雅思口說第二部份

IELTS Speaking Tips Part 2 –
Individual Long Turn 雅思口說測驗奪分技巧 第二部份

Just to remind you there are three parts to the speaking test:
雅思考試通常包含三部份

Part 1 Short questions on common topics that most test-takers should be able to answer

Part 2 Individual Long Turn

Part 3 Discussion

This post doesn’t deal with part 1. If you have trouble with part 1, then you really should not be doing IELTS yet!

 Format The examiner gives you a question on a card. It’ll look something like this: 口試官會給您一張卡片，上面會有題目，看起來就像下面：

Describe something that was given to you that you think is important 

Say: 

What it is and what it looks like

Who gave to you

Where you keep it

And explain why it is important to you.

You have one minute to think about the question you are given and to make notes if you want.

Dos 一定要做：

Do let the examiner finish reading the question to you (they have to, it is in their script) 

Do take the time to think about your ideas. Use the minute to think of useful words and phrases. 

Do use the prompts (mini-questions) on the cards to organize your talk. It helps you when you get stuck! 

Do ask the examiner if you are not sure about a word. You won’t get a lower mark! 

Don’ts 千萬不要做： 

Don’t start with a pre-prepared or memorized speech. 

Don’t talk about a different topic. 

Don’t write sentences when you take notes. You don’t have time!

Don’t be worried about talking constantly the whole time. It isn’t natural. Pause sometimes and then move on to the next part of your talk. 

Other common questions 其他常見問題解答： 

Q. Do I need to answer all the mini-questions on the card?
No. They are there to help you. You must answer the main question.

Q. Do I need to talk for the entire two minutes?
No. You should probably talk between 1.5 to 2 minutes. Examiners have to keep to a time schedule. So, when the examiner is trying to make you stop talking, just stop!

Q. Why does the examiner (sometimes) ask follow-up questions after my Individual long talk?
This is part of the script. If you don’t talk for long, the examiner will ask up to two extra questions. Please keep your answers fairly short! Don’t try to talk for 30 seconds or a minute!

Tips for getting better 讓您考得更好的私房妙招

Every person is different but there are some things everyone needs to do.
1. Improve your general English fluency It is a good idea to practice talking with NO preparation. Cut up short topics or questions. Randomly pick one and try to talk for at least a minute. 

2. Practice using the prompts. It is helpful to ask yourself the mini-questions and then answer them. This uses up time, sounds natural, and helps keep your answer well-organized. So, who gave it to me? Well, . . . And why do I think it is important? I suppose it’s because . . .

3. Use filler phrases when you are stuck Practice some chunks or English phrases to explain that you can’t remember or you’ve forgotten a word. What was I saying? Oh! That’s right . . . um . . . [continue speaking] Oh, what’s that word? It’s on the tip of my tongue . . . Where was I? / What was I talking about? Well, anyway . . .

4. You can also practice talking about types of Part 2 questions. The following types are common: People A famous person who you would like to meet. A person who influenced you when you were young. Events and situations A time you were late. A cultural event you have been to. Objects Something you would really like to buy. Something you own that is very useful. Interests A hobby you would like to take up. An interest you have enjoyed doing. Stories/messages An interesting letter or email you received. A news story or article you recently read. REMEMBER the aim is to sound natural!