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April 2014

IELTS Speaking test in India – April 2014

Thanks to the IELTS test taker K from India we can share these Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– What don’t you like about the city you live in?
– Will you continue living there? Why?
– What do you think about your job?
– Will you keep doing it in the future?
– Do you like to travel by trains?
– Can you remember any accident that happened to you while traveling?
– Do you think railway network is important? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a photo of yourself that you like the most. Please say:

– When and where was it taken?
– Describe the photo.
– Who made this photograph?
– Why do you like it so much?

Discussion

– Is it really necessary to have a camera in your mobile phone? Why?
– Is it a better idea to have a camera separately? Why?
– Is it better to watch your photos on screen or in albums in your view?
– Is it really necessary to have professional photographers in the media? Why?
– Don’t you think that some pictures in the media were taken by amateurs?

IELTS test in China – April 2014 (General Training)

These writing and speaking questions were contributed by T (thank you!) who took the IELTS test in China:

Writing testIELTS test in China

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are interested in a short course in a certain college. Write a letter to that college and say

– What course are you interested in? Why?
– State your education background and practical experience.
– What do you like about the college?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that international competitive sports such as football bring conflict between people of different age groups and nationalities. Others think sport is helping reach understanding between people and nations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

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

Cue Card

Describe a situation when you were talking to complete strangers. Please say

– Where did you meet them?
– What were you talking about? Why?
– How did you feel after this?

Discussion

– What could be the reason for people to start a conversation with a stranger?
– Do you like to start a conversation with strangers?
– How often do you do that?
– What is the advantage of network communication, for example through Facebook or Twitter?