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Mindset for IELTS - Level 3 (Unit 02: Health)

Speaking - Developing Part 3 Answers - 08,09,10

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While you should keep your answers on a personal level in Part 1, you will lose marks in Part 3 if you do the same thing again. For example, the question 'Which is more important in sport, winning or taking part?' may sound like it is asking what is more important to you; however, in Part 3, you should aim to widen your answers and relate them to other people, different societies and hypothetical situations.

08. Listen to an answer to the Part 3 question and answer the questions below.

Examiner What reasons do people have for becoming vegetarian?

1. Does the candidate only answer on a personal level or does he 'widen' his answer?
2. How many different points does the candidate make?
3. Match the discourse markers he uses (i-iv) with their functions (a-d).

i. On the grounds that

ii. To build upon my point a little more

iii. Looking at it from another point of view

iv. Ultimately

a. adding detail to an idea

b. giving a reason or justification

c. concluding an argument with a final point

d. contrasting by giving a different perspective/opinion

Sample answers

1. The candidate 'widens' his answer very well indeed. The only reference to his own views comes in the last sentence. The rest of his turn explores the question in terms of how other people might feel. In other words, this is a very good example of speculation.

2. After the rhetorical question at the start, he makes the following four points:

It is a moral issue for some people.
Others become vegan, as avoiding meat alone does not satisfy their objections.
Some people believe eating meat is unhealthy.
Many people follow the medical evidence that supports this view.

Overall, this answer is very well balanced. The candidate addresses the question from two main angles, providing a number of possible reasons for becoming vegetarian.He also rounds off his turn with a summarising statement which refers back to what he has said - rather like a conclusion in a Task2 essay.

Make sure with discourse markers that you learn the differences in function and usage between them. Don't assume that because they have a common function you can use them interchangeably. For example, not all discourse markers appear at the beginning of a sentence. Some are used as a subordinate clause within a sentence, e.g. 'Playing tennis, to name one example, is a fantastic way to keep in shape.' You should be able to find all the discourse markers in this unit in a good dictionary and see examples of how they are used.

09. Read the Part 3 question and answer and choose the discourse markers that fit best and that you think would receive a higher score from an examiner. There may be more than one answer.

Examiner Do you think governments should have more influence on people's health?

Candidate Absolutely. I strongly believe governments should introduce laws to help society reduce the amount of unhealthy foods we consume. Some countries have proposed a tax on fizzy drinks (1) so that/ on the grounds that/ essentially it will discourage people from drinking so much. (2) Such as my country/ In particular, this is true of my country/ Take my country by way of example, where consumption of soft drinks is incredibly high. (3) That said/ But/ On the other hand, we must take responsibility for our own health (4) as well/ also/ too. We cannot expect politicians to do everything. (5) Ultimately/ Overall/ At the end of the day, we are the only ones who can improve our health.

Suggest Answer

1. Both so that and on the grounds that fit grammatically, but the latter would score higher. Essentially does not fit grammatically or in terms of meaning; it also tends to appear at the start of a sentence when it is used to introduce a reason.

2. Both In particular this is true of my country, and Take my country by way of example are grammatically correct and display a good control of less common discourse markers, but the latter would probably score higher. Such as cannot be used to begin a sentence.

3. All fit grammatically in spoken English. In terms of what might score more highly, On the other hand and That said would score more highly than But.

4. None would score particularly high but as well and too are the best because they are used in the correct position; also is acceptable here, as we are dealing with spoken English, but is not entirely natural in terms of its position in the sentence.

5. Ultimately and At the end of the day work best here. Overall does not work in this context, because the candidate is not summarising her argument but is concluding her argument with one final point.

10. Look back at all the discourse markers in this section. In pairs, discuss the following questions.

1. Which ones can you use confidently?

2. Which ones are you less confident about using?

3. Can you think of any discourse markers for the following functions that we have not mentioned in this section?

Adding detail to the previous point:
Introducing a contrasting idea:
Giving a reason or explanation:
Giving an example or clarification:
Introducing an opinion:
Concluding with a final point or summarising an argument:

08. Listen to an answer to the Part 3 question and answer the questions below.

09. Read the Part 3 question and answer and choose the discourse markers that fit best and that you think would receive a higher score from an examiner. There may be more than one answer.

10. Look back at all the discourse markers in this section. In pairs, discuss the following questions.

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