tailieunhanh - IELTS – Speaking 1

The speaking test is the last test you do on the test day. You will be given a time slot between about 2pm and . There are three tasks or parts to the test which takes the form of an interview lasting between 11 & 14 minutes: Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4-5 minutes) Part 2 Individual long turn (3-4 minutes) Part 3 Two-way discussion (4-5 minutes) The tasks test your ability to perform the following functions in English: | L r H City University of Hong Kong How to prepare for IELTS - Speaking Contents Page How to prepare for IELTS p kinii Details of the speaking test 2 Part 1 4 Part 2 6 Part 3 9 General tips for speaking 12 English Language Centre Make sure you have a copy of the How to prepare for IELTS - FAQs booklet in addition to this booklet. 1 How to prepare for IELTS - Speaking Details of the Speaking Test Structure of the test The speaking test is the last test you do on the test day. You will be given a time slot between about 2pm and . There are three tasks or parts to the test which takes the form of an interview lasting between 11 14 minutes Part 1 Introduction Interview 4-5 minutes Part 2 Individual long turn 3-4 minutes Part 3 Two-way discussion 4-5 minutes The tasks test your ability to perform the following functions in English provide personal and non-personal information express justify opinions make suggestions speculate express a preference make comparisons discuss contrasts summarise relate personal experiences analyse repair conversation paraphrase Procedure of the test The test is conducted by one examiner. He or she asks all the questions and assesses you. The test is recorded on audio cassette. You will be taken to the examiner s room where you will be asked to sit either opposite or at right angles to the examiner. The examiner will then switch on the cassette recorder and start the test. Marking Your performance will be assessed on the criteria below Fluency Coherence Being able to keep going to talk at a normal rate without unnatural pauses and hesitations. Being able to link ideas and language together clearly so the examiner understands you. Lexical Resource 2 How to prepare for IELTS - Speaking Having the vocabulary which enables you to express yourself while talking about both familiar and unfamiliar topics or being able to get around any vocabulary gaps without hesitation. Grammatical Range Accuracy Being able to use a variety of grammatical .