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IELTS Speaking test in Australia – September 2013

These Speaking questions were shared by Z who took the IELTS test in Australia recently:

Speaking testIELTS test in Australia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Did you like to play as a child?
– What was your favourite toy? Why?
– Do you still have it?
– Do you think toys should be passed on to other kids? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a recent event in you life that made you very happy. Please say

– What was the event?
– When did it happen and who was there with you?
– Why did it make you happy?

Discussion

– Do you think money is important in life? Why?
– Do you think money makes people happy?
– Do you think people with a lot of money are happy?
– What makes people really happy?
– Does having money equate to being happy?

IELTS test in the UAE – September 2013 (Academic Module)

This update from the IELTS exam in the UAE was shared by E, who remembered the Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in the UAE

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given three bar charts showing water and air temperature of 3 different lakes. We had to summarize and compare information where relevant.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Modern technology has an influence on schools today. Do you think teachers will still have a role in 2050 or the study process will be completely computerised?

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 do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
– Do you like reading books?
– What type of books do you read?
– Are you reading a book presently?
– Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a nice place (school, office, or club) that you know well. Please say

– Why is the place so distinct?
– With whom did you go there?
– What did you experience there?

Discussion

– Do you think that unpaid jobs affect the community?
– What is your opinion about people who work from home?
– Would you do it yourself?