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October 2016

IELTS Speaking test in India – September 2016

When P took the IELTS Speaking test in India, he was asked the following 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?
– Can you describe your job?
– Why did you choose this job?
– Do you like to walk to the office or school?
– Do you think walking is important?
– Why do you think so?
– What is your favourite place or park for walks?

Cue Card

Describe a skill that you have acquired as a child. Please say

– What is it?
– Who and when did you learn it from?
– How do you make the best use of it?

Discussion

– What skills do you think are important for children to learn?
– Is it different from what they would like to learn? Why?
– How is it different from what they should learn?
– What does a child learn from mastering a difficult task?
– Who are more important in shaping a children’s characters, parents or teachers?
– Why do you think so?

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – September 2016 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Sri Lanka remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Sri Lanka

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently faced a problem at the airport. An employee of the airport helped you with this matter. Write a letter to the airport manager and say

– What was the problem?
– How did that person help you?
– Suggest the manager to praise this employee in some way.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many adults play video games. Is it a good or a bad development? Give your opinion and include relevant examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do for work?
– Can you describe your job?
– Why did you choose to do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a high-rise building that you know. Please say

– Where is it located?
– Why do you like it?
– What is so special about this building?

Discussion

– Do you like your vacations?
– Do you prefer to stay at home or to travel during your vacations?
– What is the reason for it?