PRACTICE IELTS SPEAKING PART 1 - ART AND SCIENCE

1. Art and Science
CLASS: 5.5
Date: April 10th, 2020

2. Do you like art? Do you like science?
I like
• I am really
interested in
…
• I am keen on
…
• I am fond of
…
• I am really
• I am a (big)
fan of …
• … is my cup
of tea
• … is my
thing
• I have a
passion for
I don’t like
• … is not my
cup of tea
• … is not my
thing
• I’m not really
into …
• I can’t stand
…
• … drives me
crazy
I’m really into art, especially I’m a big fan of performing art.
Science is definitely not my cup of
tea. I can’t stand science
subjects, especially physics as it
drives me crazy with those
complex theories and formulas.
I love the harmonious combination of
music and human body movements
on the stage. In my free time, I often
search for musicals or dancing

3. Kinds of art
Ancient art Modern art Contemporary art

4. music
singing
dancing playing musical i
the art of filmmaking
architecture crafts / DYI a
movies
drawing

5. Cultural art
Digital a
Abstract

6. What kind of
art do you
like?
• Well, I guess, the
kind/type/genre of art that
I’m interested in the most is
…
• What I like the most is
probably …
• If I had to choose one, that
would be …
• I enjoy … the most
 Why??? Because ….
Well, I guess, if I had to choose one, that would be music. I
think music is the most universal way to express emotions
and connect people of the same feelings. I enjoy songs that
have meaningful lyrics the most, especially ballad songs
about love. When I’m listening to music, I feel at ease and I
Well, I guess, I’m most into cultural art – art that reflects
culture. I’ve been always fond of the diversity of different
cultures in the world. So I love it when I can gain more
knowledge of a culture through art, like movies, songs or
paintings. When I see a good piece of art, I often do some

7. Do you think art classes are important?
(benefits of art for people/ children)
• Boost creativity – become more creative – think out of the
box – grow/develop a fertile imagination/mind.
• Enhance confidence – art is great way to express oneself –
express emotions in a healthy way – boost confidence.
• Release stress – release = relieve = alleviate – beneficial for
mental health – avoid risk of mental issues.
• Help us look at the world from a different perspective – Life in
an artist’s eyes ≠ Life in a scientist’s eyes

8. Kinds of science
Chemistry Mathematics
Biology
Physics

9. Astronomy Information technology
Social science
History
Sociolo
gy
Econo
phy
Psychol
ogy
Langua

10. What kind of
science do
you like?
• Well, I guess, the
kind/type/genre of art that
I’m interested in the most is
…
• What I like the most is
probably …
• If I had to choose one, that
would be …
• I enjoy … the most
 Why??? Because ….
I’m into Chemistry the most, because I love doing
chemistry experiments in the laboratory. It’s really
fascinating to see the reaction of chemicals. Besides, I
dream to become a doctor in the future so it’s important

11. Do you think science classes are important?
(benefits of science for people / children)
• Science leads to new inventions and discoveries –
development of technology, medicine - economic growth.
• Better understanding of the world from a realistic/ science-
based/ scientific viewpoint.
• Improve logical thinking skills – systematic thinking
• Discover unsolved questions of the world / about
humankind – treatment of incurable diseases, the use of
solar system, the possibility of life on Mars/ Moon/ other

12. Homework
1. Do you like art?
2. What kind of art do
you like?
3. Do you think art
classes are important?
4. Do you like science?
5. What kind of science
do you like?
Deadline: April 15th,
2020
Teacher’s email:
daonh@ames.edu.vn