Ielts B - Speaking - Unit 7. Speaking Part 3

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SPEAKING – UNIT 7
Part 3
Lesson Preparation
• Vocabulary
Exam Focus
• Basic Understanding
• IELTS Speaking Part 3
Practice
Glossary
LESSON PREPARATION
Vocabulary
Exercise 1 Match the words from column A with column B
Column A Column B
D 1. joint family (n) A. a set of ideas that an economic or political system is based on
C 2. materialistic (adj) B. full of life and energy
A 3. ideology (n) C. caring more about money and possessions than anything else
F 4. city-centric life (adj) D. consisting of three or more generations and their spouses, living together as a
single household
H 5. inflation (n) E. actions that make you stop what you are doing, or that upset the normal state
that something is in
B 6. vibrant (adj) F. a life that focuses on a city
G 7. inquisitiveness (n) G. a strong interest in learning about many different things
E 8. disturbance (n) H. a general rise in the prices of services and goods in a particular country,
resulting in a fall in the value of money
Exercise 2 Complete the sample answer with the given words/ phrases in the box.
day by day However an extended family

From what I was told It is common knowledge that
Question: How has the size of the family changed in the last few decades in your country?
Answer:
(1) From what I was told my grandfather had (2) ………………………………….
…………………….………….., an extended family and people at that time used to
it is common knowledge that their forefathers also lived in a
live together with close relatives. (3) ………………………………..………………..
However the
joint family and the number of family members was sometimes more than twenty. (4) …………………..,
trend of living in an extended family has changed remarkably in cities where most of the families are
nuclear in nature. The villages in my country still have large families who live together but the number is
day by day .
shrinking (5) ……………………
Exercise 3 Put the given words in the correct box.
downside benefit merit drawback perk

problem positive upside demerit negative
Synonyms of “advantage” Synonyms of “disadvantage”
benefit perk
drawback demerit
merit upside
problem downside
positive
negative
EXAM FOCUS
I. BASIC INFORMATION
• Time: 4 - 5 minutes
• Number of questions: 3 - 7 questions
• Discussion about topics related to part 2.
Focus on big
Longer questions picture
Do you think it's important to find a job that you

love, or is it more important to earn a good salary?
More Require an
complicated immediate
response
Question types
1. What do you think about the way languages are taught in schools? Opinion
2. Will computers and robots replace teachers in the future? Speculation
Talking about
3. Do people in your country spend a lot of money on their education? other people
4. What is the difference between studying online and studying in a school? Comparison
5. What are some of the reasons for students doing badly in school? Cause and
effect
6. What are the advantages of studying online? Advantage &
disadvantage
TIPS
TIP 1. To make an excuse to have examiners repeat
When examiners speak too fast with small voice:

• Could you speak louder and slower, please?
• I’m sorry, but I can’t hear what you just said. Could you repeat that for me, please?
When you cannot catch the meaning of a word:

• What do you mean by (X)?
• Sorry but I don’t quite understand the word (X). Could you explain it to me?
• I’m a little confused about the word (X). Could you tell me what it means?
• Sorry, could you explain what (X) means?
TIP 2. To buy time
• That’s a difficult question, let me think for a second____
• That’s a very interesting question, let me think____
• It’s very difficult to know exactly, but I think/but I believe/perhaps____
• Unfortunately, I am not really an expert on this matter, but____
• I've never thought about this before, but I suppose____
• To be honest, it's not an area of my interest , but I assume___
Answering structure
SAMPLE
STATEMENT
Do people in your country follow rules strictly?

I think this heavily depends on which part of the country we are talking about.
I mean in big cities like Hanoi where there is prominent police presence, most
people may abide the law to some extent so that they don’t have anything to
do with the government or the police. However, in some less developed
regions, rules are quite harder to enforce.
ANSWER STRUCTURE
Question: Do people in your country follow rules strictly?
Sample answer: I think this heavily depends on which part of the country we are
talking about. I mean in big cities like Hanoi where there is prominent police
presence, most people may abide the law to some extent so that they don’t have
anything to do with the government or the police. However, in some less developed
regions, rules are quite harder to enforce.
ANSWER STRUCTURE
In IELTS Speaking Part 3, you should start with

a general statement.
SAMPLE 1
How do you think the family will change in the future?

