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/P/ Pronunciation: intonation (2) impact on the
You will make a good impression in the exam if you cost
environment
sound interested and enthusiastic about what you
discuss.You can use intonation to show your interest. Should v\
people spend
Listen to how the voices rise and fall on the more time
highlighted words. travelling
Simon: And me! I actually think this is one the to other
biggest reasons why people don’t do enough understanding countries?
exercise. The temptation to chill out at home other cultures time
after a busy day is just too high.OK,so what
do you think about the idea that playing r
sport helps you to develop important skills? improving
communication
Maria: I think that’s a really important point. It’s a skills
good opportunity to learn new skills which
you can use in other areas of life,such as
at school or at work. Things like teamwork e Now follow the examiner ’s instructions for the second
and leadership skills are a big part of sport part of Speaking Part 3.
and these can easily be transferred to our
everyday lives.Don’t you agree?
“ Now you have a minute to decide what you think is
Now work in pairs and read the extract aloud. Take the most important reason when deciding whether to
turns as Simon and Maria. travel to another country. "

Work in pairs. Follow the examiner’s instructions for the Writing Part 2: An article
second part of Speaking Part 3.

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“ Now you have a minute to decide what the best
An article
reason is for people to spend more of their free time
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deal with in your answer.

• When you discuss the first part of the task, you don't You see this notice on your college noticeboard.
need to talk about all of the options, but you should
make suggestions, ask your partner ’s opinion and The editors of the college magazine would like
respond to your partner’s ideas. contributions to the magazine on the following
• When you discuss the second part of the task, it’s not subject:
necessary to reach agreement, but you should: A great way to keep fit
Describe a sporting activity or form of exercise
- discuss which option(s) to choose and give reasons you enjoy,how you started and why you would
for choice(s) recommend it to other people.
- listen and respond to what your partner The writer of the best article will receive ten tickets
says. Don’t be afraid to disagree politely to the local cinema.
as this can lead to a good discussion.
Write your article.

Work in pairs. Take about two minutes to do the first
part of the speaking task below. e Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
• How could you express ideas to deal with the points
“ I d like you to talk about something together for
’
you have underlined in the task?
about two minutes. Some people think that everyone
• Which ideas would you use in your article?
should spend more time travelling to other countries.
Here are some things they think about and a question Read the article and answer the question.
for you to discuss. First you have some time to look
• What doesthe writer enjoy about his way of taking
at the task. Now, talk to each other about whether exercise? Why?
people should spend more time travelling to other
countries. "