IGCSE Speaking
IELTS Prep Course

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

Week 24: Transport

IELTS Band 5 - 6

QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Transport

Learning Objectives

WALT (We Are Learning To)Discuss city transport using passive voice, clear problems, and simple solutions.

Success Criteria

WILF (What I'm Looking For)Explain transport choices, compare two options, use passive forms, and give examples.

Support (Band 5.0 Target)

Use the frame: The bus is used by ___ because ___. Add one transport problem.

Stretch (Band 6.0+ Target)

Compare clean transport with private cars and explain which is better for schools.
Plan A Classroom Only 80 MIN
Part 1, 2 & 3 Questions this lesson.
Default plan: one 80-min classroom lesson. 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 · 9 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 6 · 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 ticks the Sec 7 checklist & 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 Transport
Plan B Computer Lab + Classroom — Lesson 1 of 2 40 + 40 MIN
Part 1 & 2 Questions THIS lesson · Part 3 Questions NEXT lesson.
Use when homework must be supervised. First of two weekly cycles — weekly total 2 × (40 + 40) min. Cut sections shown below.
Computer Lab · 40 min · supervised
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 9 0–20 min Record · Last Week
  • Open LAST week's Interactive Handout. Check recording quality as students record.
  • Confirm every student sends all 4 Part 3 recordings for scoring.
  • Record LAST week's Sec 9 Part 3 answers — practised live in Lesson 2.
  • Send all 4 recordings for scoring.
Sec 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 20–40 min Preview & Shadow
  • Switch to THIS week's handout. Run TTS shadowing — Sec 5 text, Sec 6 model answer.
  • Check students preview Sec 2 grammar, Sec 3 pronunciation, Sec 4 vocab.
  • Preview THIS week's Sec 2 · 3 · 4.
  • Shadow Sec 5 & 6 with UK/US TTS until pronunciation is clean.
Classroom · 40 min
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 1 0–5 min Warm-Up · Part 1
  • Open with WALT / WILF.
  • Send students to Section 1 and circulate.
  • Repeat your Part 1 answers 3× in pairs — faster each round.
Sec 6 5–15 min Answer Prep
  • Observe students' Sec 6 answer prep on boards — model already shadowed in the lab.
  • Correct errors before speaking.
  • Stand up at a whiteboard / window / large screen.
  • Write bullet notes for YOUR OWN Sec 6 answer.
Sec 6 · 7 15–35 min Speaking · 4-3-2
  • Run the 4-3-2 circuit (pairs, standing). Strict time — last round min 2 mins.
  • 2-min spot tests. Note errors for the board.
  • Repeat your Sec 6 answer 3× — faster each round.
  • Listener ticks the Sec 7 checklist & pushes speed.
Sec 7 35–40 min Review
  • Put top errors on the board.
  • Announce Lesson 2: live Part 3 (Sec 9) on today's topic.
  • Correct your errors.
  • Report one Sec 7 checklist item your partner missed.
Cut in Lab Mode Sec 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 — Input & Shadowing handled with TTS in the lab. Sec 8 — Writing typed & AI-corrected in Lesson 2's lab. Sec 9 · 10 — Part 3 & Exit Ticket run live in Lesson 2.
Homework Memorise your Sec 6 answer — you record it for scoring in the next lab. Finish any unfinished lab recordings.
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QTS ALIGNED Teacher Lesson Plan Transport
Plan B Computer Lab + Classroom — Lesson 2 of 2 40 + 40 MIN
Part 3 Questions THIS lesson — Lesson 1's topic.
Second of two weekly cycles — weekly total 2 × (40 + 40) min. Classroom gives Part 3 live practice.
Computer Lab · 40 min · supervised
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 1 · 6 · 8 0–20 min Record & AI-Correct
  • Check recording quality on LAST LESSON's Sec 1 (Part 1) & Sec 6 (Part 2) answers.
  • Ensure students click 'Transcribe' then 'AI Correction'.
  • Record LAST LESSON's Sec 1 & 6 answers. Transcribe, then AI-correct.
  • Handwrite corrections into the handout. Re-record without reading — 'Send to Teacher'.
Sec 9 20–40 min Shadow Part 3 · Today
  • Run TTS shadowing on TODAY's Sec 9 model answers (words & sentences).
  • Students choose UK or US accent.
  • Shadow all 4 Sec 9 model answers until pronunciation is clean.
  • Note one follow-on idea per question for an extended classroom answer.
Classroom · 40 min
TimeTeacherStudents
Sec 9 0–5 min Framework
  • Write OPINION → REASON → EXAMPLE on the board.
  • Model it aloud with Sec 9 Q1's model answer.
  • Underline opinion / reason / example in the Q1 model answer.
Sec 9 5–15 min Planning
  • Give 10 minutes for notes on all 4 Sec 9 questions.
  • Circulate — push a REASON + EXAMPLE into every note.
  • Stand up. Write notes per question on the board: opinion → reason → example.
  • Bullet points only.
Sec 9 15–35 min Fluency Drill · 3×
  • Run the 3× fluency circuit. Push "Why?" & "Example?" at short answers.
  • 1-min spot tests. Note errors for the board.
  • Repeat your Sec 9 answers 3× — faster each round.
  • Swap answers in pairs — partner pushes speed.
Sec 10 35–40 min Wrap-Up
  • Write errors on the board.
  • Supervise Sec 10 exit ticket.
  • Complete the Sec 10 exit ticket. Correct your errors.
  • Log the homework.
Cut in Lab Mode Sec 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 8 — Input, Shadowing & Writing handled in the labs. Sec 1 · 6 · 7 — live in Lesson 1.
Homework Practise your Sec 9 answers aloud — you record all 4 in the next lab. Finish handwriting the Sec 6 corrections.
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Section 1
Part 1 Interview
5 MIN
Keep
Topic: transport and cleaner cities
1 How often do you use public transport to go to school or other places?
Usually, I take the bus when I visit my grandparents at the weekend. On school days, my father drives me because our home is far from school. Sometimes, the road has heavy congestion (拥堵), so the trip feels slow.
Your Answer
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2 Can you tell me about a time when a journey was difficult, and what happened?
Last month, I was late for music class because our bus moved slowly near a shopping centre. At first, everyone felt annoyed. After a while, I used the time to review English words, so the journey was not wasted.
Your Answer
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3 Do you think cities should make transport cleaner? Why?
Yes, I think cleaner transport is important for every city. This is because, buses and cars can create too much emission (排放). For example, more electric buses would make the air around schools safer.
Your Answer
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Section 2
Weekly Grammar Point
4 MIN
Keep

