Homework

Objectives
After this lesson, you can …
• recognize that English spelling and pronunciation is different from each other.
• recognize how to look up correct pronunciation.
• understand the IELTS Speaking test format, structure, and criteria
• answer simple questions about learning and evaluate your own answer based on the
criteria.

A. Pronunciation
I. Match the phonetic transcription with the correct word. One example has been done for
you.
/ˈfeɪvərɪt/ • • coherence
/ˈækjərəsi/ • • assignment
/kraɪˈtɪəriə/ • • discussion
/ˈkændɪdət/ • • favourite
/dɪˈskʌʃn/ • • accuracy
/kəʊˈhɪərəns/ • • criteria
/əˈsaɪnmənt/ • • candidate

II. Record yourself pronouncing these words.

B. Speaking
I. Based on the feedback that your teacher had given during the lesson. Record yourself
answering these questions.
1. If you are a student, answer these questions.
• Where do you go to school?
• Do you go to a good school?
• What changes would you like to see in your school?
• What was your favourite subject as a child?
• Are you looking forward to working?
2. If you are a working adult, answer these questions.
• What do you do?
• Why did you choose to do this job?
• Is there some other kind of work you would rather do?
• Do you enjoy your work?
• What do you dislike about your job?