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IELTS Structure: Speaking

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How long is the Speaking module?

a)

11-14 minutes

b)

15-20 minutes

c)

5-10 minutes

2.

How many parts are there in the Speaking module?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

3.

True or False: Grammar and Vocabulary are not tested in IELTS.

a)

True

b)

False

4.
Which of these is speaking part 1?
a)
introduction and interview
b)
individual long turn speaking
c)
two way discussion
5.
Which of these is speaking part 2?
a)
individual long turn speaking
b)
introduction and interview
c)
2 way discussion
6.
Which of these is speaking part 3?
a)
introduction and interview
b)
long turn speaking
c)
2 way discussion
7.
During part 2, how long will you have to make notes after the examiner has given you the prompt card?
a)
1 minute
b)
2 minutes
c)
3-4 minutes
d)
4-5 minutes
8.
What will be the topic for the questions during part 3?
a)
a new topic
b)
the same topic as part 1
c)
the same topic as part 2
9.
During task 2, how long should you speak for after you have prepared your notes?
a)
1 minute
b)
2 minutes
c)
3-4 minutes
d)
5 minutes
10.
What type of questions will you be asked in part 1?
a)
personal
b)
topic related
11.
In part 2, will the examiner interrupt you to ask more questions?
a)
no
b)
yes
c)
sometimes
12.
Which is best to do?
a)
give short accurate answers
b)
include examples, details and develop your answers
c)
try to answer in no more than one sentence
13.
If I don't understand the question, what should I do?
a)
say nothing
b)
say 'I don't understand, could you repeat please?'
c)
say 'pass'
14.
It's better to try to say something than staying quiet if you don't know the answer.
a)
true
b)
false
15.

2. How many examiners give the speaking test?

a)

only 1

b)

2

c)

it depends

16.

Why are candidates given a pen and paper in Speaking Part 2?

a)

to draw

b)

I don't know :(

c)

to take notes

d)

to write a story

17.

What types of questions are asked in part 1?

a)

less common

b)

familiar

c)

abstract

d)

none of them

18.
How long does speaking part 3 last?
a)
11-14 minutes
b)
2 minutes
c)
3-4 minutes
d)
4-5 minutes
19.

What are the four criteria for assessing your band score?

a)

Fluency

b)

Grammar

c)

Vocabulary

d)

Pronunciation

e)

All of the above

20.

What is the Speaking test format?

a)

The examiner interviews three candidates together.

b)

The examiner interviews two candidates together.

c)

The examiner interviews each candidate alone.

d)

Candidates interview each other.

21.

Choose the best answer to the following question: "What is your current address?"

a)

I am living in a quiet neighborhood in Thu Duc District, near the Agricultural Market - the biggest agricultural market in Ho Chi Minh City.

b)

My current address is Thu Duc District

c)

I used to live in Ha Noi 10 years ago. But my parents then moved to Nha trang. We spent around 4 years living near a beautiful beach. We had a lot of memories there. I remembered once playing volleyball with my friends on the beach.

d)

I am currently living in a small hotel called "Bach Duong".

22.

What is the best way to "expand" your answers?

a)

Provide an explanation

b)

Provide an example

c)

Provide your experience

d)

All of the above

23.

If you ask the examiner for clarification then that

a)

will not detract/subtract from your score

b)

may even boost your score

c)

may not affect your score at all

d)

All of the above

24.

What are the four criteria for assessing your band score?

a)

Fluency

b)

Grammar

c)

Vocabulary

d)

Pronunciation

e)

All of the above

25.

What are some of the criteria for your fluency score?

a)

Expanded answers

b)

Natural speech

c)

Linking words

d)

All of the above

e)

Only expanded answers and natural speech

26.

Which of the following will help your grammar score?

a)

Range of structures and a variety of sentences

b)

Uses some less common and idiomatic vocabular

c)

Use a range of pronunciation features

d)

All of the above

27.

What following items are assessed in your pronunciation score?

a)

Speech units or chunking and intelligent pausing

b)

Endings (s, ed, ing)

c)

Sentence Stress

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

28.

Which of the following statements is generally true for all IELTS speaking tests?

a)

Give the most concise answer possible and no more in part 3

b)

Just be on topic, express your opinions, and show your skills

c)

Just "Use the Force"

d)

Confusing the examiner can work to your advantage so always try to do this

e)

It's a truth test so focus on being correct or right the entire time

29.

How much should you practice speaking in IELTS?

a)

A few minutes a day

b)

A couple of hours each month

c)

Now and then

d)

As much as is necessary to attain your communication goals

e)

None, because "I already am the answer"

30.

Sounding natural and confident needs to be my ultimate goal in the speaking test.

a)

true

b)

false