IELTS Speaking 2-3 WR 2 (Opinion - Business)

​Speaking Part 2-3: Business and Finance

Match

Match the following business collocation.

• market research

• product development

• launch

• business chance

• have profit

investigation

progression

trigger a new product

opportunity

make a profit

• investigation

• progression

• trigger a new product

• opportunity

• make a profit

Match

Match the following business collocation.

• objective

• costumer happiness

• time management

• sales amount

• apply

target market

satisfaction

organisation

figures

claim for a loan

• target market

• satisfaction

• organisation

• figures

• claim for a loan

Match

Match the following simple phrases to their more complex alternatives.

• people like it so much

• anywhere

• there is so much you can buy

• most importantly

it holds so much appeal

wherever you are

real plus points

above all else

• it holds so much appeal

• wherever you are

• real plus points

• above all else

Fill in the Blanks

Replace the underlined phrases to their complex alternatives.

"You can relax at home, at work, anywhere, and do your shopping.

Match

Match the following simple phrases to their more complex alternatives.

• advantages

• the best way to shop is always by going to

• help and give you good advice

• without having the problem

real plus points

there's no substitute for heading to

point to the right direction

without having to deal with the hassleof

• real plus points

• there's no substitute for heading to

• point to the right direction

• without having to deal with the hassleof

Multiple Choice

Choose the underlined phrase to its complex alternative.

"To be honest, I understand why people like it, but I'm not sure why ​ people like it so much. ​ "I suppose the main reason must be that it's so easy and convenient."

• it holds so much appeal

• wherever you are

• real plus points

• without having to deal with the hassle of

Multiple Choice

Choose the underlined phrase to its complex alternatives.

"You can relax at home, at work, anywhere, and do your shopping.

• wherever you are

• point to the right direction

Fill in the Blanks

Plus, there is so much you can buy on the internet and, most importantly, once you've paid, it quickly gets delivered to your door without having a problem of going to a busy high street.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks that replaced the underlined phrase to its complex alternative.

So there are plenty of advantages to online shopping.

Multiple Choice

Choose the underlined phrase to its complex alternative.

But for me, the best way to shop is always by going to the store itself and having a look at whatever it is you're thinking of buying.

• there's no substitute for heading to

• without having to deal with the hassle of

• wherever you are

Fill in the Blanks

Choose the underlined phrase to its complex alternative.

Also, you have the sales assistants to talk to, and they can help and give you good advice.

cue card with 3-4 questions, 1 minute preparation, 2 minutes speaking time

Speaking Part 2

follow-up questions on part 2 but broader range of questions , 4-5 minute speaking time

Speaking Part 3

follow-up questions on part 2 but broader range of questions , 4-5 minute speaking time

Speaking Part 3

Task Question

Some people believe that businesses should focus only on making profits, while others think they should also be responsible for social and environmental issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

PLANNING STAGE (5 minutes)

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Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay (timed-activity- 40mins)

1️⃣ Your Opinion (Circle one)

☐ Strongly agree
☐ Agree
☐ Disagree
☐ Strongly disagree

Your clear position:

2️⃣ Main Ideas

Body Paragraph 1 – Main Reason
Main idea:

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Explanation (why?):

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Example:

Body Paragraph 2 – Counterargument + Rebuttal

Opposing view:

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Why it is weak / limited:

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Example or explanation:

3️⃣ Useful Vocabulary / Phrases

(Write 4–6 words or collocations you plan to use)
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.

Task Question

Some people believe that businesses should focus only on making profits, while others think they should also be responsible for social and environmental issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? WRITING STAGE (30 minutes)

Essay Structure

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Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay (timed-activity- 40mins)

1. Introduction (3-5 sentences ) (5 minutes)

Purpose: (you can elevate your introduction by adding a hook!)

• Hook

• Overview

• Thesis statement

Simple Template:

It is often argued that [paraphrase topic].
While this view has some merit, I firmly believe that [your opinion].

Task Question

Some people believe that businesses should focus only on making profits, while others think they should also be responsible for social and environmental issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? WRITING STAGE (30 minutes)

Essay Structure

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Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay (timed-activity- 40mins)

2. Body Paragraph 1 (Main Reason) (6-8 sentences) (7 minutes)

Purpose:

• Present your strongest reason (topic sentence)

• Explain logically

• Support with an example

Structure: TEEL

Template:

One key reason why I hold this view is that [main idea].
This is because [explanation / cause–effect].
For example, [specific example].
As a result, [impact or consequence], which clearly supports my position.

Task Question

Some people believe that businesses should focus only on making profits, while others think they should also be responsible for social and environmental issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? WRITING STAGE (30 minutes)

Essay Structure

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Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay (timed-activity- 40mins)

3. Body Paragraph 2 (Supporting or Counterargument) (6-8 sentences) (7 Minutes)

Option A – Supporting Reason (to elevate your band, add 1 more SR - which makes 3 BP)

Another important factor is that [second main idea].
In many cases, [explanation].
For instance, [example].
Therefore, [evaluation linking back to opinion].

Option B – Counterargument (Recommended for Band 8+)

Admittedly, some people argue that [opposing view].
While this may be true to a certain extent, [your rebuttal].
This is largely because [reason], which ultimately strengthens my viewpoint.

Task Question

Some people believe that businesses should focus only on making profits, while others think they should also be responsible for social and environmental issues.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? WRITING STAGE (30 minutes)

Essay Structure

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Writing Task 2: Opinion Essay (timed-activity- 40mins)

4. Conclusion (5-7 sentences | 5 minutes)

Purpose: use ASS

• Affirm/Answer Hook

• Summarise key ideas

• State opinion clearly (no new ideas) paraphrase

Template:

In conclusion, although there are arguments on both sides, I believe that [restated opinion].
Given the long-term consequences, this approach is more beneficial for individuals and society as a whole.

4 minutes review (scan and skim your own work, it is a must)

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