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IELTS Speaking test in Budapest, Hungary – August 2012

Our friend S shared a collection of questions, remembered by 3 people from a recent IELTS exam in Budapest:

Speaking testIELTS test in Hungary

Interview

– Can I see your ID, please?
– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What motivated you to take this job?
– Would you like to continue in the same profession in the future?
– What is your favorite colour?
– Why do you like this colour?
– Did you like the same colour when you were younger?
– Do you like flowers?
– What is your favorite flower?
– When was the last time that you gave flowers to somebody?

Cue Card 1

Describe an item you would buy if you received a large amount of money. Pleases say:

– What is it?
– Why would you buy it?
– How would you feel about buying this item?

Discussion 1

– Is it easy to get rich nowadays?
– What do you need to get rich: luck or hard work?

Cue Card 2

Describe a sporting event that you enjoyed watching. Please say:

– What was the event?
– Where did you watch it?
– Whom did you watch it with?
– Why did you enjoy watching it?

Cue Card 3

Describe a present you have given to someone recently. Please say:

– What was it?
– Why did you choose it?
– How did the person feel about it?

Discussion 3

– How have today’s economy affected the tradition of giving gifts?
– What are the most popular presents that people give nowadays?
– What is the future trend of this tradition?

IELTS test in Ahmedabad, India – August 2012 (General Training)

Our kind friends S and H from India shared the IELTS exam below:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A telephone conversation between a lady and a travel agent about a short-break type of holiday.

Section 2. Childcare worker talks about admission and facilities provided.

Section 3. A conversation between two science teachers regarding science experiments carried out by one of the students.

Section 4. A presentation about food and food safety.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a complaint letter about a taxi service that you have used recently. Please say

– When did you use the service?
– What was wrong with the service provided?
– What actions for improvement do you suggest?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that no one should be allowed to work after the age of 65. Others say that people should be allowed to work for as long as they want to. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.