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IELTS test in Malaysia – February 2012 (General Training)

Our Malaysian friend S shared a recent IELTS exam. S didn’t remember much about the Listening or the Reading, but had a good recollection of the Writing and Speaking.

Writing test IELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

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.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that children should be brought up in cities. Others believe that countryside offers a better environment for children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– Do you work or study?
– Tell me about your job.
– How do you spend your weekends?
– How will you spend the next weekend?
– Do you feel that weekends are more enjoyable today or when you were a child?
– How many schools have you attended?
– Which school did you prefer?
– Did your parents send you there? Why?
– Would you send your children to that school?

Cue Card

Talk about a book that you have read recently. Please say

– What is the book about?
– Who is the author?
– Did you like or dislike the book?

Discussion

– Do you like reading?
– Do you think the young generation likes to read nowadays?
– What books are popular?
– What do you think about reading a paperback compared to a digital book?
– Do you think children should be encouraged to read? Why?
– Do you think that children playing digital games instead of reading are more impatient?
– Why do some people like to keep books?
– Do you think with development of technology people will still read books in the future?

IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – February 2012

These IELTS speaking questions were shared by our kind friend D from Malaysia.

Speaking test IELTS test in Malaysia

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Can you describe a house you live in now?
– Do you enjoy living in this house?
– What type of house would you like to live in?
– What transport do you use to get around?
– What type of transportation would you prefer?
– Do you have a problem with noise while traveling?
– What do you always take with you when traveling?

Cue Card

Describe the furniture in your house. Please say

– What type of furniture is it, modern or traditional?
– What is it made of?
– Who bought that furniture?
– How do you feel about that furniture?

Discussion

– Who is selecting the furniture in your house?
– Who makes the decision about type of furniture in your house?
– What is the importance of a stylish house?
– What is the main thing to be considered when buying furniture for an office or a house?
– What do you think about style of furniture in the future?
– Do you think it is necessary to decorate a house with furniture?