IELTS Speaking Test band score 7 with feedback 2023

Summary

The transcript follows an IELTS speaking mock test between an examiner and candidate, Anis Khandan. The test is structured into three parts: personal questions, a two-minute speech on losing something, and a discussion on various related topics like memory, culture, and loss. The examiner provides detailed feedback on Anis's performance, covering fluency, coherence, lexical resources, grammatical range, and pronunciation. Anis demonstrates good language skills, scoring a 7 overall, with suggestions for improvement in the use of connectives, grammar accuracy, and pronunciation. The examiner encourages Anis to continue refining their speaking abilities for future tests.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaking mock test is conducted at Ross IELTS Academy, with a focus on evaluating the candidate's fluency, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
• 😀 Annie's leisure activities include reading books, listening to music, and shopping, with a particular love for books due to their ability to transport her to another world.
• 😀 As a child, Annie spent her free time attending English classes and exercising at the gym, starting from the age of six. She also spent time with her younger sister during the summer.
• 😀 In Annie's country, most people get two days off each week, on Thursday and Friday, which they often spend at home or out if the weather is good.
• 😀 Annie has good relationships with her neighbors, a common trait in Iran, where people are supportive and look out for each other, especially when traveling.
• 😀 Annie recalls having yellow and pink chicks as a child but does not currently own a pet. Dogs are the most popular pets in Iran due to their loyalty.
• 😀 When Annie lost her sneakers during a training session, she felt a strong sense of loss but was relieved to have them returned after three days thanks to a friend's help.
• 😀 Annie reflects on the emotional impact of losing her mother as a child, which was a more significant loss than losing personal belongings.
• 😀 Forgetting things, according to Annie, is a result of modern technology weakening human memory, leading people to rely on devices to remember simple things.
• 😀 Annie suggests that losing a valuable item should be reported to the authorities, but trivial items like a pen should not warrant any special action.
• 😀 Annie explains that people sometimes forget their culture in search of new experiences, influenced by global media and technology, which exposes them to different cultural lifestyles.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the speaking test in the script?

The main topic of the speaking test revolves around personal questions, leisure activities, neighbors, pets, and personal experiences such as losing something.

What was the candidate's favorite leisure activity according to the transcript?

The candidate, Anis Khandan, enjoys reading books, listening to music, and shopping. He mentions that he loves reading because it takes him to another world.

How does the candidate describe his childhood leisure activities?

As a child, the candidate spent his time attending English classes and exercising. He has been going to the gym since he was six years old and also enjoyed reading books during the summer.

How does the candidate's country generally approach leisure time?

In the candidate's country, people typically get two days off per week, Fridays and Thursdays, which they may spend at home or going out, depending on the weather.

What is the candidate's opinion on neighbors and neighborhood relations?

The candidate has good relationships with his neighbors and mentions that most Iranians have close and friendly relationships with their neighbors, offering emotional support and help when needed.

What suggestions does the candidate offer for improving neighborhood relations?

The candidate suggests that respecting neighbor rules, avoiding making loud noises, and maintaining balance in relationships can improve neighborhood dynamics.

Did the candidate have any pets growing up, and what is a popular pet in his country?

The candidate did not have any pets in his adulthood but had two chicks (yellow and pink) as a child. He mentions that dogs are the most popular pets in his country due to their loyalty.

Why do people tend to have pets according to the candidate?

The candidate believes people have pets to avoid loneliness and to have a companion to engage with, such as walking, talking, or listening to music.

Can you describe the candidate's experience of losing something?

The candidate describes a situation where he lost his sneakers after a training session. He was initially frustrated but later found them after a few days through the help of a friend.

What does the candidate believe is more significant than losing an item?

The candidate believes that losing a person, such as a family member, is much more significant than losing an item. He shares a personal memory of when he lost his mother as a child.

What is the candidate's view on modern technology's impact on memory?

The candidate feels that modern technology, such as smartphones and other devices, weakens human memory. People rely on technology to remember things like phone numbers or important dates.

How does the candidate suggest people should act if they find something valuable?

If someone finds something valuable, the candidate suggests that they should inform the authorities, like the police. For less important items, no special action is necessary.

What is the candidate’s opinion on why treasure-hunting themes are so popular in movies and books?

The candidate believes that the idea of finding something valuable is appealing because it could change one's life. The excitement of the search and the potential transformation motivate people, as portrayed in treasure-hunting themes.

How did the examiner assess the candidate's speaking fluency and coherence?

The examiner gave the candidate a band score of 7 for fluency and coherence. The candidate was able to develop answers, maintain a natural flow, and provide explanations, though the examiner suggested using more connectives to improve.

What was the candidate's score for lexical resource, and what was the feedback?

The candidate received a band score of 7 for lexical resource. The feedback highlighted the candidate's good use of collocations and paraphrasing. The examiner recommended using more idiomatic language for further improvement.

What grammatical issues did the candidate face during the speaking test?

The candidate made minor grammatical mistakes, such as using incorrect tenses (e.g., 'last month that I've been training' instead of 'I was training') and occasional singular/plural errors. Despite this, the overall grammatical range was strong, earning a band score of 7.

What feedback did the examiner provide regarding the candidate’s pronunciation?

The examiner gave the candidate a band score of 7 for pronunciation, mentioning that speech was clear but with minor issues in word pronunciation (e.g., 'close' and 'motivate'). The examiner also advised practicing better intonation and stress patterns.

What was the candidate's overall band score in the mock speaking test?

The candidate received an overall band score of 7 in the mock speaking test, with the examiner suggesting that listening to English podcasts and practicing more could help improve further.