Diagnostic Test Speaking -1 Test Familiarization

The test lasts about

• a)4 minutes

• b) 14 minutes

• c) 24 minutes

There are _ parts to the test.

• a) 3

• b) 4

• c) 5

In the first part you will be asked questions on:

• a) everyday topics

• b) academic subjects

• c) topics in the news

In Part 2 of the test, you will:

• a) choose your own topic to talk about

• b) choose between 2 topics you are given to talk about

• c) be given 1 topic to talk about

In part 2, you will have

• a) no time to prepare

• b) 30 seconds to prepare

• c) 60 seconds to prepare

You will then talk for a maximum of

• a) 1 minute

• b) 2 minutes

• c) 3 minutes

In the last part of the test, you will

• a) discuss questions based loosely on the Part 2 topic.

• b) discuss your reasons for taking IELTS

• c) discuss your plans and ambitions

The test is recorded

• a) so you can have a copy

• b) because it is always marked twice

• c) in case it needs to be re-marked