APIEIELTS Speaking: Clothes and shopping
Clothes and shopping
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Target: 4.0-4.5
How to use this lesson
For the teacher: Guide students through vocabulary and sentence review before practice. Spend 25 minutes total and check answers using the provided keys.
For the learner: First, complete the word checks and study the example sentences. Next, record your spoken answers and compare them with the sample answers.
Module 1: Build-up Vocabulary and Patterns
Review key words, match useful phrases, and learn three handy sentence patterns before you speak.
Part A: Vocabulary Review (5 Questions)
1. When a shop lowers its prices, the clothes are on ___.
2. Always keep your paper ___ after paying so you can return the shirt if needed.
3. I need to ___ this jacket in the fitting room to see if it looks good.
4. These jeans do not ___ because the waist is much too tight.
5. Students at my school must wear a white and blue ___ every weekday.
Part B: Common Phrases Matching
Match each common phrase to its plain meaning:
Part C: Useful Sentence Patterns
Pattern 1: It is too + word
Example: "This shirt is too tight around my neck."
Why this works: You say this when an item has an uncomfortable amount of something, like being too small.
Pattern 2: It isn't + word + enough
Example: "These shoes aren't big enough for my feet."
Why this works: You say this when you need more size, space, or comfort than the item gives you.
Pattern 3: I like wearing + clothes + because ...
Example: "I like wearing loose jeans because they feel comfortable all day."
Why this works: It gives your clear preference and a fast, natural reason in everyday words.
Module 2: Speaking Practice
Answer the 8 speaking questions out loud, listen to yourself, and check the model answers.
1. What clothes do you like wearing?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"Well, I prefer casual clothes like T-shirts and jeans. They feel comfortable when I walk to school. Um, tight trousers are too tight for me, so I avoid them."
- casual clothes: everyday clothing like simple shirts and pants.
- feel comfortable: soft or easy to wear on your body.
- too tight: smaller than you want it to be.
2. Where do you buy your clothes?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"I usually buy clothes at a local shopping mall near my house. It has many shops, and I can try on things easily. Plus, items are often on sale there."
- shopping mall: a large building with many different shops.
- try on: wear clothes in the shop to test them.
- on sale: sold at a lower price than normal.
3. Do you like shopping?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"Honestly, yes, I love it. It is great fun to look around with my best friend. Sometimes we just window shop when clothes aren't cheap enough for us."
- great fun: very enjoyable and happy.
- window shop: looking at items in shop windows without buying.
- aren't cheap enough: cost more money than you want to spend.
4. How often do you buy clothes?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"Well, I only shop once a month, usually right after I get my pocket money. I don't follow fashion closely, so I only pick up new items when I really need them."
- once a month: one time during every four weeks.
- follow fashion: buy only what is trending or popular.
- new items: fresh things you do not already have.
5. Do you shop online?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"Yes, quite often. Buying things on my phone saves time and offers good deals. But sometimes the clothes are too big because I can't check the size first."
- saves time: takes fewer minutes than going out.
- good deals: prices that give you good value.
- too big: larger than your true body size.
6. What do you wear at the weekend?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"At the weekend, I just wear loose clothes like shorts and hoodies. They are simple to put on, and they give me room to relax on the sofa at home."
- loose clothes: roomy garments that do not squeeze your skin.
- put on: dress yourself with an item.
- room to relax: space and freedom to rest comfortably.
7. What colour do you like?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"I really like blue. It is a calm colour, and it goes well with my black trousers. Dark blue coats also look neat for everyday wear."
- calm colour: a colour that feels quiet and peaceful.
- goes well with: matches nicely with another item.
- look neat: appears clean, tidy, and smart.
8. Do you wear a uniform?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Show sample answer and notes"Yes, I have to wear a school uniform from Monday to Friday. It has a jacket with a deep pocket for my keys. It isn't warm enough in winter, though."
- school uniform: standard set of clothes students must wear.
- deep pocket: a big pocket that holds items safely.
- isn't warm enough: does not give enough heat in cold weather.
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