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IELTS Speaking test in New Zealand – February 2016

IELTS Speaking test in New Zealand – February 2016

An IELTS test taker from New Zealand remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in New Zealand

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Did you learn to ride a bicycle in your childhood?
– Is it easy to ride a bicycle in your country?
– What are the benefits of riding a bicycle for a child?
– Is it safe to ride a bicycle on roads?
– What type of music do you like?
– Do you still like the same music that you liked in your childhood? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a toy that you used to play with as a child. Please say

– What was it?
– Who gave it to you and when?
– When and where did you use to play with it?

Discussion

– How does media attract children towards toys?
– Do children learn any good habits from playing with toys?
– Do you think preference for toys changes with age? Why?
– Do you think some parents are spending too much money on toys?
– What does attract children towards a toy, in your opinion?
– Which are the preferable toys for children now? Why?

IELTS test in Canada – February 2016 (Academic Module)

When A took the IELTS test in Canada she got the following questions in Writing and Speaking:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts. The first was showing the percentages of visitors to South Africa from Europe, Africa, America, Australasia and the Middle East. The second chart was showing the purpose of visit, such as holiday, business, family visit and others.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the population as a whole? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where did you live most of your life?
– What do you like about your hometown?
– Is it a safe place for kids to grow up?
– Does your job involve a lot of writing?
– Do you prefer handwriting or typing? Why?
– In what situations do you still use handwriting? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a big festival that is celebrated in your country every year. Please say

– Describe the festival.
– What do people do?
– What do you like about it?

Discussion

– Why is this festival important?
– What personal ceremonies do people celebrate in your country?
– Do you think they spend to much money on that sometimes?