IGCSE Speaking
IELTS Prep Course

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

Week 15: Healthy lifestyles

IELTS Band 5 - 6

QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Healthy lifestyles

Learning Objectives

WALT (We Are Learning To)Describe a healthy habit using quantifying phrases, clear advice, and simple lifestyle examples.

Success Criteria

WILF (What I'm Looking For)Use blue-bold starters, quantifiers correctly, five highlighted items, and balanced health advice.

Support (Band 5.0 Target)

Use the frame: I need more ___ and less ___. Add one reason and one daily example.

Stretch (Band 6.0+ Target)

Compare food, sleep, and exercise, then explain which habit matters most for students.
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 Healthy lifestyles
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: healthy lifestyles
1 Can you tell me about a healthy habit you have?
Yes, I drink warm water after morning self-study. For me, this simple lifestyle (生活方式) habit helps me start the school day calmly.
Your Answer
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2 Can you tell me about a time when you changed a health habit, and what it was like?
Last term, I stopped buying sweet drinks every afternoon. At first, it felt hard, but I had more energy (精力) in evening homework.
Your Answer
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3 Do you think teenagers get enough exercise? Why?
No, I think, many teenagers sit for too long. This is because, regular exercise (运动 / 锻炼) often loses time to homework and screens.
Your Answer
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Section 2
Weekly Grammar Point
4 MIN
Keep

Quantifying Phrases

Grammar

Quantifying phrases show an amount without giving an exact number. Useful phrases include "a little", "plenty of", "not much", and "too many".

Example

I drink plenty of water after exercise.

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

Intonation for Advice

👂 Listen: Use a friendly falling tone when giving advice.

🗣️ Practise: Drink plenty of water. Try to sleep earlier.

Section 4
Vocabulary Table
4 MIN
Keep
Lifestyle生活方式 Noun
Nutrition营养 Nounadj.nutritiousadv.nutritiously
Exercise运动 / 锻炼 Nounadj.exercisablev.exercise · exercised
Moderation适度 Nounadj.moderateadv.moderatelyv.moderate · moderated
Benefit好处 Nounadj.beneficialadv.beneficiallyv.benefit · benefited
Energy精力 Nounadj.energeticadv.energeticallyv.energise · energised
Symptom症状RECYCLED Nounadj.symptomaticadv.symptomatically
Hygiene卫生RECYCLED Nounadj.hygienicadv.hygienically
Idiom 1: In good shape — 身体状态好 ExplanationFit and healthy. ExampleMy PE teacher is in good shape because he exercises every day.
Idiom 2: Everything in moderation — 凡事适度 ExplanationDo not do or eat too much of anything. ExampleMy grandmother says everything in moderation, even milk tea.
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Section 5
Shadowing Text
8 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Adapted from the Cambridge IGCSE ESL Coursebook

In my opinion, a healthy lifestyle (生活方式) is built from small daily choices. For example, students need good nutrition (营养), not just sweet snacks after school. Also, regular exercise (运动 / 锻炼) can reduce stress and help sleep. If teenagers practise moderation (适度) with snacks and screens, they can feel more balanced. At first, a new habit may feel inconvenient. Later, the benefit (好处) becomes clearer in class. In short, healthy living is not about strict rules. Most importantly, it is about steady choices.

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Section 6
Part 2 Question and Model Answer
15 MIN
Keep

SITUATION The school health club has asked students to choose one healthy lifestyle challenge. You are considering the following options:

OPTION A a daily exercise and sleep challenge
OPTION B a healthy snack and water challenge

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

Model Answer
SITUATION Well, our school health club needs one lifestyle challenge.
OPTION A On one hand, exercise and sleep can give students more energy (精力). Also, it may reduce one tired symptom (症状) like headaches. However, some students have late homework.
OPTION B On the other hand, snack and water habits are easy to start. When students keep good hygiene (卫生) with bottles and lunch boxes, the challenge feels safer. Still, snacks must taste good too.
PREFERENCE I would choose exercise and sleep, because it helps the whole day. REASON The main reason is, active students stay in good shape (身体状态好). REASON Also, it teaches everything in moderation (凡事适度) without strict dieting.
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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 exercise for teenagers who study for long hours?
Model Answer
OPINION In my opinion, exercise is important for busy teenagers. REASON When students do regular exercise (运动 / 锻炼), their bodies feel less stiff after study. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a ten-minute walk after dinner can refresh the mind before homework.
Your Answer
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2 Some people say nutrition is more important than sleep. What do you think?
Model Answer
OPINION From my point of view, nutrition and sleep are both important. REASON Although good nutrition (营养) gives fuel, poor sleep still makes students tired. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For instance, a healthy breakfast cannot fully fix staying up until midnight.
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 taught students about moderation in daily life?
Model Answer
OPINION Overall, schools should teach moderation in daily life. REASON If students learn moderation (适度) early, they can avoid extreme habits. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, they may enjoy snacks sometimes, but still drink water and sleep enough.
Your Answer
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4 How important is a healthy daily lifestyle for teenagers?
Model Answer
OPINION In my view, a healthy daily lifestyle is important for teenagers. REASON This is because, when students sleep, eat, and move well, they have more energy for lessons. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, my class could track one small lifestyle (生活方式) change each week and compare results during a short class talk.
Your Answer
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Section 10
Exit Ticket
4 MIN
Keep

🎯 Fix the Error: Choose a clear quantifying phrase.

  • I drink many water after PE.
  • There is too many sugar in this drink.
  • Students need a few sleep before exams.

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 (Quantifying Phrases).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. I drink plenty of water after PE. 2. There is too much sugar in this drink. 3. Students need enough sleep before exams.
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