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IELTS Speaking test in Canada – July 2013

An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks, S!) shared his Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Canada

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do after work?
– Do you use public transport?
– What type of transport do use most often?
– How can the city transport system be improved?

Cue Card

Talk about online shopping. Please say

– What did you buy online recently?
– Why did you buy online?
– Were you happy with the product?

Discussion

– Do you see a difference between restaurants here and in your home country?
– Would you like to be a news reporter?
– What qualities should you have to become a news reporter?
– Do you watch local or world news mostly?
– Do you prefer to read news in a newspaper or online? Why?
– Do you share news with your co-workers or friends?

IELTS test in the USA – July 2013 (Academic Module)

The details of an IELTS test in the USA were shared by N, who remembered the following:

Listening testIELTS test in the USA

Section 1. About buying concert tickets.

Section 2. Two teachers were discussing an article on technology in schools.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps showing a radio station 10 years ago and today, which we had to compare.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the worldwide business. Discuss both views and include 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?
– Do you prefer international or local news?
– Would you like to become a news reporter?
– Do you discuss news with your friends?

Cue Card

Talk about an old person whom you know. Please say

– How did you meet him/her?
– Why is he/she important to you?
– What personality does this person have?

Discussion

– Why are elderly people important for us?
– Is it better to care for the elderly at home or in a nursing home?
– What qualities should one have to take care of the elderly?
– What can the elderly teach young people?