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2018

IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – January 2018

When P took the IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan, he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Pakistan

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What should I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of transport do you use? Why?
– Was it easy for you to reach the test center?
– Do you prefer to read a newspaper or read the news on the Internet? Why?
– Do your family members read newspapers?
– Where is your work place?
– How do you get there?
– What are you thinking about on your way to work?
– What is your job?
– Did you need any special training for your job?
– Will you do any course for your job?

Cue Card

Describe the furniture at your house. Please say

– Is it traditional or modern?
– What material is it made of?
– What do your friends say about it?

Discussion

– What type of furniture is used for offices?
– How is it different from home furniture?
– How do you usually decide what furniture to buy?
– When do people feel they should buy new furniture?
– What factors are involved in buying furniture?

IELTS test in the USA – January 2018 (General Training)

Our friend S took the IELTS test in the United States and remembered the following questions and topics:

Listening testIELTS test in USA

Section 1. A conversation between a drama teacher and a student’s father.
Section 2. Don’t remember.
Section 3. A discussion between a teacher and 2 students.
Section 4. A monologue about barbers.

Reading test

Passage 1. Bus routes advertisement.
Passage 2. About parcel sending.
Passage 3. History of maps.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Every year your company organizes a sports event for a local community, but this year they can’t do it. Write a letter to your local newspaper about this. In your letter

– Express your feelings about missing the sports event
– Tell them about your plans for next year
– Explain how this sports event is useful.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In some counties younger people are increasingly losing interest in teaching. Why is this happening? What can be done to improve the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What work/study do you do?

Cue Card

Talk about a car journey experience that was memorable for you. Please say:

– where did you go?
– what kind of car did you drive?
– who was there with you?
– why was this journey memorable?

Discussion

Which is better, cars or public transport?
How is the public transport system in your home country?
What should the government do to promote public transport?
Do you see driverless cars as the future of cars?