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IELTS Speaking test in India – April 2014

IELTS Speaking test in India – April 2014

The Speaking questions below were shared by S who took the IELTS test in India:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

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 would 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

Describe an advertisement that you saw and liked. Please say

– What advertisement was it?
– Why did you like it so much?
– How did you feel after watching it?

Discussion

– Do you think advertising is good for people? Why?
– Do you think targeting children in advertising is a good or a bad practice?
– Is the present situation of consumerism good or bad in your opinion?
– Why do you think so?
– What needs to be done to change this situation?

IELTS test in Malaysia – April 2014 (Academic Module)

The Writing and Speaking questions below were shared by L who took the IELTS test in Malaysia:

Writing testIELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar graphs. The first bar graph was showing film types released between 1996 and 2002. The second bar graph was showing tickets sales for the movies released in that period.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries, with the widespread use of the internet, people are able to work or study from home, instead of having to travel to work or college. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Discuss and state 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?
– What did you enjoy doing as a child?
– What did you usually do during your free time as a child?
– Have you had a hobby as a child?
– Do you think there is a difference between children’s activities and hobbies today compared to the past?
– What is the main difference in your opinion?

Cue Card

Describe a famous person in your country. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– What does he/she do?
– Why is he/she so famous?
– Why do you think people like him/her?

Discussion

– What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
– Do you think many people would like to be famous?