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IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – February 2013

IELTS Speaking test in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – February 2013

An IELTS test taker (thanks, M!) shared these Speaking questions from a recent exam in Saudi Arabia:

Speaking testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What is the first thing you do after classes?
– Is it possible to concentrate on two things at a time? Why?
– What do you do to stay concentrated?

Cue Card

Describe your idea of a perfect vacation. Please say

– Where would it be?
– Whom would you go there with?
– What would you do there?

Discussion

– Why do you think the vacation you described would be different?
– Do you think you will go there some day?
– What things people have to consider before traveling to new places?
– What do they need to know about these places?
– What would make the trip special, in your opinion?
– What would be the advantages of organized trips?
– Is it beneficial for companies to give vacations to workers?
– Do you think it is important to teach children to be helpful?
– Do you remember yourself helping an adult in some ways as a child?

IELTS Letter, topic: Your friend is coming over to stay with you

Your friend is coming over to stay with you. However, you will be away on vacation for a month. Write him/her a letter and say:

– How to get the keys to your flat
– How to operate the equipment in the flat, and
– Suggest a few places of interest to visit

Dear Susan,

Hope finds you well. As I wrote to you in my previous letter, I am unable to cancel the finalised trip my parents. But, soon after you arrive in Melbourne, contact Jessie, a good friend of mine on 0425680256. She offered her help to pick you up from the airport and you can collect the key from her.

I must say that sometimes, the hot water geezer turns off automatically so, you might have to make sure it is switched on before having a shower. Also, the gas heater fixed in the lounge does not work, but you can use the oil heater in my instead.

If you have time you might enjoy visiting the Aquarium, the Queen Victoria Market and the Botanical Gardens as these places are not that far from where I live. I hope you are happy with this arrangement, but if you need more help or information please let me know.

Looking forward to from you.

With love,

Amber.

All the requirements of the task were covered fairly well. The bullet points were mentioned, emphasized and illustrated in a suitable and logical way. The tone of this letter needs to be less formal. The ideas are presented in a logical order and all aspects of cohesion are taken care of well. The paragraphing is handled suitably and appropriately. Some sophisticated words/expressions are used in a clever way, with only occasional errors in word choice/expression choice. Most sentences are free of errors. Overall, seems worthy of Band 8.

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