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Speaking & Pronunciation Flashcards

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  1. Which best describes a 'minimal pair' in pronunciation practice?

    Answer: Two words differing by one sound, like 'ship' and 'sheep'

    Minimal pairs differ in a single sound and train ear and articulation.

  2. How can you boost your Lexical Resource score in Part 3 discussions?

    Answer: Use topic-specific vocabulary and idioms accurately

    Precise, varied, topic-relevant vocabulary lifts the lexical band.

  3. What is the examiner doing during the IELTS Speaking test besides asking questions?

    Answer: Assessing and recording your performance

    The examiner both conducts and assesses the live, recorded interview.

  4. Which phrase best shows you can speculate, useful for Part 3?

    Answer: It might be the case that...

    Hedging language like 'might be' demonstrates nuanced, advanced expression.

  5. Why is varying your sentence structures important in Speaking?

    Answer: It raises your Grammatical Range and Accuracy score

    Mixing simple and complex structures shows grammatical range.

  6. What is the recommended approach to the examiner's eye contact and body language?

    Answer: Stay relaxed and engage naturally

    Natural engagement helps you stay calm and communicate clearly.

  7. Speaking too quickly during the test most often causes which problem?

    Answer: Reduced clarity and pronunciation errors

    Rushing harms intelligibility, hurting pronunciation and coherence.