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2018

IELTS test in Canada – October 2018 (Academic Module)

When E took IELTS in Canada, the following questions appeared in the Writing and Speaking tests:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar charts showing the price of full fat and low fat milk in two supermarkets, and asked to compare them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Since traveling abroad became relatively inexpensive more countries opened their doors for foreign tourists. Is it a positive or negative trend? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

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 your job?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you gave someone money as a gift. Please say

– Who was that person?
– When and why did you gave them money?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– Let’s talk about money.
– How can we educate kids about money?
– At what age should kids learn about money?
– Do people have more respect for the wealthy than ordinary people?

IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – October 2018

B recently took the IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria and remembered being asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in the UAE

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 does your company do?
– What changes would you like to make there?
– Do you eat breakfast?
– Did you eat breakfast when you were younger?
– What has changed between now and then?
– Do you listen to music?
– What kind of music do you listen to?
– What music wouldn’t you listen to?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe a beautiful city that you have visited recently. Please say

– Where and what is it?
– What did you see there?
– Would you like to visit this place again?

Discussion

– Why do people like to visit historical places?
– Are all historical buildings well maintained and managed?
– Do you think the government generates funds from tourism?