IELTS Speaking: Guessing Games and Surprises
Guessing games and surprises
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Guessing Games & Surprises
25-Minute Interactive Skill Booster
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.
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."
2. Complete the sentence: "Can you ___ living on a quiet island without internet?"
3. Complete the sentence: "I ___ if my best friend will remember my birthday today."
4. Complete the sentence: "Do you ___ that people can really read other people's thoughts?"
5. Complete the sentence: "I am 100% ___ that our team will win the game."
🔗 Part 2: Collocations Matching
Match each common phrase on the left with its correct plain meaning on the right.
💬 Part 3: 3 Useful Sentence Patterns
Use these natural sentence structures to share your guesses and reasons during speaking!
It could be ..., but I am not sure.
📌 Example: "It could be a box of chocolates, but I am not sure."
She must be ... because ...
📌 Example: "She must be happy because she is smiling."
I guess ... because ...
📌 Example: "I guess he is late because the traffic is bad."
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice
Now it's your turn to speak! Record your answer for each IELTS Speaking question below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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