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IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – March 2019 (Academic Module)

When S recently took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia the following topics and questions appeared in the exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts showing popular occupations in one city and in the UK in general in 2008. All data was given as percentages.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that it’s better to learn something in a group rather than individually. Do you agree or disagree?

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?
– Where do you live?
– What do you like the most about the place where you live?
– What are some changes that you would like to see in your area?
– Do people in your country like pets?
– Why do they like pets, in your opinion?
– What animal don’t you like? Why?
– What kind of pet would you like to have? Why?
– What animals do people in your country have? Why?
– How long do you sleep every day?
– Do you think it’s enough?
– Do you think an afternoon nap is good?

Cue Card

Describe an intelligent person you know. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– How do you know him/her?
– Why do you think he/she is an intelligent person?

Discussion

– How did you meet him/her?
– How often do you meet with him/her?
– What do you usually do together?

IELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – March 2019

Our friend R took the IELTS test in Sri Lanka and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Sri Lanka

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 prefer to send e-mails or letters?
– Do you prefer to send e-mails or texts?
– What transport do you use for daily travel?
– Why is that?
– How did you travel to school as a child?
– Why did you do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a method such as exercises or diet that you use to stay healthy. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where do you do it?
– Why do you think it is good?

Discussion

– Why do you think that method is useful to keep well?
– Do you think people have time to consider their health?
– Do you think schools play an important role in changing students’ attitude to health?
– Why is it so?