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IELTS Speaking questions from France, UK and Australia – July 2010

Three IELTS Speaking tests were shared by our friends from the UK, France and Australia. Here they are:

Speaking test 1

Interview
– What is your full name?
– Do you study or work?
– Where are you from?
– Questions about hometown.

Cue Card
Talk about a person that you have lived with, please say
– who that person was,
– how long you stayed together for,
– what activities you shared.

Discussion
– Questions regarding the changing concept of family, why is this happening.
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying alone?
– What qualities are required to live with and to adjust to other people with whom we are residing?
– What changes does it bring to one’s personality?
– What influences our choice of career?

Speaking test 2

Interview
– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Did you have other jobs prior to your current job?
– Which job did you enjoy the most? Why?
– What is your opinion about libraries?
– Do you like or dislike libraries?
– Should libraries be free of charge?
– Are they free in your country?
– What newspapers do you read? Why?

Cue Card
Talk about a book that you love, please say
– what this book is about,
– why you love it,
– who gave it to you.

Follow-up question: Do you still have a copy of that book?

Speaking test 3

Interview
– What country are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you have a mobile phone?
– When did you get your first mobile phone?

Cue Card
Talk about the most popular music in your country, please say
– what type of music that is,
– why this type of music is so popular in your country, and
– how do people like to listen to this music.

Discussion
– Why do people dream of becoming popular rock stars?
– Why does advertising use music?
– Why do people listen to different kinds of music?
– How does internet impact on music?

IELTS test in Portugal – July 2010 (Academic Module)

IELTS exam in Portugal was remembered by our friend V (thank you!), who says that IELTS-Blog was very helpful in his exam preparation, which is why V wanted to make his contribution.

Listening test

Section 1. A man calling a train station reporting a lost jacket.

Section 2. A conversation between a first-year student and a third year-student about their course and study methods.

Sections 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About ancient Asian chariots.

Passage 2. About science in sports: how elite athletes benefit from the latest research on sports physiology, bio mechanics and applied psychology.

Passage 3. About a program for improving communication skills in engineers.

Writing Test

Writing Task 1 (a report)

There was a chart showing the percentage of shares in World Trade comparing Asia, Europe and the rest of the world between the years 1880 and 2000.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people think it’s the government’s responsibility to ensure a country has a healthy lifestyle. Others believe it’s up to individuals to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Discuss and state your opinion. Include relevant examples from your country.

Note: this section was identical to the exam in France.

Speaking test

Interview

– What’s you name?
– Where do you come from?
– What do you do for a living?
– What else would you like to do, if you had to pursue another career?
– Do you enjoy movies?
– Tell me about a movie you liked.

Cue Card

Talk about your favorite meal, please say
– what you like about that dish,
– describe a special occasion when you had that meal,
– who was eating with you,
– why was it so important to you.

Discussion

– Do you think traditional food is important in you country/region? Why?
– Do you think people are eating healthy these days? Please give me some examples.
– What changes you believe will occur in our nutrition and food industry in the future?