Passions and ambitions

1. DREAM BIG
PRACTICE 4 - CULTURE, PASSIONS & AMBITIONS
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2. Dream big
Virtual campus:
In-class practice:
Reading & Use of English Part 4
Speaking + All parts & tips
Writing Part 2 - A proposal
OVERVIEW

3. SPEAKING PART 1 - THE INTERVIEW
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Personal information
- Several topics Simple introduction questions.
- Present, past or future tenses questions
- 3 minutes Ice-breaker
THE KEY:
- Give a good
fi
rst impression.
- Focus on good pronunciation, and giving a complete
and spontaneous answer.
- No need to give long answers
- AVOID HESITATING & REPEATING YOURSELF
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total

4. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
What's something you are passionate about?
I'm keen on ...
I'm a huge fan of ...
I'm quite passionate about ...
I can't live without ...
I could ... day and night.

5. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
Do you consider yourself an ambitious
lifelong ambition
burning ambition
desire
dream
ultimate goal
sense achievement
need for improvement
self improvement

6. SPEAKING PART 1
2/3 min in total
What does success mean to you?
lifelong ambition
burning ambition
desire
dream
ultimate goal
sense achievement
need for improvement
self improvement

7. SPEAKING PART 2 - LONG TURN
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- 1 minute without interruption
- 2 PICTURES that you have to compare
- ANSWER the given task
- Give your own opinion
- 30 seconds comment after your partner’s long turn
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Speak for as long as possible, the examiner will stop you
- IMPORTANT: Answer the question!
- Listen to your partner but do not interrupt
- AVOID HESITATING AND REPEATING YOURSELF
KNOW
HOW
STRUCTURE
Common theme
Comparison
Speculation
Answer the question
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment

8. Why might these people have chosen to compete against each other?
3. Speculation
It seems/appears to me that ...
They might /may / could ...
I might be wrong, but I think ...
I can't be certain, but I guess..
Both pictures present/show …
These two pictures share the fact that...
1. Identify the common theme
In picture A, as well as in B, ….
In contrast to picture A, picture B presents...
In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ...
Unlike picture A, picture B ...
2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences
As for (+ question)
In relation to the question... Regarding the question...
4. Answer the question
STUDENT
A
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
1 MIN

9. Do you enjoy competitive games?
STUDENT
B
Absolutely
Totally
Of course!
I love it!
I really do!
Yes / No alternatives
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
30 SEC
Not really
Not at all
I'm rather skeptical
I hate it!

10. Why might these people have set such objectives?
What might prevent them from achieving their goals?
3. Speculation
It seems/appears to me that ...
They might /may / could ...
I might be wrong, but I think ...
I can't be certain, but I guess..
Both pictures present/show …
These two pictures share the fact that...
1. Identify the common theme
In picture A, as well as in B, ….
In contrast to picture A, picture B presents...
In picture A one can spot ..., whereas in picture B ...
Unlike picture A, picture B ...
2. Compare & Contrast: similarities & differences
As for (+ question)
In relation to the question... Regarding the question...
4. Answer the question
STUDENT
A
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
1 MIN

11. What might these people do to stay motivated?
STUDENT
B
SPEAKING PART 2
1 min long turn
+ 30 sec comment
Suggesting solutions
It might be a good idea to ...
Why not ... + ing?
How about ... + ing?
It might be worth it to ...
Try + ing
I suggest ... +ing
30 SEC

12. SPEAKING PART 3 - INTERACTION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Interaction between candidates
- You will be given a discussion question and 5 written prompts
- 2 - 3 minutes conversation
- Discuss, make and respond to suggestions
- Negotiation between candidates
- The interlocutor will ask you to summarise at some point.
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Focus on giving your opinion
- Support your opinions with reasons
- Respond to your partner's opinions and suggestions
- Easier if you purposely disagree with your partner.
- You don’t need to come to an agreement.
- PREPARE PART 3 & 4 together!
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 3
2 min conversation
+ 1 min to summarize

13. The importance of motivation
SPEAKING PART 3
2 min conversation
+ 1 min to summarize
The importance of
motivation and
commitment
Studying for an exam
Rehearsing for a concert
Developing your business
Climbing a mountain Training for a marathon
Am I right thinking that ... ?
Basically, what you are saying is that ...
Do you mean ... ?
Just to make it clear, have you just said...?
Excuse me, I'm not sure if I got your point.
Ensuring understanding:

14. SPEAKING PART 4 - DISCUSSION
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- General conversation based on the topic in part 3
- Both of you will have to give your opinions.
- IT’S THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW THAT YOU ARE
CAPABLE OF DISCUSSING ISSUES IN DEPTH
THE KEY:
- Organise your speech
- Focus on developing the conversation
- Listen to the questions carefully and answer them according to your
opinion BUT ALWAYS: Support your opinions with reasons
KNOW
HOW
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

15. What might prevent people from achieving their life goals?
Explaining reasons
It might be due to ...
It could be because ...
Such a situation stems from ...
The main trigger for ... is ...
The reason for ... could be found in...
... is to blame (negative)
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

16. What do you do to stay motivated in critical moments?
Explaining reasons
It might be due to ...
It could be because ...
Such a situation stems from ...
The main trigger for ... is ...
The reason for ... could be found in...
... is to blame (negative)
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

17. Why might some people nd it dif cult to discover their passion?
Explaining reasons
It might be due to ...
It could be because ...
Such a situation stems from ...
The main trigger for ... is ...
The reason for ... could be found in...
... is to blame (negative)
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

18. Do passions and hobbies change depending on one's
social or nancial status?
Explaining reasons
It might be due to ...
It could be because ...
Such a situation stems from ...
The main trigger for ... is ...
The reason for ... could be found in...
... is to blame (negative)
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

19. Would you ever sacri ce a well-paid job for a job
you were passionate about?
Explaining reasons
It might be due to ...
It could be because ...
Such a situation stems from ...
The main trigger for ... is ...
The reason for ... could be found in...
... is to blame (negative)
SPEAKING PART 4
5 min conversation

20. Reading & Use of English: Part 4 - Key word sentence
Grammar | Vocabulary | Sentence structure
READING & UOE
1h 30 min / 8 parts
What to expect:
6 questions
Key word
Fill the gap in the second sentence with 3 - 6 words so that the
completed sentence is similar in meaning to the
fi
rst sentence.
KEY:
MUST use the word given!
DON´T CHANGE THE KEY WORD
Minimum three and maximum 6 words per answer.
Make sure the spelling is correct
Pay attention to tenses, prepositions, articles, plural and
singular forms

21. Reading & Use of English: Part 4 - Key word sentence transformation
READING & UOE
1h 30 min / 8 parts
1. My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.
NEARLY
My brother …………………………………. much now as he did when he was younger
2. The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently.
THE
The number of students now at university is …………………………………. been, apparently.
3. I’m disappointed with the Fishers’ new album when I compare it to their previous one.
COMPARISON
I think the Fishers’ new album is ……………………………….... their previous one.
4. Anna got the job even though she didn’t have much experience in public relations.
SPITE
Anna got the job ……………………………….... of experience in public relations
Conditionals
Inversions
Comparative structures
Passive voice
Linking words
Participle clauses