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2019

IELTS test in Nepal – January 2019 (Academic Module)

Our friend P took the IELTS test in Nepal and remembered the following Reading passage topics along with some Writing and Speaking questions:

Reading testIELTS test in Nepal

Passage 1. About a study on dinosaurs.
Passage 2. About food facilities in a school.
Passage 3. Theories about people working in a group.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a chart describing the percentages of people who had 5 serves of fruit and vegetables per day, in the UK from 2001 to 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that the government should take care of old people and provide financial support after they retire. Others say individuals should save during their working years to fund their own retirement. What is your opinion? 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?
– Do you like cooking?
– Do you like to eat home made food or do you prefer to eat out?
– When was the last time you had some home made food?
– Do you drink a lot of water?
– Do you prefer to drink bottled or tap water?

Cue Card

Describe a person you know who is beautiful in your opinion. Please say

– Who the person is
– What he/she looks like
– Why you think he/she is beautiful
– How you feel about him/her

Discussion

– Do you think beauty is important in our society?
– Is it good that people give so much importance to beauty?
– Can people who aren’t attractive be as successful as beautiful people?
– Are clothes important to a person’s success?
– Are fashion shows really necessary?

IELTS test in India – January 2019 (Academic Module)

Y took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following topics and questions:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a graph showing the information about male and female prison population in New Zealand between 1911 and 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some cultures old people are valued more, while in other cultures youth is considered more valuable. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where did your study?
– What was your major subject?
– Did you like studying there? Why?
– Would you recommend any changes to your school?
– Do you like parks or gardens?
– Are there any parks or gardens near your home?
– Do you visit that place often?

Cue Card

Describe something that you have borrowed from your friend or family. Please say

– What is it?
– When did you borrow it?
– Who did you borrow it from?

Discussion

– Why did you borrow it?
– Do you often borrow things from people?
– What do you usually borrow?
– Why do you do it?
– What problems are associated with borrowing things?
– Do you return borrowed things on time?
– What do you usually give in return?