IELTS Band 6.
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Lesson 20 - Speaking part 2 and 3
● Students will be able to practice answering part 2 and 3 questions about jobs
A. Getting started
Have you ever worked in any of these places? If not, would you like to?
A a shop B a restaurant C a hotel D an office
B. Language focus
I. How would you generally feel, happy or unhappy, if you were in the following situations?
Use the words and phrases in bold to help you decide.
1. The company you work for is well known for its job security.
2. You are suddenly made redundant.
3. You receive a promotion.
4. You are given a pay increment.
5. You work unsociable hours.
6. You have a steady job.
7. You had adverse working conditions.
8. You suddenly find yourself unemployed.
9. You need time off work because of repetitive strain injury.
10. The office where you work has sick building syndrome.
11. You receive regular perks as part of your job.
12. Somebody calls you a workaholic.
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13. Your company gives you plenty of incentives.
14. Your boss announces that there is going to be downsizing the workforce.
15. You have a lot of job satisfaction.
16. Your company has a generous incentive scheme.
17. You receive a commission for the work you have done.
18. You receive support from a union.
19. You are under stress.
20. You are forced to resign.
21. You receive a cut in your salary.
22. Your company gives you sickness benefits.
23. You find your job very demanding.
24. Your boss tells you that you have potential.
25. Your boss tells you that you lack initiative and motivation.
26. Everyone at work ignores you.
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II. Listen and match the speakers to the correct industry. Write your answers in the second
column. In the third column, write the adjectives the speakers use to describe their job.
(Track 1)
advertising
building
hospitality
retail
Speaker Type of industry Adjectives used to describe work
III. Complete the sentences with words from the recording. If necessary, listen to the
speakers again. (Track 1)
1. I'm employed on a casual basis, so my …………………. are paid at the end of each week.
2. Over 100 members of staff were made …………………. when the new machines were
installed in the factory.
3. It is important to have experience in the …………………. as well as academic qualifications.
4. I do …………………. so I often have to sleep during the day.
5. The owners had a meeting with all of the …………………. to discuss the takeover.
6. The government may decide to raise the age at which people …………………. from work
from 65 to 70.
7. My boss has asked me to work …………………. tomorrow, so I won't be home until late.
8. Our junior staff …………………. $12 per hour.
9. If they don't increase my …………………. this year then I'm going to look for another job.
10. Many young people today value …………………. over a big salary.
IV. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word employ.
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1 The ………………… find it difficult to get an interview if they have not had a job for a long
time.
2 All ………………… must apply in writing if they wish to request a holiday.
3 ………………… rose by 5 per cent due to the closure of two large factories in the area.
4 I was only ………………… as a cleaner, but the family expected me to look after their
children as well.
5 I couldn't work when my daughter was sick. Fortunately, my ………………… is very
understanding.
C. Exam skill
Complete the test task.
Describe someone you know who has started a business.
You should say:
who this person is
what work this person does
why this person decided to start a business
and explain whether you would like to do the same kind of work as this person.
My partner can …. Example
stay on the topic
use more than three vocabulary items in today’s lesson
use more than two signposts
speak for more than 1 minute 45 seconds
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Part 3
Discussion topics:
Choosing work
1. What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?
2. Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job: teachers or parents?
3. Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job?
My partner can explain his or her ideas by Example
adding information
stating cause and effect
predicting cause and effect
Work-Life balance
1. Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take
less holiday?
2. What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?
3. Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure
people have a good work-life balance?
My partner can explain his or her ideas by Example
adding information
stating cause and effect
predicting cause and effect
