detachable hood, which I will use
when it is raining, and various pockets on the outside and on the
inside.
I bought the coat last year at the beginning of autumn when the weather
started to get colder. It was easy to buy because I have had the exact same
coat before; my old coat was starting to look a bit worn out, so I decided
to buy a new version. As I knew which size I needed, I simply went online
and found the best offer; I bought it through a shopping website, and it
was delivered to my house a few days later.
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As I said, I’m wearing this coat a lot in winter. It’s my everyday coat for
going to work or for when I go out shopping or for any other reason.

The reason why I like this coat is that it’s so practical and functional. It’s
waterproof and it keeps me warm, but it also comes in handy for
carrying things like my phone, wallet, loose change, a pen, and even a
notebook; I tend to fill my pockets with whatever I can. It even folds up
small enough to fit in my bag when I don’t need it.
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特定场合食品
Describe a kind of food people eat during a special event
You should say:
What it is
What event people usually eat it
How it is cooked/made
Explain why it is for the special event
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穿过的制服
Describe a uniform (in school or company) you wear.
You should say:
When you usually wear it
Who bought it for you
What it is like
And how you feel about it
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花长时间准备的礼物
Describe a gift that took you a lot of time to prepare.
You should say:
What it was
Who you gave it to
How you prepared it
And explain why you spent a lot of time preparing it
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买过的一开始难用的东西
Describe something you bought that was difficult
to use at first.
You should say:
What it was
Where you bought it
How you used it successfully
And how you felt about it
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重要植物
Describe an important plant in your country
You should say:
What it is
Where you see it
What it looks like
Why it is important
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家乡流行的产品
Describe a popular product made in your hometown.
You should say:
What the product is
What it is used for
How it is made
And explain why this product is popular
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喜欢的房间里的照片/图片
Describe a picture or photograph you like in your room.
You should say:
What is in it
Where it is
How you got it
And explain why you like it
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找别人借过的有用的东西
Describe something useful you borrowed from others.
You should say:
What it was
When you borrowed it
Who you borrowed it from
And explain why you borrowed it
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从别的地方带回家的东西
Describe a special thing you took home from another
place.
You should say:
What the item was
Where it was from
Why you brought it home
And explain how you felt after bringing it back home
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感兴趣的大公司
Describe a large company that you are interested in.
You should say:
What it is
What kind of business it does
How you knew it
And explain how you feel about it
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一个成功的小公司
Describe a successful small company.
You should say:
What it is
What it is like
How you knew it
And how you feel about it
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重要植物
Describe an important plant in your country
You should say:
What it is
Where you see it
What it looks like
Why it is important
Summary

• How to describe an item

• Sample answers
• Topics on Part 2 item
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