HOW TO ACE -- THE IELTS SPEAKING TEST By Cathy Chang and Alice Deasy

大綱 考試方法 評分標準 問題範例：Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 拿分訣竅 Works Cited + 利用網路資源練習

Introduction [Cambridge UP 6] Time: 11~14 minutes Method: Conducted by a trained examiner Test Structure: 3 Parts Part I: General Questions 4~5 minutes The candidate and examiner introduces themselves The examiner asks general questions about the candidate, such as their home/family, their interests, and so on. Part II: Individual Long Turn 3~4 minutes The candidate is given a task card with a particular topic. The candidate has one minute to prepare and then speak between one and two minutes The examiner asks one or two questions Part III: Two-way Discussion 4~5 minutes The examiner and the candidate engage in a discussion of more abstract issues which are thematically linked to the topic in Part II.

What They Look For [Tseng 4] Fluency and Coherence 流暢度與連貫性 說話速度及持續； 連接詞、代名詞、轉折用語等 使用得體。 Lexical Resource 用字譴詞 字彙部份包含三個面向，一是字彙的廣度，還有用 字恰當，另就是遇到不知如何表達時，會去使用其 它字彙來解釋。 Grammatical Range and Accuracy 句型有變化且 合乎文法 即會使用不同的句型結構及所用的句子文法正確。 Pronunciation 發音

Part I: General Questions Familiar topics: 4~5 minutes Sample Questions How do you usually contact your friends? Why? Do you prefer to contact different people in different ways? Why? Do you find it easy to keep in contact with friends and family? Why? In your country, did people in the past keep in contact in the same ways as they do today? Why or why not? [Cambridge UP, 32]

Part II: Individual Long Turn [Cambridge UP 32] Time: 3~4 minutes You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can take down notes while thinking. You have one to two minutes to answer the questions. The examiner will then ask some questions about your answer. Describe a party that you enjoyed. You should include: Whose party it was and what it was celebrating Where the party was held and who went to it What people did during the party And explain what you enjoyed about this party.

Part III: Two-way Discussion Time: 4~5 minutes Topic: Family parties (similar to the topic in Part II) Sample Questions: What are the main reasons why people organize family parties in your country? In some places people spend a lot of money on parties that celebrate special family events. Is this ever true in your country? Do you think this is a good trend or a bad trend? Are there many differences between family parties and parties given by friends? Why do you think there is? [Cambridge UP 32]

Some Things to Remember 若對問題不清楚，可以試著問口試官，與其答 非所問，不如確定問題再答。或可以試著回答， 答畢再反問口試官 “Have I answered your question?” 這樣比頻頻詢問 “Pardon?” 較為貼切。 不過，在卡片問題的階段，通常口試官不回答 或解釋卡片上的問題。Part III的問題則可以解釋。 而且，不要問他你答得對不對。 More tips …

TIP ONE: ACCENT IS NOT IMPORTANT, PRONUNCIATION IS! 別認為有台灣腔調就不會得高分， 雅思是專為外國人設計的能力測驗， 重點在於清晰的發音

Tip Two: Practice makes perfect 有機會多找老師、同學和SLC線上小老師練習 對話即能提升自己的流暢度， 單獨一個人時，多朗誦口語化的文章也可以 幫助你改進口語的流利度。

Tip Three: Be effective 雅思口試並非在測試考生的專業知識， 而是有效溝通 (effectiveness of communication)， 遇到不熟悉的主題， 可以以自己的經驗答題， 不要愣住或以“I don’t know!”回答。

Tip Four: Read the question clearly -- 題目一定要看清楚， 如“Talk about a famous person you admire”， 不能談你的國中老師或母親！ -- 第三部分對話時，如果你需要時間思考， 可以說：“That‘s an interesting question.” or 以 下句話重覆問題 "You'd like me to tell you about (topic)."

TIP FIVE: USE YOUR TIME WELL - 千萬不要離題，抓緊主題認真回答 好好利用答題時間。 - 遇到Why 問句，不要三言兩語就答 完，可以再加以擴充。 - 如果時間到了，考官會請你停下來 。但這不會扣分。

MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE YOURSELF! 一切以自然為原則，面帶微笑， 以自然的表情和手勢展現自信， 切記目光要看著考官喔！

Useful Expressions 轉折語辭。 To start with, First, Second, …In Conclusion. 詞窮時 -- "Oh, the word I'm looking for has slipped my mind.“ 答不下去，想重新回答-- "I'm afraid I've talked myself into a corner. Let me start over." -- "I don't think I should continue in this vein. Let me say it in a different way.“ 要回答自然，不要像是背的！

Works Cited +利用網路資源練習 網路資源 “Cambridge IELTS 7.” Cambridge ESOL. Cambridge: Cambridge UP, 2009. Tseng, Tung-Yu [曾騰裕]. “IELTS Speaking and Listening Guide [雅思口 說聽力高分指南].” 網路資源 IELTS Official Sites “Do’s and Don’ts.” <http://www.cambridgeesol.org/teach/ielts/speaking/aboutthe paper/dos_donts.htm> “IELTS Speaking Tips and Sample Questions” <http://www.aippg.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9690> IELTS Speaking Tips http://www.writefix.com/ieltsspkg/ 線上英語自學中心 http://ce.etweb.fju.edu.tw/self_learning.html