IELTS test in India – August 2022 (General Training)

Thanks to PS, today we are sharing the questions he remembered from his recent IELTS exam in India:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had to cancel a meeting with a friend. Write a letter to him/her, in your letter

– Apologise for cancelling the meeting
– Explain why you couldn’t be there
– Suggest an alternative day when you could meet

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays children spend more time on their phones. Some people think it is a good idea while others disagree. What is your opinion?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What is a day at work like for you?
– How do you manage your time at work?
– Who helps you the most at work?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a gift you would like to give to a friend. You should say

– who the friend is
– how long you have known him/her
– what the gift is
– and explain how you think he/she would feel about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you often give gifts to your friends?
– What is important when choosing gifts for people?
– Do you think age and gender matter when choosing gifts?
– Is it difficult to find gifts for certain people?
– What other types of gifts do people you know give others?
– Did you enjoy car trips when you were a child?
– What kind of car would you like to buy?
– Does colour matter when buying a car?