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Hinds for Ielts 6101 Helpful Hints for IELTS PART 2. INDIVIDUAL LONG TURN (3-4 minutes) RequirementsYou will know that Part 2 has begun when the examiner asks you to talk in some detail about aparticular topic - a topic which is usually easy for you to find things to talk about. Note that you areonly asked to talk about one topic.The requirements for effective performance in Part 2 are that you: • talk in some detail about the topic referred to on the card you are given • try give an organised answer by following the instructions written on the card • keep talking about the topic - with no help from the examiner - for at least one minute and up to 2 minutesRemember, Part 2 is concerned with your ability to speak with little or no hesitation and in some detail about a simple topic What To Do and What Not To Do 1 Use your preparation time to think about 1 Do not digress; that is, do not talk of things your answer - think only about what is which are not directly related to the topic on written on the card. the card. 2 Organise your reply by following the order 2 Do not hesitate for too long in your answer. It of the instructions given on the card. (See is better to speak about anything than not to Speaking Hint 94.) speak at all! 3 Do not be afraid to correct a grammatical 3 Be aware of how long you have been talking by practising with a wristwatch before mistake, but fluency is just as important as you do the test. (See Speaking Hint 94.) grammar, and too much correction will make it hard for you to be understood. 4 Make sure you have answered all that is required on the card, and be prepared to 4 Do not expect the examiner to give you feedback answer a couple of questions at the end. on how well you performed in your talk. Part 2 - What To Do in the Minute of SilenceWhen the examiner hands you the card your one minutes preparation time has begun. Read the cardcarefully, noting what the topic is. Since there is no title on the card*, the topic might not beimmediately clear, but the topic is given in the very first sentence.You will see that there are a number of instructions to follow, and all the items of informationrequired are expected to be referred to in your answer. You can certainly add extra information ifyou think it is appropriate, and you are wise to do so - if you have time - provided that you do notdigress (speak off or away from the topic).The best approach is to read the card quickly from beginning to end, and then go back to the firstspecific instruction after the topic sentence. Think of things to say about each of the instructions inthe remaining time you have. Although you are allowed to make notes (and refer to them in youranswer), unless you have practised this approach, it is probably best to spend your time thinkingrather than writing. But some candidates may wish to ask the examiner for notepaper to write on.There are usually 3 or 4 instructions to speak about - so aim to speak for 30 seconds on each one.* the use of card titles in the Speaking Test Game on page 152 is for ease of use in the game78 Speaking Test HintsA Sample Topic Card: Describe a city or a town that you know well. You should include in your answer: the location of the city or town the part of the city or town you are most familiar with important landmarks and places to visit ... and what makes that city or town special to you and to others.Notice that the topic is there in the very first sentence. Note also that there are 4 further instructionsthat follow (there may be more or less). If you speak for about 30 seconds on each of these 4instructions, you will have spoken for about 2 minutes - which is more than adequate. Do not speakfor longer than 2 minutes.The examiner may or may not stop you talking after two minutes, so aim to finish within that periodof time. Of course, it is very important to speak for at least one minute, so if you have difficultyspeaking for that length of time you will have to practise, practise, practise.Try using a wristwatch, and time yourself on each part of the topic. Become accustomed to speakingfor approximately 30 seconds on one instruction. Then move ...