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SPEAKING MODULE
LESSON 3 – SPEAKING PART I – PHASE II (CONTINUE)

PART A. APPERTIZERS
IDIOMS FROM BODY PARTS

1. to have preference for eating sugary foods

2. often used in reference to something that one has
memorised or knows very well/by memory
3. a sad, dissatified expression
4. to make a playful attempt to fool or deceive someone
5. very much in love
6. be on cloud nine to be extremely happy and excited
7. be green with envy to be very unhappy because someone has something that
you want

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PART B. MAIN COURSE – “OR” QUESTIONS
Techniques 1:

Do you prefer travelling by train or by

plane?

More convenient

Plane

Faster

Question: Do you prefer travelling by train or by plane?

Good answer: To be honest, I like travelling by plane more than by train because travelling by
plane is more convenient. In addition, it’s much faster.

Part I Part II Part III Part IV

Opinion expression Paraphrase “prefer” Reason 1 Reason 2
In my opinion, I like A more than B Because Moreover,
In my view, I like A better than B The reason I that … Besides,
In my eyes, I go for A The first reason is that … In addition,
To be honest, I lean towards + V-ing/ Furthermore,
Personally (speaking), Noun More than just that,
The second reason is that …
Another reason is that …

Techniques 2: “In the past, but now”

Do you like summer or winter?

Take part in various outdoor

activities
Summer

Hit the beach to enjoy fresh

air and cool wind

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Question: Do you like summer or winter?

Good answer: Well, you know, in the past I loved winter, but now I am keen on summer for several
reasons. First, in summer I can take part in various outdoor activities. More than just that, I am a
beach lover, so I am really into hitting the beach to enjoy fresh air and cool wind.

In the past But now

When I was small, However, these days / currently

When I was a child, But now when I get older

When I lived alone, … But after I got married, …

Now, try to answer question 1 by using the 2nd technique and answer question 2 by using the 1st
technique. Ideas are unchanged.

Try practicing answering these questions by using techniques for the “or” question type.

Do you prefer watching sport on TV or doing

sport?

Do you like going on holiday with your friends

or you family?

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PART C. SIDE DISHES – “TELL ABOUT A PERSON” QUESTIONS
Technique

Tell me about your best friend.

Basic information
(name, age, …)

Physical appearance
(general -> detail)
4 steps

Personalities

Feeling/Comment

Question: Tell me about your best friend

Good answer: Well, you know, I have a lot of friends at university. However, if I had to choose
the best one, I think it would be TOM who is also my roommate (1). He is tall with short black hair
and a pointed nose (2). He always lends an ear to me (3), so I really like sharing with him all my
joys and sorrows (4).

• Is a good listener / lends an ear to me

• Has a lot in common with me
• Gives me a hand whenever I get into trouble
Personalities / • Gets on well with me and everybody
good characters • Has a great relationship with everybody
• Gives me useful/ constructive advice
• Takes care of me, especially when I am under the weather / down in the
dumps

• Admire
• Look up to (sb)
Feeling/Comment • Respect
• I really enjoy his/her company.
• Is truly a great companion.

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1. Tell me about your mother.

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2. Who is your favourite singer?

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3. Tell me about an important person in your life.

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PART D. DESSERT – “PAST AND FUTURE” QUESTIONS

1. What are you going to do next weekend?

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2. What did you do yesterday?

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3. Tell me about your interesting trip to other countries.

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More questions for practice: OR QUESTIONS
1. Do you like travelling by train or by plane?
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2. Which is better, the morning or the afternoon?
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3. Do you prefer playing sport indoors or outdoors?
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4. Do you like watching at home or in the cinema?
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5. Which is more interesting, watching TV alone or with other people?
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6. Do you like being busy with lots of activities on holiday or relaxing?
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7. What do you prefer, shopping online or shopping in malls?
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More questions for practice: DESCRIBE A PERSON
1. Tell me about an important person in your life.
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2. Who is your best friend?
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3. Who is your favourite singer?
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4. Tell me about a person you will never forget.
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5. Tell me about a person you admire a lot. Why?
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6. Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend.
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7. Who did you meet last weekend?
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8. Who are you going to meet up with next weekend?
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