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March 2017

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – February 2017

Thanks to J, an IELTS test taker from Saudi Arabia, we can share the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– Do you want to live in your hometown in the future?
– Do you do household chores?
– What household chores do you like or dislike?
– Did you do household chores as a child?
– Do you think it is important to teach children to do household chores?
– Why do you think so?
– Would you consider teaching as a profession you might choose?
– What high school memories do you like the most?
– What are the things you dislike about those days?
– Are you still in contact with your high school friends?

Cue Card

Talk about a holiday destination that you would like to visit. Please say

– What and where is it?
– With whom would you go there?
– What is so special about this place?

Discussion

– Where do you plan to go on a holiday?
– Who will you spend it with?
– How do you choose a place for a holiday?
– Can you recommend a place in your country for a holiday?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of having tourists in a country?

IELTS test in Australia – February 2017 (General Training)

Our friend A took the IELTS test in Australia and remembered the following questions from the Writing and Speaking tests:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently visited a foreign country during a work trip and made a new friend there. Write a letter to your friend after coming back home and say

– Describe how you feel being back home.
– Express your thoughts about the visit.
– Invite your new friend to your country.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Children usually want to play the same games and watch the same TV programs as their friends. Should parents allow it or not? Give your opinion and 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?
– Do you read newspapers and magazines?
– What was the first magazine or newspaper that you ever read?
– Do you think reading foreign newspapers and magazines is a good idea?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you enjoy sunny days?
– Why do you think sunny days are good?
– Do you go somewhere for holidays?
– What place have you visited recently?
– Was the weather good there?
– How often do you go for a holiday?
– Do you plan ahead for it?

Cue Card

Talk about a degree you would like to do or a course you would like to take. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where would you like to study?
– Why would you like to do it?

Discussion

– How easy is it to do?
– Do you think people need good teachers?
– How would you describe teaching?
– Do you think Math and Sports teachers should have similar qualities?