REAL IELTS Speaking Test: Part 2 Person in the News

IELTS teacher Jessica Beck presents a video where a student, Nadia, gives a sample Part 2 answer for the IELTS speaking test. Nadia describes a fictional journalist she admires, named Amira. Jessica provides feedback, highlighting Nadia's hesitations, lack of specific details, and incorrect vocabulary usage. Jessica explains that Nadia's performance in Part 2 was weaker than in Part 1, resulting in a score of 6. She advises against making up people for the test and emphasizes the importance of using real examples to provide specific details.

What was the main task given to the student in the video?

• Describe a place you have visited.

• Talk about a person in the news you would like to meet.

• Explain a recent event you attended.

• Discuss your favorite book.

Why did the student receive a lower score for fluency and coherence?

• She spoke too quickly.

• She hesitated and lacked specific details.

• She used too many complex words.

• She repeated the same ideas.

What was a major issue with the student's response according to the feedback?

• She made up a person instead of describing a real one.

• She used too many technical terms.

• She did not speak for the full two minutes.

• She spoke in a monotone voice.

Which phrase did the student use incorrectly?

• Showing off on the news

• Grabbing your attention

• Listening to the news

• Watching the news

What was the student's score for vocabulary?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 8

What aspect of the student's performance was affected by nervousness?

• Pronunciation

• Vocabulary

• Fluency

• Content

What does the student need to do in Part 3 to improve her score?

• Avoid making any mistakes.

• Use more complex vocabulary.

• Prove her abilities to the examiner.

• Speak more slowly.