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2017

IELTS Speaking test in Ireland – November 2017

When S took the IELTS Speaking test in Ireland, she was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Ireland

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– What is the most interesting part of your job?
– Will you continue in the same profession in the future?
– Do you like advertisements?
– What do you think about Internet ads?
– Do you like fun or serious ads? Why?
– What do you think about ads on buildings and billboards?
– Do you like history?
– Can you name a historical person from your country?
– Are there any historical film that teaches about your country’s history?

Cue Card

Talk about a leisure time activity that you would like to do at the seaside. Please say

– What is it?
– Why do you want to do it?
– Who would you do it with?

Discussion

– Why do some people like to spend leisure time at the seaside?
– What are the benefits of seaside activities?
– Who enjoys seaside activities more, children or adults? Why?
– How does the global warming affect marine life?
– What are the causes for it?
– How can the global warming be controlled?
– What do you think about research and exploration of deep sea levels?

IELTS test in Kazakhstan – November 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend N from Kazakhstan remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Kazakhstan

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing the unemployment level of young people in five European countries. We had to summarize the information in a report.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say governments should build sport facilities for professional athletes. Others believe that such facilities should be open to everyone. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like the job?
– Would you like to change your job in the future?

– Where do you live now?
– Do you know your neighbors?
– How long have you known them for?
– What is better, to have elder or younger neighbors? Why?
– Do your neighbours help you?

Cue Card

Describe your favorite website. Please say

– What is it?
– Where and when did you find it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– Some people believe books are used less nowadays. Is it true?
– Do you think the Internet can replace schools?
– Do you think the Internet is a better way to study? Why?
– Would you prefer to study online or with teachers?