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Travel and Tourism
Lesson
9
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about travel experiences, favorite destinations, and the benefits of tourism. You'll practice describing places and giving opinions naturally.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
destination
trip
vacation
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
countryside
noun
local
adjective
scenery
noun
mountain
noun
dish
noun
unforgettable
adjective
beach
noun
trip
noun
experience
noun, verb
take photos
phrasal verb
view
noun
memorable
adjective
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
I like to travel to...
The best trip I had was...
I prefer traveling with...
One benefit of travel is...
I learned a lot from visiting...
Response Structure
Begin with a clear answer or opinion. Then support it with details or examples using who, what, when, where, why, or how.
1
Give your main idea directly and briefly.
I enjoy traveling because...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
For example, I once visited...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Another reason I like traveling is...
Practice 1
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, work together to analyze the student's responses. Try to understand the speaker’s purpose and find useful words or phrases you can use in your own answers. Finally, practice responding to the same questions with your tutor.
Examiner
What kind of places do you like to travel to?
Owen
I enjoy traveling to places with beautiful nature and great food. For example, I love visiting the countryside, like the mountains in Switzerland or the beaches in Greece. I like relaxing, taking photos of the views, and of course, trying the local dishes. For me, a trip is perfect when I can enjoy both the scenery and the food.
Examine the Response
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Why is this a good response?
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What's the main idea?
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Key details: Find the who, what, where, when, why, or how in the response.
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Which words or phrases can you use from these responses?
Examiner
If you could plan the perfect dream trip, what would you do and who would you bring?
Owen
If I could plan my perfect trip, I would go to Japan. I’ve always been interested in Japanese culture, food, and technology. I would bring my younger brother because we both love anime and video games. We would visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and maybe even Mount Fuji. I think it would be an unforgettable experience for both of us.
Examiner
What’s the most unusual or memorable food you've tried while traveling?
Owen
Once, when I visited South Korea, I tried live octopus. It was a bit scary because the pieces were still moving on the plate! The texture was very chewy, but the taste was actually not bad. It was one of the most memorable foods I’ve ever eaten while traveling.
Practice 2
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Each sentence is missing either the main idea or a key detail. Use the dialogue to fill in the missing parts and complete the sentences.
Examiner
Have you ever had any travel problems, like missing a flight or losing your luggage?
Owen
________________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
I had to buy some basic clothes and toiletries. It was pretty stressful at the time, but now it’s kind of a funny memory.
Examiner
What’s one travel experience you’ll never forget?
Owen
________________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
I took so many photos, but honestly, no picture can really capture how beautiful it was.
Examiner
Do you prefer relaxing vacations or adventure trips? Why?
Owen
I actually prefer adventure trips.
________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
What’s one thing you always try to buy or do when visiting a new country?
What is one thing you always bring with you when traveling?
Is it better to travel abroad or in your own country?
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