Collins English for Exams Speaking for ielts

c 
obey a person, a command, or an instruction
> your elders
d 
be polite because your parents have taught you to 
behave w ell
i do as you're told
e 
do some of the housework
i have good manners
f 
the way that your parents treat you and the things 
that they teach you when you are growing up
r te ll someone off
g 
the activity of bringing up and looking after your 
child
1 help around the house
h 
be polite and observe social customs
Youth 
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Listen to each statem ent. Do they reflect your experience and views? Justify your answer
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by giving a reason o r an example.
Example: M ost children I know are w ell brought up.
No, m ost children I know are badly brought up. They have bad manners, interru ptin g adults a ll
the tim e and not saying
please 
o r
thank you.
If possible, compare your experiences and views w ith a friend.
IELTS Speaking Exam: Part 1
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You are going to hear questions that are typical of Part 1 of the exam. Listen to each 
question and give your answer. Record your answers.
Now listen to the sample answers.
IELTS Speaking Exam: Part 2
Read this Part 2 question. Give you rse lf one m inute to plan your answer, making notes if 
you wish. Then ta lk fo r one or two m inutes. Record your answers.
Speaking Exam Part 2
Describe a happy childhood memory.
You should say:
when and where the incident you rem em ber happened 
. 
who you were with 
what happened exactly 
and explain why it is a happy memory.
Now listen to the sample answer.
Pronunciation: Past tense -ec/endings
Q
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Listen to Track 15. How is -e d pronounced in the follow ing reg u la r past-tense verbs?
15 
enjoyed 
worked 
acted
CD2
Note that it is the fin a l 
so un d
of the infinitive that decides how -e d is pronounced; the 
spelling may mislead you. Here are some rules to help guide you:
• 
-ed
is pronounced / t / when the verb ends in a voiceless consonant sound - / p / ,