Speaking
Answers to speaking questions should be in (blank) sentences.
Complete
What order should you do the following: read the multiple choice options, read the question, read the passage.
1. Read the question
2. Read the multiple choice options
3. Read the passage
A sentence always begins with a (blank) letter and ends with proper (blank).
capital;punctuation
During the listening test I should...
Pay attention
What should you get the night before the test?
Plenty of sleep.
When describing a picture, what details should you include?
Who is in the picture, what is happening, where it is happening, and important details.
What are context clues?
Words or sentences around an unknown word that help you understand its meaning.
What are the three main parts of a strong paragraph?
A topic sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion sentence.
True or false: You should look at the questions before you listen
TRUE!
What mindset should you bring to the test?
Confidence and a positive attitude.
True or false: note-taking is allowed during the "Summarize an Academic Presentation" section.
True (Please take notes)
What does it mean to make an inference?
To use clues from the text and your thinking to understand something that is not directly stated.
What is the first thing you should check before writing your response?
Make sure you understand the prompt and what it is asking.
What should you listen for during the Listening section?
Main ideas, key details, names, and important facts.
What should you do if you are unsure about an answer?
Eliminate wrong answers and make an educated guess.
When giving your opinion, what should you include besides your opinion?
A clear reason or explanation.
How can signal words like “however” and “because” help you?
They show relationships between ideas and help you understand meaning.
How can you improve your grammar score in writing?
Use complete sentences and combine ideas using words like because, although, and when.
If a speaker says “as a result,” what should you listen for next?
The effect or outcome
Why is it important to read directions carefully?
To make sure you understand what to do and avoid mistakes.
What should you do if you don’t understand a question during the Speaking test?
Politely ask the examiner to repeat or clarify the question.
How can you find the main idea of a paragraph
Look for the topic and repeated important details.
Why should you revise your writing before submitting it?
To fix grammar, spelling, and clarity mistakes.
Why is it important to pay attention to the speaker’s tone?
Tone helps you understand feelings and meaning.
What is more important: being perfect or showing what you can do in English?
Showing what you can do in English.