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Target: 4.0-4.5 IELTS Speaking Part 1 • Module 1

🍄 Module 1: Build-up: Mushrooms & Fungi

Let's learn key words and useful sentence patterns about mushrooms and nature.

💡 How to use this lesson

For Teachers

Manage the 25-minute lesson by spending 10 minutes on Module 1 and 15 minutes on Module 2.

Check each learner's audio recordings and AI scores after class.

For Learners

Read the words and patterns in Module 1 first.

Then record your own spoken answers for all 8 questions in Module 2.

🌱 Key Vocabulary (10 Words)

A2 Level

Click the sound icon to hear the pronunciation. Learn these words before answering questions.

fungus fungus

a living thing, such as a mushroom, that is not a plant

mould mould

soft green or grey stuff on old food

alive alive

living, not dead

common common

easy to find or see everywhere

log log

a thick piece of wood from a tree

inside inside

in the inner part of something

above above

at a higher place than something

rot rot

to go bad and break into small pieces

spread spread

to move to a larger area

poison poison

something that makes you sick or die

Review Quiz (5 Questions)

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. Many mushrooms grow on a wet ___ in the forest.

____ a. log ____ b. alive ____ c. poison ____ d. rot

2. When bread gets old, green patches of ___ start to grow on it.

____ a. log ____ b. mould ____ c. alive ____ d. inside

3. Do not pick mushrooms in the forest because some of them contain dangerous ___.

____ a. common ____ b. poison ____ c. above ____ d. rot

4. Fresh apples will slowly ___ if you leave them in a warm room for too long.

____ a. alive ____ b. rot ____ c. above ____ d. inside

5. Green plants and small mushrooms are very ___ in the woods during rainy days.

____ a. common ____ b. poison ____ c. mould ____ d. log

Collocation Matching (4 Items)

Match each natural collocation to its simple meaning.

Select the correct definition for each expression:

Collocation

a living thing like a mushroom that grows outside by itself

old things to eat that have gone bad

a thick piece of wood that came down from a tree

reach many places in a short time

1. fallen log

____ a living thing like a mushroom that grows outside by itself ____ old things to eat that have gone bad ____ a thick piece of wood that came down from a tree ____ reach many places in a short time

2. spread quickly

____ a living thing like a mushroom that grows outside by itself ____ old things to eat that have gone bad ____ a thick piece of wood that came down from a tree ____ reach many places in a short time

3. rotten food

____ a living thing like a mushroom that grows outside by itself ____ old things to eat that have gone bad ____ a thick piece of wood that came down from a tree ____ reach many places in a short time

4. wild fungus

____ a living thing like a mushroom that grows outside by itself ____ old things to eat that have gone bad ____ a thick piece of wood that came down from a tree ____ reach many places in a short time

3 Useful Sentence Patterns

Use these natural structures when answering speaking questions in Part 1.

Pattern 1 • Asking to check

"You like ..., don't you?"

Use this when you check an idea with someone in a friendly conversation.

Example

"You like hot soup, don't you?"

Pattern 2 • Giving an opinion

"I am not sure, but I think ..."

Use this when you give your opinion but you are not 100% certain.

Example

"I am not sure, but I think this plant is dangerous."

Pattern 3 • Describing habits

"I usually ... when I ..."

Use this to talk about your regular routine or actions in different situations.

Example

"I usually wash my hands when I come home."

Target: 4.0-4.5 IELTS Speaking Part 1 • Module 2

🎙️ Module 2: Speaking Practice: Mushrooms & Fungi

Answer 8 Speaking questions with your own voice and get instant AI feedback.

Do you like mushrooms? Why or why not?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Well, to be honest, I really like mushrooms. They taste good in hot pot, and, um, my mom cooks them with chicken every weekend. It's my favorite dish at home."

to be honest: saying what you really think

taste good: have a nice flavor

hot pot: a warm dish cooked in a soup pot

favorite dish: food you like the most

Have you ever walked in a forest after the rain?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Yes, I have. I walked in the woods near my village after the rain last month. Um, the trees smell fresh, and I saw some wild fungus growing on a log. It wasn't hot."

in the woods: inside a forest

after the rain: right when the rain stops

smell fresh: have a clean, nice scent

growing on a log: living on a cut piece of wood

What do you like to cook with vegetables?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Well, I usually make a simple soup with carrots and green onions. It takes about ten minutes, and, um, it's very easy to cook a meal when I'm busy."

make a simple soup: cook an easy soup

takes about: needs this much time

cook a meal: prepare food to eat

when I'm busy: when I have lots of work

Do you eat many vegetables?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Yeah, I do. I try to eat fresh veggies every single day. Um, I usually buy tomatoes and cucumbers at the local market to keep healthy and stay strong. I don't like junk food."

every single day: each day without missing

local market: a place near your home where people buy food

keep healthy: stay well and fit

stay strong: have good energy

Who cooks most of the meals in your home?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Well, my dad does most of the cooking. He's a great cook, and he prepares dinner every evening. Um, I usually help him chop onions and clean the table."

most of the cooking: cooking almost all food

great cook: person who cooks well

every evening: each night

clean the table: wipe the table after eating

Is it easy to find fresh food near your home?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Yes, it is! There's a big supermarket just around the corner from my house. Um, it's really easy to get fresh food like fish, fruits, and cabbage every morning."

big supermarket: large food store

just around the corner: very near your house

get fresh food: buy clean new food

every morning: early each day

What is a plant or an animal that you find strange?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"I am not sure, but I think wild mushrooms look a bit strange. Last year, I saw bright red ones deep in the woods, and, um, they looked dangerous. I didn't touch them."

I am not sure, but I think: sharing a quick opinion

look a bit strange: seem unusual

deep in the woods: far inside the forest

looked dangerous: appeared unsafe to touch

What do you do when you want to know if food is good?

Listen Prompt

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Model Answer & Useful Phrases (Click to expand)

"Well, I usually check the smell first. If it has bad mould or smells sour, I toss it out. Um, I want to make sure the food is safe. I don't take risks."

check the smell: sniff food to test it

bad mould: dirty green spots on old food

toss it out: throw it into the trash

make sure: be certain about something

IELTS Speaking: Mushrooms and Fungi

🍄 Module 1: Build-up: Mushrooms & Fungi

💡 How to use this lesson

🌱 Key Vocabulary (10 Words)

Review Quiz (5 Questions)

Collocation Matching (4 Items)

3 Useful Sentence Patterns

"You like ..., don't you?"

"I am not sure, but I think ..."

"I usually ... when I ..."

🎙️ Module 2: Speaking Practice: Mushrooms & Fungi

Do you like mushrooms? Why or why not?

Have you ever walked in a forest after the rain?

What do you like to cook with vegetables?

Do you eat many vegetables?

Who cooks most of the meals in your home?

Is it easy to find fresh food near your home?

What is a plant or an animal that you find strange?

What do you do when you want to know if food is good?

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