This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Ielts > Ielts Speaking – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ielts Speaking Quiz 23 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which word describes a place that is associated with government or public services, such as a city hall or courthouse? A) Barren. B) Residential. C) Civic. D) Pristine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Civic. 2. ..... has led to abandoned villages in some regions. A) City renewal. B) Housing boom. C) Urban growth. D) Rural depopulation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rural depopulation. 3. Will you response immediately or will you be given time to think and present your ideas in speaking part 2? A) Response immediately. B) Given time to think and then present ideas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Given time to think and then present ideas. 4. The government should help people who have limited access to education by paying for the equipment they need; ..... computers and books. A) On the other hand,. B) Therefore,. C) For example,. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) For example,. 5. A hole in the ground, or a box, filled with sand in which children can play A) Sandpit. B) Build. C) Develop. D) Create. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sandpit. 6. What is the examiner assessing in IELTS Speaking Part 1? A) Your ability to recite pre-learned answers. B) Your knowledge of complex vocabulary. C) The content of your answers. D) Your English language ability. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Your English language ability. 7. Discourse markers are mentioned in which criterion? A) LR. B) FC. C) GRA. D) PRON. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FC. 8. What are you asked to do in IELTS Speaking Part 2? A) Answer questions about yourself for 4-5 minutes. B) Prepare for 1 minute then give a short speech on a particular topic for 2 minutes. C) Discuss abstract ideas and issues for 4-5 minutes. D) Debate with the examiner on a particular topic for 5 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Prepare for 1 minute then give a short speech on a particular topic for 2 minutes. 9. In which part of the test do you have to present a monologue? A) Part 2. B) Part 3. C) Part 1. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Part 2. 10. I ..... it really tough to understand the main idea in this listening test. A) Find. B) Reckon. C) Prefer. D) Think. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Find. 11. Which word is antonym for the red word?One of the best ways to chill out is going out with friends to have a chat with them at the weekend. A) Feel stressed. B) Relax. C) Unwind. D) Wind down. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Feel stressed. 12. Which one is NOT true about Part 2? A) You have to use the given clues when you talk. B) You can prepare what you say before the Speaking test. C) You have to give a speech. D) You cannot change the given topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You have to use the given clues when you talk. 13. Words urging response A) Call to action. B) Slogan. C) Caption. D) Headline. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Call to action. 14. I think that women are better drivers than men because they ..... more while they are driving. A) Think. B) Concentrate. C) Consider. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Concentrate. 15. Discuss the impact of climate change on future generations. A) Future generations will benefit from climate change through increased agricultural yields. B) Climate change will significantly impact future generations through environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and increased health risks. C) Climate change will only affect current generations, not the future. D) Climate change will have no effect on future generations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Climate change will significantly impact future generations through environmental degradation, resource scarcity, and increased health risks. 16. What are the four criteria for assessing your band score? A) Fluency. B) Grammar. C) Vocabulary. D) Pronunciation. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 17. Which types of questions are NOT given in IELTS Listening test A) Form, note, table, flow-chart, summary completion. B) Sentence completion. C) Write a short essay. D) Plan, map, diagram labelling. E) Matching, short-answer question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Write a short essay. 18. How long should each answer be in part 1? A) 1-2 sentences. B) 3-4 sentences. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1-2 sentences. 19. I'm afraid I disagree, means: A) Agreeing. B) Asking an opinion. C) Disagreeing. D) Partly agreeing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disagreeing. 20. Find the expression that doesn't have similar meaning to the following one:Relax A) Refresh my mind. B) Unwind. C) Let my hair down. D) Wind. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wind. 21. What are the four main criteria for scoring the Speaking test? A) Smiling, Speaking clearly, being polite, being confident. B) Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Length of Response, and Politeness. C) Grammar, Pronunciation, Fluency, and listening. D) Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. 22. The process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced: A) Traditional. B) Board games. C) Development. D) Communication skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Development. 23. What is one type of Cause and Effect Cohesive Device? A) Before. B) Instead of. C) Consequently. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 24. People have become more reliant ..... technology. A) To. B) Of. C) On. D) In. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On. 25. Parks and natural areas A) Green spaces. B) Factories. C) Apartments. D) Highways. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Green spaces. 26. Money / A salary / An income / A profit A) Do. B) Make. C) Take. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Make. 27. (of a person) able to express oneself easily and articulately. A) Clarify. B) Communicate. C) Fluent. D) Comprehend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fluent. 28. If candidates cannot think of the right word, they should: A) Remain silent and skip that idea. B) Rephrase in another way. C) Ask the examiner for hints. D) Use the wrong word to continue speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rephrase in another way. 29. According to IELTS criteria, which of the following is an essential element of "Fluency" ? A) Pausing frequently while speaking. B) Speaking slowly and deliberately. C) Speaking at a natural pace with ease. D) Using a monotone voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Speaking at a natural pace with ease. 30. Fill in the blank with the correct verb:They ..... (arrive) at the station by the time we left. A) Arrived. B) Had arrived. C) Will arrive. D) Have arrived. