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IELTS test in South Korea – December 2018 (Academic Module)

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

Writing testIELTS test in Korea

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two line graphs showing the percentages of trains running late and cancelled over the research period in a big city.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays people try to balance their work with other things in life, but only some could actually achieve it so far. What are the reasons for that? How can we solve this problem?

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?
– Please describe the city you live in now.
– What is your favourite colour?
– Did you like bright colours when you were younger?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe an activity you would do when you are alone and have some free time. Please say

– What is the activity?
– How often do you do it?
– Why would you like to do this activity?

Discussion

– When and where do you usually do it?
– Should parents choose a hobby for their children?
– Why do people like to go to cafes these days?
– Do you feel that time passes faster now than before? Why?

IELTS test in Nepal – December 2018 (Academic Module)

Our friend V took the IELTS test in Nepal and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Nepal

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram of the new planned structure in a town. We had to summarize and explain it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Scientists agree that many people eat too much junk food and it is damaging their health. Some people think that this problem can be solved by educating people, while others believe that education will not work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

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?
– Can you describe your home?
– Which room do you like the most?
– Do you have plants at home?
– Did you ever plant any kind of plants?
– Would you appreciate if someone gifted you a plant?
– Do you have savings?
– Did you give money as a gift to children?
– What is your opinion about giving pocket money to children?
– Did your parents give you money for doing household work?

Cue Card

Describe a place you have visited and you traveled by public transport. Please say

– What and where is this place?
– Who did you go there with?
– Did you like the experience?

Discussion

– How popular is public transport in your city?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of using it?
– How can these problems be solved?