Passive Voice for Public Systems

Grammar

Passive voice focuses on what happens, not who does it. It is useful for public systems, such as buses, rules, and services.

Example

Train tickets are checked before passengers enter the platform.

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

Stress in City-Planning Words

👂 Listen: Break long city words into clear parts and stress the strongest part.

🗣️ Practise: Say it clearly, sus-TAIN-able → con-GES-tion → in-fra-STRUC-ture.

Section 4
Vocabulary Table
4 MIN
Keep
Sustainable可持续的 Adjectiven.sustainabilityadv.sustainablyv.sustain · sustained · sustaining
Commute通勤 Verbn.commuteadj.commutable
Congestion拥堵 Nounadj.congestedv.congest · congested · congesting
Emission排放 Nounadj.emissivev.emit · emitted · emitting
Infrastructure基础设施 Nounadj.infrastructural
Accessible易到达的 / 可使用的 Adjectiven.accessadv.accessiblyv.access · accessed · accessing
Idiom 1: Stuck in traffic — 堵在路上 ExplanationUnable to move because the road is too crowded. ExampleMy father is often stuck in traffic near the school gate.
Idiom 2: The way forward — 前进方向 / 解决办法 ExplanationThe best choice for the future. ExampleCleaner buses may be the way forward for busy cities.
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Section 5
Shadowing Text
8 MIN
Cut in Lab Mode

Adapted from the Cambridge IGCSE ESL Coursebook

In big cities, transport should be quick, safe, and sustainable (可持续的). Every morning, many students commute (通勤) by bus, car, or subway. However, road congestion (拥堵) can waste time and make people stressed. Also, old vehicles may create too much emission (排放) near schools. When buses arrive late, students may feel worried before the first lesson. For example, one classmate was stuck in traffic (堵在路上) for forty minutes before an exam. In my view, better planning can make journeys easier. Overall, cleaner transport helps families, students, and local shops move around with less pressure.

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Section 6
Part 2 Question and Model Answer
15 MIN
Keep

SITUATION The local council has asked students how to make the school journey cleaner and easier. You are considering the following options:

OPTION A a safer bike lane near the school
OPTION B a shared school bus plan

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

Model Answer
SITUATION Well, I will compare two transport ideas for our school area.
OPTION A On one hand, a safer bike lane gives students better infrastructure (基础设施). Also, it can be more accessible (易到达的 / 可使用的) for families near school. However, students who live far away may not use it.
OPTION B On the other hand, a school bus plan can carry many students together. If fewer cars stop at the gate, morning traffic will feel safer. Also, canteen nutrient (营养素) posters and bus notices can share health messages.
PREFERENCE I would choose, the school bus plan. REASON My first reason is, it reduces parent cars and extra advertising (广告) boards near the gate. My second reason is, it may be the way forward (前进方向 / 解决办法) for busy schools.
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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
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✨ 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 What are the advantages of cleaner public transport in a busy city?
Model Answer
OPINION In my opinion, cleaner public transport makes city life more comfortable. REASON This is because, when buses make less smoke, the air near schools improves. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, electric buses are a more sustainable (可持续的) choice for short journeys.
Your Answer
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2 Some people say students should walk or cycle to school when possible. What do you think?
Model Answer
OPINION From my point of view, walking or cycling is good when the route is safe. REASON The reason is, if roads are too crowded, students may feel in danger. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, better infrastructure (基础设施) could help more families choose bikes.
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 cities do not solve traffic congestion?
Model Answer
OPINION I think, cities will lose time if traffic is not solved. REASON This matters because, although one delay seems small, many delays waste hours. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, heavy congestion (拥堵) can make students late for exams.
Your Answer
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4 What are the advantages of improving the school commute?
Model Answer
OPINION In my view, improving the school commute can help many students. REASON This is because, when buses arrive on time, families feel less stress each morning. EXAMPLE / EXTENSION For example, a school survey could ask how students commute (通勤) and where delays happen during a short class talk.
Your Answer
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Section 10
Exit Ticket
4 MIN
Keep

🎯 Fix the Error: Change the active sentence to a simple passive sentence.

  • 1. Usually, workers clean the buses every night. → The buses _______ every night.
  • 2. In our city, planners build bike lanes near schools. → Bike lanes _______ near schools.
  • 3. Last year, the school added a bus stop. → A bus stop _______ last year.

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 (Passive Voice for Public Systems).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. are cleaned 2. are built 3. was added
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