An IELTS test taker from Canada (thank you S!) shared these questions:
Speaking test
Interview
– Who selected your clothes when you were a child? Why?
– What would you look for when choosing your clothes now?
– Is it easy to buy clothes for someone else? Why?
– Do you prefer writing emails or letters? Why?
– What is the difference between communication through emails and letters?
Cue Card
Talk about a film or TV program which made you laugh a lot. Please say
– what it was
– when you saw it
– who the characters were
– and what made you laugh a lot.
Discussion
– Will a comedy made in one country be appreciated in another country? Why?
– Is it possible to enjoy a comedy if we don’t know the culture of that country? Why?
– Can we learn a country’s culture through its local comedy program? Why?
– Is it possible or impossible to make such a program without hurting the country’s culture?
Our friends from India and Bangladesh reported having the same IELTS exam in May. Here is what they remembered:
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a lady and the principal of a school in New Zealand. The lady recently moved from Hong Kong and wanted to enroll her daughter in this school.
Section 2. A lady was talking about a community of triathlon enthusiasts.
Section 3. A discussion between a professor and a student about her thesis regarding absence at workplace.
Section 4. A lady was speaking about the effect of children on adults’ fat intake.
Reading test
Passage 1. About tennis holidays.
Passage 2. About work particulars.
Passage 3. About the challenges and effects of starting a new business.
Passage 4. An article about the history of Egyptian clothing.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
An international company has opened its new branch in your town. You are interested in working there. Write a letter to the human resources and say:
– What position are you interested in?
– Why are you interested in this position?
– Ask for additional information about the company.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people agree that teachers should be strict with their students; others believe that teachers with friendly approach will achieve better results.
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 painting?
– Did you learn painting at school as a child?
– Do you think young children should learn painting at school?
– Would you buy a painting?
– What is your opinion about art collectors?
Cue Card
Talk about an interesting country that is not your own. Please say
– What country is it?
– How did you learn about this country?
– Why do you find this country interesting?
Discussion
– Do you think it is good to have international cooperation?
– Do you think that neighboring countries should have a good cooperation?
– How can they achieve it?
– Is international cooperation more important than national interests?
