Examiner Answers Your Burning Speaking Questions - IELTS Energy Podcast 1319

The podcast episode discusses strategies for the IELTS speaking exam, focusing on the use of idiomatic expressions like 'burning question' and the importance of fluency. It addresses listener questions about eye contact and speaking duration, emphasizing that eye contact is not scored and that candidates should aim to speak for the full two minutes in Part 2. The hosts encourage listeners to leave reviews and engage with the podcast, and they provide tips for managing speaking time effectively.

What does the term 'burning question' imply in the context of IELTS?

• A question that is humorous

• A question that is easy to answer

• A question that is important and serious

• A question that is trivial

How can 'burning questions' be effectively used in IELTS Writing Task 2?

• To list examples

• To conclude the essay

• To introduce serious and debatable topics

• To introduce trivial topics

In which part of the IELTS Speaking test can 'burning questions' be used to discuss less important topics?

• Part 2

• Part 3

• Part 4

• Part 1

Is making eye contact with the examiner necessary for a good score in the IELTS Speaking test?

• No, but it is recommended

• No, it does not affect the score

• Yes, but only in Part 1

• Yes, it is mandatory

What should you focus on if making eye contact affects your fluency during the IELTS Speaking test?

• Maintaining eye contact

• Using high-level vocabulary and intonation

• Counting the time

• Looking at the examiner's notes

How long should you aim to speak in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test?

• Until you run out of things to say

• For exactly two minutes

• Until the examiner stops you

• For exactly one minute

What is the impact of speaking for less than two minutes in Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test?

• It is acceptable if you finish your point

• It may negatively affect your fluency score

• It shows confidence

• It improves your score

What should you do if you have more to say in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test?

• Repeat your points

• Keep speaking until the examiner stops you

• Stop immediately

• Ask the examiner for more time

What is a potential risk of trying to speak for a set time in Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test?

• Running out of time

• Speaking too fluently

• Using too much vocabulary

• Repeating yourself

What is a good strategy for Part 2 of the IELTS Speaking test?

• Prepare a short answer

• Plan to speak until the examiner stops you

• Focus on eye contact

• Use only simple vocabulary