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IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – November 2012

IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – November 2012

Thanks to L who took the IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia, we have these Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Australia

Interview

– Please introduce yourself.
– Which country are you from?
– What do you do?
– What made you choose this subject to study at the University?
– What do you do for relaxation?
– Which method works the best to help you relax?
– Do you think people have less time for relaxation these days?

Cue Card

Describe an important event in your life. Please say

– What was it?
– Why was it so important for you?
– Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

– What factors affect children growing up?
– Do you think children grow up faster compare to the past?
– Why do you think they grow up faster?
– Which factors affect them?
– Do you think children nowadays can cope with technology better than in the past?

IELTS test in Perth, Australia – November 2012 (General Training)

Our kind friend V shared topics and questions from a recent IELTS exam in Perth, Australia:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. Filling out a form for a direct mail service.

Section 2. Two people spoke about the assignment and other group members.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About a process of bird monitoring.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say

– Why are you interested?
– What can you help with?
– When can you start?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and examples according to your knowledge and experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– Do you like flowers?
– Should flowers be planted outdoors or indoors?
– Do you give flowers to people?
– What flowers do you like the most?
– Why do people love flowers?
– Was there a particular flower you loved in your childhood?

Cue Card

Describe a happy event in your childhood. Please say

– What was it?
– When was it?
– Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

– Let’s focus on childhood and parenting nowadays.
– Is it easier to be a parent now than it was in the past?
– Should parents be stricter?
– Why do smells and places remind you of past events?
– Why is childhood important?