LESSON 11: SPEAKING PART 1

A. LISTENING

1. [Track 1] Questions 1-10

You will hear a psychology undergraduate describing the research she is currently doing on
expertise in creative writing.
Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Expertise in Creative Writing

Posed initial question – why do some people become experts whilst others don’t?

Read expertise research in different fields.

Avoided studies conducted in a 3 because too controlled. Most helpful studies-research into 4 practice skille.g.

Background – researcher had previously studied 1english literature .

Had initial idea for research – inspired by a book (the 2 of a famous novelist).
 Found participants: four true 5 in creative writing (easy to find) and four with extensive experience.

Compared two data sets and generated a 8 framework for analysis. (Identified five major stages in writing will be refin

Got an expert 9 editorto evaluate the quality of the different products.

Identified the most effective 10 of stages in producing text.

2. [Track 2] Questions 1-7.

Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
 Event Cost Venue Notes
Jazz band Example The 1 secondary Also appearing:
Tickets school Carolyn Hart (plays the 2 )
available for
£15
Duck £1 per duck Start behind the Prize: tickets for 4 concert held
races 3 cinama at the end of the festival.

Flower Free 6 Bythwaite Hall Prizes presented at 5 p.m. by a well-

show known 7 actor

Questions 8-10
Who is each play suitable for?
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to Questions 8-10.

A. mainly or children
B. mainly for adults
C.suitable for people of all ages

Plays
8. The Mystery of Muldoon A
9. Fire and Flood B
10. Silly Sailor C

3. [Track 3] Questions 1-6

Watch a video about playing sports and decide which type of definition (A-I) corresponds with
each description.

A. Anger
B. Diabetes
C.Euphoria
D. Exhaustion
E.Self-esteem
F. Underdog
G. Mindset
1. The team/player who is less likely to win the match F
2. A disease that is related to the amount of sugar in the blood B
3. An objective B
4. Respect for oneself I
5. An attitude or particular way of thinking G
6. Having a strong desire to win or be the best at something H

4. [Track 4] Questions 5-10

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 5-10.

5. Bus stop H
6. Car park F
7. Museum E
8. Mill A
9. Potter’s studio B
10. Cafe D

B. SPEAKING
Prepare your answers for the questions below, then practise and record yourself.
Going out
1. Do you often go out in the evenings?
No, because of being a student, I always do homework in the evening, so I don’t have free time in
this time. However, sometimes, I don’t have many homework or don’t do anything. I will go out
with my friends or do jogging to reduce stress
2. What do you like to do when you go out?
Uhm… I usually go out with my friends, we go shopping, go to gym, or drop in for
a cup of coffee and a gossip. When I feel stress, I always go out alone to reduce stress and then I
will feel better

3. Do you prefer going out on your own or with friends?

Uhmm, I truly enjoy going out with friends. Because when I go out with my friends, they always
make me happy and give me a useful advice. I can share my feel for my friend and then they will
encourge me and I will feel better
4. How often do you go out in a week?
Umm… no, because of being a student, I have to go to school everday so I don’t have many free
time to go out. Sometimes I feel stress I will hang out with my friend to reduce stress
5. Where do most young people like to go out in your country?
Well, it is a personal choice, but according to my perception most of the young people spend free
time to hang out with their friends and have a gossip in café shop or milk tea shop. some young
people also enjoy travelling around the world

Shopping
1. Do you like shopping?
Yes of course, I’m a girl, I addicted to go to shopping, I like the beautiful clothes and I want to buy
everything for me when I go shopping
2. What’s your favourite shop?

3. Do you prefer shopping alone or with others?

Hmm… I truly enjoy shopping with myh friends, because when I don’t know choosing which one to
buy, I will ask my friend then they will give me advice. Sometimes, I don’t have enough money, I
can ask my friend to borrow it right now
4. What kinds of shops are there where you live?
Hmm… I don’t know about it, but I just know where I live, there are many shops such as the cloth
shop, café shop,…
5. Have you ever bought anything online?
 Yes of course, I addicted to buying anything online especially go shopping online on shopee, I spend
a lot of time in this everday. When I want to buy everything, I just want to buy on shoppee
6. Do you think men and women have different opinions about shopping?
Yes, actually,