IELTS Master Class

Speaking:
Part 3 - Food
Presenter:
Date:

Outline:
- Question types - Structuring answers
- Signposting language - Q&A
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Aims By the end of this webinar,
you will be able to:

- Identify different question types

- Use signposting expressions
- Structure your answer
- Use collocations to talk about food & diet

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 “We’ve been talking about a restaurant you enjoy going to, and
Speaking Part 3
I’d like to ask you some more general questions about this topic.’’

Discussion Q&A
What questions might the examiner ask you?

2 sets of questions

Related to Part 2

Focus is general,
not personal

4 - 5 minutes

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Discussion Q&A

2 sets of questions
What kind of food do you like?
Related to Part 2

Is this an acceptable Part 3 question?

Focus is general,
not personal How could we change it?

4 - 5 minutes
What are some popular foods in your country?

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Discussion Q&A

2 sets of questions
How do you choose which restaurant to go to?
Related to Part 2

Is this an acceptable Part 3 question?

Focus is general,
not personal How could we change it?

4 - 5 minutes
Why do people go to different types of
restaurant?
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Discussion Q&A

2 sets of questions
Do you prefer eating in a restaurant
or cooking at home?
Related to Part 2

Focus is general, Is this an acceptable Part 3 question?

not personal
How could we change it?

4 - 5 minutes
Which is more popular in your country,
eating in a restaurant or cooking at home?
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Discussion Q&A

2 sets of questions
Has your taste in food changed
since you were child?
Related to Part 2

Focus is general, Is this an acceptable Part 3 question?

not personal
How could we change it?

4 - 5 minutes
How has the type of food people eat changed
over the last fifty years?
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Discussion Q&A

2 sets of questions
What will you have for dinner tonight?
Related to Part 2

Focus is general, Is this an acceptable Part 3 question?

not personal
How could we change it?

4 - 5 minutes
How do you think our eating habits will change
in the future?
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Discussion Q&A

2 sets of questions
What do you think about fast food?
Related to Part 2

Focus is general, Is this an acceptable Part 3 question?

not personal
How could we change it?

4 - 5 minutes
Some people think fast food is unhealthy and
should be banned. Do you agree?
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Question types
Some people think fast food is unhealthy
Give opinion and should be banned. Do you agree?

Which is more popular in your country,

Compare eating in a restaurant or cooking at home?

How has the type of food people eat

Past & present changed over the last fifty years?

Why do people go to different types

Give reasons of restaurant?

What are some popular foods

Describe in your country?

How do you think our eating habits

Speculate will change in the future?

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Signpost expressions Here’s an answer to a Part 3 question.

The second answer “We eat a lot of unhealthy food and don’t get enough
is better because exercise. A lot of people can’t control their weight.’’
of signpost
Which type of question is being asked?
expressions
It’s hard to know!
These help the
listener follow your Here’s another answer to the same question:
message
“I think it’s because we eat a lot of unhealthy food
and don’t get enough exercise.
Can you think of
any other signpost That’s the main reason why a lot of people
can’t control their weight.’’
expressions?
Is it better? Why? 11
Match the signpost
Give “Absolutely, I couldn’t agree more”
1.
expressions to the opinion “I agree with that to a certain extent”

question type
“I’d say that the biggest difference is..”
2. Compare “There are several key differences between..”

Past & “Over the past few years,..”

3. “However, nowadays..”
present

Give “Well, the main reason for this is..”

4. “I’d have to say it’s because..”
reasons

“There are a number of different types of”

5. Describe “The most popular kinds of X in my country are..”

“I think that in the future..’’

6. Speculate “I very much doubt that people will..”

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Structuring your
answer Some people think fast food is unhealthy and
should be banned. Do you agree?
What type of
question is this?
Answer the question
How would you
answer it? Reason
Here is one
approach:
Example
Alternative
Summarize 13
Structuring your
answer Some people think fast food is unhealthy and
should be banned. Do you agree?
Answer the
question
Well, I agree to some extent
Reason because I think there is far too much sugar in food today.

Example For example, some fizzy drinks have over 40 teaspoons of

sugar in just one can!

Alternative But on the other hand, I think people should be free to eat
what they like, even if it’s really unhealthy.

Summarize So overall, yes, I think fast food is unhealthy, but I don’t think it
should be banned.
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Structuring your
answer Why do people go to different types
of restaurant?
Answer the
question
Well, I’d say that it depends on the occasion.

Reason because people go to certain types of restaurant for different

reasons.

Example For instance, if you are celebrating a special occasion like a birthday
or anniversary, you might go to a more formal restaurant.

Alternative However, if someone just wants to grab a bite to eat, they might go
to a fast food place, as it’s more convenient.
Summarize So basically, I think the choice of restaurant depends on the person
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Practice making
Which is more popular in your country,
your own answers! eating in a restaurant or cooking at home?

Answer the
question
How has the type of food people eat
changed over the last fifty years?
Reason
Example What are some popular foods
in your country?

Alternative
Summarize How do you think our eating habits
will change in the future?
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