IELTS Speaking & Pronunciation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does the entire IELTS Speaking test typically last?
- 11–14 minutes (Correct answer)
- 20–25 minutes
- 5–7 minutes
- 30–35 minutes
Correct answer: 11–14 minutes
The IELTS Speaking test runs for 11 to 14 minutes across its three parts.
Question 2: In Part 2 (the long turn), how long do you have to prepare before speaking?
- 1 minute (Correct answer)
- 3 minutes
- 30 seconds
- 5 minutes
Correct answer: 1 minute
You get 1 minute to prepare and make notes before speaking for up to 2 minutes.
Question 3: Which of the four marking criteria assesses your range and accuracy of grammar?
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy (Correct answer)
- Fluency and Coherence
- Lexical Resource
- Pronunciation
Correct answer: Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Grammatical Range and Accuracy measures the variety and correctness of your structures.
Question 4: What is the best response if you do not understand a question in Part 1?
- Politely ask the examiner to repeat it (Correct answer)
- Stay silent and wait
- Answer a different question
- Say you cannot continue the test
Correct answer: Politely ask the examiner to repeat it
Asking for repetition is acceptable and shows communication skills.
Question 5: Using a wide variety of vocabulary and collocations improves which criterion most directly?
- Lexical Resource (Correct answer)
- Pronunciation
- Fluency and Coherence
- Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Correct answer: Lexical Resource
Lexical Resource rewards range, precision, and natural word combinations.
Question 6: What does 'word stress' refer to in English pronunciation?
- The syllable pronounced with more emphasis in a word (Correct answer)
- Speaking very loudly
- The speed of speech
- Pausing between sentences
Correct answer: The syllable pronounced with more emphasis in a word
Word stress is the emphasis placed on a particular syllable within a word.
Question 7: Which behaviour is most likely to lower your Fluency and Coherence score?
- Frequent long pauses and self-correction (Correct answer)
- Using linking words
- Giving extended answers
- Maintaining a steady pace
Correct answer: Frequent long pauses and self-correction
Hesitation and constant self-correction disrupt flow and reduce fluency marks.
IELTS Speaking & Pronunciation 2
How long does the entire IELTS Speaking test typically last?