3 Thinking about the IELTS Practice Test
1) O You will hear two different extracts of candidates taking part in Part 1 of the Speaking Test. Listen and circle T for (true) or F for (false) for each guestion.
In Part 1
1 candtdate A answers queslions about her home town first T or F
2 eandidate A is asked two questions about each topie T or F
3 the exammers change topie 4 or 5 times T or F
4 both candidates are asked about their work/studies T or F
5 eandidate B answers que$tions about her free time first T or F
6 eandidate B is asked several questions about her studies T or F
7 the exammers tell the candidates whenthey are ehanging topie T or F
8 the candidates are expected to ask the exarmner'$ guestions T or F
Part 1 of the Speaking Test
• The exammer asks the eandidate questions on three topics
• The first topie is about the condidote's homeftown) or his/her work/studies
• The other two topics are about thmgs sueh as travd, fomify, free time,fyoc1, etc.
• Candidates are eneouraged to give personaltfactual Information about themselves, their family and people from their country
(2) O Listen to the two candidates again. Circle which eandidate does these things:
Candidate | ||||
1 |
explams her answers |
A |
Or |
B |
2 |
tnes to correct herself |
A |
or |
B |
3 |
gives very little Information |
A |
or |
B |
4 |
gives answers which do not always answer the question |
A |
or |
B |
5 |
repeats the 'language' of the question |
A |
or |
B |
6 |
asks the examiner to explam a question |
A |
or |
B |
7 |
expands on her answers |
A |
or |
B |
8 |
uses a rangę of gram mar and vocabulary |
A |
or |
B |
9 |
hesitates a lot |
A |
or |
B |
Which eandidate performed well? Discuss why.
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