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December 2014

IELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – November 2014

The Speaking questions below were shared by C who took the IELTS test in Sri Lanka.

Speaking testIELTS test in Sri Lanka

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
– Do you like reading books?
– What type of books do you read?
– Are you reading a book presently?
– Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation where you have got an advice from somebody. Please say

– Who gave it to you?
– What was the advice?
– What impact did it leave on you or your life?

Discussion

– Was it a good or bad advice overall?
– What do you think about giving or receiving advice now?
– Would you rather take advice from parents or friends?
– Do you drive a car?
– What is the importance of having good driving skills?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2014 (General Training)

Thanks to the IELTS test taker B from Australia we can share the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are organising a party for your colleagues. Write a letter to them and say

– What happened at the last year’s party.
– Give suggestion how to make it better.
– Mention the venue, date and time to meet.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that students who finished high school need to have a year of break or a holiday before continuing their study in a university. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this course?
– Are you enjoying the course?

Cue Card

Talk about the high school you went to. Please say

– What was your school like?
– Describe your teachers.
– Did you like the schooling system?

Discussion

– Do you see any differences between schools now and in the past?
– Do you think students now are studying harder than before?