Reorder the sentences to make a correct response.
2 First of all, I believe that more people will have a nuclear family.
Well, It’s difficult to predict the future, but I think that there are going to be some
1
major changes regarding to family structure and size in the future.
5 The very norm that a man gets married to a woman and have their own children to
form a family is being challenged by the concept of same-sex marriage and this trend
will increase in the future.
4 What’s more, it’s highly likely that the size of the family will be small.
3 People do not like to have more than two children nowadays and who knows they
will consider having one baby policy in the distant future.
SAMPLE 1

Question type: speculation
Well, it’s difficult to predict the future, but I think that there are going
Statement: Well, It’s difficult to
to be some major changes regarding to family structure and size in the
predict the future, but I think that
future. First of all, I believe that more people will opt for nuclear
there are going to be some major
family. I also believe that people do not like to have more than two
changes regarding to family
children nowadays and who knows they will consider having one baby
structure and size in the future.
policy in the distant future. What’s more, it’s highly likely that the size
of the family will be small. The very norm that a man gets married to a
woman and has their own children to form a family is being challenged
by the concept of same-sex marriage and this trend will increase in the
future.
TYPE 1. SPECULATION
Which sentence is the statement? - Sentence number 1
Statement:
• It is difficult to predict the future, but I think there are going to be many major changes regarding to ...
• I’m sure that most people would agree that there will be a number of major changes related to this.
• I imagine that in the near future, we will witness some major changes with regard to …
• In years to come, we will see a number of changes related to this.
CHECK UP

TASK: Write your own answer to
Suggested ideas: the question.
• Family structures: nuclear family, extended family, joint Useful collocations:

• Major / considerable /
family, single parent family, childless family, … profound changes
• R_d_c_lly
Radically + change (v) /
• The roles of people in the family: gender equality /
different (adj)
housework / childcare / breadwinner
SAMPLE 2
Why is the number of joint families decreasing in modern time?
• A number of factors involved
• City centric life / competitive & busy 🡪 diminished joint family + create nuclear family
• Urban influence / inflation / materialistic life / less inclination towards traditions and
values 🡪 nuclear family
SAMPLE 2
Why is the number of joint families decreasing in modern

Question type: Why - questions
time?
Statement: Well in my view, I
Well in my v_i e_ w, I would say that there are probably a number of factors
would say that there are probably
involved. The key explanation is possibly because the city-centric life
a number of factors involved.
which is highly competitive and busy has diminished the concept of joint
family and created the nuclear family. Besides, the urban influence, ever- In my view ~ from my point of view
_____________
increasing inflation, our affection towards a materialistic life and less
inclination towards the traditions and values have ended up making our
own nuclear family.
TYPE 2. WHY - QUESTION
Statement:
• In my view, I would say that there are probably a number of factors involved.
• I think there are obviously a number of motives surrounding this idea.
• I believe that there are unquestionably a number of explanations for this.

• Well, I believe that there are undoubtedly a host of reasons for this.
CHECK UP
Why is the number of joint families decreasing in modern time? TASK: Write your own answer to
the question, using the statement
Suggested ideas:
that you’ve learned.
• The changes in attitudes / beliefs / values / ideologies
• Accommodation: cannot provide accommodation to all the
members
• The relationship between family members: mother – in – law
and daughter – in - law
SAMPLE 3
What are the advantages of travelling by train? Question type: Advantage /

Wellcho
Tôi I suppose
là có mộtthat there
vài lợi ích rõare
rệtquite
nhưngacófew clear
lẽ tôi benefits,
sẽ nói but lớn,
rằng phần I would
thứ Disadvantage
probably
thật say
sự nổi that
bật đó for
là …the most part, the one thing that really stands out is
that trains are really cheap, especially for long haul journey – you can Statement: Well I suppose that
travel from one side of Vietnam to the other for a few hundred thousand there are quite a few clear
Dong. I guess that another obvious plus point is that it is much faster than benefits, …
travelling by road – so you can save time by travelling on trains. Along with
this, a further merit is that you can sleep quite comfortably on long train
journeys.
TYPE 3. ADVANTAGE / DISADVANTAGE
ADVANTAGE / DISADVANTAGE :
• Well I suppose that there are quite a few clear benefits / drawbacks.
• Clearly there are a number of obvious merits / downsides.

