Recent IELTS exams

Our Indian friend S was asked the following Speaking questions in a recent IELTS exam:

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you work for extended hours?
– What do you prefer to do on weekends?
– Do you write (type or by hand) as part of your daily life?
– Is writing important in life?
– Would you like to write a book?
– Do you like boats?
– How many times did you travel by boat?
– Where did you go and when?
– Do people use boats for travel in your country?
– Would you like to own a boat?

Cue Card

Talk about a subject which you learned in school. Please say

– What was the subject?
– Was it interesting?
– How useful was it later on in your life?

Discussion

– Do you remember other subjects that you learned at school?
– How important is math in a person’s life?
– Do you think that everyone is good at math?
– Does the government take any action to develop people’s math skills? Why?
– Are writing and math skills equally important in a person’s life?

These Speaking questions were shared by N who recently took the IELTS test in India:

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like this house? Why?
– What kind of house would you like to have in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a cultural music or dance event that you have attended recently. Please say

– What was the event?
– Where and how was it organized?
– Did you like it or not? Why?

Discussion

– Do you like cultural music or dances from other countries?
– Can government play a role in promoting cultural events?
– Do you think today’s youth is connected with the culture?
– Do you think TV can be used as means of promoting culture?