Progress Test Review (IELTS)

How long does the full Speaking test last?

• 8-10 minutes?

• 11-14 minutes

• 17-20 minutes

Part (a)   of the Speaking test is a two-way discussion with the examiner about abstract issue and ideas.

The assessment criteria Fluency and Coherance relates to

• the range of vocabulary use

• grammatical structures and accuracy

• the flow of your speech and how you connect ideas

Which part of the test is known as the "Long turn"?

(a)  

Parts __ and __ are linked by topic/theme.

(a)  

In the assessment criteria, which is indicated by GRA?

• Grammar rules & application

• Grammatical rules & accuracy

• Grammatical range & accuracy

What is the focus of Part 1?

You get (a)   minute/s to prepare your answer in Speaking part 2.

What word in the second sentence is similar in meaning to the word or phrase underlined in the first sentence from different parts of an essay?

Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in violent crime.

Cases of assault have constantly/ continuously/ sharply been going up and robbery is now more likely to result in injury.

(a)  

Does this topic require an opinion from the candidate?

In some countries, governments are encouraging industries and businesses to move to regional areas outside the big cities.

Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

• Yes

• No