IGCSE Speaking
IELTS Prep Course

Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE ESL (0510 / 0511) exam standards

Week 11: Human achievements

IELTS Band 5 - 6

QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Human achievements

Learning Objectives

WALT (We Are Learning To)Describe a human achievement using past perfect forms, clear reasons, and simple examples.

Success Criteria

WILF (What I'm Looking For)Use blue-bold starters, five highlighted items, one yellow complex sentence, and clear Part 2 choice language.

Support (Band 5.0 Target)

Use the frame: He had ___ before he ___. Add one reason and one school example.

Stretch (Band 6.0+ Target)

Explain what happened first, why it mattered, and how the person inspired others.
Plan A Classroom Only 80 MIN
Default plan. Sections 11 & 12 are completed at home as unsupervised homework.
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 1 0–5 min Warm-Up
  • Open with WALT / WILF.
  • Send students to Section 1 and circulate.
  • Discuss the warm-up questions in pairs, in English.
Sec 2 · 3 · 4 5–15 min Input
  • Teach Sec 2 grammar, Sec 3 pronunciation, Sec 4 vocabulary.
  • Give an example sentence for each item.
  • Listen and take notes on the handout.
  • Offer your own example sentences.
Sec 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 15–35 min Shadow Read
  • Play TTS for Sec 5, 6, 9 text & model answers.
  • Students Listen → Repeat until pronunciation is clean.
  • Stand. Write own notes on whiteboards for Sec 6 & 9. Memorize answers.
Sec 7 35–55 min Speaking · 4-3-2
  • 2-min spot speaking tests. Correct mistakes. Note errors.
  • Repeat your answer 3× — faster each round.
  • Listener checks target items & pushes speed.
Sec 9 55–75 min Part 3 Discussion
  • Explain OPINION → REASON → EXAMPLE structure.
  • Push "why?" & "can you give an example?" for short answers.
  • Write Sec 9 notes in the lined space.
  • Repeat your Part 3 answers 3× in pairs — faster each round.
Sec 10 75–80 min Wrap-Up
  • Put top errors on the board.
  • Supervise Sec 10 exit ticket.
  • Correct your errors.
  • Log this week's homework (Sec 11 & 12).
Homework Sec 11 & Sec 12 (required, ~40 min).
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QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Human achievements
Plan B Computer Lab + Classroom 40 + 40 MIN
Use when homework must be supervised. Sec 11 & 12 done in the lab; classroom shrinks to 40 min. Cut sections shown below.
Computer Lab · 40 min · supervised
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 11 0–20 min After Last Lesson
  • Circulate the lab and check recording quality across Part 1, 2 & 3.
  • Push AI written feedback on each student's Sec 6 answer.
  • Record LAST week's Sec 1, Sec 6 & Sec 9 answers (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3).
  • Run AI correction on the Sec 6 written answer.
Sec 12 20–40 min Before Next Lesson
  • Confirm each student previews NEXT period's vocab and grammar.
  • Check students shadow Transcoded Text and Model Answers.
  • Preview NEXT period's vocab and grammar.
  • Shadow all Transcoded Text and Model Answers for pronunciation practice.
Classroom · 40 min
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 1 0–5 min Warm-Up
  • Open with WALT / WILF.
  • Send students to Section 1 and circulate.
  • Discuss the warm-up questions in pairs, in English.
Sec 6 5–20 min Practice
  • Observe students' Sec 6 answer prep on boards.
  • Correct errors before speaking.
  • Stand up at a whiteboard / window / large screen.
  • Write your own answer to Sec 6.
Sec 7 20–35 min Speaking · 4-3-2
  • Briefly intro Sec 7 and run the 4-3-2 circuit (pairs, standing).
  • Strict time — fastest repetitions must be min 2 mins.
  • Repeat your answer 2× alone — faster each round.
  • Round 3 with a partner to push you to speak fast.
  • Last round must be fast and min 2 mins.
Sec 10 35–40 min Wrap-Up
  • Put top errors on the board.
  • Supervise Sec 10 exit ticket.
  • Correct your errors.
  • Log this week's homework (Sec 6 written answer).
Cut in Lab Mode Sec 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 8 — Input, Pronunciation, Shadowing and Writing dropped from classroom (handled with AI feedback in the lab / at home).
Homework Write Section 6 Answer, use AI correction, then write the corrected answer by hand into the student textbook.
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Section 1
Part 1 Interview
5 MIN
Keep
Topic: human achievements
1 Can you tell me about an achievement you admire?
Yes, I admire my cousin winning a city science prize. For me, his achievement (成就) shows that quiet students can do great things.
Your Answer
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2 Can you tell me about a time when someone achieved something difficult, and what it was like?
Last term, my desk mate passed a hard maths test. At first, she felt worried, but she stayed determined (有决心的) and reviewed every evening.
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3 Do you think young people need role models? Why?
Yes, I think, young people need examples they can trust. This is because, a good role model (榜样) can guide us when school feels difficult.
Your Answer
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Section 2
Weekly Grammar Point
4 MIN
Keep

Past Perfect Simple and Continuous

Grammar

Past perfect shows something happened before another past event. Past perfect continuous shows an earlier action that continued for some time.

Example

She had practised for months before she won the race.

Your Examples
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Section 3
Weekly Pronunciation Point
2 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Contrastive Stress

👂 Listen: Stress the word that shows the contrast.

🗣️ Practise: not easy, but possible; not famous, but brave.