• Sure there are a few favorable / unfavorable aspects.
• Obviously there are a number of positive / negative features.
SAMPLE 3
What are the advantages of travelling by train?

Suggested ideas: TASK: Write your own answer to
• Almost no weather delays the question, using the statement
• Time-efficiency that you’ve learned.
• Travel in comfort: large seats, ample space for luggage, wifi

• Enjoy beautiful landscapes
SAMPLE 4
What’s the difference between living in the city and countryside?
• Sentence 1: Có nhiều điểm khác biệt có thể đếm được
• Sentence 2: Cơ sở hạ tầng ở thành phố hiện đại / toàn diện / tiện nghi hơn cho việc đi lại
infrastructure comprehensive
• Sentence 3: Phong cách sống ở nông thôn ít tính cạnh tranh và xô bồ hơn thành phố vì sự phát
competitive hectic
triển về kinh tế và công nghệ đang tăng trưởng mạnh hơn bao giờ hết
accelerate
SAMPLE 4
What’s the difference between living in the city and Question type: Compare /
Contrast
countryside?
I think that many differences could be counted. Firstly, the city
Statement: I think that many
infrastructure is significantly more modern, comprehensive and
differences could be counted.
convenient for traveling than that of the countryside. Additionally, rural
citizens’ lifestyle is less competitive and hectic than urban counterparts. A
reasonable explanation for this is that development of the economy and
technology in vibrant cities is accelerating more than ever before.
TYPE 4. COMPARISON
COMPARE / CONTRAST
• Well obviously, there are a number of underlying differences here
• Well undoubtedly, there are a variety of possible differences here
• Well clearly, there are a range of potential distinctions here
SAMPLE 4
What’s the difference between living in the city and TASK: Write your own answer to
countryside? the question, using the statement
Suggested ideas: that you’ve learned.
• Facility: housing, transportation, communication …

• Employment opportunities
• Cost of living
• Pollution
SAMPLE 4
What’s the difference between living in the city and If you have more than 1 idea:
countryside? Use connectives to connect your
I think that many differences could be counted. Firstly, the city ideas
infrastructure is significantly more modern, comprehensive and For example:
convenient for traveling than that of the countryside. Additionally, rural • First of all, firstly
citizens’ lifestyle is less competitive and hectic than urban counterparts. A • To begin / initiate with
• In the first place
reasonable explanation for this is that development of the economy and
• The first reason/factor is …
technology in vibrant cities is accelerating more than ever before.
• Additionally / In addition
• What is more
Idea
• To add
development
• Also
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SAMPLE 4
What’s the difference between living in the city and If you have only one idea:
You can say :
countryside?
There are many … regarding to …
I think that many differences could be counted. Firstly, the city
But the most … is …
infrastructure is significantly more modern, comprehensive and
Expand your answer with:
convenient for traveling than that of the countryside. A reasonable
• Example
explanation for this is that development of the economy and technology in
• Reason / Explanation
vibrant cities is accelerating more than ever before. As a result, rural
• Effect
citizens’ lifestyle is less competitive and hectic than their urban
counterparts.
If you have more than 1 idea:
Use connectives to connect your ideas
For example:
First of all, firstly To begin / initiate with
In the first place The first reason/factor is …
Additionally / In addition What is more
Another reason / factor is … Also
If you have only one idea. You can say:

