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2019

IELTS test in Nigeria – September 2019 (General Training)

Our friend A. remembered the following IELTS Writing and Speaking questions from a recent test in Nigeria:

Writing testIELTS test in Nigeria

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently attended a professional course. Write a letter to your manager to thank him/her for the opportunity and say

– What was it about?
– Explain why it was helpful to you.
– Suggest other co-workers to participate in this course.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

More people today prefer to live alone in comparison to the past. Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and relevant examples to support your view.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like it there?
– What are the major issues in your neighbourhood?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a toy that you played with as a child. Please say

– What was it?
– Who gave it to you?
– Where and when was it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How did you play with it?
– Did you like that toy? Why?
– Compare toys children played with in the past and now.
– What kind of games do children play nowadays?
– Why do you think parents prefer to keep kids busy with games rather than being with them?
– How does advertising affect the choice of products by children?
– Do you think people are generally patient in your country?
– Why do you think so?

IELTS test in South Korea – September 2019 (General Training)

The Writing and Speaking questions below were shared by K. who recently took the IELTS test in South Korea (thanks, K!)

Writing testIELTS test in Korea

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A common friend is going to the country your friend stays in. Write a letter to that friend to inform him/her about it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that price is the only consideration when buying something. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose it?
– Is it a popular subject among your friends?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about something that you bought but hardly used. Please say

– What was it?
– When and where did you buy it?
– Why did you buy it in the first place?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you watch ads?
– Are people affected by advertising, in your opinion?
– Why do you think it is?