Section 4
Vocabulary Table
4 MIN
Keep
Achievement成就 Nounadj.achievablev.achieve · achieved
Endurance耐力 Nounadj.enduringv.endure · endured
Role model榜样 Noun phrasen.role model
Inspire激励 Verbn.inspirationadj.inspiringadv.inspiringly
Determined有决心的 Adjectiven.determinationadv.determinedlyv.determine · determined
Brave勇敢的 Adjectiven.braveryadv.bravelyv.brave · braved
Subject科目RECYCLED Nounadj.subjectiveadv.subjectively
Qualification资格 / 学历RECYCLED Nounadj.qualifiedadv.qualifiedlyv.qualify · qualified
Idiom 1: Look up to — 敬佩 ExplanationAdmire and respect someone. ExampleI look up to my cousin because she studies hard and helps others.
Idiom 2: Against the odds — 逆境取胜 ExplanationSucceed even when the situation is very difficult. ExampleThe athlete won against the odds after a serious injury.
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Section 5
Shadowing Text
8 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Adapted from the Cambridge IGCSE ESL Coursebook

In my view, a human achievement (成就) does not have to be world-famous. For example, a student who keeps training for a school race can show real endurance (耐力). Also, a quiet classmate can become a role model (榜样) by helping others. When someone works for months without giving up, the result feels more meaningful. At first, their progress may look slow. Later, their effort can inspire (激励) friends to try harder. In short, an achievement is not only about winning. Most importantly, it is about being determined (有决心的) when the task is hard.

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Section 6
Part 2 Question and Model Answer
15 MIN
Keep

SITUATION Your English teacher has asked students to choose a class presentation about human achievements. You are considering the following options:

OPTION A a presentation about a young athlete
OPTION B a presentation about a student inventor

Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each option. Say which option you would prefer, and why.

Model Answer
SITUATION Well, our class must choose a presentation about human achievements.
OPTION A On one hand, the athlete story is exciting and shows a brave (勇敢的) person. Also, sport is easy for classmates to understand. However, some students may already know many sports stories.
OPTION B On the other hand, an inventor story can connect with a science subject (科目). Although the idea may sound difficult, it can show how a useful qualification (资格 / 学历) starts with curiosity. Still, it may need clearer pictures.
PREFERENCE I would choose the inventor, because it feels fresh. REASON The main reason is, students may look up to (敬佩) someone near their age. REASON Also, it shows success against the odds (逆境取胜).
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Section 7
Listener Task — Tick the Speaker's Checklist
5 MIN
Keep

Tick each item you hear in your partner's Part 2 answer.

Section 8
Writing Space
10 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Stand up and write your answer on the board or classroom windows. The teacher will correct it as you write. Copy the corrected answer below.

📝 Draft
0 / 20–300
✨ AI-Corrected
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Section 9
Part 3 Questions
20 MIN
Keep

Answer the Part 3 discussion questions below. Use the Model Answer for guidance, then write your own response in the lined space.

1 How important is endurance when young people try to achieve something difficult?
Model Answer
OPINION In my opinion, endurance is very important for young people. REASON When a student has endurance (耐力), they can keep going after mistakes. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a runner may lose one race, then train calmly for the next school sports day.
Your Answer
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2 Some people say famous people are the best role models. What do you think?
Model Answer
OPINION From my point of view, famous people are not always the best examples. REASON Although a star may look special, a local role model (榜样) can feel closer. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For instance, my cousin studies hard and helps younger students every Friday.
Your Answer
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Section 9
Part 3 Questions (continued)
20 MIN
Keep

Continue answering Part 3 questions. Use the Model Answer for guidance, then write your own response in the lined space.

3 What could happen if schools gave more time to stories about human achievements?
Model Answer
OPINION Overall, schools should share more achievement stories. REASON If students hear about one achievement (成就) each week, they may feel more hopeful. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a short class talk could show how normal people solve hard problems.
Your Answer
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4 How important are stories of human achievement for young people?
Model Answer
OPINION In my view, stories of human achievement can help young people feel hopeful. REASON This is because, when students hear how others kept trying, they believe effort can change results. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a school display could inspire (激励) younger pupils to start one small project during a short class talk.
Your Answer
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Section 10
Exit Ticket
4 MIN
Keep

🎯 Fix the Error: Choose had + past participle or had been + -ing.

  • She ___ trained before she won.
  • He ___ practising for months.
  • They ___ finished the project before the award day.

Section 11
After Today's Lesson
Lab or Home
  • aRECORD10 MINAPP Recording: Mock Test: Record all answers to questions in Part 1, 2 and 3 and SEND for scoring. MUST USE: 1 complex sentence + this week's grammar (Past Perfect Simple and Continuous).作业APP录音：模拟考试：录制Part 1、2和3全部问题的回答并发送评分。要求：必须使用1个复合句和本周语法点。
  • bWRITING10 MINType and AI correct your Part 2 answer. Handwrite your corrected answer into your coursebook.键入Part 2答案并使用AI批改。将批改后的答案手写到你的课本中。
Section 12
Before Next Week's Lesson
Lab or Home
  • aSHADOW10 MIN'Speaking Practice › Fluency'. Listen to next week's Section 1, 5, 6 & 9. Shadow their pronunciation — copy American or British intonation exactly — until you are comfortable with the pronunciation."口语练习 › 流利度"。听下周的第1、5、6和9部分。跟读模仿美式或英式的语调和发音，直到你对发音感到自如为止。
  • bRECORD10 MINRecord Sections 5 & 6: Memorise useful phrases and use bullet-point notes to help you repeat the paragraphs in your own words 3 times, out loud. Record your 3rd attempt.录音第5和第6部分：记忆有用的短语，并使用要点笔记帮助你用自己的话重复段落3遍，大声朗读。录下你的第3次尝试。
Section 10 Answers: 1. had trained 2. had been practising 3. had finished
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