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January 2017

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – December 2016

When X took the IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam she was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Vietnam

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?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What can you see from your window?
– Do you usually take photos? Why?
– Do you prefer watching videos or looking at pictures?
– Do you like reading?
– Did you read a lot of books when you were a child?
– What kind of books did you like to read? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a time when you were very busy. Please say

– When and where was it?
– Why were you busy?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– Do children study a lot nowadays?
– Do you think kindergarten children should study or play more?
– Do children need more holidays in your opinion?

IELTS test in Colombia – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Our friend from Colombia remembered the following details after his IELTS exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Colombia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a process diagram with nine pictures showing how cans are recycled. We had to summarize and describe the process.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that to learn the way other cultures live it is better to watch films or video programs. Others believe that it is better to read books and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? 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?
– Do you like chocolate? Why?
– What do you think about giving chocolates as a gift?
– Who is your favourite famous person?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe an advertisement that you saw recently. Please say

– What type of advertisement was it?
– What was the product advertised?
– Where and when did you first see it?

Discussion

– Do you think ads are necessary for any product?
– Do you like to watch ads on TV?
– Why is that?