Speaking Part 2: Cue Cards Flashcards
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Which Speaking band criterion rewards using less common vocabulary in Part 2?
Answer: Lexical Resource
Lexical Resource measures the range and precision of the vocabulary you use.
Speaking too fast and stumbling in Part 2 most negatively affects which criterion?
Answer: Fluency and Coherence
Frequent hesitation and stumbling lower your Fluency and Coherence score.
Slightly drifting off the exact topic but speaking fluently usually results in what?
Answer: Little penalty if language stays strong
IELTS assesses language quality, so minor topic drift has limited impact if your English is good.
Mixing past, present, and future tenses correctly in your talk best shows what?
Answer: Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Accurate use of varied tenses demonstrates Grammatical Range and Accuracy.
What is the best response if the examiner says 'stop' before you feel finished?
Answer: Stop immediately and calmly
When the examiner signals time is up, you should stop promptly without protest.
Clear word stress and intonation in Part 2 contribute to which criterion?
Answer: Pronunciation
Stress, rhythm, and intonation are all assessed under the Pronunciation criterion.
Which habit can lower your fluency score during the long turn?
Answer: Frequent long pauses searching for words
Repeated long pauses to find words signal hesitation and reduce fluency.