CEEP Mindset 2 | Week 1 | Speaking | Big Review Quiz | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

How can connecting words like 'and', 'but', 'so' and 'because' improve your speaking score?

They create longer, more complex sentences (GRA)

They make you speak more slowly

They impress the examiner with vocabulary

They fill time when you can't think

What is the exam strategy for organizing ideas when talking about your home town?

Prepare basic information about topics like weather/culture

Memorize a long speech

Only talk about negative aspects

Focus only on famous landmarks

What type of questions are most common in Speaking Part 1?

Wh- questions (What, Where, When, Why, Who)

Yes/No questions

Multiple choice questions

True/False questions

What exam tip helps with Speaking Part 1 preparation?

Practice questions about common topics like work and study

Memorize long speeches

Focus only on difficult vocabulary

Practice only formal language

What is the most important overall strategy for IELTS Speaking success?

Speak naturally while using a variety of vocabulary and grammar structures

Memorize perfect answers for every possible question

Use only advanced vocabulary

Speak as formally as possible

How can you improve your Speaking score when discussing sports events?

Express personal opinions and explain why events are interesting

Only give factual information

Avoid giving any personal opinions

Focus only on rules and regulations

Which phrase indicates you have some knowledge but aren't an expert?

I don't know much about... but I think...

I'm a complete expert on...

I know absolutely nothing about...

I refuse to discuss...

What exam strategy works best for Speaking Part 2 preparation?

Think of examples and details for each bullet point before speaking

Start speaking immediately without planning

Focus only on the first bullet point

Ignore the bullet points completely

How should you approach questions about frequency of activities?

Use phrases like 'I often enjoy...' or 'I rarely do...'

Only use 'always' or 'never'

Avoid mentioning how often you do things

Give exact numbers and statistics

What strategy helps when talking about activities you do in your spare time?

Organize your thoughts into categories like indoor/outdoor or solo/group activities

List activities randomly

Only mention expensive hobbies

Focus on activities you don't do

Which connecting word shows contrast between two ideas?

But

And

So

Because

How should you use sentence stress and intonation effectively?

Stress content words and use rising/falling intonation to show feelings

Stress every single word equally

Never change your intonation

Speak in a monotone voice

Which phrase shows you dislike something but aren't completely negative?

I'm not a big fan of...

I absolutely love...

I'm totally obsessed with...

I'm extremely passionate about...

How can you provide more detailed responses in Speaking?

Give reasons for your opinions using connecting words

Repeat the same information

Speak very slowly

Use only short sentences

What should you focus on when describing sports or leisure activities?

Use a variety of phrases to express likes and dislikes

Only use simple vocabulary

Speak as fast as possible

Focus only on grammar accuracy

Which type of intonation shows positive feelings about a topic?

Rising intonation

Flat intonation

Falling intonation

Very quiet speaking

What exam strategy helps when you don't know much about a topic?

Say 'I don't know much about...' then give whatever information you can

Stay completely silent

Ask the examiner for help

Change to a different topic

How long should you speak in Speaking Part 2?

1-2 minutes using all the bullet points

Exactly 30 seconds

Until the examiner stops you

As briefly as possible

What does 'syllable stress' mean?

Emphasizing certain syllables in words more than others

Speaking very loudly throughout

Speaking very quietly

Pronouncing every letter separately

Which phrase appropriately expresses uncertainty about preferences?

I'm not sure whether I like...

I definitely love...

I absolutely hate...

I'm completely certain about...

Which phrase shows strong enthusiasm for an activity?

I'm very keen on...

I don't mind...

I'm not really interested in...

I don't know much about...

What should you do when answering Yes/No questions in Speaking Part 1?

Add at least two sentences explaining your answer

Just say 'Yes' or 'No'

Ask the examiner what they think

Change the topic

Which question type in Speaking Part 1 usually comes last and may be more challenging?

'Why?' questions that ask for explanations

What questions about facts

Where questions about places

When questions about time

How many sentences should you aim for when answering Speaking Part 1 questions?

At least two sentences with extra information

Exactly one sentence

Always three sentences

As many sentences as possible