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Had arrived. 31. In the part 2, you will have: A) A) no time to prepare. B) B) 30 seconds to prepare. C) C) 60 seconds to prepare. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C) 60 seconds to prepare. 32. Do you think robots can be programmed to have a sense of humor? Why or why not? A) No, because humor requires creativity and robots cannot be creative. B) No, because humor is subjective and robots cannot understand subjective concepts. C) No, because robots lack emotions and understanding of humor. D) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yes. 33. Which of the following is an example of a commonly accepted idiomatic expression? A) Jump the cat. B) Speak blue wind. C) Time flies. D) Run the grass. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Time flies. 34. What is the main focus of the examiner's assessment in Part 1? A) Grammar accuracy. B) Vocabulary range. C) Ability to communicate opinions and information on everyday topics. D) Pronunciation and accent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ability to communicate opinions and information on everyday topics. 35. Bags, cases, etc. that contain somebody's clothes and things when they are travelling A) Relax. B) Sightsee. C) Luggage. D) Tourist. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Luggage. 36. My hometown is neither big nor small. A) My hometown is relatively big. B) My hometown is medium size. C) My hometown is relatively small. D) My hometown is medium-sized. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) My hometown is medium-sized. 37. What are assessment criteria in IELTS speaking? A) Fluency + coherence. B) Grammar. C) Pronunciation. D) Vocabulary. E) All of these answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of these answers. 38. What phrase can you use to get to the key point in your response? A) "Let me cut to the chase, the key point is ". B) "Anyway, the thing I really want to say is ". C) "What I'm trying to say is ". D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 39. Which of the following is a tip for the Speaking test? A) Memorize your answers. B) Be emotional and express your feelings. C) Avoid using linking words. D) Speak in a monotone voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Be emotional and express your feelings. 40. The area has become highly ..... in the last decade. A) Undeveloped. B) Rural. C) Urbanized. D) Remote. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Urbanized. 41. Silence or long pauses in speech are completely acceptable if the candidate knows the answer. A) True. B) False. C) Not given. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 42. What type of question is asked in part 2? A) Personal. B) Topic card. C) Global. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic card. 43. What happens after you finish your long turn? A) You leave the test room. B) You ask questions about the topic. C) You move to Part 1. D) You answer 2-3 follow-up questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) You answer 2-3 follow-up questions. 44. Having supportive and understanding ..... can make the work environment more enjoyable and productive. A) Co-workers. B) Neighbors. C) Working environment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Co-workers. 45. Buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose A) Facilities. B) Landscape. C) Tourism. D) Journey. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Facilities. 46. Fill in the blank with the correct word:She will visit us ..... she finishes her work. A) Until. B) When. C) Although. D) Unless. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) When. 47. To make something by putting bricks or other materials together: A) Learn. B) Create. C) Develop. D) Build. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Build. 48. Give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed). A) Explain. B) Indicate. C) Express. D) Demonstrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Demonstrate. 49. I have to precisely address each and every question given in task 2. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 50. What is the recommended response if you are asked about a topic you know nothing about? A) Say 'I know everything'. B) Say 'I don't know' and explain. C) Panic and run away. D) Make up a story. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Say 'I don't know' and explain. 51. Which of these is a natural and useful filler phrase to gain time? A) What's up, examiner?. B) The cat is in the bag. C) I no understand. D) That's an interesting question . Show Answer Correct Answer: D) That's an interesting question . 52. What is an example of a detailed response in IELTS speaking? A) Simply stating a fact without elaboration. B) Elaborating with context and personal experience. C) Providing a one-word answer. D) Using complex vocabulary without clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Elaborating with context and personal experience. 53. Research / Experiments A) Do. B) Make. C) Take. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Do. 54. Many people leave cities to improve their ..... A) Life style. B) Quality of life. C) Living space. D) Life cost. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Quality of life. 55. What type of the questions in Part 1. INTRODUCTION & INTERVIEW? A) General questions. B) Academic questions. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) General questions. 56. The first topic will always be questions about either ..... A) Your family or your free time. B) Work/ Study or your Home/ Hometown. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Work/ Study or your Home/ Hometown. 57. Fitted or adjusted to suit someone's body shape A) Tailored. B) Oversized. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tailored. 58. Some poor families in my country have become dependent ..... on cheap and unhealthy meals. A) To. B) For. C) With. D) On. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On. 59. All the rage (idiom) A) A type of clothing. B) Very popular or trendy at the moment. C) A feeling of anger. D) A state of confusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Very popular or trendy at the moment. 60. What is one of the categories you will be graded on in the IELTS speaking test? A) Grammar. B) Pronunciation. C) Fluency. D) Vocabulary. 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