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Module 1 • Build-up

🌟 The Sun, Moon and Stars

Let's learn key words and sentence patterns about the sun, moon and stars!

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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

Use this 10-minute build-up to prepare students before speaking.

Check answers together after students finish the two matching tasks.

🎓 For Learners:

First, match the words and phrases to their plain meanings.

Next, practice reading the three sentence examples out loud.

☀️ Key Vocabulary

Read these 5 space words:

sky earth sunrise sunshine comet

Listen to pronunciation by clicking speech buttons in the exercises below!

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3 Useful Sentence Patterns

The ... is the oldest ...

The big tree is the oldest tree in my street.

Why this works: Use this pattern to talk about age.

It is the most ... of all.

It is the most beautiful star of all.

Why this works: Use this pattern to pick one special item.

I love looking at ...

I love looking at the moon at night.

Why this works: Use this pattern to share what you enjoy seeing.

✏️ Practice Exercises

Complete the word matching and collocation matching items below.

Part 1: Match the word to its plain meaning

1. What word means: "the big blue area above the land"?

____ a. sky ____ b. earth ____ c. sunrise ____ d. comet

2. What word means: "the planet where we all live"?

____ a. sunshine ____ b. sky ____ c. earth ____ d. comet

3. What word means: "the time when the sun appears in the morning"?

____ a. comet ____ b. sunrise ____ c. earth ____ d. sunshine

4. What word means: "the warm light that comes from the sun"?

____ a. sky ____ b. sunrise ____ c. earth ____ d. sunshine

5. What word means: "a bright space object with a long tail"?

____ a. comet ____ b. sky ____ c. earth ____ d. sunrise

Part 2: Match each phrase (collocation) to its meaning

6. Match the phrase: clear sky

____ a. when the sun comes up first thing in the morning ____ b. space above us with no clouds ____ c. very warm light from the sun ____ d. a huge group of stars far away in space

7. Match the phrase: hot sunshine

____ a. space above us with no clouds ____ b. a huge group of stars far away in space ____ c. when the sun comes up first thing in the morning ____ d. very warm light from the sun

8. Match the phrase: early sunrise

____ a. when the sun comes up first thing in the morning ____ b. very warm light from the sun ____ c. space above us with no clouds ____ d. a huge group of stars far away in space

9. Match the phrase: big galaxy

____ a. space above us with no clouds ____ b. when the sun comes up first thing in the morning ____ c. a huge group of stars far away in space ____ d. very warm light from the sun

Module 2 • Speaking Practice

🗣️ IELTS Speaking Part 1

Answer each question in your own words and get instant AI feedback!

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Can you see many stars at night where you live?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Well, yes, I can. I live in a quiet town, so the night sky is very clear. I love looking at the bright stars."

the night sky: the sky at night

very clear: easy to see with no clouds

love looking at: enjoy watching

bright stars: stars with lots of light

Which day of the week is the best day for you?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Well, Sunday's the best day for me. I stay at home and have fun with my family all day long."

the best day: my favorite day

stay at home: do not go out

have fun: enjoy my time

all day long: during the whole day

Who is the tallest person in your family?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Well, my older brother is the tallest person in my family. He's very tall and he plays basketball every weekend."

my older brother: my brother who is older

the tallest person: the person taller than all the others

very tall: not short at all

plays basketball: plays a sports game with a ball

What is the most beautiful place in your town?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Well, the big park near my house is the most beautiful place. It has green trees and pretty flowers."

the big park: a large place with grass

my house: the place where I live

the most beautiful place: the place that looks best

pretty flowers: nice colorful plants

Do you like hot days or cool days?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Well, I like cool days much more. I can walk outside in the fresh air and feel very happy."

like cool days: enjoy days that are not hot

walk outside: go for a walk in open air

the fresh air: clean air outside

feel very happy: have a good feeling

Which is the biggest city in your country?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

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"Well, I think my city is the biggest city in my country. It has many tall buildings, lots of people, and busy streets."

the biggest city: the city bigger than all the others

many tall buildings: high houses and offices

lots of people: many men and women

busy streets: roads with many cars and people

IELTS Speaking: The Sun, Moon and Stars

🌟 The Sun, Moon and Stars

How to use this lesson

☀️ Key Vocabulary

3 Useful Sentence Patterns

The ... is the oldest ...

It is the most ... of all.

I love looking at ...

✏️ Practice Exercises

Part 1: Match the word to its plain meaning

Part 2: Match each phrase (collocation) to its meaning

🗣️ IELTS Speaking Part 1

Can you see many stars at night where you live?

Which day of the week is the best day for you?

Who is the tallest person in your family?

What is the most beautiful place in your town?

Do you like hot days or cool days?

Which is the biggest city in your country?

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