A2IELTS-style · Band 4.0Speaking25 min

IELTS Speaking: Magnets and Magnetism

Magnets and magnetism

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IELTS Speaking Part 1

Target: 4.0-4.5

Module 1 of 2
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How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For the teacher

Use this lesson for 25 minutes. Check student recordings in the dashboard after they finish.

👨‍🎓 For the learner

First, look at the words and patterns. Next, go to the speaking tasks and record your answers.

Getting Started: Magnets

Welcome to Module 1! In this module, you will practice key words and easy sentence patterns about magnets so you feel ready to speak.

A simple educational diagram showing two bar magnets with north and south poles attracting small steel paperclips and pi
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Unit Word List

Read and listen to these 10 important words about magnets:

north north
south south
direction direction
force force
paperclip paperclip
pin pin
nut nut
powerful powerful
invisible invisible
weak weak

Section 1: Review the words

Choose the best word to complete each sentence.

1. You can use a small metal ___ to hold paper sheets together on your desk.

____ a. paperclip ____ b. direction ____ c. weak ____ d. south

2. A magnet pulls a paperclip through paper, but its force is ___ to our eyes.

____ a. nut ____ b. pin ____ c. invisible ____ d. powerful

3. A compass needle points towards the ___ pole of the Earth.

____ a. force ____ b. north ____ c. weak ____ d. paperclip

4. This toy magnet cannot pick up big keys because it is too ___.

____ a. powerful ____ b. south ____ c. direction ____ d. weak

5. When you push a heavy box, you use ___ to move it.

____ a. force ____ b. pin ____ c. nut ____ d. paperclip

Section 2: Match the meanings

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

Meaning Options:

  • Meaning A: A very strong energy that moves or holds things
  • Meaning B: The other way, not the same way
  • Meaning C: A short thin piece of sharp metal used for fastening
  • Meaning D: A small piece of steel with a hole that goes on a bolt
Phrase
Meaning C
Meaning A
Meaning D
Meaning B
1. powerful force
____ Meaning C ____ Meaning A ____ Meaning D ____ Meaning B
2. opposite direction
____ Meaning C ____ Meaning A ____ Meaning D ____ Meaning B
3. small pin
____ Meaning C ____ Meaning A ____ Meaning D ____ Meaning B
4. metal nut
____ Meaning C ____ Meaning A ____ Meaning D ____ Meaning B

Section 3: Sentence patterns

Learn 3 useful sentence patterns to share your thoughts in Speaking Part 1.

1 Comparing opinions

Some people like ..., but others ...

Example:

"Some people like keeping souvenirs on their fridge, but others prefer a clean door."

Listen
2 Describing two parts

One ... is ..., and the other ...

Example:

"One end of a magnet is north, and the other is south."

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3 Talking about habits

I usually use ... when I ...

Example:

"I usually use a dictionary when I read in English."

Listen
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Great job completing Module 1!

You are now ready to move to Module 2 to practice answering IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions with your microphone.

Module 2 of 2 IELTS Speaking Part 1

Speaking Practice: Magnets and Daily Life

Answer 8 daily life questions using your microphone and review the model answers.

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Question 1

Do you have a magnet at home? Where is it?

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💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Well, yes, I have a few small magnets at home. I keep them on my fridge door to hold shopping lists and photos. They're quite useful because they don't fall off easily."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • I keep them on: I put them there and leave them
  • quite useful: very helpful
  • fall off: drop down
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Question 2

What do you put on the door of your fridge?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Um, I usually put some funny magnets from my trips on the door. I also stick small notes there to remember things. It's really handy, and my mum likes it too."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • stick small notes: put little papers on something
  • to remember things: so I don't forget
  • really handy: very easy and helpful
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Question 3

Do you like to try new things, or do you like the same things every day?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Well, to be honest, I like trying new things, like new food or sports. But, um, I keep my daily routine simple so I don't get worried."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • to be honest: I say what I really think
  • trying new things: doing something for the first time
  • my daily routine: what I do every day
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Question 4

How many brothers, sisters or cousins do you have?

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💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Well, I've got one older brother and two younger cousins. We're very close, and we often play video games together on weekends. It's always fun when we meet up."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • I've got: I have
  • very close: we like each other a lot
  • meet up: see each other
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Question 5

If you like a meal, do you ask for some more?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Um, yes! If the food is really good, I usually ask for some more. But if I'm full, I just say thank you and tell the cook how nice it was."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • ask for some more: ask for more food
  • I'm full: I cannot eat any more
  • how nice it was: that the food was very good
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Question 6

Do you prefer one big meal or many small snacks in a day? Why?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Well, I prefer many small snacks during the day. They give me energy, and, um, I don't feel sleepy after eating. It's also better for my stomach."

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Useful Notes:

  • I prefer: I like it more
  • give me energy: make me feel strong and awake
  • better for my stomach: good for the stomach
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Question 7

What do other people in your family do on Sundays?

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💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Um, on Sundays my dad likes to relax and read the news, while my mum enjoys cooking a big lunch. My little brother plays football with his friends. We all eat dinner together."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • likes to relax: likes to rest and do nothing hard
  • plays football: plays the game with a ball
  • eat dinner together: have the evening meal at the same table
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Question 8

Do you use a compass or an app when you go to a new place?

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💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases ▼

"Well, I always use a map app on my phone. It's really easy to use, and it shows me the right way fast. I don't use a compass at all."

Listen to model

Useful Notes:

  • map app: an app that shows roads and places
  • really easy to use: not hard to use
  • right way: the way I need to go
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Congratulations!

You have completed all 8 speaking questions in Module 2. Check your AI evaluation scores and feedback for each answer!

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