[ IELTS Speaking Material Audio Series 2 ]
[ Subproject for Lucyvh 4948 words ]
= Introduction =
The purpose of this audio project is to provide an interview simulation environment for foreign English language learners, so that during a speaking English test, they can understand how to respond. Sample videos of this test:
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= Task Overview =
[ Voice requirement ]
1. American or Canadian accent with accurate intonation and speech music
2. Sound like 15 to 20 years old
3. Clear pronunciation, bright, positive tone, interviewee style
4. Speak at 80-90% of normal conversation speed, close to regular video tutorial, but slower than commercial
[ Preferred voice samples ]
Female: [login to view URL]
Female: [login to view URL]
Male: [login to view URL]
Male: [login to view URL]
[ Location names ]
There are several foreign location names. If you are not sure about their pronunciation, please go to [login to view URL] for samples.
[ Modification of Script ]
The script has been proofread. However, it's possible that there are still irregularities. In such cases, you may choose to override the script with your own small changes. But you need to make a note to tell us which part you changed.
[ Delivery format ]
44.1khz 16bit mono Microsoft Wave (see script for file naming convention)
= Script Overview =
The script aims to simulate an interview. For each question, there are multiple responses in different difficulty. A brief sample:
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Q: What do you usually do on weekends?
AL1: I go to parks with my family on weekends.
AL1: I usually stay at home, working on my own things at the computer or playing my guitar.
AL2: My usual weekends are pretty much the same as weekdays. I have music lessons and extra classes.
AL3: My weekends are in fact more stressful than weekdays. I've got plentiful of extra classes to attend to.
Q: What did you do last weekend?
AL1: I walked the dog with my parents. We went to the nearby park.
AL1: I don't recall. I might have spent most of the weekend working on some music with my computer.
AL2: Honestly, I attended a speaking English class last weekend. And it was very helpful.
AL3: I actually went to the hospital to visit my grandpa. He had a problem with his blood sugar level but I haven't heard the diagnosis yet.
*** THIS IS SAMPLE ***
You will be required to read ANSWERS only, with no index number. The answers have been rearranged to put each sentence on one line. Note that in topics with id IS20xx, the answers are continuous, like a short speech. Pay attention to the speech music and tone between each sentence. Leave at least 1 second pause between each question. And save each recording as the topic id name in lower case (contents of -IS1024-EH-MUSIC- should be saved as [login to view URL]).
Actual script is delivered separately.