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February 2009

Questions and topics from recent IELTS exams

This is a small list of topics and questions I’ve received from students who had their exams this month. Go here for a complete collection of recent IELTS exams of the entire year.

Essay topics

1. Some people think that hard working and determination are the key factors for being successful in the life, other people feel that other factors are important. Discuss both sides, what is your opinion?

2. Some children start school when they are seven years old, while others start at the age of four. What could be the advantages and disadvantages of starting early (age four)?

Speaking questions

Interview
– Where do you live?
– What is your favorite room in the house?
– What would you like to change in your house?

Cue Card
Describe an advertisement that convinced you to buy a product.You should say:
– Was it on TV, newspaper or in the Internet
– What the advertisement was about
– What was good about it

Discussion
– What is your opinion about advertising?
– In what ways advertisements are used in your country?

IELTS exam in Australia – February 2009 (General Training)

This update is from sunny Melbourne where H. took his General IELTS exam. Thanks, pal!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (letter)
As an overseas employee, write a resignation letter to your employer due to an emergency at home. Points to be covered: the reason for leaving, date of departure, and things that you loved about your job.

Writing task 2 (essay)
Comment on freedom on choice of clothing in schools. Should uniforms be a part of school standards or not?

Speaking test

The questions were:
– Describe your locality
– What is the role of municipal corporation in looking after the city?
– Discuss the difference between a city and a country living.
– Do you think that people should scatter throughout the state or live only in the central area?