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IELTS Speaking test in India – March 2013

IELTS Speaking test in India – March 2013

An IELTS test taker from India (thanks P!) shared the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What’s your full name?
– Where do you come from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your work schedule like?
– What do you like to do after work?
– How many hours of sleep do you need daily?
– Do you think it is convenient to sleep for short periods of time?
– Do you think elderly people need to sleep fewer hours?

Cue Card

Describe a futuristic book or film that you have read/seen recently. Please say

– How did you come to know about it?
– What was it about?
– Did you like/dislike it?

Discussion

– What do you prefer: modern or traditional style buildings? Why?
– What type of building were you living in when you were little?
– Can you tell me about any traditional building that became a tourist destination?
– What makes it attractive for tourists?
– What is your favorite futuristic book or film? Why?
– What technology in your opinion has been proven very useful in today’s world? Why?
– How would you like a robot helping with your work? Why?

IELTS test in Australia – March 2013 (General Training)

Our friends A and S shared the information below after taking the IELTS test in Australia.

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. A conversation at the post office with a client sending an express post item.

Section 2. Don’t remember.

Section 3. Two students were talking to the professor regarding their research.

Section 4. About tire recycling process.

Reading test

Passage 1. Dogs registration at a city council offices.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 2,3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About birds varieties in the UK.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend who is working in multinational company. In your letter

– Tell him/her that there is a job vacancy in their company.
– Say how you found out about the job.
– Ask for help with your job application.
– Explain why you are interested in this job.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Children today are not as fit and healthy as in the past. Discuss the causes for this situation with relevant examples and give your opinion on possible solutions.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Do you like reading books?
– What type of books do you read?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a library that you are going to. Please say

– Where is it located?
– Why do you like/dislike it?
– How often do you go there?

Cue Card 2

Describe a very crowded place that you have visited recently. Please say

– What is this place?
– Where is the place located?
– Why did you go there?

Discussion

– What do you think about the population growth rate?