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IELTS test in Vietnam and Qatar – November 2018 (General Training)

Two IELTS test takers from Vietnam and Qatar shared their exam questions, and it seems their writing questions were identical. Below is the information they remembered:

Writing testIELTS test in Vietnam

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently read a newspaper article about your school friend whom you did not hear about for a long time. Write a letter to the newspaper editor highlighting some article details. Ask for some information about your friend.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that spending a lot of money on weddings is fine, while others completely disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion and examples.

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?

Cue Card

Talk about an item you received via mail, that arrived damaged. Please say

– What and when was it?
– Why was it damaged?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– How important was the item to you?
– Did you try to get in contact with the sender?
– Did you try to repair the item?
– What happened in the end?
– How did you feel about it?

IELTS Speaking test in India – October 2018

S took IELTS in India and remembered the following Speaking test questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

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 use maps?
– What type of maps do you use?
– Where did you learn to use maps?
– How often do you use maps?
– Do you ask others for help to get directions?
– Why / why not?
– What maps are more useful, paper or electronic?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent event that made you happy. Please say

– What was it?
– Where and when did it take place?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– Who was there with you?
– What makes you happy?
– When does an employee feel happy?
– Can money buy happiness?
– Do you think money and happiness are related?
– Why do you think so?