Speaking 1 - Revision Introduction to Vstep Part 2 and 3

1. VSTEP SPEAKING
SESSION 2

2. Inherit (verb)
/ɪnˈher.ɪt/
1. to be born with the same physicalor mental characteristics as one
of yourparents or grandparents:
-> Rosie inherited her red hair from her mother.
-> I wish I inherited my mom’s sense of humour.
2. to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died:
-> Who will inherit the house when he dies?

3. be good company
1. be good company
C1 to be pleasant and entertainingto be with:
-> You'll like Rosie - she's good company.
2. be in good company
to have the same problem as many otherpeople:
-> "I can't play tennis - I'm hopeless at it!" "Oh well, you're in good
company."
3. Enjoy sb’s company
To be with someone
-> I enjoy my own company. (I enjoy being alone)

4. Look like sb
• To be the living/spitting image of sb
-> Nina is/ looks the spitting image of her mother.
• Resemble sb (in sth)
-> I resemble my aunt very closely.
• Take after sb
-> He takes after his mother/his mother's side of the family.

5. Laid-back (adj)
• Calm and relaxed, seem not to worry about things
-> She’s very laid-back about her exams.
= easy-going

6. broad-minded (adj)
• C2 willing to accept other people'sbehaviour and beliefs
• -> My parents always prided themselves on their broad-mindedness.
• >< narrow-minded

7. sibling rivalry noun
• /ˈsɪb·lɪŋ ˈrɑɪ·vəl·ri/
competition and arguments amo
ngbrothers and sisters
-> There's such
rivalry among/between my
three sons.
->
There's fierce rivalry for the job/to
get the job.

8. PRACTICE
•In which ways are you similar to
your friends?
•Which personal qualities do you
think we most want to pass on
to our children?

9. PROBLEM-SOLVING
-Preparation time: 1 min
-Response time: 2 mins
• Situation: A first year student is going to choose
where to live:
-> living in a university hostel
-> renting a flat
-> staying with the relatives
Which do you think is the best choice?

10. Situation: A first year student is going to choose
where to live:
1. living in a university hostel/dorm/’dormitory
2. renting a flat/(studio) apartment
3. staying with the (blood/close/distant) relatives
Space/privacy/self correction/you will/you have: it’s annoying –uncomfortable/
freedom is worth paying/the money
Extrovert – relative – firstly = to begin with/to start off – a range of amenities –
student pocket/live on a fixed budget – long pauses – depend/rely on – no where
near/not as safe as
Conclusion

11. References
• Dorm vs. apartment: Which should you choose?
• https://www.unigo.com/in-college/campus-life/dorm-vs-apartment-
which-should-you-choose
• How to pick the right student accommodation
• https://university.which.co.uk/advice/student-accommodation/how-
to-pick-the-right-student-accommodation-for-you
• Dorms vs. Apartments; Which is Better?
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxVunhCpXj4

12. TOPIC DEVELOPMENT
- Preparation time: 1 min
- Response time: 2-3 mins
Childhood is
the most
important
time of a
person’s life.
developing physical health
forming personalities
learning things fast
your own ideas

13. References
• Why does
early years
education
matter?
https://www.
youtube.com/
watch?v=XoO
pfdQ6-G8

14. CHILDHOOD
• Important = Crucial/vital/indispensable/ be of great importance/
highly essential
• Childhood -> little kids/ babies/ young children/at the early age
•
• developing physical health -> improve physical strength
• forming personalities -> nurture/shape
• learning things fast -> acquire knowledge/learn skills/ talents ….
• ETIQUETTE
• TAKE IT FOR GRANTED

15. HEDGING
•https://ieltsfocus.com/2017/04/04/avoiding-
generalisations/#more-583