IELTS Question! Why Does the Examiner Ask "Why"?

The video tutorial provides guidance on how to approach the speaking exam. It emphasizes the importance of speaking in complete sentences and avoiding one-word answers. The instructor advises students to provide answers that are two to five sentences long to avoid the examiner asking 'why' repeatedly. The video also highlights the negative impact of showing frustration or saying 'I don't know' during the exam. It concludes with a reminder that the IELTS exam assesses English proficiency, not ideas, and encourages students to practice giving complete answers.

Why is it important to avoid giving one-word answers during the speaking exam?

• It makes the examiner happy

• It shows you are nervous

• The examiner needs to hear you speak more

• It is a rule of the exam

What should be the ideal length of your answer in part one of the speaking exam?

• One word

• Two to five sentences

• Five to ten sentences

• More than ten sentences

How can giving a short answer affect your fluency score?

• It improves your score

• It has no effect

• It can cause the examiner to ask more questions

• It makes you look confident

What should you do if the examiner asks you 'why' during your answer?

• Sigh and roll your eyes

• Say 'I don't know'

• Provide a couple more sentences

• Ignore the question

What is the main focus of the IELTS speaking exam according to the text?

• Grading your ideas

• Grading your English

• Grading your confidence

• Grading your knowledge