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IELTS test in the USA – September 2013 (General Training)

IELTS test in the USA – September 2013 (General Training)

Our kind friend S shared the questions he remembered from the Writing and Speaking sections of his exam in the USA:

Writing testIELTS test in the USA

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a complaint letter to the manager of a sports complex about a problem with the staff (non-action of staff in spite of repeated complaints).

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some say good teachers are important for successful education, while others say the attitude of a student is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Who usually cooks in your home?
– Have you ever cooked?
– How was it?
– Do people in your country watch cooking shows?

Cue Card

Talk about a country that you find interesting (except your own). Please say

– Why is it interesting to you?
– What would you like to do in this country?
– When do you plan to visit this country?

Discussion

– Do you think promotion of tourism is good for economy?
– What is the bad side of tourism in your opinion?
– Do you think it is important to maintain peaceful relations with the neighbouring countries?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – September 2013

These Speaking questions were shared by Z who took the IELTS test in Australia recently:

Speaking testIELTS test in Australia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Did you like to play as a child?
– What was your favourite toy? Why?
– Do you still have it?
– Do you think toys should be passed on to other kids? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a recent event in you life that made you very happy. Please say

– What was the event?
– When did it happen and who was there with you?
– Why did it make you happy?

Discussion

– Do you think money is important in life? Why?
– Do you think money makes people happy?
– Do you think people with a lot of money are happy?
– What makes people really happy?
– Does having money equate to being happy?