A2IELTS-style · Band 4.0Speaking25 min

IELTS Speaking: Guessing Games and Surprises

Guessing games and surprises

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🎯 IELTS Speaking Part 1

Guessing Games & Surprises

25-Minute Interactive Skill Booster

Target: 4.0-4.5 ⏱️ Estimated Time: 25 Mins
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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers

  • • Guide students to complete Module 1 vocabulary and pattern exercises before starting Module 2.
  • • Allocate 25 minutes in total, and review the suggested model answers together after students finish recording.

🧑‍🎓 For Learners

  • • First, practice the word review and sentence patterns in Module 1 to build your confidence.
  • • Next, record your answers for the 8 speaking tasks in Module 2 and open the model answers to learn useful phrases.
MODULE 1

Vocabulary Review & Helpful Patterns

Let's review key words and useful sentence patterns for talking about games and surprises!

📖 Part 1: Vocabulary Review (10 Target Words)

1. Complete the sentence: "The magician held a long wooden ___ in his hand."

____ a. quiz ____ b. wand ____ c. sleeve

2. Complete the sentence: "Can you ___ living on a quiet island without internet?"

____ a. imagine ____ b. certain ____ c. sleeve

3. Complete the sentence: "I ___ if my best friend will remember my birthday today."

____ a. magic ____ b. sleeve ____ c. wonder

4. Complete the sentence: "Do you ___ that people can really read other people's thoughts?"

____ a. quiz ____ b. believe ____ c. wand

5. Complete the sentence: "I am 100% ___ that our team will win the game."

____ a. certain ____ b. perhaps ____ c. probably

🔗 Part 2: Collocations Matching

Match each common phrase on the left with its correct plain meaning on the right.

Phrase
Game with test questions
Clever mysterious action
Form an opinion without facts
Kept secret for later
magic trick
____Game with test questions ____Clever mysterious action ____Form an opinion without facts ____Kept secret for later
play a quiz
____Game with test questions ____Clever mysterious action ____Form an opinion without facts ____Kept secret for later
up someone's sleeve
____Game with test questions ____Clever mysterious action ____Form an opinion without facts ____Kept secret for later
make a guess
____Game with test questions ____Clever mysterious action ____Form an opinion without facts ____Kept secret for later

💬 Part 3: 3 Useful Sentence Patterns

Use these natural sentence structures to share your guesses and reasons during speaking!

Pattern 1

It could be ..., but I am not sure.

📌 Example: "It could be a box of chocolates, but I am not sure."

Pattern 2

She must be ... because ...

📌 Example: "She must be happy because she is smiling."

Pattern 3

I guess ... because ...

📌 Example: "I guess he is late because the traffic is bad."

MODULE 2

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

Now it's your turn to speak! Record your answer for each IELTS Speaking question below.

Target: 4.0-4.5
Question 1

Do you like surprises?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"Well, to be honest, I really love surprises! It makes me feel super happy when my friends give me a sudden gift. Um, last week my sister bought me a cute notebook, which was a nice touch."

• Well, to be honest: a natural phrase to start saying what you truly think.

• It makes me feel: used to describe your personal feelings.

• a cute notebook: a small pretty book for writing notes.

• a nice touch: a small, kind detail that makes something special.

Question 2

What was the best surprise that you ever had?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"The best surprise was my 15th birthday party. Out of nowhere, all my classmates came to my house with a big chocolate cake. Um, I was so thrilled because I didn't expect it at all!"

• The best surprise was: a clear way to name your favorite memory.

• Out of nowhere: happening suddenly without any warning.

• so thrilled: very excited and delighted.

• didn't expect it at all: was completely surprised.

Question 3

Do you like to guess what is inside a gift before you open it?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"Yes, I always try to shake the box! It's really fun to guess what is hidden inside. Um, last Christmas, I was pretty sure my present was a toy car, and I was right!"

• I always try to: something you usually attempt to do.

• It's really fun: an easy phrase to express enjoyment.

• I was pretty sure: almost certain about something.

• I was right: correct in your guess.

Question 4

Do you play quiz games with your friends?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"To tell you the truth, we play quiz games from time to time. Um, we usually test each other on movie trivia at weekends. It's a great way to have a good time together."

• To tell you the truth: used to share a true personal habit or feeling.

• from time to time: sometimes, but not very often.

• It's a great way: a nice method to do an activity.

• have a good time: enjoy yourself with others.

Question 5

Have you ever seen a magic show?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"Yes, I saw one at a festival last year. It was amazing when the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat! I couldn't believe my eyes, and um, it felt like real magic."

• It was amazing: very surprising and impressive.

• I couldn't believe my eyes: feeling shocked because something looks impossible.

• it felt like real magic: seemed truly mysterious and wonderful.

Question 6

What might you do this weekend?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"I am not quite sure, but I might go to the cinema with my brother. If we have time, we will grab a bite to eat at a noodle shop. Um, it depends on the weather."

• I am not quite sure: expressing that you have not decided yet.

• I might go: talking about a possible future plan.

• If we have time: setting a simple condition for an activity.

• grab a bite to eat: get something quick to eat.

Question 7

Why might a friend not answer a message?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"I guess they must be very busy with schoolwork. Or perhaps they left their phone at home. Um, in my opinion, it happens all the time, so I just wait patiently for their reply."

• I guess they must be: making a logical deduction or guess.

• perhaps they left: offering a possible explanation.

• in my opinion: sharing your personal point of view.

• it happens all the time: occurs frequently in daily life.

Question 8

Do you try to guess the end of a film before it finishes?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

🔍 Click to view Model Answer & Notes

"Most of the time, yes! My mom and I like to guess who the real villain is. Um, it makes watching movies much more exciting, even when my guess is wrong."

• Most of the time: usually or very frequently.

• like to guess: enjoy making predictions.

• it makes watching movies: how an activity influences your feeling.

• more exciting: creating more fun and interest.

• my guess is wrong: incorrect in your prediction.

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