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April 2013

IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – March 2013

An IELTS test taker from Taiwan (thanks T!) was asked these questions in his Speaking test:

Speaking testIELTS test in Taiwan

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– What can I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– Where are you from?
– Are there any old buildings in your hometown?
– How do you keep your body healthy?
– What exercises will you do in the future to maintain healthy lifestyle?

Cue Card

Talk about a TV program that you like. Please say

– What is it?
– What is it about?
– Why do you enjoy watching it?

Discussion

– What is your opinion about media in Taiwan?
– Do you think the media in Taiwan has more positive or negative influence on the community?
– Do you think the media should take responsibility for the community?
– Do you think the TV News channels should focus more on the local or international news?
– How do people connect to the Internet news?
– Do you think television would be replaced by the Internet one day? Why?

IELTS test in Australia – March 2013 (Academic Module)

IELTS test takers from Australia (thank you A and D) shared these questions from a recent exam. The Listening and Reading sections weren’t shared.

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two line graphs showing the percentage of votes for national and local elections made by women and men between 1970 and 2010.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that technological progress has affected their lives. To what extent do agree or disagree with the statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you think about boats?
– Would you like to buy one?
– How often do you go to the countryside?

Cue Card 1

Describe a car that you would like to buy. Please say

– What car is it? Why?
– What would you do to be able to afford it?
– Where would you go in it?

Discussion 1

– What are the advantages and disadvantages of traveling in public transport?
– How do you and your friends travel?
– What is the most convenient way to travel?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a speech that you have heard recently. Please say

– Where did you hear it?
– Who was the speaker?
– Was it interesting to you? Why?

Discussion 2

– Do you think these speakers have got talent that they are naturally born with?
– Some people are not comfortable speaking in public, why is that?
– Nowadays technology has replaced some aspects of communication, would you agree or disagree? Why?