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The following Speaking questions were shared by our friend D from India (thank you!).

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your name?
- What shall I call you?
- Do you work or study?
- What is your job?
- Is it difficult to find such a job in your country?

Cue Card

Describe a situation that angered you the most. Please say

- Where and when did it happen?
- What exactly made you angry?
- How did you handle this situation?

Discussion

- When you replay this situation in your mind, do you still feel angry?
- Do you think expressing your emotions is important? Why?
- How do people in your country express their emotions?
- What are the effects of positive or negative emotions on health? Explain both.
- Do you like to dance?
- Why do you like dancing?
- When do people in your country usually dance?

Our friend D from Melbourne has shared the parts he remembered of his recent IELTS exam (Writing and Speaking).

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We had a table showing the proportion of population above 60 years of age in 6 different regions.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays companies put more emphases on social skills in the recruitment process. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What city are you from?
- Please tell me about your city.
- What do you like the most about the city?
- Is it important for older people to do physical exercises?
- Do you exercise every day?
- How helpful is it?
- Do you plan to exercise in the future?
- How active are you?
- How often do you cook at home?
- Do you think home culture is important for people?

Cue Card

Describe your favorite restaurant. Please say

- What decoration style does it have?
- What kind of food is served there?
- Whom do you go there with?

Discussion

- What is the main difference between restaurant food and home cooked food?
- Is it important to teach children to cook?
- What is the best way to teach them to cook?