IELTS Speaking: Sports and match day

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Target: 4.0-4.5

Unit: Sports and match day (Lesson 6 of 6)

For the teacher: Guide students through the word review and collocation practice for 10 minutes. Check the matching answers together before speaking.

For the learner: First, complete the review words and match the phrases. Next, read the example sentences aloud to prepare for speaking.

Review your unit words and learn natural phrases before you speak.

Part A: Word Review

Complete the sentences using words from the unit: match, goal, score, stadium, team, fan, champion, win, lose, practise.

1. My brother wants to ___ every day so he can play better football.

____

2. Over fifty thousand people watched the game inside the new ___.

____

3. He kicked the ball into the net and scored an amazing ___.

____

4. I am a huge ___ of this club, so I watch every game on Saturday.

____

5. If our players do not run fast, our side might ___ the game today.

____

Part B: Common Phrases

Match each common phrase to its meaning:

Phrase

Try to win points

Support a group

Leave the field defeated

Become the top player

score a goal

____Try to win points____Support a group____Leave the field defeated____Become the top player

support a team

____Try to win points____Support a group____Leave the field defeated____Become the top player

lose a match

____Try to win points____Support a group____Leave the field defeated____Become the top player

win a title

____Try to win points____Support a group____Leave the field defeated____Become the top player

Part C: Useful Sentence Patterns

Use these simple patterns to answer speaking questions clearly.

Pattern 1: Talking about routines

Example: I usually play badminton with my cousin on Sunday mornings.

Pattern 2: Talking about now

Example: At the moment I am running twice a week around the park.

Pattern 3: Talking about likes

Example: I really enjoy watching football because the games are exciting.

Target: 4.0-4.5

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sports Practice

Answer each question out loud using your microphone, then check the model answer.

1. Do you like sports?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Well, yes, I'm quite keen on sports. I usually go swimming on Sundays, and, um, it really helps me stay in shape after a busy school week."

I'm quite keen on: A natural way to say you like something.
stay in shape: To keep your body healthy and fit.
busy school week: A clear everyday detail about daily life.

2. What sports do you play?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Well, I often play badminton with my brother in the yard. At the moment I am also learning table tennis, and, um, it is good fun."

play badminton with: Shows the sport and who you play with.
At the moment I am: Useful for talking about current activities.
good fun: A simple spoken phrase meaning enjoyable.

3. How often do you exercise?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Honestly, I try to jog two or three times a week. It takes about thirty minutes in the morning, and, you know, it gives me plenty of energy."

I try to: Shows what you aim to do regularly.
two or three times a week: An easy way to state frequency.
plenty of energy: Means a lot of power to do things.

4. Do you watch sports on TV?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Yes, definitely. I am a big fan of football, so I usually catch the match with my dad on Saturday nights. It's always very exciting to watch."

I am a big fan of: Shows you strongly like a sport or team.
catch the match: A spoken phrase meaning watch a sports game.
very exciting to watch: A simple way to describe your feeling.

5. Did you play sports at school?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Yes, when I was younger, we had sports class every Friday. I was on the basketball team, and we had a great time together."

when I was younger: Introduces a memory from school days.
was on the: Shows you were a member of a sports club or group.
a great time together: Means you enjoyed being with friends.

6. Do you prefer team sports or individual sports?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Well, I prefer team sports because I like to play as a team. It feels nice to support each other and share the win."

I prefer team sports: Directly states your preference.
play as a team: Means to work together during a match.
share the win: Means celebrating success with teammates.

7. Which sport is popular in your country?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Without doubt, football is by far the most popular. Many people pack the stadium or watch matches in local coffee shops on game day."

by far the most popular: Clearly the number one sport.
pack the stadium: Lots of fans fill the sports ground.
game day: The specific day a match is played.

8. Would you like to try a new sport?

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Model Answer & Useful Phrases

"Yes, I would love to try tennis one day. It looks quite fast, and, well, I think it would be great to give it a go next summer."

I would love to: A polite and natural phrase for talking about wishes.
give it a go: An everyday spoken idiom meaning to try something once.
next summer: A simple time detail.

Unit: Sports and match day (Lesson 6 of 6)

Part A: Word Review

Part B: Common Phrases

Part C: Useful Sentence Patterns

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Sports Practice

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