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February 2012

IELTS Speaking test in Bangalore, India – January 2012

The questions below were shared by our Indian friend S who recently took a Speaking test in Bangalore.

Speaking test

Interview IELTS test in India

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you like about your job?
– How did you prepare for this job?
– Did you play any indoor games when you were younger?
– Is there a particular indoor game you liked?
– If you wanted to learn an indoor game, what would it be? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you lost. Please say

– What was it?
– Where did you lose it?
– How did you feel about it?

Follow-up question: Do you lose your things often?

Discussion

– What do people do to protect their things?
– Has crime and theft increased?
– What is the reason for the increase in crime and theft?
– What do people lose often?
– What would you do if you found a stolen item?
– Do you think people return stolen things?

IELTS test in Australia – January 2012 (General Training)

The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind friend J who remembered the Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test IELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You went to a museum with your elderly friend last week. However he/she found it difficult to walk around the museum. Write a letter to manager and say

– Whom did you visit the museum with?
– What problems/inconveniences did he/she faced?
– Suggest a solution that will enhance the museum visit experience for an elderly person.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that students work better if the teacher is strict; others think it is better for students, if the teacher has a friendly approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– What nationality are you?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you exercise? Why?
– What are the health benefits of doing exercises?
– Do you think exercises are beneficial for older people?

Cue Card

Describe two people from the same family. Please say

– Who are they?
– How often do you meet them?
– How good are they with each other?
– Explain about the similarities between them.

Follow up question: Do you know any other members of their family?

Discussion

– What influence do parents have on their children?
– What influence do friends have on them?
– How can parents correct their children’s bad habits?