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IELTS Speaking test in the UK – December 2017

Our friend M took the IELTS Speaking test in the UK and remembered the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in the UK

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?
– What do you like the most about this course?
– What do you remember about your secondary school? Why?
– Who was your favourite teacher? Why?
– Are you in contact with your school friends?
– How often do you use public transport?
– How much time do you usually spend on your trips to work?
– How did you come to this test venue today?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when someone said positive words because you did something accurately. Please say

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

Discussion

– Let’s talk about courage.
– How can parents motivate their children?
– On what occasions should they do it?
– Is it a good idea to give too much encouragement to children? Why?
– Do you think adults need to be encouraged as well? Why?
– Let’s talk about celebrities.
– Would most people like to be celebrities? Why?
– Is it good or bad to be in public view all the time?
– Do you think different media outlets magnify celebrities’ events? Why?
– How do famous people affect our society?

IELTS test in Japan – December 2017 (General Training)

Our kind friend B took the IELTS test in Japan and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Japan

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently stayed with an old friend for a few days. Write a letter to him/her and say

– Tell your friend how you enjoyed the stay.
– Invite him/her to visit and stay at your place.
– Suggest what to do during his/her visit.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that wild birds or animals should be forced out of the city, while others think they should be kept in the city. 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?
– What do people do on their birthdays in your country?
– What did you do on your birthday as a child?
– Do you like pop stars?
– Would you like to be a pop star? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you received something for free, such as a free item, service or event ticket. Please say

– Where and when did you receive it?
– Why did you receive it?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– What did you do with it?
– Who was there with you?
– Would you like to get it again?