SpeakingCLB 7-9Approach 1 — SCAN recommendation

Task 5 — Comparing And Persuading

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Use comparative structures (whereas, significantly more, not only... but also).

Approach 1 — SCAN recommendation Approach 2 — Compare criterion by criterion Approach 3 — Start from their need

Prep (silent) + Speak 60s

Prep method (SCAN):
S: Scan both options.
C: Compare by time/cost/access/reliability.
A: Audience need check.
N: Note 2 strengths + 1 deal-breaker.

Speech structure:
- Clear recommendation.
- Benefit 1 (personal relevance).
- Benefit 2 (direct comparison).
- Brief concession + dismissal.
- Strong close.

Sample Answers

Gym membership vs home workout kit144 words

For your situation, I'd strongly recommend the gym membership over the home workout kit. First, the personal relevance is clear: you told me you struggle to stay motivated alone, and a gym is full of energy and people that push you to show up. Second, comparing directly, the gym gives you a huge range of proper equipment, whereas a home kit is limited to a few weights that you'll likely outgrow in a month. I'll admit the home option saves money and time on commuting, that's a fair point. But honestly, that convenience won't matter if the equipment just sits in the corner unused, which is what usually happens. So my recommendation stands: go with the gym membership. It matches how you actually stay motivated, gives you far more to work with, and makes it much more likely you'll stick with your fitness goal.

Bus pass vs cycling to work136 words

Comparing these two, I'd recommend cycling to work rather than buying a monthly bus pass, given what you've told me. First, it's personally relevant: you mentioned wanting to get fitter and save money, and cycling does both at once for free. Second, on a direct comparison, cycling is often faster than the bus during rush hour because you skip the traffic and the waiting, whereas the bus is at the mercy of the schedule. I do admit the bus wins on rainy or freezing days, when cycling is genuinely unpleasant, and that's a real drawback. But you could simply keep a few bus tickets for bad weather instead of paying for a full pass. So overall, cycling is the smarter choice: it's cheaper, healthier, and usually quicker, which lines up perfectly with the goals you described.

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