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IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – August 2017

When D took the IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Vietnam

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– How often do you use a mirror?
– Is it important to use a mirror?
– Do you check yourself in the mirror while choosing your clothes?
– Do you think mirrors can be used for decoration?

Cue Card

Describe an instance when you received a good service at a shop or a restaurant. Please say

– When and where did you receive the service?
– What was the service?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– What should customers do when they receive a bad service?
– What should managers do in order to provide good service?
– What are the differences of services provided by big and small shops?
– Do you prefer to shop in big or small shops? Why?

IELTS test in India and UAE – August 2017 (Academic Module)

Two IELTS test takers from India and UAE (thank you, D and T!) remembered the details of their apparently identical exams:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A conversation between a lady and a real estate agent about home rental.

Section 2. Explanation about fire safety and women as safeguards.

Section 3. Two students discussed their project about different kinds of pigeons, their habits, colour and other characteristics.

Section 4. About palm trees and their usage.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the game of golf, use of torch and materials used for torch.

Passage 2. About a farmer and his business.

Passage 3. About termites and how they build mounds.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a flow chart of cans recycling process, starting from the recycling bin, transportation, cleaning, hot temperature melt, processing to make aluminium sheets and so on.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that travel is necessary to learn about other nations. Others, however, think that TV and the Internet are the best ways to learn about other countries. Discuss both views and give your opinion.