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NC - Speaking – Lesson 2

I. Speaking Part 1

1. Work/Study

a. Work

Do you work or are you a student?

1. What are your responsibilities?

2. Why did you choose to do that type of work/that job?

3. What do you like about your job?

4. What do you dislike about your job?

5. Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?

b. Study

Do you work or are you a student?

1. Why did you choose your major?

2. What do you like about your studies?

3. Do you have anything that you don't like about your study?

4. What kind of work will you look for after you graduate?

5. What is your favorite subject?

2. Hometown

1. Do you like your hometown?

2. What do you not like about it?

3. How long have you been living there?

4. Would you prefer to live somewhere else?

5. How has your town changed over the last 20 years?

3. Accommodation

1. What kind of housing accommodation do you live in?

2. Who do you live with?

3. Do you prefer living in a house of in a flat?

4. What do you like/dislike about your flat/house?

5. What would you like to change in your flat/house?

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2. Place

Describe a city that you have visited.

You should say:

• Where it is

• When you went there

• What you did there

• And explain why you like it

Describe somewhere you have lived or would like to live.

Describe a peaceful place that you have visited

Describe a place where you can read and write

Describe an important building in your city

Introduction

I’m passionate about … , so I’ve been to many …, but the one that stands out is … I visited this place … ago,
and I would love to come back to this … if I had the chance.

Story

*time*, after a period of working really hard to get a promotion/ get a scholarship, I wanted an escape from
my daily routine to slow life down, relax and recharge my batteries.

I decided to go to …, which was recommended by … I went there with my …. I really enjoy his company. We
enjoy eating the same food, doing the same activities and talking about the same topics. Honestly, it doesn’t
really matter what we do and where we go as long as we are together.

Location

Building

• … is located in/on … just outside the touristy area/ in the middle of the bustling tourist area

• The location is a bit challenging to find as is hidden on the second floor with just a small sign to
guide.

• Conveniently located right in the city center, this place is easy to find.

Land

• … is a province/ island/ city/ country… located in

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Description

Building

• It’s a peaceful place with colorful murals on the walls, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

• Visitors are surrounded by beautiful floral arrangements, which creates incredibly peaceful and
relaxing atmosphere

• The atmosphere is lively as it is a popular place for young people to catch up with friends.

Land

• … is home to interesting tourist sites, vibrant nightlife, incredible shopping, and delicious food.

• … is full of inspiring villages, picturesque towns and beautiful landscapes. This place is perfect for a
countryside vacation.

Activities

We’re guaranteed to have an enjoyable experience when visiting this…

(1) This is a great place to …

(2) Another thing I recommend doing in … is

(3) Also, it’s definitely worth mentioning (Ving)

Building

Learn

• … is not only a place to store many historical values but also a tourist attraction to attract domestic
and foreign tourists.

• The exhibitions on display include documents, tangible and intangible heritages related to the
history and culture of ...

• To help visitors better understand the history and culture of …, they regularly organize education
and skills development activities for people of all ages, which are extremely helpful and exciting.

Work

• If I need to get some work done, or just want to spend the afternoon enjoying …, I can spend as
long as I’d like at this …

• It is a great place to work because they have some nice, comfortable chairs near the big windows
that look down on the street below.

Food/ drink

• They have lots of tea and coffee offerings and a few sweet and savory treat options.

• The drinks are served in the most picture-perfect fashion, and the set meal is really tasty.
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Land

Learn

• (see building)

Food

• … is one of the best cities/countries for food in … and is arguably the best place in the world to find
delicious and inexpensive sushi/pizza

• You’ll find incredible food in … for every budget. This is a hub for restaurants that are totally
reasonably priced so I can sample all of them without breaking the bank.

Stroll

• … is a gorgeous, tranquil garden/park in the middle of the bustling city. It’s the perfect escape from
the madness of the city.

• … is the perfect place for a peaceful afternoon stroll. Taking walks and spending time outdoors
enjoying nature can be peaceful and calming.

Shop

• .. is the largest market in …. We’ll find anything and everything at this market, including delicious
street stall food, souvenirs, knockoff clothes and purses and many others

Photos

• … has gained Instagram notoriety over the years. The … and the surroundings are colorful and
make for a perfectly picturesque location.

• … checks all the boxes for a super Instagrammable place. Thanks to its perfect blend of scenic and
cultural beauty, there are plenty of wow-worthy photo ops.

Feeling

I would say … is one of those places that truly has to be experienced rather than seen. I strongly believe that
everyone should try and visit this … at some point in their lifetime.
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Speaking Part 3

A. Common question types

1. Comparing
Are houses nowadays the same as houses 30 years ago in your country?
2. Predicting
What environmental problems will we see in the future?
3. Reason
Why do so many people want to be famous?
4. Advantages/ Disadvantages
What are the advantages/disadvantages of traveling by trains?
5. Problems/ Solutions
What problems are associated with the Internet?
How could these problems be solved?
B. How to answer questions in Part 3
1. Opening phrase

Advantages/Disadvantages

• Well I suppose that there are quite a few clear benefits/drawbacks

• Clearly there are a number of obvious merits/demerits
• Obviously there are a number of positive/negative features.

2. Answer

Idea 1

• The chief benefit/downsides might be that

• The main advantage/disadvantage is probably
• But it goes without saying that the most apparent would be that
• Although I guess that the most visible would be that
• However, I guess that the most evident would be that

Idea 2

• The second plus point/minus point is that

• Another plus point/minus point is that
• One more plus point/minus point is that
• Secondly
• What’s more/ Plus/ Also/ On top of that/ In Addition to this

3. Give examples/ Explanation

• For example/ For instance

• One example is that
• To specify/ namely/ in particular/ particularly/ especially
• This is because
• This is due to the fact that
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Sample answers

Advantages/Disadvantages

What are the advantages of living in cities?

(1 - Opening phrases) Well I suppose that there are quite a few clear benefits of urban living

(2 - Idea 1) I guess that the most visible would be that there are plenty of job opportunities awaiting us in the
city than there are in the village or the countryside.

(2 - Idea 2) Another plus point is vast entertainment options. (3 – Example) For instance, from quiet
bookstores to loud clubs, there’s never a shortage of things to do in a big city. No matter what our
preferences are, we’ll find something that appeals to our interests.

Practice:

Advantages/Disadvantages

1. What are the advantages/disadvantages of travelling by air?

2. What are the advantages/disadvantages of having a private car?

3. What are the advantages/disadvantages of zoos?

4. What are the advantages/disadvantages of playing team sports?

5. What are the advantages/disadvantages of being famous?