IELTS Speaking test sample Part 3 ( Alexandra, Band 7)

What speaking ability does a score of IELTS Band 7 represent Watch this Speaking test sample, where Alexandra from Colombia talks about Famous people. Here s why this performance was given a Band 7: The test taker speaks quite fluently and gives appropriate and extended responses. She makes good use of a range of markers and linking words (first; actually; I think so; for example; in a lot of ways; thats why). There is some hesitation, but it is mainly contentrelated as she seeks to clarify her ideas before expressing them. Coherence is not affected by these slight pauses. Vocabulary is a strong feature of her performance and she uses a wide range, including some less common, idiomatic and colloquial items (lose your privacy; selling their soul to the devil; getting dumped; it depends on the target; we need a rest from the serious stuff). However, there are also a few examples of error and inappropriate word use (a small news; end of the relax evening; free dresses).