IELTS test in New Zealand and India – November 2019 (Academic Module)
Our friends S and P took their IELTS tests in New Zealand and India on the same day. Their tests had identical Listening, Reading and Writing questions, and they collectively remembered the following:
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table showing the number of people finishing marathon races.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays larger distances are travelled by people to work and study on a daily basis. Some consider it to be a negative development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
– Where do you live now?
– Describe your home.
– What is your favourite room in your home?
– Why do you like it?
– Do you ever share anything with others?
– Is it good to borrow money from others?
– What can a person share with others?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person who is helping the poor in his/her free time. Please say
– Who is this person?
– How does he/she help others?
– Why does he/she do it?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What can a person do for charity?
– How can a professional help others?
– Do charity organisations help in career development as well?
– Name the main qualities of a person who helps others.
– Should the government provide budget for people in need?
– How can you personally help others?