IELTS Speaking
Unit 3
Part I target: Learn how to start conversation, and keep it going. Part II target: Learn how to describe something with specific information. Part III target: Learn how to provide opinions and discuss with others on a wider societal base.
IELTS准备进程 – 三大目标，循序渐进
① 熟悉题型，了解考官出题思路，掌握答题 方式，熟悉框架 ② 锻炼拓展思维技巧，流畅语言表达，培养 灵活的基本应对。 ③ 深入了解生活知识，在各个领域可以做到 侃侃而谈，有成熟的见解和思路，并能高 效表达。
Let’s be…
• …analytical • …full of ideas • …deep…
Part II: famous person
Describe a well-known person that you like or admire
Who he/she is What makes him/her famoห้องสมุดไป่ตู้s Explain why you admire him/her
Edison’s Scandal
• Problems: 1. Traffic jam 2. Car accidents Reasons: people’s lack of awareness of traffic rules … • Solution: 1. Improve public transportation network 2. Enhance rules/regulations 3. Construction of roads 4. Public facilities/ signals
1. 2. 3.
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Example to general Influence Problems and solutions Existence/ phenomenon
5. 6.
Gender difference (feminism) Changes (past compares to now)
Transportation
① Tell me something about the transportation in your hometown. ② Compare different kind of transportation: which one do you like most? ③ What are the advantages and disadvantages for public transportation/ driving your own car? ④ What do you think are the reasons/solutions for the transportation problems?
IELTS复习规划
• • • • • 知彼 知己 增加暴露 计划内功课 录音 - 语音纠正
Fashion
• What kind of clothes do you like to wear? • What kind of clothes do the young people like to wear in your country? Casual smart casual/business casual formal black suit/tie Material 1: Fashion in the Grammy’s
Old …
① Why is it important to protect old/historical buildings? ② Do you think old people are important to our society? ③ How do old people influence the younger generation? ④ What kind of problems do old people face in today’s China?
Young…
① Who are happier, children 20 years ago, or now? ② What are the differences between girls and boys in terms of playing games? ③ What kind of pressure do the young generation experience in today’s China? ④ Do you think children are important for our society?
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Medical system lacks efficiency Public facilities Pension scheme Change of Chinese culture
• Do you think the traditional culture is important for the modern society? • Traditional culture reflects our values and ideas, and creates our identity. • China is a country with long history and splendid culture. • It is our responsibility to pass down the traditional culture to the next generation and make them realise what a great country China is.
• How do you see the roles celebrities play in our society? • What do you think are the impacts the pop icons exert on children?
Part III: in-depth discussion
Problems
1. Limitation – memorizing skill/practical ability 2. Teacher: too strict? Too text-book? 3. Parents only believe in exam results
What changes took place in education in your country over the past decade?
Value of old people/things
• Aging of population • Influence on the young generation shape personality; develop values and ideas; life style
• Influence to the society experience; wisdom; pass down the cultural values/tradition from generation to generation
Computer/ Technology
Ad: communication; relax; conv.; handle the data/ documents; make our lives more organised; information/ learn; speed up Dis: eyes; privacy; children (over-indulge); over-dependant; worry about the radiation; not good in communication; violence; imeconsuming /money;
Education
① What changes took place in education in your country over the past decade? ② What are the problems of the education system in China? ③ Do you think school is the only way for people to get educated? ④ What will the schools be like in the future? ⑤ What is education?/True love?/Fashion?
Be wise.
• Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something.
-Plato
Mind-set change • Answer passive dependent topic -oriented • Tell positive independent myself-oriented
Computer pros and cons
Pros: multifunctional – conv. life; entertainment; get information; shopping; communicate; distant education Cons: hinder communication; time consuming; misleading; dependant education: spell;
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Technology