Speaking

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2. The candidates in I use linking expressions (e.g. and, so, because) to link ideas and sentences together and help them give extended answers. Complete Candidate l's answer below with linking expressions, then listen again to check your answers.

I came by bus. 1 .............. I had to take two different buses 2 ...................... my home is on the other side of the city and the whole journey took about 45 minutes. I like travelling by bus 3.............................. I don't do it very often 4..................... I usually walk or cycle to school, 5................. is really near my home. I only use it if I want to go on a longer joumey 6............ into the city centre. Today I had quite a long distance to travel and 7..................... I came by bus.

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3 Which items in 2 have the following functions?

a. to give a reason..............

b. to give an example..................

c. to add extra information..................

d. to give a consequence.................

e. to show contrast...................

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4. Look at the audio script and find other examples of linking words. Add the examples to the list in 3.

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5. With a partner, ask and answer the questions in 1.

Make sure you give extended answers.

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6. Write 10 questions using the prompts, one for each of the topics below.

Examples : Who do you live with? (accommodation)

How often do you eat in a restaurant? (food)

accommodation • daily routines • entertainment • family food • holidays • interests • shopping • studies • work

a. Who............

b. How long.......

c. Do..............

d. Have..............

e. When............

f. What.............

g. How often............

h. Which ................

i. Why ..............

j. Would...............

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7. Look at the possible questions in 6. Match the extended answers below to four of the questions. Then mark the linking words.

1. I like going to the cinema if it's a new film or a film that has special effects because it's much better to see it on a large screen and going with friends means we can talk about it afterwards. I live in a small village 30 km from the nearest cinema though, so going to the cinema is quite expensive. I also have to go in the early evening as the last bus to my village leaves the town at 10.30 pm. And watching at home is much cheaper than going to the cinema!..............

2. I'm a student so most of my time is spent at lectures and in the library. But! have ajob in a local café near the university to help pay for things. I work three evenings a week serving customers and I also help out in the kitchen. I can eat there on the evenings I work, which also helps with my finances! I sometimes work on Saturday too, but I like to keep the weekend free ill can...............

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8. With a partner, ask and answer the questions you made in 6.

Give extended answers using the words and phrases from 4.

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Talking about familiar topics

1 • .5-1.10 Listen to six candidates answering questions from Part 1 of the Speaking test. What question do you think the examiner asked in each case? Complete the examiner's questions.

a. How ..........?

b. What..........?

c. Do ..........?

d. Do ..........?

e. how ...........?

f. do..............?