IELTS Speaking test band score 9 with feedback 2022

Introduction

The speaking test of the International English Language Testing System is introduced. The candidate's name, identification number, and examiner's name are provided.

Test Introduction

• The speaking test of the International English Language Testing System is taking place on the 11th of February.

• The candidate's name is Harvey with candidate number 01313458.

• The examiner's name is Samson Sees with examiner number 443533.

Personal Questions

In this section, the examiner asks personal questions about leisure time and activities.

Leisure Time

• Harvey has a hectic schedule and works almost 24/7 from morning to night.

• If he gets free time, he prefers to spend it with his family watching their favorite drama series called "This Is Us."

• On weekends, Harvey hangs out with friends and goes hiking in the mountains.

Activities

• Harvey sometimes just prefers to sit and relax or talk with his family about future plans.

• He enjoys spending time with his family emotionally and going hiking in nature.

Animals

In this section, the examiner asks about animals.

Animal Preferences

• Harvey likes farm animals such as lambs that he sees when he goes for walks in the countryside.

• He used to be afraid of dogs until he met Coco, a student's pet. Now he wants to adopt a puppy from an animal shelter.

Part Two: Topic Description

In this section, Harvey is given a topic to describe an interesting animal he has seen.

Interesting Animal

• Harvey is given a card with the topic to describe an interesting animal he has seen.

Animals in Canada

The speaker talks about the variety of animals that can be found in Canada, including some that are not commonly seen in other countries. They also share a personal experience of seeing an African wild cat at a zoo.

Animals in Canada

• Canada has a diverse range of animals, such as geese, beavers, skunks and bears.

• The speaker saw an African wild cat at a zoo in Africa with their sister. It had unique features such as a thick tail with a blonde tip and black stripes.

• Wild cats like the African wild cat are shy and have been on the brink of extinction for some time.

• The speaker tried to feed the wild cat but it approached them aggressively. Their sister warned them that these animals cannot be tamed under any circumstances.

Pets and Animal Problems

The interviewer asks questions related to pets and animal problems.

Animal Problems

• Animals can pose problems when they threaten human safety or harm livestock.

• Some wild animals may bite humans resulting in injuries or infections which can cause irreparable harm to health.

• Emotional problems can arise when pets die due to various reasons.

Pets in Iran

• Iranians keep birds like parrots and budgies as pets. These birds are allowed to fly free within the apartment but owners make sure all doors and windows are closed so they don't escape.

• In recent years, Iranians have shown interest in taking care of stray puppies.

Importance of Animals

The interviewer asks about the future importance of animals.

Future Significance

• Animals will continue to be important in the future, especially for maintaining a balanced ecosystem and livestock production.

• People have been showing an interest in taking care of pets and supporting animal rights.

Preventing Extinction

• The government needs to take steps to protect animals and establish rules that forbid acts that harm them.

• People need to improve their culture by not harming animals or teaching themselves to take care of them.

Conclusion

The interviewer concludes the test by offering an online mock test for those who want to improve their performance on the IELTS speaking test.

Mock Test Offer

• The interviewer offers an online mock test lasting 25 minutes, with 12 minutes dedicated to the actual test and 13 minutes for feedback.

Overview of IELTS Speaking Test

The speaker provides feedback on the candidate's performance in the IELTS speaking test, covering fluency and coherence, vocabulary, grammar and accuracy, and pronunciation.

Fluency and Coherence

• The candidate demonstrated excellent fluency and coherence.

• The candidate used linking words effectively to connect ideas.

• The candidate spoke at a good speed without any difficulty producing ideas.

• Pauses were used effectively to gather thoughts.

Vocabulary

• The candidate had a wide range of vocabulary that was used appropriately for the topic and questions asked.

• Paraphrasing was done well with different words connected together.

Grammar and Accuracy

• There were no grammatical errors observed in the candidate's speech.

• Simple sentences were constructed well, while complex structures were handled with ease.

Pronunciation

• Pronunciation was clear for both simple and complex words.

Going Off Topic

• Going off-topic is not a problem as long as there is reference towards the actual answer.

• Encouragement is given to candidates who go off-topic but still make reference towards the actual question.

Understanding the IELTS Speaking Test

In this section, the speaker explains that in the IELTS speaking test, it is not necessary to have complete knowledge about a topic. The focus is on understanding the question and expressing ideas fluently.

Techniques for Scoring Band 9

• It doesn't matter if your story is true or false as long as you can talk fluently for two minutes based on the four criteria.

• Candidates are not expected to know everything about every topic. It's natural to encounter unfamiliar topics during the test.

• When faced with an unfamiliar topic, acknowledge it and then relate it to something you do know. This technique will help candidates deal with situations they don't know much about.

• Using these techniques will help candidates score higher in their IELTS speaking test.

Conclusion

The speaker provides valuable insights into how to approach the IELTS speaking test. By focusing on fluency and using specific techniques, candidates can improve their chances of scoring higher marks.