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December 2013

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – November 2013

Our friend N shared the Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam in Vietnam:

Speaking testIELTS test in Vietnam

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Are you interested in your job?
– Will you change your job in the future?
– How do you get the news?
– Do children want to know the news?

Cue Card

Talk about a family business that you would like to start. Please say

– What business would it be?
– Where would it be located?
– Who would be your clients? Why?

Discussion

– What are the advantages and disadvantages of a family business?
– Are men and women equally good at running a business?

IELTS test in India – November 2013 (General Training)

Our Indian friends shared the Writing and Speaking questions from their recent IELTS exam:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are having a party soon and want to invite your friend. Write a letter and say

– What is the special occasion?
– What are you planning to do?
– Suggest to him/her transport and accommodation solutions.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think about learning a foreign language but cannot use it frequently. What are the difficulties that people face while learning a foreign language? What can be done to overcome them?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a celebration when a number of guests came to your place. Please say

– How did you entertain them?
– What was special about it?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– How are the guests usually entertained in your country?
– On what occasions do you invite guests?
– Where would you like to stay in another city, with your friend or in a hotel?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying in a hotel or at a friend’s place?