APIEIELTS Speaking: Birthdays and gifts
Birthdays and gifts
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For the teacher:
Guide students through words in 20 minutes and let them speak. Check their recorded answers with AI scoring.
For the learner:
First, review the words and match the phrases. Next, answer the speaking questions out loud.
Unit 6: Birthdays and Gifts - Words and Patterns
Let's review words and practice useful sentences before you speak.
Part 1: Word Review
1. We blow out a ___ on a cake.
2. I want to ___ my friends to my home for fun.
3. My mum gave me a nice ___ in a box.
4. Everyone will ___ the "Happy Birthday" song together.
5. We eat sweet chocolate ___ at the table.
Part 2: Match Words Together
Match each action to the words that go with it.
Part 3: 3 Useful Sentence Patterns
Pattern 1
Say when your special day is:
“My birthday is on the 3rd of March.”
Use “on” before the exact day.
Pattern 2
Say what you enjoy and give a reason:
“I like parties because I see my good friends.”
Use “because” to say why.
Pattern 3
Say what you want politely:
“I would like a book for my birthday.”
Use “would like” to say “want” nicely.
Unit 6: Speaking Practice
Answer each question out loud into your microphone.
1. When is your birthday?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Model answer“Well, my birthday is on the tenth of May. It is in spring, and I really love this day.”
- • my birthday is on: a simple phrase to state the exact date.
- • It is in: a quick way to name the season or month.
- • I really love: an everyday phrase to show you like something a lot.
2. How do you celebrate your birthday?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Model answer“Well, I have a party at home. I eat cake with my family and we sing songs together.”
- • I have a party: everyday words to say you host people.
- • I eat cake: a very common food action on birthdays.
- • we sing songs: an easy phrase for music with others.
3. Do you like parties?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Model answer“Yes, I do like parties. They are fun because I see my friends and we play games.”
- • I do like: a natural way to say yes firmly.
- • They are fun: a short phrase to say an event is enjoyable.
- • I see my friends: simple words for meeting people you know.
4. What present would you like?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Model answer“Well, I would like a new book. I love reading, so it is good for me.”
- • I would like: a polite phrase to tell what you want.
- • I love reading: an easy way to state your hobby.
- • it is good: simple words to say something helps you.
5. Do you give presents to friends?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Model answer“Yes, I always give small gifts. I buy them in a shop, and my friends smile.”
- • I always give: a basic habit phrase with an everyday adverb.
- • I buy them: common action for getting items in a store.
- • my friends smile: a simple picture of happy people.
6. Who sends you birthday cards?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Model answer“Well, my grandmother sends me cards. She writes words inside, and I keep them on my desk.”
- • my grandmother sends: everyday phrase for who posts a card.
- • She writes words: simple description of what goes on paper.
- • I keep them: easy phrase meaning you store or save something.
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