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3.2 Speaking Part 2

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3.2 Speaking Part 2

In this part you are given 6 images and you need to talk about them with your partner.


In a conversation like this, there are 2 kinds of things you will say, and they are different and important for different reasons.


There are the ideas you want to explain.

There are the little things you say to make a conversation more natural.


For example, when you start, you could say:

Would you like to start or shall I?


This is not directly connected to the subject of the conversation, but the examiner will notice this, and you will get marks for this kind of sentence.


When your partner says:

I think mum would like the chocolates. What do you think?


You could say:

Yes I agree.


but a much better answer would be:

Well, even though she is on a diet, I think you are right.


This kind of sentence, where you use EVEN THOUGH, and say one idea before giving your opinion, is a good sentence to use, and gets you better marks, and it is very easy to use.


I think we should give mum the watch.

Well, even though she has many, I think she would like that.


I think we should give mum the flowers.

Well, even though they might be expensive, I think she would like them very much.


When you give your idea about something, don't forget to use BECAUSE, PREFER and WOULD as often as you can.


Let's look at a typical example:

A - Would you like to start or shall I?

B - You can start if you like.

A - OK. Well I think mum would like the scarf because she is very interested in fashion. Do you see what I mean?

B - Yes, I do, even though she has many scarves, I think you would like this, although I also think she might prefer this beautiful watch.

A - But she has a lot of watches. She might prefer a good book or some flowers.

B - The book is a good idea, although it's difficult to find one she likes, and the flowers could be expensive. I think she might prefer the chocolates. How do you see that idea?

A - Well, even though she is on a diet, I'm sure she would love them, but I think she would prefer the running shoes because she has started going to the gym.

B - You're right, and I think she needs a new pair, although I think she would prefer another colour.


The conversation given above is repeated below with the main idea words are marked (1) and the supporting words marked (2).


A - Would you like to start or shall I? (2)

B - You can start if you like. (2)

A - OK. Well (2) I think mum would like the scarf because she is very interested in fashion. (1) Do you see what I mean? (2)

B - Yes, I do, even though she has many scarves, (2) I think she would like this, although I also think she might prefer this beautiful watch. (1)

A - But she has a lot of watches.(2) She might prefer a good book or some flowers. (1)

B - The book is a good idea (1) although it's difficult to find one she likes, and the flowers could be expensive.(2) I think she might prefer the chocolates.(1) How do you see that idea?(2)

A - Well, even though she is on a diet,(2) I'm sure she would love them, but I think she would prefer the running shoes because she has started going to the gym.(1)

B - You're right, (2) and I think she needs a new pair, although I think she would prefer another colour.(1)


Having had the conversation, both students need to decide which is the best idea. We can use the same method again:


A - Having looked at all these ideas,(2) I think the best idea would be the running shoes, because she needs some new ones.(1) Don't you agree with me?(2)

B - I see what you mean, But (2) I also think the watch could be a good gift, although it might be too expensive for us.(1) OK, you're right, (2) let's go with the running shoes.(1)