Question 1 of 12, Listening: In a Section 4 academic lecture, how much do you follow on first listening? Listening · Question 1 of 12
In a Section 4 academic lecture, how much do you follow on first listening?
I lose the thread after the first minute I follow the topic but miss most detail I follow the argument and catch most detail I follow it fully, including signposting and asides
Question 2 of 12, Listening: How often do spelling or number errors cost you correct listening answers? Listening · Question 2 of 12
How often do spelling or number errors cost you correct listening answers?
Very often — most of my lost marks Fairly often, several per test Occasionally, one or two per test Almost never
Question 3 of 12, Listening: How comfortable are you with unfamiliar accents (British, Australian, Canadian)? Listening · Question 3 of 12
How comfortable are you with unfamiliar accents (British, Australian, Canadian)?
I struggle with anything other than my own accent I manage British, others are hard I handle most accents with some effort Accent makes little difference to me
Question 4 of 12, Reading: Can you complete three academic passages within the 60-minute limit? Reading · Question 4 of 12
Can you complete three academic passages within the 60-minute limit?
No — I usually leave a passage largely unanswered I finish by rushing the last passage Yes, with a couple of minutes to spare Yes, with time to review my transfers
Question 5 of 12, Reading: How do you handle True / False / Not Given questions? Reading · Question 5 of 12
How do you handle True / False / Not Given questions?
I guess — I can't separate False from Not Given I get about half right I get most right and can justify them They are reliably among my strongest question types
Question 6 of 12, Reading: How often does unknown vocabulary block your understanding of a passage? Reading · Question 6 of 12
How often does unknown vocabulary block your understanding of a passage?
Constantly — I stop at every unknown word Often, especially in science passages Sometimes, but I infer from context Rarely — context carries me through
Question 7 of 12, Writing: For Task 2, how confident are you in your essay structure? Writing · Question 7 of 12
For Task 2, how confident are you in your essay structure?
I write without a clear plan I have a rough structure but drift off task I plan intro, two body paragraphs and a conclusion I plan structure and can adapt it to any question type
Question 8 of 12, Writing: For Task 1, how well do you select and group data? Writing · Question 8 of 12
For Task 1, how well do you select and group data?
I list every figure I can see I describe most of it without a clear overview I write an overview and group the key trends I select, group and compare data precisely
Question 9 of 12, Writing: How would you describe your grammatical range and accuracy in writing? Writing · Question 9 of 12
How would you describe your grammatical range and accuracy in writing?
Frequent errors in basic tenses and articles Simple sentences are accurate, complex ones break down Mostly accurate with a mix of sentence forms Wide range with only occasional slips
Question 10 of 12, Speaking: In Part 2, how long can you speak on a cue card without stalling? Speaking · Question 10 of 12
In Part 2, how long can you speak on a cue card without stalling?
Under 45 seconds About a minute before I run out The full two minutes with some hesitation The full two minutes, on topic and fluent
Question 11 of 12, Speaking: How do you cope with abstract Part 3 questions? Speaking · Question 11 of 12
How do you cope with abstract Part 3 questions?
I give one-line answers I answer but repeat myself I develop answers with reasons and examples I speculate, compare and justify comfortably
Question 12 of 12, Speaking: How is your pronunciation and natural intonation under pressure? Speaking · Question 12 of 12
How is your pronunciation and natural intonation under pressure?
Listeners often ask me to repeat myself Understandable but flat and effortful Clear, with reasonable stress and rhythm Clear and natural, easy to follow throughout