The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend M from Australia. M didn’t remember the Listening or Reading topics, but had a good recollection of the Writing and Speaking questions.
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a graph describing different age groups and their internet usage.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people consider thinking about the future to be a waste of time, and say that we should simply live now. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
Interview
– Do you like your home town?
– Is it safe to live there?
– Do you think it is a good place to grow up?
Cue Card
Talk about a restaurant that you like. Please say
– What restaurant is it?
– What type of food is served there?
– Whom did you go there with?
Discussion
– Is eating healthy important?
– What is being done to promote healthy food?
– How do we get the message about healthy eating out to the community?
It is true that time management plays a crucial role in shaping one’s future. There is a school of thought which contends that person shouldn’t worry about coming years rather they should enjoy present. Conversely, others argue that future planning is a better utilization of time. To my way of thinking, I have to agree with latter view.
Firstly, it is abundantly clear that in today’s uncertainty, future planning help us to overcome worst situations quickly as well as strongly. For example, five months ago, my friend had a horrible car accident in Sydney. However, he was able to get best treatment and meet all his expenses because he had insurance coverage. If he had not planned for worst case, then he would have put his family in big financial trouble.
Secondly, it is immediately apparent that future goal settings help us to achieve our targets. A definite planning give us clear picture about our position and in turn stand in society. For instance, when I was fifteen years old, I nailed down that I wanted to become an Engineer at the age of twenty five. Because of the detailed planning, I achieved what I was aiming for. I was praised by society members for my achievement and it helped me to boost my confidence. At the same time, I strongly believe that person should not sacrifice his present by excessively focusing on future.
At the end of the day, I pen down saying that, enjoying current time is crucial but first priority should be given to future planning. It is hoped that more and more people will appreciate the idea of time management for better life style.