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June 2016

IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines – June 2016

Thanks to C who took the IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines we can share these recent questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in the Philippines

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Describe your job.
– Do you like it? Why?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What do you like about your house?
– What do you want to change in your house? Why?
– What is your favorite room there?
– Do you like science? Why?
– Do you often watch science shows?
– Are there a lot of science museums in our country?
– Do you go to science museums often?

Cue Card

Describe a family that you like (not your own). Please say

– How do you know this family?
– Where are they from?
– Why do you like them?

Discussion

– Do you know a lot of families in your hometown?
– Who are the usual members of the family in your country?
– What do you think makes a good parent?
– What is the effect of media such as TV, radio and newspapers on families?
– In your country who makes most of the decisions in the family? Why?
– What are the results of change in working conditions’ for a family?
– Do you think the government should provide more help to families?

IELTS test in Tripoli, Libya – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Two IELTS test takers from Tripoli, Libya remembered the following writing and speaking questions:

Writing task 1 (a report)IELTS test in Libya

We were given a map showing a current industrial site with its premises and a proposed plan to redevelop the site into residential area in the future. We had to compare the plans and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that the government should stop TV and newspapers from showing crimes because media coverage of violent crimes is frightening people and encouraging criminals. 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 profession?
– Describe the city you live in.
– Describe your neighborhood.
– What was your favorite sport as a child?
– Let’s talk about singing.
– Do you like singing?
– How often do you do it?
– What about people in your country, do they like to sing?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a skill that you learnt during your childhood. Please say

– What is it?
– Where and when was it?
– How did you actually learn it?

Cue Card 2

Describe a place in your town or city that you know well. Please say

– What is this place?
– Where is it located?
– How often do you go there?

Discussion

– Why is pleasure important?
– Why is it better to live in a countryside?