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February 2016

IELTS test in India, Bangladesh and Iran – January 2016 (Academic Module)

Three IELTS test takers from India, Bangladesh and Iran (thanks K, S and R!) remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Bangladesh

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing international visits to 8 countries in 2009 and 2010. We had to compare and summarise the information.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that healthy eating and the importance of healthy food should be taught in schools. Others say that parents should teach their kids about healthy food and diet. Discuss both views, give your 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?
– What subject are you studying?

Cue Card 1

Describe a person who does an important job in your opinion. Please say

– Who is this person?
– What does he/she do?
– Why is it an important job?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a recent event that made you happy. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was it?
– Why did it make you happy?

Discussion

– Do you use social network sites?
– Do you think you will be using them more in the future?
– Do you think motivation is important?

IELTS Speaking test in Brisbane, Australia – January 2016

Our friend S took the IELTS test in Brisbane, Australia and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Australia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What is good or bad about your house?
– Which room is your favourite? Why?
– Do you want to change something in your house?
– Why do you want to do it?
– Do you like riding a bicycle?
– Do you have a bicycle?
– How often do you ride it?

Cue Card

Describe a book that you have recently read. Please say

– What book is it?
– What is it about?
– How long did it take you to read it?

Discussion

– Would you recommend this book to others?
– Why do you think people read books, especially novels?
– Is reading a book different from watching a movie based on it? Why?
– Why do you think many books are made into movies?
– Is there a difference between reading a printed book and its electronic version?