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Famous Lives: IELTS Speaking Part 1

Famous lives

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🎯 Target: 4.0 - 4.5 Module 1 • Life Stories

Life Stories

📌 How to Use This Lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers

  • Teach the core words for a life story. Teach time markers too.
  • Check fluency. Correct past tense sounds during practice.

🧑‍🎓 For Learners

  • Learn 5 key words and common word pairs.
  • Practice making full sentences. Use 3 past simple patterns.

📖 Core Vocabulary: Words About Life

Learn five important words for a life story.

A scientist looking through a microscope
1. marry verb

Past: married

To become a husband or wife.

"Marie married Pierre in 1895."

2. move verb

Past: moved

To go live in a new place.

"She moved to Paris to study."

3. scientist noun

Person

A person who studies science.

"Albert Einstein was a famous scientist."

4. discover verb

Past: discovered

To find something new.

"They discovered something new."

5. graduate verb

Past: graduated

To finish school or university.

"He graduated from university."

🧱 Grammar & Patterns: Talking About Life Events

Use the simple past for famous lives.

A timeline showing a person's life events like birth, graduation, and moving to a new city

Key Rule

Use past forms like was/were born and became.

1

Pattern 1: Origin

Subject + was/were born in + [place/year]

Use this to say where someone was born.

"I was born in London."
"She was born in Warsaw."
2

Pattern 2: Role / Profession

Subject + became + a/an + [job/status]

Use this to talk about a new job.

"She became a professor."
"He became famous."
3

Pattern 3: Moving to a new place

Subject + moved to + [new place]

Use this to talk about moving.

"He moved to New York in 1933."
"They moved to France."
A

Vocabulary Review: Match the Words

Match each word with its meaning.

Word
Graduate
Move
Scientist
Discover
Marry
1. To move to a new home.
____Graduate ____Move ____Scientist ____Discover ____Marry
2. A person who studies science
____Graduate ____Move ____Scientist ____Discover ____Marry
3. To become husband and wife
____Graduate ____Move ____Scientist ____Discover ____Marry
4. To find something new
____Graduate ____Move ____Scientist ____Discover ____Marry
5. To finish university
____Graduate ____Move ____Scientist ____Discover ____Marry
B

Collocations Match: Verb + Noun

Match each verb with its noun.

Verb
in love
an award
to university
a discovery
1. win
____in love ____an award ____to university ____a discovery
2. fall
____in love ____an award ____to university ____a discovery
3. go
____in love ____an award ____to university ____a discovery
4. make
____in love ____an award ____to university ____a discovery
C

Pattern 1 Check

Choose the correct words:

"Marie Curie ___ in Warsaw in 1867."
____ a. is born ____ b. was born ____ c. were born
D

Pattern 2 Check: Complete the sentence

A female professor teaching

Type the missing verb:

In 1906, she ____ a professor in Paris.

Hint: (become)

E

Pattern 3 Check: Sentence Completion

Type the missing word:

Marie moved ____ Paris to study.

Hint: (preposition)

🎯 Target: 4.0 - 4.5 Module 2 • Speaking Practice

IELTS Speaking Part 1 Practice

A simple line drawing of a person thinking with a speech bubble, bright and clean style

🎙️ How We Grade Your Speaking

Answer the questions below. We grade four things:

1. Fluency & Coherence

Speak smoothly. Link your ideas.

2. Lexical Resource

Use different words.

3. Grammar Range & Accuracy

Use correct grammar.

4. Pronunciation

Speak clearly.

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Question 1

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Who is a famous person from your country?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"Well, I think it's Son Tung. He's a famous singer in Vietnam. I'm a big fan. I like his songs."

Phrase Notes:

  • • Well, I think it's: A good way to start.
  • • He's a famous singer: Many people know him.
  • • I'm a big fan: You like someone a lot.
  • • I like his songs: You like their music.
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Question 2

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Why is this person famous?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"Actually, he became famous online. His first song was a big hit. He's really good. He writes his own songs."

Phrase Notes:

  • • Actually, he became famous: How someone got famous.
  • • big hit: Many people liked it fast.
  • • He's really good: You think he is great.
3

Question 3

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Where were you born?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"I was born and raised in Da Nang. It's a city by the sea. I still live there. I love it."

Phrase Notes:

  • • I was born and raised in: Where you grew up.
  • • city by the sea: A city near the sea.
  • • I still live there: You did not move.
4

Question 4

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"What did you do last weekend?"

A friendly diverse group of young people sitting in a cafe talking, casual warm lighting, illustration style

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"I met two friends on Saturday."

Phrase Notes:

  • • I met two friends: You spent time with friends.
5

Question 5

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Did you like school when you were young?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"Yeah, most of the time I enjoyed it. I didn't like maths much. But I loved hanging out with friends. We played games during lunch breaks."

Phrase Notes:

  • • Yeah, most of the time: This means it is mostly true.
  • • I didn't like: You do not like it.
  • • loved hanging out with: You liked spending time together.
  • • during lunch breaks: Time to eat at school.
6

Question 6

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Who was your favourite teacher?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"Well, it was Ms. Linh."

Phrase Notes:

  • • Well, it was: How to introduce a person.
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Question 7

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Do you like reading about famous people?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"Yes, I do! I like reading about famous people. It's interesting to see how they worked hard. It makes me want to try too."

Phrase Notes:

  • • Yes, I do!: A strong yes.
  • • It's interesting to see: You want to know more.
  • • worked hard: Worked a lot.
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Question 8

Graded on: Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, Pronunciation

"Who would you like to meet?"

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer Show / Hide
"If I could, I'd meet Elon Musk. I'm curious about him. I want to ask him in person about space."

Phrase Notes:

  • • If I could, I'd meet: Use this for a wish.
  • • ask him in person: Ask him face to face.
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