Plan
Connected speech
(assimilation and …)
Shadowing practice video
(Word stress, connected speech)
Idea generation for part 3
Part 3 sample answers
1. Assimilation - a sound changes to become more
similar to a following sound. Consonants and vowels can
both undergo assimilation, changing based on the letters
surrounding them.
Within a word:
Handbag – Hambag
What a lovely handbag.
Between words:
I live in Barcelona – livm Barcelona
I live in Paris –livm Paris
I live in Madrid – livm Madrid
N changes to M before B,M,P
More examples:
1. N and G,K becomes NG
Ten girls – tenggirls
Ten kings – tengkings
2. T and Y becomes CH
I want you to stop - wanchyou
Nice to meet you - michyou
3. T and B becomes P
Light blue – laypblue
2. Reduction of H – the letter h is often silent f
or pronouns like he, him, his, her during native-like
conversations.
1. I love her – lover
2. Tell him I will meet him soon
3. Did he go to work today?
4. That’s hers but you can use it too.
5. You will find his dog
6. I am with her, no worries.
Word stress:
1. Would be appreciated
2. Writing time
3. Might be coherent
4. Read serial killer diaries
5. Better punctuation
6. Write in my voice
7. My followers love.
8. Little pictures
9. You mean emojis?
10. Foreign concept to you
11. Come to my mind
Idea generation for part 3
In part 3, you are expected to discuss all topics in a general
manner. If you try and talk about yourself and your family, the
examiner will steer you away from these familiar topics and will
encourage you to speak in a general way. Remember that you
have already talked about familiar topics in part 1 and part 2.
Tips
1. Read anything. Yes, anything. ...
2. Learn how to express yourself differently. ...
3. Try out what you've learned…
4. Don't Try to Sound Smart. ...
5. Speak Clearly...
6. Try to extend your answers
How to get ideas?
An idea is typically born from a combination of factors,
including observation, imagination, experience, and
knowledge.
Part 3
1. Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?
-Yes, many children have a natural curiosity and interest in learning
about traditional festivals. Exploring the customs, rituals, and stories
behind these celebrations can be fascinating and engaging for them.
Learning about traditional festivals helps children understand and
appreciate their cultural heritage, fosters a sense of belonging, and
allows them to participate in age-old traditions that have been passed
down through generations.
2. Is music important to traditional festivals?
-Yes, music plays a significant role in traditional festivals. It adds a
vibrant and festive atmosphere to the celebrations, setting the mood
and enhancing the overall experience. Traditional music often
accompanies specific rituals and performances during these festivals,
carrying cultural significance and creating a sense of joy among
participants. It serves as a powerful medium to connect people with
their heritage and preserve the cultural traditions associated with the
festivals.
3. What is the importance of traditional festivals?
-I think traditional festivals fulfil three functions. They connect us to our
roots, our culture and our origins, giving us a sense of identity. Secondly,
they bring families and friends together and lastly, they help us forget
about our worries and stress.
4. What’s the difference between festivals now and in the past?
-I think the main difference between festivals now and in the past is the
purpose of celebration. Earlier people celebrated festivals for a
purpose, but now people have forgotten the meaning behind the
festivals. Festivals are only celebrated for joy and merriment.
5. Do you think western festivals like Christmas are replacing
traditional festivals in your country?
-Yes, one of the influences of western movies and Hollywood has been
the coming of western festivals like Christmas and Halloween. Every
single year children decorate a tree and ask gifts from their parents for
Christmas. Similarly, in these past few years, I have seen children going
for trick or treating on Halloween in my neighborhood.
Curiosity: A strong desire to know or learn something.
Rituals: Formal actions or behaviors performed in a particular order,
often in religious or cultural contexts.
Engaging: Capturing one's attention or interest, being interesting or
compelling.
Heritage: Cultural traditions, beliefs, and practices that are passed
down from generation to generation.
Fosters: Encourages the development or growth of something.
Significance: The importance or meaning attached to something.
Unity: The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Vibrant: Full of energy and enthusiasm; bright and lively.
Preserve: To protect or keep something in its original state or from
harm.
Fulfil: To satisfy or meet a need, requirement, or expectation.
Origins: The starting point or beginning of something.
Merriment: Joyful and festive feelings, especially during celebrations.
Adaptation: The process of adjusting or changing to suit different
conditions or environments.
Influences: Effects or impacts that change or modify something.
Neighborhood: A particular area or region where people live, often in
close proximity to one another.
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