How many sentencescan you make with
these words?
(You may use them more than once.)
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every day
3.
Objectives:
At the endof the session, you will be able to:
• answer IELTS speaking part 1 questions on family
and friends
• use appropriate words and phrases to talk about
the topic
• achieve fluency and coherence in answering
4.
Vocabulary:
A lifelong friend– A friend that you have had for most of your life
A relationship of trust – a connection with another in which you have
faith and confidence
Arrange a dinner date – Plan to share an evening meal
A shoulder to cry on – Someone to sympathize with you
Close-knit family – A close family with common interests
5.
Vocabulary
Dear to myheart – Someone that I care about
Distant cousins – People who share a common ancestor but are not
closely related
Extend the hand of friendship – Reach out to someone in a friendly
manner
Extended family – Uncles, aunts and cousins form part of the extended
family
Face to face – In person
Get to know one another – Learning different aspects of each other
6.
Vocabulary
Get together –Meet up
Immediate family – Spouse, parents, children, grandparents
Long lost friend – A friend that you have lost contact with
Long-term relationships – A committed relationship between partners
Nurture our friendships – Looking after our relationships with friends
Professional relationships – The relationships that we have in the
workplace
7.
Vocabulary
Relationship problems –Difficulties with people with whom we interact
regularly
Share a common background – The share a similar heritage or culture
Share the same ideas – To have similar opinions and views
Stand the test of time – To last a long time
Struck up a friendship – To make friends
To enjoy someone’s company – To enjoy spending time with someone
8.
Vocabulary
To have agood working relationship – To work together
well
To have a lot in common – To have shared interests
To hit it off – To like each other straight away
To keep in touch with – To keep in contact
To lose touch with – To lose contact
Family Questions
• Doyou have a big or small family?
• Who do you spend the most time with in your
family?
• Do you get along well with your family?
• What activities do you enjoy doing with your
family?
• Has your family changed much in recent years?
• Are family gatherings important in your country?
• Do you live with your family?
• Who is your best friend?
13.
Friends questions
• Doyou prefer spending time with your family or
friends?
• Did you have many friends as a child?
• What do you do with your friends?
• Are you still friends with people from your
childhood?
• Do you prefer to visit a museum with friends or on
your own?
• What qualities do you look for in a friend?