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Inventions & Everyday Objects

Learn useful words and phrases to talk about things you use every day.

📋 How to use this lesson

👩‍🏫 For Teachers:

• Spend 10 minutes checking words and phrases before speaking.

• Check recordings for fluency, clear ideas, good words, and correct pronunciation.

🧑‍🎓 For Learners:

• Do the Module 1 word review, matching task, and fun facts first.

• Record your answers in Module 2. Then open each model answer to see useful phrases.

MODULE 1

Vocabulary Review & Sentence Patterns (10 Mins)

🔑 10 Core Topic Words

invent (v) design (v/n) material (n) produce (v) metal (n) plastic (n) glass (n) device (n) tool (n) replace (v)

1. Fill in the blank with the correct word:

Engineers want to make a new small ____ (word...) to count the water you drink.

2. Choose the best material to complete the statement:

A window is a flat piece of ___. You can see through it, but it breaks easily.

____ a. metal ____ b. plastic ____ c. glass

3. Fill in the blank with the appropriate verb:

My wireless mouse stopped working. I decided to ____ (verb...) it with a new one.

4. Which verb means to make many things using machines?

____ a. invent ____ b. produce ____ c. design

5. Fill in the blank:

A screwdriver is a useful ____ (noun...) for fixing things at home.

🔗 Match 6 Common Collocations

Match each phrase on the left to its meaning on the right.

Collocation

A. A small thing that helps you do a job

B. Make many things in a factory

C. Natural stuff used to make things

1. mass produce

____A ____B ____C

2. raw material

____A ____B ____C

3. handy tool

____A ____B ____C

Match the remaining 3 collocations:

Collocation

A. Put a new thing in place of an old one

B. A phone, tablet or other small machine

C. Plan how a new thing will look and work

4. electronic device

____A ____B ____C

5. design a product

____A ____B ____C

6. replace an old item

____A ____B ____C

💡 4 Natural Patterns to Describe Any Object

Use these clear sentence starters to sound natural.

Pattern 1: "It is made of..."

Talks about physical materials.

Example: "My water bottle is made of steel and plastic."

Pattern 2: "It is used for..."

Explains the general use.

Example: "This small device is used for cutting packaging tape quickly."

Pattern 3: "I use it to..."

Shares your personal habit.

Example: "I use it to take lecture notes and edit presentation slides."

Pattern 4: "It helps me..."

Shows how it helps you.

Example: "It helps me stay organized and save tons of time every morning."

📌 Fun Fact #1

The Post-it Note Adhesive

When did Spencer Silver invent the weak glue for Post-it Notes?

____ 1948 ____ 1968 ____ 1988

👟 Fun Fact #2

The Invention of Velcro

George de Mestral invented Velcro after seeds stuck to his dog's fur. What year was this?

____ 1921 ____ 1941 ____ 1961

MODULE 2

Speaking Practice: Part 1 & Part 2 (15 Mins)

Speak naturally using words from Module 1. Record your answer for each prompt to get AI feedback.

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Part 1 • Question 1

What things do you use every day?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

✨ View Model Answer (22 words) & Spoken Phrases

"Well, my smartphone, without a doubt. I use it all day, for messages and my to-do lists. I'd be lost without it."

• without a doubt: used to emphasize that something is definitely true.

• I'd be lost without it: a natural phrase meaning you rely on something heavily.

Part 1 • Question 2

What is the most useful thing in your bag?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

✨ View Model Answer (20 words) & Spoken Phrases

"I'd say my portable charger. It's a real lifesaver, because it keeps my phone alive when I'm out all day."

• real lifesaver: something extremely helpful in a difficult moment.

• keeps my phone alive: a natural way to say it prevents the battery from dying.

Part 1 • Question 3

Do you like buying new gadgets?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

✨ View Model Answer (22 words) & Spoken Phrases

"Not really, to be honest. I only replace something old when it's completely broken. I don't need the newest thing every month."

• to be honest: natural conversation filler to introduce a genuine opinion.

• completely broken: damaged to the point where it cannot be used.

Part 1 • Question 4

Is there anything at home that is older than you?

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

✨ View Model Answer (27 words) & Spoken Phrases

"Yes, definitely! We have an old ceiling fan that's made of metal. My grandfather bought it before I was born, and it still works like a charm."

• made of: basic pattern indicating material composition.

• works like a charm: operates smoothly and perfectly without any trouble.

Part 2 Speaking Task Card Physical Cue Card

⏱️ Prep: 1 Min | Speak: 60-90 Secs

A reusable water bottle on a desk

Describe an object you use every day.

You should say:

What the object is
What material it is made of
How you use it throughout your day
And explain why this item is so important to you

💡 Tip: Use our four Module 1 patterns to structure your thoughts.

Fluency and Coherence Lexical Resource Grammatical Range and Accuracy Pronunciation

[Bài tập luyện nói]

✨ View Model Answer (75 words) & Spoken Highlights Click to expand

"OK, I'll talk about my water bottle. I take it everywhere. It's made of steel, with a plastic lid. It's used for keeping my water cold, especially in summer. I fill it up, um, first thing every morning. I use it at my desk to remind myself to drink. It helps me save money, because I don't buy bottles at shops. It's a really handy tool, and I can't imagine going out without it."

Useful Spoken Expressions Breakdown:

• It's used for / I use it to: say what the thing does.

• helps me: say how it is good for you.

• handy tool: a tool that is easy to use.

• going out: leaving home.

Inventions and Everyday Objects

Inventions & Everyday Objects

📋 How to use this lesson

Vocabulary Review & Sentence Patterns (10 Mins)

🔑 10 Core Topic Words

🔗 Match 6 Common Collocations

💡 4 Natural Patterns to Describe Any Object

Speaking Practice: Part 1 & Part 2 (15 Mins)

What things do you use every day?

What is the most useful thing in your bag?

Do you like buying new gadgets?

Is there anything at home that is older than you?

Describe an object you use every day.

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