IELTS-EXAMINERs-instruction.doc

IELTS SPEAKING - M.Y. Examiners instructions during the Speaking Test The examiner will walk to the door to welcome the candidate and direct him or her to the seat. The examiner will say the following statement before he starts the speaking test. The tape recorder will be turned on at this point.“This is the speaking module for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)conducted on the 20th of July, 2009 in Harbin, China. The candidate is . Candidate number 000007. And the interviewer is.”After this, he will then ask 4 standard introductory questions in this order.1. “Good morning/afternoon. My name is. . Can you tell me your full name please?”2. “What shall I call you?”3. “Can you tell me where youre from?”4. “Can I see your ID card, please?”Now, the fun begins in Part 1.“Now, in the first part, Id like to ask you some questions about yourself. Lets talk about what you do. Do you work or are you a student?” What is your major?Why did you choose your major?How do you like your major? “Lets talk about sports (a new topic)What is your favorite sport? Why do you like it so much?What sports are played in your country? “Lets move on to the topic of . films(a new topic)Do you often go to the cinema?Which cinema do you often go to?What kind of films do you like?Do you often watch TV? Whats your favorite program?“Lets talk about . MusicHow often do you listen to music?What kind of music do you like?Whos your favorite singer? Can you describe him/her to me?In Part 2, the examiner starts by saying.“Now, Im going to give you a topic, and Id like you to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes. Before you talk, youll have 1 minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?“Heres your paper and a pencil for making notes. And heres your topic. (The examiner hands you the cue card at this point). Id like you to describe .“All right. Remember you have 1 to 2 minutes for this, so dont worry if I stop you. Ill tell you when the time is up. Can you start speaking now, please?”In Part 3, the examiner starts by saying“Weve been talking about (Part 2s topic) and Id like to discuss with you 1 or 2 more general questions related to this. Lets talk about first of all,.What changes have taken place with festivals?Do you think the traditional festival is an important part of Chinese culture?What are the differences and similarities between Chinese festivals and western festivals, for example Christmas Day?In what ways do people in China make friends?What do you think the most important thing is to be a good friend?What are the advantages and disadvantages of having many friends?Do you think, in general, society is helpful?Do you think people were more helpful in the past than they are nowadays?What kinds of help will people need in the future?Do men and women have different ideas about fashion? Why do teenagers like to follow fashion?What the disadvantages of following fashion?Why do some companies prefer their staff to wear uniforms?“Ok, thank you very much. Thats the end of the speaking test.”Describe a festival or holiday in China. You shoul say: When it is celebrated Why you have this holiday How it is celebratedAnd explain how you feel about the holiday or festival. INSTRUCTIONSPlease read the topic carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. Describe your best friend. You shoul say: Where and When you first met What you do together What his appearance and personality are likeAnd explain why he or she is your best friend. INSTRUCTIONSPlease read the topic carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. Describe the help which you received in the past. You should say: What type of help you received Who helped you Why you needed this helpHow you felt after you received this help. INSTRUCTIONSPlease read the topic carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what youre going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish. Describe the type of clothes you like wearing. You should say: What kind of clothes you usually like to wear Why you like these clothes Where you buy themWhether these clothes are po