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2018

IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2018

When P took the IELTS Speaking test in India, he 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?
– Do you like music?
– What kind of music do you listen to?
– Do you buy music on CDs or download it? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a public place that you think needs improvement. Please say

– What place is this?
– Where is it located?
– Why does it need improvement?
– What kind of improvement does it need?

Discussion

– What kind of public places are there in your hometown?
– What kind of public places do older and younger people like?
– Should the government invest more money in public places?
– What is the difference between the city and the countryside?
– Why do more and more people migrate from countryside to the city?

IELTS test in Australia – January 2018 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks K!) remembered the following details about his recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. About garage sales.
Session 2. About hospital relocation.
Section 3. Don’t remember.
Session 4. About digital TV and programs related to sport.

Reading test

Passage 1. About family holiday, introduction to many attractions to visit.
Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.
Passage 4. About the origin of tea.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend just had a baby. You decided to prepare a present for them. Write a letter and say

– Congratulate your friend.
– Ask when would be possible for you to visit.
– Ask what present they would like.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that air travel should grow without a limit, while others believe that governments should limit it. 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 kind of work do you do?

Cue Card

Describe a person who is the best parent you know. Please say

– who is the person?
– what are his/her characteristics?
– what makes him/her the best parent?

Discussion

– What does parenting mean to you?
– What is the value of parenting for teenagers?
– Do you like teenagers? Why/Why not?
– What is a very important parenting skill?
– Why do you think so?