B1IELTS-style · Band 4.5–5.0Speaking25 min

IELTS Speaking: Health and Fitness

Health and fitness

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Everyday Health & Fitness

Build simple vocabulary, practice natural patterns, and speak with confidence.

Target: 5.0-5.5

📋 How to use this lesson

For Teachers:

• Allocate about 25 minutes to guide warm-up drills and check pronunciation.

• Focus feedback on steady flow and real-life ideas rather than rare grammar forms.

For Learners:

• Finish Module 1 first to master the 10 words and everyday sentence frames.

• In Module 2, record your voice out loud before opening the short model answers.

Module 1

Build Up Your Words and Ideas

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Get comfortable with everyday words and ready-to-use spoken phrases before you talk.

Step 1 • Vocabulary Check

Fill in the blanks using words from the health list

Choose the best word for each sentence. Use exact spelling.

exercise workout muscle active diet habit balanced stress energy recover

1. Going for a brisk walk gives me plenty of ____ for the whole morning.

2. I take a warm bath so my sore legs can ____ after the race.

3. Drinking a glass of water every morning is a very simple ____.

4. Lifting modest weights two days a week helps me build ____.

5. My grandfather stays very ____ by tending his garden every single day.

Step 2 • Collocation Match

Match each 2-word phrase to its simple everyday meaning

Pick the letter (A–F) that matches each phrase below.

A: Lowering tension and feeling calmer

B: Increasing your physical power and alertness

C: Eating healthy foods in proper proportions

D: A repeated daily action that is good for you

E: Making your body stronger and toned

F: Exercising consistently each week

Phrase

A

B

C

D

E

F

1. balanced diet

____A ____B ____C ____D ____E ____F

2. regular workout

____A ____B ____C ____D ____E ____F

3. build muscle

____A ____B ____C ____D ____E ____F

4. reduce stress

____A ____B ____C ____D ____E ____F

5. healthy habit

____A ____B ____C ____D ____E ____F

6. boost energy

____A ____B ____C ____D ____E ____F

Step 3 • Everyday Sentence Frames

4 Simple sentence patterns you can use right away

Review the sticky cards, then complete the 4 check questions below.

Pattern 1

I enjoy + [verb-ing]

"I enjoy swimming because it cools me down on hot days."

Pattern 2

I decided to + [action]

"I decided to walk more to feel fresher during the day."

Pattern 3

It helps me + [action]

"It helps me relax after a busy afternoon at school."

Pattern 4

I try to + [action]

"I try to sleep early whenever I have tests the next day."

Choose the naturally correct form to complete each sentence:

1. On weekends, I really enjoy ______ outside with my friends.

____ a. to cycle ____ b. cycling ____ c. cycle

2. Last month, I decided ______ drinking so much soda.

____ a. to stop ____ b. stopping ____ c. stop

3. Listening to quiet songs helps me ______ down before sleep.

____ a. calming ____ b. calmed ____ c. calm

4. Every morning, I try ______ at least two liters of water.

____ a. drink ____ b. to drink ____ c. drank

Step 4 • Fun Facts Quiz

Guess the number: Surprising health facts

Guess the correct numbers from scientific history.

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1. The famous '10,000 steps a day' idea began in Japan with a pedometer. In which year was that pedometer sold?

____ a. 1865 ____ b. 1965 ____ c. 2005

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2. In a 2019 study of older women, the benefit stopped growing at about how many steps a day?

____ a. 750 steps ____ b. 7,500 steps ____ c. 75,000 steps

Module 2

IELTS Speaking Practice

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Speak naturally about your everyday health habits without worrying about complex words.

Part 1 • Exercise

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Question 1: Do you do any exercise?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Tap to see a sample spoken answer (31 words) Model

"Well, to be honest, I do a regular workout at home about three times a week. I mostly do quick bodyweight moves because it really boosts my energy before work."

• to be honest: a casual filler used when starting an answer sincerely.

• regular workout: consistent physical training sessions.

• boosts my energy: makes you feel active and refreshed.

Part 1 • Diet

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Question 2: Do you eat healthy food?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Tap to see a sample spoken answer (33 words) Model

"Yeah, I really try to keep a balanced diet most days. I eat lots of greens and fresh fruits, which helps me stay active, though I still grab a snack occasionally."

• balanced diet: a sensible mix of healthy foods.

• helps me stay active: gives enough power for daily physical movement.

• grab a snack: casually eat a quick bite between meals.

Part 1 • Relaxation

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Question 3: How do you relax?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Tap to see a sample spoken answer (31 words) Model

"Normally, I just listen to calm music or take a walk in the evening. It clears my head and really helps to reduce stress after staring at my screen all day."

• clears my head: removes worry and helps you think calmly.

• reduce stress: lowers physical and mental tension.

• staring at my screen: spending long hours looking at a computer or phone.

Part 1 • Sleep

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Question 4: Do you sleep well?

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Tap to see a sample spoken answer (30 words) Model

"Generally yes, because I made it a healthy habit to switch off my phone before bed. So I usually fall asleep quickly and wake up feeling totally rested."

• healthy habit: a good regular personal routine.

• switch off my phone: turning off your device to avoid light and alerts.

• fall asleep quickly: going into sleep without waiting restlessly.

Part 2 • Cue Card

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

Speaking Task Card

⏱️ 1 min prep • 60-90s talk

Describe something you do to stay healthy.

You should say:

what it is
when you do it
how it helps you
and explain why you started doing it.

[Bài tập luyện nói]

💡 Tap to see a full spoken model answer (136 words) Model

"Well, I'd like to talk about my daily evening walk, which is something I started doing about six months ago. I usually go right after dinner for around thirty or forty minutes around my local park. It has quickly become a really healthy habit for me. This routine really helps me in two main ways. First, it clears my mind and helps me reduce stress after staring at a laptop screen all day. Second, it definitely helps to boost my energy levels and digestion, so I sleep much better at night. I actually decided to start doing this because I felt really sluggish and tired every evening. A friend suggested just getting outside instead of sitting on the sofa, and it turned out to be the best choice I've made for my health."

• healthy habit: a positive lifestyle behavior you do regularly.

• clears my mind: helps you stop worrying and feel peaceful.

• reduce stress: releases pressure from study or work.

• boost my energy: makes you feel lively rather than exhausted.

• decided to start: a natural phrase to introduce the reason you began a new action.

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