IELTS Format

What style of exam. is the IELTS Speaking test?

• One-to-one interview

• Telephone conversation

• Role-play

• One-to-one interrogation

The IELTS Speaking exam. consists of _____ parts.

What's a typical duration for a full IELTS examination?

• One hour

• Half-an-hour

• 6-8 minutes

• 11-14 minutes

Which of these are true for Part 1 of the test?

• It's OK to skip Part 1

• It lasts for 4-5 minutes

• The questions have an academic basis

• The questions are about familiar topics

You will need to introduce yourself at the beginning of the IELTS Speaking test.

• True

• False

Which of these are true for Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test?

• It lasts for 3-4 minutes.

• It's an introduction about yourself and your family.

• It is a 1-2 minute talk on a topic/ cue-card chosen by the examiner.

• You are given 1 minute to prepare before speaking.

The third part of the Speaking test is related to the second part?

• True

• False

Which of these is true for the third part of the speaking test?

• It lasts for over 10 minutes.

• It lasts for 4-5 minutes.

• It consists of abstract/ general questions related to Part 2.

• It consists of only 1 question about Politics.

Which of these skills will you need to be successful on the Speaking test?

• Speak fluently with little or no pauses or hesitation.

• Speak accurately.

• Speak clearly.

• Manage time efficiently.

• Organise answers well.

Which of these abilities will you need to be successful on the Speaking test?

• Use a wide range of grammar and vocabulary.

• Use complex sentences and a range of functions.

• Develop an argument.

• Use appropriate linking words.

• Use the correct word and sentence stress and sentence rhythm.