IELTS Speaking Skills Enhancement Module

1. Just chill out/take it easy.

Stress and panic.

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Get anxious and busy.

Work hard and worry.

The phrase 'just chill out/take it easy' is commonly used to advise someone to relax and unwind, not stress, panic, work hard, worry, get anxious, or busy themselves further.

Explanation

The phrase 'just chill out/take it easy' is commonly used to advise someone to relax and unwind, not stress, panic, work hard, worry, get anxious, or busy themselves further.

2. What is a guilty pleasure?

A form of punishment for wrongdoings.

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An activity that is completely socially acceptable.

A common habit that everyone enjoys.

A personal indulgence that is kept secret or hidden from others.

A guilty pleasure typically refers to something that is enjoyed by an individual but is considered socially unacceptable or goes against one's own moral standards, leading to feelings of guilt or shame associated with the enjoyment.

Explanation

A guilty pleasure typically refers to something that is enjoyed by an individual but is considered socially unacceptable or goes against one's own moral standards, leading to feelings of guilt or shame associated with the enjoyment.

3. Have a ball.

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To have a round object typically used in playing games.

To have a sports equipment for playing various games.

To have a formal social gathering for dancing and socializing.

The phrase 'have a ball' is an idiom that means to have a great time or a lot of fun, not to possess a physical ball object or participate in a formal social gathering.

Explanation

The phrase 'have a ball' is an idiom that means to have a great time or a lot of fun, not to possess a physical ball object or participate in a formal social gathering.

4. Have the time of your life.

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Don't bother having fun.

Have a terrible time.

Forget about it.

The correct answer encourages making the most out of a situation and enjoying it fully.

Explanation

The correct answer encourages making the most out of a situation and enjoying it fully.

5. What does the phrase 'It costs an arm and a leg' mean?

It is a literal statement about the price of body parts.

It means something is free of charge.

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It refers to a special discount or offer.

The phrase 'It costs an arm and a leg' is an idiom used to convey that something is very expensive, not that body parts are actually being used as currency. It is not about getting something for free or receiving a special deal.

Explanation

The phrase 'It costs an arm and a leg' is an idiom used to convey that something is very expensive, not that body parts are actually being used as currency. It is not about getting something for free or receiving a special deal.

6. What is the term for clothes that are comfortable and not tight-fitting?

Slim-fit clothes

Tight clothes

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Form-fitting clothes

Loose-fitting clothes are clothes that are not tight-fitting and provide comfort and ease of movement.

Explanation

Loose-fitting clothes are clothes that are not tight-fitting and provide comfort and ease of movement.

7. What type of material is known for being stretchy?

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Wool

Cotton

Denim

Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity, making it a popular choice in activewear and form-fitting clothing.

Explanation

Spandex is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity, making it a popular choice in activewear and form-fitting clothing.

8. Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Due to an increase in oxygen levels in the atmosphere

Due to a lack of water in the soil

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Due to leaves being exposed to colder temperatures

During the fall, there is a decrease in chlorophyll production in leaves as the days shorten. This causes the green pigment to break down, allowing other pigments such as reds, oranges, and yellows to become more visible.

Explanation

During the fall, there is a decrease in chlorophyll production in leaves as the days shorten. This causes the green pigment to break down, allowing other pigments such as reds, oranges, and yellows to become more visible.

9. Try my hand.

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Play my hand.

Hold my hand.

Shake my hand.

The phrase 'Try my hand' is a colloquial expression that typically means 'give it a shot' or 'attempt to do something'. The correct answer 'Give it a shot' conveys the same meaning as the original question.

Explanation

The phrase 'Try my hand' is a colloquial expression that typically means 'give it a shot' or 'attempt to do something'. The correct answer 'Give it a shot' conveys the same meaning as the original question.