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Read and think about the prompt below.
In today's busy world, people are constantly on the move. Many prefer this active lifestyle because they feel it is more exciting. Do you think it is a good idea to be constantly active? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
A sample outline of a response is given below. Write down transition words or phrases that can be used to link the ideas.
Is it good to be constantly active? No
- Reason 1: Too much activity drains us of energy.
- Reason 2: Bodies need rest to function properly.
- Reason 3: It is more efficient to take breaks between activities.
Using the above outline, give a spoken response to the prompt of the task.
You have 45 seconds.
Prompt: In today's busy world, people are constantly on the move. Many prefer this active lifestyle because they feel it is more exciting. Do you think it is a good idea to be constantly active? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Now listen to the sample response:
How is it different from yours? Try to remember the words and expressions used in the response.
- drain – to use up or exhaust
- recharge – to renew or refresh
- counterproductive – making something worse rather than better
- efficiently – to do well or capably
- break – a pause in work
Listen again and repeat each sentence after the response. Pay close attention to pronunciation, intonation, and word stress.
Prompt: In today's busy world, people are constantly on the move. Many prefer this active lifestyle because they feel it is more exciting. Do you think it is a good idea to be constantly active? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Without listening to the sample again, give another spoken response to the prompt. Try to make it as close as possible to the sample, while also paying attention to your pronunciation and intonation.
Record your response if possible.
Prompt: In today's busy world, people are constantly on the move. Many prefer this active lifestyle because they feel it is more exciting. Do you think it is a good idea to be constantly active? Include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Make your own outline for the prompt. Try to incorporate transition words and useful phrases from A and B..
Is it good to be constantly active?
- Reason 1:
- Reason 2:
- Reason 3:
Using your outline, respond to the prompt. Record your time.
Record your response if possible.
