APIEIELTS Speaking: Wool, Sheep and Knitting
Wool, sheep and knitting
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Module 1: Vocabulary & Sentence Patterns
Welcome! Let's learn useful words and easy sentence patterns about wool, knitting, and habits before speaking.
How to use this lesson
👨🏫 For Teacher
- • Use this 25-minute lesson to teach basic vocabulary and sentence patterns.
- • Check students' answers in pairs or ask them to read aloud in class.
🎓 For Student
- • First, review the wool vocabulary and complete the collocation matching.
- • Next, practice the 3 sentence patterns before moving to Module 2.
1 Vocabulary Review
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about wool and sheep.
1. The sheep's _____ was very soft and thick before the farmer cut it.
2. My grandmother bought a big ball of red _____ to make a warm sweater.
3. It is very cold today, so I put a wool _____ on each hand.
4. This old wool shirt feels _____ on my skin.
5. If you wash a wool sweater in hot water, it will _____.
2 Collocations Matching
Match each common phrase on the left with its simple meaning on the top.
3 Useful Sentence Patterns
Study these 3 easy patterns. You can use them to answer speaking questions naturally.
"I started ... when I was ..."
Example:
"I started knitting a hat when I was ten years old."
Why this works:
Use this to talk about when you began a hobby in the past.
"I would like to stop ... because ..."
Example:
"I would like to stop buying cheap clothes because they shrink quickly."
Why this works:
Use this to explain a bad habit you want to change and give a reason.
"I keep ... when ..."
Example:
"I keep wearing this soft sweater when it is cold outside."
Why this works:
Use this to describe an action that you repeat regularly.
Fill in the missing verb form (learn):
"I started ____ (learn) English when I was twelve years old."
Hint: Remember to add -ing to the action word after "started".
Fill in the missing verb form (eat):
"I would like to stop ____ (eat) sweets because they are bad for my teeth."
Hint: Use the -ing form of 'eat' after 'stop'.
Fill in the missing verb form (lose):
"I keep ____ (lose) my pen when I go to school."
Hint: Use the -ing form of 'lose' after 'keep'.
MODULE 2: SPEAKING PRACTICE
Practice speaking on 8 everyday topics and learn natural spoken phrases.
How to use this lesson
👨🏫 For Teacher
- • Guide students to record their answers for all 8 questions.
- • Check the AI feedback scores and help students review the model answers after recording.
🎓 For Student
- • Click the microphone button to record your response for each question.
- • After recording, open the hidden model answer to check useful phrases.
What is a hobby that you started when you were young?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Well, I started knitting with my grandma when I was eight. It was a bit tricky at first, but I had a lot of fun making small scarves for my toys. I don't knit now."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- started knitting = began to make things with yarn
- a bit tricky = a little difficult
- had a lot of fun = enjoyed it very much
Is there a habit that you want to stop?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Yes, I would like to stop staying up late scrolling on my phone. It makes me feel really tired in the morning, so I want to go to bed early. It's a bad habit."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- would like to stop = want to not do it any more
- staying up late = going to bed late
- really tired = very tired
- go to bed early = sleep at a good time
What do you keep forgetting at home?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Um, I keep forgetting my house keys on the table. It happens all the time, so I often have to stand outside and wait for my sister. I can't get in."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- keep forgetting = forget again and again
- happens all the time = happens many, many times
- stand outside = wait near the door
What is the last thing that you started learning?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Well, I started learning how to sew a button last week. My favorite shirt lost a button, so my mom showed me how to fix it by hand. It wasn't hard."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- started learning = began to learn something new
- sew a button = put a button on with a needle and thread
- showed me how = taught me the steps
Do you ever keep working when you are tired?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Sometimes, um, I keep working even when I'm very tired. If I have an important test, I just take a short break and then continue studying."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- keep working = go on working
- important test = a big test
- take a short break = rest for a few minutes
What helps you to keep trying when something is hard?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Well, when a task is hard, my friend gives me a hand. Talking to him makes me feel better and helps me keep trying until I get it right."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- gives me a hand = helps me
- makes me feel better = makes me feel happy
- keep trying = try again and again
Do you like to start the day early or late?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Well, I prefer to start the day early. I usually get up at six and have a quick breakfast before going to school. I don't like late mornings."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- start the day early = wake up early
- get up at six = get out of bed at six
- have a quick breakfast = eat a small breakfast fast
Would you like to make something with your hands? Why or why not?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases Click to show Click to hide"Yes, I'd love to make a mitten from soft wool. I think, um, making things by hand is really relaxing, and it's a great gift for friends."
Useful Phrases & Notes:
- make a mitten = make a warm cover for the hand
- soft wool = wool that is nice to touch
- making things by hand = making things with your own hands
- great gift = nice present
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