IELTS Speaking Normal Lesson (NL) Class Notes Teacher Zim

Part 1: SMILE

 Do you like to smile?

Yes, I like to smile because I'm a cheerful person most of the time. I like smiling because it brightens up my mood throughout the day and gives me
a positive spirit. For example, early in the morning when I wake up, I already start smiling.

 When do people smile at others? (Situations or occasions)

I think people will smile at others when they are delighted. For example, when they are spending quality time with their families and friends, they
smile and laugh while sharing their stories of their ups and downs.

 Do you smile when people take pictures of you?

Yes, I will always smile because actually, I love taking selfies and I think smiling will make look more photogenic. For example, when I took my
graduation picture, my smile then was really bright.

 Can you recognize a fake smile?

I think it depends. If someone is born an actor, it is difficult to recognize whether the smile is fake or not, but if the person is true and honest, you
can see if his or smile is genuine by the looking at him or her in the eyes.

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Describe a prize you want  When I saw this topic, the prize I want to win which came first to my mind was
to win the opportunity to become a Professional Singer in a Talent Industry in China.
You should say:
What this prize is  Singing  This prize is given on a Singing Competition named China Singer. It is the biggest
competition singing show for aspiring professional singers in my country.
 Every Year  This competition is held every year during the summer vacation.
 Summer Vacation
How you knew about it  3 months ago  3 months ago, when I was watching TV with my mother, I saw an advertisement
 Watch TV with about this prize in a singing competition and I really got interested on it and really
mom wanted to win it and be a part of this competition.
What you will do to win it  Learn skills  In order to win the prize, I must do something. First, I will do my best to learn
 Practice everyday new singing skills which will improve my voice condition.
 Second, I believe that practice makes perfect so I will give time to practice every
day.
And explain why you want  Love  I want to win the prize because:
to win it  Superstar a. Firstly, I love singing and it is my passion.
 Dream b. Second, it is my ambition to become a superstar in my country, to be famous
and have my own music style.
c. Lastly, it is also the dream of my parents, and surely, if I win, they will be very
proud and happy for me.

So, I will do my best to win this prize.

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Part3
 What rewards can children get from school?
Intro: In my own observation, children may get different kinds of rewards.
For example, they may get some things like pencils, notebooks, papers, candies or chocolates.
Or also, they may be exempted from doing homeworks or get additional score in the exam.
Reason: It is important to give children rewards so that they will be motivated to study better.
Also, it is a good way to encourage those children who are not studying well to start taking their studies seriously.
So, I think it's a good idea to reward children at school.

 Should parents push their children to get prizes?

YES/NO Question (POINT)
Point: Yes, they should.
Supporting Evidence:
It is because some children are lazy and they just focus more playing computer games or mobile phone games.
In order that these children will take their studies seriously, parents should push them to get prizes so that they will be motivated.
Contrast: The problem is that if children are lazy, they will have no good career in the future, and if the parents will not do something to change it,
their children will grow without dreams and goals.
Conclusion: Therefore, it is a good thing for parents to push their children to get prizes.

8 elements
a. Reason
b. Explanation
c. Example
d. Detail
e. Comparison and Contrast
f. Consequence
g. Personal Feelings
h. Future Scenario