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IELTS test in China – June 2018 (Academic Module)

The IELTS Writing and Speaking questions below were shared by a test taker from China – thanks, J!

Writing testIELTS test in China

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given three pie charts showing export figures from four other regions of the world to Latin America. We had to summarise and compare the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people use the Internet to search for solutions to their medical problems. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples from your experience.

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?
– Describe your house, please.
– Would you like to stay there for a long time?
– Do you use maps?
– How often do you use them?
– How long have you been using them?
– Do people use them in your country?
– Do they ask somebody for directions?

Cue Card

Describe a comic character whom you like. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– How do you know him/her?
– Why do you like him/her?

Discussion

– Why do you think some people are popular?
– Do you think only media can influence the popularity of a person?
– Some younger people try to copy celebrities. Why do they do that?
– What are the benefits and drawbacks of being popular?
– Do you think actors are under pressure to look good in front of media?
– Do you have a role model who is a popular celebrity?

IELTS Speaking test in Dubai – June 2018

Our friend S took the IELTS Speaking test in Dubai and remembered the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in the UAE

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– What are your responsibilities?
– Do you like your job?
– How do you greet people when they come to your home?
– Do you meet your friends and strangers in the same way?
– How often do you meet your friends?
– Have you bought a gift for someone?
– Do you like to buy gifts for others?
– Do you like to receive gifts too?
– Did you ever receive a handmade gift?
– What was it?
– Who gave it to you?
– Do you remember any advertisements from your childhood?
– Why do people advertise on media?
– Do you think people buy unnecessary things when they see them advertised?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you saved money for a certain purpose. Please say

– Why did you save money?
– How long did it take you?
– How did you feel after getting what you saved for?

Discussion

– Do you often save money?
– Are you good at it?
– Why do people buy things using credit cards?
– How do credit cards motivate people to buy even if they really don’t want it?
– People in different countries prefer online shopping, what are the reasons for that?