Our friend R took IELTS in Japan and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your friend is coming to stay with you on holidays, but you are not available on that date. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
– apologise for not being able to be there
– give a reason why you are not available
– suggest another day for your friend’s visit
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some countries allow teenagers to have a part-time job. Some people think this is a good idea, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can you describe your neighborhood?
– What do you think is special about your neighborhood?
– Do you think your neighborhood is a good place for young people to live? Why or why not?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of work do you do?
– Can you describe your daily routine related to your work?
– How do you usually travel to work?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person who has interesting ideas. You should say
– who this person is
– how you know this person
– what interesting ideas this person has
and explain how their ideas influenced others.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– In your opinion, are people who have interesting ideas respected in your country? Why or why not?
– Are people generally open to accepting new and interesting ideas in your culture?
– Do you think the perception of interesting ideas varies between different cultures?
– Do cultural values and traditions influence the acceptance of new ideas?
– What qualities do you think a person should have to come up with interesting ideas?
– Are these qualities different for individuals in various fields, such as science, art, or business?
– How can people with interesting ideas positively influence society?
