Our friend S shared the Speaking questions asked in a recent IELTS exam in Australia:
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– What should I call you?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What is your favorite room?
– Do you plan to move in the future?
– Do you prefer to be busy or to have nothing to do?
– Was there a time when you were stressed out because of a busy schedule?
Cue Card
Talk about a photograph that you like. Please say
– What is on that picture?
– When was it taken and by whom?
– Why do you like it?
Discussion
– Do you think there is a benefit to including images in an advertisement?
– Do you think sometimes particular images should not be shown?
– Do you think it is important that images are included in the news?
– Do you remember a particular photo that impressed you?
IELTS test takers from Hong Kong and Singapore (thank you, A and P) shared this exam update:
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a client and an agent about a rental property.
Section 2. An instructor was briefing on driving tests and nearby places.
Questions: multiple choice, diagram/map labeling.
Section 3. Two students were discussing a language learning project.
Section 4. A zoo keeper from Brisbane, Australia was talking about the extinction of some animal species.
Reading test
Passage 1. Description of various natural tourist attractions.
Questions: multiple choice.
Passage 2. About NHS Direct which is a health care hotline service in the UK.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 3. How to write a good Curriculum Vitae (Resume).
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 4. A briefing on self-access IT training.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 5. About a great barred frog by the researcher in NSW, Australia.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You work for an international company. Recently your job has changed and you believe that more training is needed. Write a letter to your manager and say
– How has your job changed?
– Describe a type of training you will need.
– Suggest the arrangements incorporating training and your work.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that cooking food at home is a waste of time. They claim that good restaurants are better and can make modern living easier and less stressful. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy cooking?
– What was the first thing you cooked in your life?
– Who is responsible for cooking in your family?
Cue Card
Describe a historical event that you know well. Please say
– When did it happen?
– Give some other details about this event.
– How did you know about the event?
Discussion
– Does the government in your country protect historical sites well?