There are many … regarding to …
But the most … is …
Expand your answer with:
• Example
• Reason / Explanation
• Effect
PRACTICE
HISTORIC PLACES
1. Do you think an area can benefit from having an interesting historic place locally? In
what way?
2. What do you think will happen to historic places or buildings in the future? Why?
3. Do you think history will still be a school subject in the future? Why?
HISTORIC PLACES
1. Do you think an area can benefit from having an interesting historic place locally?
In what way?
Suggested ideas:
• Attract tourists 🡪 grow local businesses
• Bring more development projects to the area
• Spread the local custom and tradition to other parts of the country
HISTORIC PLACE
2. What do you think will happen to historic places or buildings in the future? Why?
Suggested ideas:
• Historical and economic significance 🡪 preserve
• Less popular historic places and buildings 🡪 cease to exist 🡪 give priority to present
necessity (shopping malls, apartment complex, …)
HISTORIC PLACE
3. Do you think history will still be a school subject in the future? Why?
Suggested ideas:
• Part of school syllabus
• The past creates our impression and concept about the world we live in
• Form inquisitiveness about history
FOOD
1. Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?
2. Is the food that people eat today in your country different from the food that people
used to eat in the past? (if yes, in what ways has it changed?)
3. How can we make people eat healthier food?
FOOD
1. Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?
Suggested ideas: Lexical ideas:

• Health benefits • Excessive use of environmental resources:
• Religious conviction Lạm dụng tài nguyên môi trường
• Concerns about animal welfare • Fresh produce (n): sản phẩm tươi
• Protect environment • Culinary (adj): thuộc về nấu nướng
• Plant-based diet: đồ ăn từ thực vật
FOOD
2. Is the food that people eat today in your country different from the food that people
used to eat in the past? (if yes, in what ways has it changed?)
Suggested ideas:
• Health-conscious
• Types of food: fat-free, low-fat, veggies, whole grains, …
• Food hygiene
• Cook properly
FOOD
3. How can we make people eat healthier food?
Suggested ideas:
• Strike a balance between junk food and healthy food
• Pack healthy lunch and snacks for work
• Don’t skip or delay meals
• Have a bottle of water instead of high-sugar drinks
• Include food that’s high in fiber such as vegetables and whole grains
TEXT MESSAGES
1. Why do some people dislike using text messages?
2. Have the ways that people communicated with each other changed much in the last
few decades?
3. Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?
4. Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?
5. What do you think are some of the main differences between written communication
and spoken communication?

TEXT MESSAGES
1. Why do some people dislike using text messages?
Suggested ideas:
• Inconvenient & time-consuming
• Don’t get a quick response
• Misinterpreted / misunderstanding
TEXT MESSAGES
2. Have the ways that people communicated with each other changed much in the
last few decades?
Suggested ideas:
• Advanced technologies can connect people in a wink
• Audio calls, video calls, texts replace face-to-face communication
• Meet virtually
TEXT MESSAGES
3. Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?
Suggested ideas:
• Create disturbance
• Shy / introverted 🡪 texting is more comfortable
• Use emoticon / emoji / gif
• Send multimedia file
TEXT MESSAGES
4. Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?
Suggested ideas:
• Technology offers a variety of ways and platforms for communication
• Time-efficiency
• Eliminate distance gap
• allow people to be within their sanctuary (during the Covid 19
pandemic)
TEXT MESSAGES
5. What do you think are some of the main differences between written
communication and spoken communication?
Suggested ideas:
• Speaking: real, convey emotions with intonations and intensity of
voice, respond quickly, listeners feel more connected …
• Writing: more organized, more formal, less possibility of
misunderstanding, records of communication …
GLOSSARY
Put the sentences in the correct order to form a complete answer.
Exercise 1
Question: Should coworkers also spend their leisure time together?
Answer:
5
………. However, they still have to face their colleagues again the next day.
3
………. And from my perspective, this can hardly be beneficial for the company.
1
………. I’m completely against this.
So, in short, I would definitely advise people to think twice about socializing with
6
………. coworkers.
Even though colleagues are a part of our day-to-day lives, the problem with people
2
………. going out together after work is that they just gossip about certain people at their
workplace.
4
………. Another thing is that there’s always the risk that people will say something they regret
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Translate the phrases into English to form a complete answer.
Exercise 2 Question: Do you agree that parents should make important decisions
for their children?
Answer:
Parents should đưa ra những quyết định quan trọng, in consent with the inputs and opinions of the children, for their
make important decisions

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
children until they reach their “tuổi trưởng thành”. But once they are grown up and ready to rời khỏi “tổ”, parents
“adulthood” leave the “nest”

