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Speaking & Pronunciation Flashcards

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  1. What is the maximum band score achievable in the IELTS Speaking test?

    Answer: Band 9

    IELTS uses a 9-band scale, with 9 being the highest.

  2. Does using a strong regional accent automatically lower your pronunciation score?

    Answer: No, as long as you remain clearly intelligible

    Accent is fine; what matters is being easy to understand.

  3. Which response demonstrates better coherence in Part 1?

    Answer: A short, relevant answer with a brief reason

    Extending answers with reasons shows coherent, developed responses.

  4. What does 'connected speech' (e.g., linking 'an apple' smoothly) help with?

    Answer: Sounding more natural and fluent

    Linking words together naturally makes speech flow like a native speaker's.

  5. In Part 2, what should you do during the 1-minute preparation time?

    Answer: Jot down brief notes and ideas

    Short notes help organise ideas without reading aloud later.

  6. Which is a good way to paraphrase if you forget a specific word?

    Answer: Describe it using simpler words

    Paraphrasing shows flexibility and keeps communication going.

  7. Sentence stress in English typically falls on which type of words?

    Answer: Content words like nouns and main verbs

    Key information-carrying words receive natural sentence stress.