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IELTS Speaking test in Enugu, Nigeria – March 2019

C remembered the following IELTS Speaking questions from a recent test in Nigeria:

Speaking testIELTS test in Nigeria

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?
– What is your favourite colour?
– Is there any difference between your favourite colour now and when you were a child?
– Why do you think it is so?
– What colour would you paint bedroom walls? Why?
– What car colours do you like?
– What is your morning routine? Why?
– Is there a difference between your routine now and when you were a child?

Cue Card

Describe an instance when you complained about something and the issue was resolved. Please say

– What did you complain about?
– When and where did it take place?
– How easy was it to complain about it?

Discussion

– Were you pleased with the results?
– What do people usually complain about in your country?
– Do younger people complain more than older people?
– Why do you think so?
– Do some people complain more than others?
– Is it possible for a child to learn how to complain?
– Is it possible to raise a child not used to complaining, if a lot of people do it around him/her?
– Do you think we move on after complaining?

IELTS test in Canada – March 2019 (General Training)

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

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter of complaint about late delivery to the website where you ordered an item. Please say

– What item did you order?
– Why and when did you order that item?
– How would you like them to resolve this issue?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that schools should involve students in school management. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Give reasons for your answer.

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 get sufficient time off from work?
– Why do you think it is required to have work-life balance?
– What does it mean, in your opinion?

Cue Card

Talk about an organized activity that didn’t go to plan. Please say

– What was it?
– Why did you plan to do it?
– Why couldn’t you complete it as planned?

Discussion

– How did you feel about it later?
– Why is it important for people to plan properly?
– Do you think people will have more free time in the future?
– What will happen if people are poor at planning?