A2IELTS-style · Band 4.0Speaking25 min

Luyện nói IELTS: Nhà ở và Công nghệ tương lai

Homes and gadgets of the future

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Target: 4.0-4.5 IELTS Speaking Part 1 Foundations
⏱️ Estimated Time: 25 mins
Interactive Study Unit

🏠 Homes & Gadgets of the Future

Master everyday technology vocabulary, simple future sentence patterns, and direct speaking responses for IELTS Speaking Part 1.

A modern living room with a cleaning robot and a tablet

📌 How to Use This Lesson

👩‍🏫 For the Teacher

1. Guide students through vocabulary drills for 10 minutes, then let them record the 8 speaking answers.

2. Check their recorded notes and phrase usage in class.

🧑‍🎓 For the Learner

1. Read and practise the vocabulary and sentence patterns first.

2. Then record your spoken answer for each question and compare with the model.

MODULE 1

Word Bank & Sentence Foundations

Build confidence with essential technology terms and practical word pairs before answering.

A Vocabulary Check (5 Questions)

1. A machine that can do tasks automatically or clean the floor is a ___.

____ a. fridge ____ b. robot ____ c. roof ____ d. screen

2. My phone turned off suddenly because the ___ was at 0%.

____ a. screen ____ b. gadget ____ c. battery ____ d. lock

3. You look at the flat glass surface of a smartphone or TV. This surface is called a ___.

____ a. screen ____ b. fridge ____ c. robot ____ d. roof

4. A smart kitchen machine that keeps milk, vegetables, and drinks cold is a ___.

____ a. lock ____ b. battery ____ c. gadget ____ d. fridge

5. You can open a smart ___ on the front door with your fingerprint or phone.

____ a. screen ____ b. lock ____ c. robot ____ d. battery

B Word Pair Match (4 Pairs)

Select the word or phrase that naturally finishes each common tech word pair.

Phrase Start
screen
control
home
battery
1. smart +
____ screen ____ control ____ home ____ battery
2. run out of +
____ screen ____ control ____ home ____ battery
3. cracked +
____ screen ____ control ____ home ____ battery
4. remote +
____ screen ____ control ____ home ____ battery

C 3 Useful Sentence Patterns

Use these to talk about plans and ideas for the future.

Pattern 1

I will probably [verb]...

Use this for personal plans you expect to happen.

"I will probably buy a cleaning robot next year."
💡 Why it works: "Probably" sounds natural and realistic.
Pattern 2

Maybe we will have [noun]...

Use this when you guess about modern tech.

"Maybe we will have solar roofs on every home."
💡 Why it works: "Maybe" gives you an easy way to state an opinion.
Pattern 3

In the future, [noun] will [verb]...

Use this for what you think will happen in the world.

"In the future, smart fridges will order food automatically."
💡 Why it works: Saying 'In the future' helps start your sentence quickly.
MODULE 2

8 IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions

Speak clearly, record your voice, and expand the model answer to compare phrases.

Question 1
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Do you like new gadgets?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (32 words) ▼

"Well, yes, I really do. I love trying handy devices like wireless earbuds and smartwatches because they make daily life simpler and they're just fun to use."

• Well, yes, I really do: You say this to give a friendly and direct answer.

• handy devices: You say this to talk about useful small tools.

• make daily life simpler: You say this to explain why you like technology.

Question 2
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Which gadget do you use every day?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (26 words) ▼

"My phone, without a doubt. I use it every day for chatting and alarms. It has a big touch screen, so it's very fast."

• without a doubt: You say this to mean definitely.

• use it every day: You say this to talk about your normal routine.

• touch screen: You say this to describe the glass part of the phone.

Question 3
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Do you use your phone before bed?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (35 words) ▼

"Actually, yes, almost every night. I usually scroll through social feeds or listen to quiet music. I know looking at bright screens is a bad habit, but it relaxes me."

• almost every night: You say this to mean nearly all nights.

• scroll through social feeds: You say this when you look at posts on your phone.

• bad habit: You say this about something you do often that is not good.

Question 4
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Would you like a robot in your home?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (36 words) ▼

"I'd love to! Having a robot would save a lot of time. It could mop the floor and wash dishes after dinner. It would give me more time to rest and study."

• I'd love to!: You say this to show you really want something.

• save a lot of time: You say this when something helps you do things faster.

• mop the floor: You say this to talk about cleaning.

Question 5
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Do you think homes will be different in the future?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (35 words) ▼

"Yes, definitely. In the future, I think most apartments will become smart homes. We'll control lights and air conditioning with voice commands, and, um, well, solar panels will be everywhere, for sure."

• In the future: You say this to talk about time.

• become smart homes: You say this about houses with connected computers.

• for sure: You say this to mean definitely.

Question 6
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

What will you do next weekend?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (33 words) ▼

"Well, I will probably stay home on Saturday to finish homework. Then on Sunday, I plan to visit an electronics store with my friend to check out some new tablets."

• I will probably stay home: You say this for a plan you think will happen.

• plan to visit: You say this to talk about what you want to do.

• check out some new tablets: You say this when you want to look at new devices.

Question 7
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Will you use a computer in your future job?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (21 words) ▼

"Yes, for sure. Nearly every job uses a computer now. I will probably write emails and join online meetings every day."

• Nearly every job: You say this to mean almost all jobs.

• write emails: You say this to talk about a common work task.

• join online meetings: You say this to talk about talking to people on video.

Question 8
Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Do you think children will use paper books in the future?

A young student holding a lightweight tablet and a physical paper book, side by side, bright and clean composition, no t

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💬 View Model Spoken Answer (23 words) ▼

"I think they still will, but not so often. Most students will use tablets, but, um, paper books are easier on the eyes."

• I think they still will: You say this to give a balanced answer.

• use tablets: You say this to talk about learning with small computers.

• easier on the eyes: You say this when something is not hard to look at.

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