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Media and Entertainment
Lesson
15
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about movies, TV, and other forms of entertainment. You'll learn to express your preferences and describe how media affects people's lives.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
movie
news
TV show
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
music
noun
take a break
phrasal verb
shows
noun (plural)
movies
noun (plural)
cinema
noun
video games
noun (plural)
media
noun
concert
noun
streaming service
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 usually watch...
I enjoy listening to...
One show I like is...
I keep up with news by...
Media affects people by...
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.
In my free time, I usually watch...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
For example, I recently watched...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
Another kind of media 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
What types of entertainment do you enjoy?
Sam
I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, and playing video games. On weekends, I often meet friends and go out for dinner or see a concert. Sometimes I also like reading books to relax. It helps me take a break from work.
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
Do you prefer watching movies at home or in the cinema?
Sam
I usually prefer watching movies at home. It’s more comfortable, and I can pause the movie if I need to. But sometimes I go to the cinema to see big new films. The sound and picture in the cinema are much better.
Examiner
How has media changed in the last 10 years?
Sam
In the last 10 years, media has changed a lot. Now people use streaming services to watch movies and shows online. Social media has also become very popular, and many people get news from their phones. It’s much faster and easier than before.
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 is one show or movie you really enjoyed recently?
Sam
Recently, I watched The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
__________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
Who do you usually watch shows or movies with?
Sam
Most of the time, I watch movies with my friends.
__________________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
What kind of media do you use when you want to relax?
Sam
__________________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
It helps me take a break from work or study. After that, I feel more rested.
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
Is modern entertainment better than in the past?
Should children be allowed to watch TV every day?
How does social media affect traditional news?
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