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2018

IELTS test in the UAE – February 2018 (Academic Module)

When S took the IELTS test in the UAE, he got the following questions in Writing and Speaking:

Writing testIELTS test in the UAE

Writing task 1 (a report)

There was a table describing production of milk in a certain country in years 2000, 2010 and 2020.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Life in the 21st century is better compared to the previous century. To what extant do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– What can I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like learning?
– What is your favourite subject? Why?
– How do you feel about jewelry?
– Do you have a hobby?
– Why have you chosen this particular hobby?

Cue Card

Describe something new you learned outside of your school or college. Please say

– What did you learn?
– Where did you learn that?
– Was learning this helpful to you, and how?

Discussion

– What age is suitable for children to start school?
– In your country at what age do children start school?
– How is education now different from the past?

IELTS Speaking test in India – February 2018

Our friend R took the IELTS Speaking test in India and was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

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 kind of job did you want when you were a child?
– Where do you like to go with your friends?
– What activities do you do together?
– Do your friends also like these places and activities?
– Do you prefer typing on a computer or writing by hand?
– What would you do more in the future, type or write by hand?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite season. Please say

– What season is this?
– Describe the season.
– Why is this season your favorite?

Discussion

– Do your friends also like this season?
– Why is the weather becoming hotter nowadays?
– What are the effects of global warming?
– What does your government do to control pollution?
– Do you prefer a hot or a cold climate?
– Would you like to visit a cold country?
– What are the effects of rising temperatures on flora and fauna?