MODULE 1
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Listen to a model answer. How does each speaker justify
his/her points?
Mr Black, a popular teacher, is retiring from your school and you want to give him a leaving present. First,
talk to each other about how useful these items are and then decide which two would be the most suitable
for a present.
In pairs discuss:
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When do you exchange presents in your country?
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What is the best present you have ever received?
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How easy do you find it to choose a present for somebody?
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Do you think people spend too much money on presents?
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How else can we thank someone for their help apart from giving them a present?
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Candidate B:
Compare the two photographs and say why you think people celebrate these occasions.
Candidate A:
What anniversaries do you like to celebrate in your country?
Asking for Opinion & Suggesting
Agreeing
Disagreeing
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Why don’t we ...?
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What do you think of ...?
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We might ...
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I don’t think this would be a good
idea because ... How about ...?
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Wouldn’t ... be better?
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Yes, I agree because ...
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That sounds like a good
idea ...
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That’s not a bad suggestion
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I like this too because ...
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I’m not sure I agree with that because ...
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I don’t think that would be a good idea
because ...
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I’m sorry, but I don’t agree with you there
because ...
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I’m not so sure. He might have had ...
Listen to a model answer.
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Which two items do the speakers decide on? What reasons do they give?
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What other items would make a suitable present?
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Would you like to receive any of these items as a present? Why (not)?
anniversary
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way of saying ‘thank you’
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look back on the past and
remember things you did
together
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show appreciation for being
together for such a long time
festival
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colourful
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people parade
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forget their troubles, escape
from daily routine
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traditional celebration
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exciting and festive/have fun
Topic Vocabulary
Exam Practice: Speaking
How useful are
these items?
an oil painting
a set of books
a set of luggage
a pocket watch
a set of cutlery
Exam Practice: Speaking
