Consolidation Speaking
A Complete this advice about using vocabulary in the Speaking test. Use ONE WORD in each space.
When you’re speaking with the examiner, he or she will listen and make a ______ of the vocabulary you use. However, you shouldn’t ______ about this. You can only use words and phrases you know and you shouldn’t try to impress the examiner. If you try too hard to use words and phrases that you don’t really know, you’ll use them incorrectly or inappropriately and you won’t sound ______. At the same time, you don’t want your language to be too ______. After the interview, you might regret that you didn’t use a word or phrase that you know was ______ for the situation. Listen to what the examiner says and ______ for a moment before you speak.
B 041 Listen and check your answers.
C Look at the answers that some students give to questions below. Which words and phrases from the unit would be better than the highlighted words and phrases the students use?
1. Examiner: Would you say that you were happy at school? Student: Yes, I have some very good … erm … things that I remember of school. 2. Examiner: What was your favourite time of year as a child? Student: Winter. When it’s winter now I always have strong feelings. I mean, it takes me back to my childhood. 3. Examiner: Is there a danger that people end up living in the past? Student: Mm, I don’t think so. Everyone likes to sit and … er … you know, think about the past occasionally. 4. Examiner: Do you have regrets about leaving university so early? Student: Oh yes. Now I wish I had my degree. If only I could go back in the past.
D 042 Listen to the same students using the more appropriate words and phrases. Check your ideas.
E In pairs, ask and answer the questions about past events that your teacher will give you. Think about what you want to say and the vocabulary you want to use before you speak.
Vocabulary
A Fill each gap with a root word made from one of the words in the box. 1. Racial and sexual ________ is still an issue in some workplaces.
2. My first day at school is one of my earliest ________. 3. A tablet computer is simply an ________ of a laptop. 4. People tend to live in the past if their lives are ________. 5. Research shows that nostalgia can ________ social bonds.
B reminisce associate (v) association fundamental
equal fulfil
adapt collect strong
043 Mark the main stress on these words. Then listen and check. Practise saying the words. recollection
spontaneously Errors
A There are errors in all of these sentences. Correct them. 1. I’ll never forget to drive a car for the first time.
3. I wish I would have more money. 5. I regret to take the job now.
2. I hope you remembered phoning your mum. 4. If only I didn’t listen to what they said.
6. It’s no use to worry about the past. Pathway to IELTS 6.0 63
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