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June 2016

IELTS test in Australia – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Our friend T took the IELTS test in Australia and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table and a chart showing the number of postgraduate students in several Australian universities. We had to summarize and report the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages of such a development outweigh its advantages? Give your own opinion.

Speaking test

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?

Cue Card

Talk about a creative person in your country you are impressed with. Please say

– What are his/her achievements?
– Why do you admire him/her?
– How did he/she become so creative?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in India – June 2016 (General Training)

Our friend K took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are an employee in an office, working on one big project together with your colleagues. Write a letter to your manager to inform him/her that some of the employees make mistakes that affect your work. In your letter say

– What mistakes have you encountered so far?
– Explain that others employees complained about the same mistakes.
– Suggest a solution to solve this problem.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that cities are a better place for children to grow up in, while others believe countryside is the right choice. Discuss both views, give your own opinion and examples.

Speaking test

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 something that you bought recently that you are pleased with. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where did you buy it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– Why do you think people buy second-hand products?
– Why do people sell second-hand goods and advertise them on the Internet?
– Do you think advertising fools people?