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IELTS | Test Takers - Speaking sample - part 2

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IELTS | Test Takers - Speaking sample - part 2


The test is 11 to 14 minutes long with three parts. In Part 1, you answer questions about yourself and your family. In Part 2, you speak about a topic. In Part 3, you have a longer discussion on the topic.



Speaking sample task – Part 2
Part 2 – Individual long turn
Candidate Task Card
Describe something you own which is very important to you.
You should say:
where you got it from
how long you have had it
what you use it for
and explain why it is important to you.
You can make some notes to help you if you wish.
Rounding off questions
• Is it valuable in terms of money?
• Would it be easy to replace?

Speaking sample task – Part 2 transcript
Part 2 – Individual long turn
Candidate: OK
Examiner: Can you start speaking now, please?

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