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March 2016

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?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – February 2016

Our friend R recently took the IELTS test in Iran and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Iran

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Tell me about the place where you live.
– Is it a house or a flat/apartment?
– What changes would you like to make to your place?
– What do you like about your room?
– Describe your evenings.
– How were your evenings when your where a child?
– Do you like dancing?
– Have you been to dancing classes? Why? How was it?
– When do people dance in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent purchase that you are pleased with. Please say

– What is it?
– How did you buy it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– Do you like shopping?
– When do you go shopping?
– How do people buy things in your country?
– Nowadays people buy things they don’t need, why is that?
– Why are shopping centres crowded in your country?
– Do you think marketing is important? Why?
– What types of marketing are there?
– Do you think all the products need marketing?
– How does marketing help?