2. 2. Independent Tasks 1 and 2
• Questions are based on knowledge and experience.
• 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to speak.
• Task 1:
Make a choice within a category.
Describe a person, place, object, event, or activity.
Example: Describe the person you admire most and explain
why.
• Task 2:
Make a choice between two options.
Example: Do you prefer to study alone or in a group? Explain
why.
3. 3. Integrated Tasks 3 and 4
• Read a passage, listen to a passage, and answer a
question on the relationship between them.
• Task 3: Campus task
Read a university notice.
Listen to two students discuss the notice.
Question: Which student has a strong opinion and why?
• Task 4: Academic task
Read a short passage on academic topic.
Listen to a lecture.
Question: Show how examples from the lecture relate to a
definition or concept from the reading.
• 45 seconds to read, 75 seconds to listen, 30 seconds to
prepare, and 60 seconds to speak
4. 4. Integrated Tasks 5 and 6
• Listen to a passage and answer a question about it.
• Task 5: Campus task
Listen to a conversation about a student problem.
Summarize the problem and suggestions made to resolve it.
State which suggestion you prefer and why.
• Task 6: Academic task
Listen to the lecture with general information and two main
points.
Summarize general information and how it relates to the main
points.
• One to two minutes to listen, 20 seconds to prepare,
and 60 seconds to speak
5. 5. Speaking
• Narrator will tell you to put on headphones and adjust
microphone volume.
• Computer guides you through speaking tasks.
no need to press NEXT or OK
6. 6. Independent Tasks: Preparing
• See and hear the question.
• Begin to prepare after the beep. You’ll see the clock
count down.
• Prepare simple outline using key words only.
7. 7. Independent Tasks: Responding
• Narrator:
“Get ready to answer the question.”
“Begin speaking after the beep.”
• You will hear the beep, then see the clock begin to
count down.
Answer the question according to outline.
Speak clearly.
8. 8. Integrated Tasks
• Example: Task 4
Read and take notes on a short academic passage.
Listen and take notes on a related lecture.
9. 9. Integrated Tasks: Responding
• Narrator:
“Get ready to answer the question.”
“Begin preparing after the beep.”
• Make an outline using your notes.
• When answering,
speak clearly.
use familiar grammar and vocabulary.
10. 10. Top Score Features
• Delivery
clear, fluid, and well-paced
understandable pronunciation
natural rhythm, stress, and intonation
• Language Use
appropriate word choice
correct grammar including basic
and complex structures
• Topic Development
11. 11. Topic Development
• Develop topic fully:
Answer question completely.
Make a topic statement and support
it with two main points and added detail.
Present facts in a logical order and
use transitions to connect ideas.
• Integrated tasks:
Integrate information from a reading and listening passage.
Summarize and paraphrase.
Topic
Statement
Main
Point 1
Detail
Main
Point 2
Detail
12. 12. Who Scores Your Response?
• Between three and six certified ETS raters score your
response.
• Response is scored from zero to four.
• Final score is out of 30.