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
should leave their children alone to make important decisions on their own.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
Translate the phrases into English to form a complete answer.
Exercise 2 Question: Do you agree that parents should make important decisions
for their children?
Answer:
If the parents không cho phép con cái của họ to make vital decisions, they có thể sẽ không bao giờ learn how to take
don’t allow their children will probably never
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
“risks’ in life and live on their own. In fact, parents should always khuyến khích con cái của họ to make decisions
encourage their children
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
kể cả nếu their children are reluctant to do so. Sau tất cả, parents will never be around them forever to help their
even if After all,
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
children out during những thời điểm quan trọng.

crucial times
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
GLOSSARY Useful Vocabulary
English Phonetics Vietnamese

beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ có lợi
consent /kənˈsent/ cho phép, bằng lòng

day-to-day lives /ˌdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ laɪvz/ cuộc sống hằng ngày
gossip /ˈɡɑːsɪp/ nói chuyện phiếm
help out /help aʊt/ giúp đỡ
reluctant /rɪˈlʌktənt/ miễn cưỡng

socialize /ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/ giao lưu
vital /ˈvaɪtl/ quan trọng
HOMEWORK
Finish homework questions and next lesson’s preparation
HOMEWORK
1. Hoàn thành phần Homework trang 181 đến 183 – Unit 7. Speaking part 3 sách giáo trình IELTS FIGHTER B và nộp
bài trên app IMAPEducare.
2. Hoàn thành Vocabulary test – Unit 7. Speaking part 3 trên app IMAPEducare.
3. Chuẩn bị Lesson preparation trang 187, 188 và Glossary trang 197 đến 199 – Unit 8. Speaking part 2, 3. Practice
sách giáo trình IELTS FIGHTER B.

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Check-up.

What do you know about

C 2. materialistic (adj) B. full of life and energy

G 7. inquisitiveness (n) G. a strong interest in learning about many different things

day by day However an extended family

downside benefit merit drawback perk

Synonyms of “advantage” Synonyms of “disadvantage”

• Number of questions: 3 - 7 questions

• Discussion about topics related to part 2.

Do you think it's important to find a job that you

2. Will computers and robots replace teachers in the future? Speculation

When examiners speak too fast with small voice:

When you cannot catch the meaning of a word:

• That’s a difficult question, let me think for a second____

• That’s a very interesting question, let me think____

• It’s very difficult to know exactly, but I think/but I believe/perhaps____

• Unfortunately, I am not really an expert on this matter, but____

• I've never thought about this before, but I suppose____

• To be honest, it's not an area of my interest , but I assume___

Do people in your country follow rules strictly?

Question: Do people in your country follow rules strictly?

In IELTS Speaking Part 3, you should start with

How do you think the family will change in the future?

How do you think the family will change in the future?

Which sentence is the statement? - Sentence number 1

• In years to come, we will see a number of changes related to this.

How do you think the family will change in the future?

• Family structures: nuclear family, extended family, joint Useful collocations:

Why is the number of joint families decreasing in modern time?

• A number of factors involved

values 🡪 nuclear family

Why is the number of joint families decreasing in modern

• I think there are obviously a number of motives surrounding this idea.

• I believe that there are unquestionably a number of explanations for this.

What are the advantages of travelling by train? Question type: Advantage /

• Clearly there are a number of obvious merits / downsides.

• Obviously there are a number of positive / negative features.

What are the advantages of travelling by train?

• Time-efficiency that you’ve learned.

• Travel in comfort: large seats, ample space for luggage, wifi

What’s the difference between living in the city and countryside?

• Sentence 1: Có nhiều điểm khác biệt có thể đếm được

• Well undoubtedly, there are a variety of possible differences here

• Well clearly, there are a range of potential distinctions here

Suggested ideas: that you’ve learned.

• Facility: housing, transportation, communication …

If you have only one idea. You can say:

1. Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?

3. How can we make people eat healthier food?

1. Why do you think some people choose to be vegetarians?

Suggested ideas: Lexical ideas:

3. How can we make people eat healthier food?

1. Why do some people dislike using text messages?

3. Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?

4. Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?

and spoken communication?

1. Why do some people dislike using text messages?

3. Why do people prefer texting as compared to phone calls?

4. Do you think modern technology has any negative influence on communication?

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make important decisions

“adulthood” leave the “nest”

children out during những thời điểm quan trọng.