Our friend M took the IELTS test in Hong Kong and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table and a graph showing the number of people attending cinemas in Australia between 1996 and 2002.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor people, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give 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?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Which room do you like the most in your house?
– Will you move to another place in the future?
– Why would you do it?
– Where would you move to?
– Do you go out a lot?
– What do you do during a day out?
– Do you like spending your day out alone or with others?
Cue Card
Describe a situation that happened to you recently and made you feel happy. Please say
– What was the situation?
– When and where did it take place?
– Who was there with you?
Discussion
– Do you agree that money is a source of happiness?
– What are your views on happiness?
– Do you think people can be happy because of their work?
– Where or how should people find happiness?
– What is better, to get happiness from money or from a good relationship?
