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Art and Creativity
Lesson
19
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about art, creative hobbies, and the role of creativity in daily life. You'll practice describing personal interests and giving opinions clearly.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
draw
creative
artist
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
museum
noun
art
noun
creative
adjective
drawing
noun, verb
drama
noun
painting
noun, verb
music
noun
singing
noun
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 enjoy drawing...
Being creative helps me...
I like to express myself by...
One fun activity is...
I feel relaxed when I...
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 creative activities like...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
For example, I sometimes...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Another creative thing I enjoy 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
Do you enjoy making or viewing art?
Jack
Yes, I like both. I draw pictures at home when I have free time. I also go to museums with my family to see paintings. Art helps me feel happy and calm.
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
Why do you think creativity is important?
Jack
Creativity is important because it helps people make new things. For example, an artist can paint a picture, or a writer can create a story. It also helps people find good ideas when they have a problem. When people use creativity, they can feel happy and proud.
Examiner
Should schools focus more on creative subjects?
Jack
Yes, I think schools should have more creative subjects. Classes like music, art, and drama help students relax and enjoy learning. Some students are good at drawing or singing, not only at math or science. These subjects also help students find what they are good at.
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
What’s one creative activity you enjoy?
Jack
________________________________________(fill in the main idea).
It helps me relax when I have free time. For example, I can make new things and use my ideas. This makes me feel happy and proud.
Examiner
How can people be more creative?
Jack
People can be more creative by trying new activities.
________________________________________(fill in the supporting details).
Examiner
Why is creativity useful in daily life?
Jack
________________________________________(fill in the main idea). For example, when people have problems, they can think of new ways to fix them. It also helps make work and school more fun.
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
Should creativity be part of every job?
How can technology support creativity?
Are people more or less creative now than in the past?
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