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IELTS test in Nigeria – January 2020 (General Training)

Our friend I. took IELTS in Nigeria and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have a job that you want to leave. Write your employer and say

– Why do you want to leave?
– When do you want to leave?
– What did you like or dislike about the job?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Do you like your job? Why?
– What do you like more, the job or the people you work with?
– Do you like listening to your own voice?
– Did it change a lot since your childhood?
– Why did it change, in your opinion?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a particular day when you looked up in the sky and saw something special. Please say

– What did you see in the sky?
– What effect did it have on you?
– When was it, and where were you?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Who were you with?
– Why do people study the planets today?
– Were there any changes in the way people study planets now, compared to the past? Why?
– Why wasn’t astronomy taught in schools in the past?

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – January 2020 (General Training)

Our friend N. shared the following IELTS test questions after a recent IELTS exam in January in Sri Lanka:

Writing testIELTS test in Sri Lanka

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your Manager has asked you to do a presentation at the upcoming training session. Write a letter to your manager and say

– What is the topic of presentation?
– What is the benefit of conducting a session on that topic?
– What are your requirements for conducting this presentation?

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays children watch too much TV. Why is this happening, and what can be done to prevent it?

Speaking test

Part 1 (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 do you enjoy the most about your work?
– Let’s talk about voices.
– How did your voice change over the years?
– How different is your voice compared to others in your family?
– Do you like your voice? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an instance when you had to hide the truth from a friend. Please say

– Who was your friend?
– What happened there?
– Why did you have to do it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How did TV news change over the years?
– Is it necessary to be honest to become successful?
– How are celebrities affected by social media?