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Frames For The Speaking Test

This document provides the framework and instructions for Part 1-4 of an IELTS Speaking test. In Part 1, the examiner asks introductory questions to get to know the candidates. In Part 2, each candidate is given two photos and asked to discuss them, and also answer a question about their partner's photos. Part 3 involves a 2-minute discussion between candidates on keeping up to date with changes. Part 4 uses prompting questions to continue the conversation. Visual materials are also provided as prompts for Parts 2 and 3.

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Frames For The Speaking Test

This document provides the framework and instructions for Part 1-4 of an IELTS Speaking test. In Part 1, the examiner asks introductory questions to get to know the candidates. In Part 2, each candidate is given two photos and asked to discuss them, and also answer a question about their partner's photos. Part 3 involves a 2-minute discussion between candidates on keeping up to date with changes. Part 4 uses prompting questions to continue the conversation. Visual materials are also provided as prompts for Parts 2 and 3.

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Frames for the Speaking test

Test 5
Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the room.
The visual material for Test 5 appears on pages C1 and C2 (Part 2), and C3 (Part 3).

Part 1  2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three)

Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ………… and this


is my colleague ………… .
And your names are?
Can I have your mark sheets, please?
Thank you.

• Where are you from, (Candidate A)?


• And you, (Candidate B)?

First, we’d like to know something about you.

Select one or more questions from any of the following categories,


as appropriate.
Travel
• Do you enjoy long journeys? (What do you do to pass the time?)
• Do you have to travel far every day? (Where do you have to go?)
• Do you prefer to travel by car or public transport? (Why?)
• Tell us about an interesting place you’ve travelled to.
Study or work
• What good memories do you have of school?
• Is there anything you would like to study in the future? (Why?)
• Have you ever had a part-time job? (What do/did you do?
Do/Did you enjoy it?)
• Would you prefer to work for a big or small company? (Why?)
Sports and hobbies
• Do you prefer individual sports or team sports? (Why?)
• Which is the most popular sport in your country? (Why do you
think it’s popular?)
• How much time do you spend listening to music? (What kind
of music do you like?)
• Do you enjoy playing computer games in your free time?
(Why? / Why not?)

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Part 2  4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three)


Guided tours
Doing exercise
Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two
photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on
your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question
about your partner’s photographs.
(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs.
They show people going on different guided tours.
Indicate the pictures on page C1 to the candidates.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you
think the people are enjoying about these guided tours.
All right?
Candidate A: [1 minute.]
Interlocutor: Thank you.
(Candidate B), would you like to visit either of these places?
…… (Why? / Why not?)
Candidate B: [Approximately 30 seconds.]
Interlocutor: Thank you.
Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show
people doing exercise in different ways.
Indicate the pictures on page C2 to the candidates.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why the people
have decided to exercise in these ways.
All right?
Candidate B: [1 minute.]
Interlocutor: Thank you.
(Candidate A), which of these things would you prefer to do?
…… (Why?)
Candidate A: [Approximately 30 seconds.]
Interlocutor: Thank you.

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Parts 3 and 4  8 minutes (11 minutes for groups of three)

Part 3
Keeping up to date
Interlocutor: Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about
two minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).
Many people say that it’s important to keep up to date with all
the changes in the world. Here are some things in the world that
often change to think about and a question for you to discuss.
First you have some time to look at the task.
Indicate the text on page C3 to the candidates. Allow 15
seconds.
Now, talk to each other about which two things you think it’s
most important to keep up to date with.
Candidates: [2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).]
Interlocutor: Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide what you
think is the biggest advantage of keeping up to date with all the
changes in the world.
Candidates: [1 minute (for pairs and groups of three).]
Interlocutor: Thank you.

Part 4
Interlocutor: Use the following questions, in order, as appropriate:
• Some people say that we spend too much
time checking for updates on social Select any of the following
networking websites. Do you agree? prompts, as appropriate:
(Why? / Why not?) •  What do you think?
• Do you think the best way to keep up to •  Do you agree?
date with changes in the world is to watch •  And you?
television? (Why? / Why not?)
• Some people say the world is changing so fast that we can’t
keep up to date with everything. Do you agree? (Why? /
Why not?)
• How important is it for people to have change in their lives?
• Some people don’t like it when things change. Why do you
think that is?
• Do you think people these days are only interested in new
things and ignore history and tradition? (Why? / Why not?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.

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Visual materials for the Speaking test
What are the people enjoying about these guided tours?

5A

5B

C1
Visual materials for the Speaking test

Why have the people decided to exercise in these ways?

5C

5D

C2
Visual materials for the Speaking test

5E

technology music

Is it important to keep
up to date with all the
changes in the world?

the news fashion

education

C3

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