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IELTS test in India – January 2020 (Academic Module)

IELTS test in India – January 2020 (Academic Module)

Our friend N. took an IELTS speaking test in India and below are the questions that she remembered and shared:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given pie charts showing the figures for electricity consumption in different sectors in Australia between 2007 and 2010. We had to summarize and describe the information.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays international tourism is the biggest industry worldwide. Unfortunately, sometimes it creates tension between people from different cultures, instead of better understanding. Why do you think it is happening and how can it be improved?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Where do you study it?
– Why did you choose this subject in your studies?
– How good are you in preparation for exams?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an instance when a child made you laugh. Please say

– When was it?
– Who was the child?
– Why did he/she make you laugh?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is it easy to teach children?
– Do you think they are quick learners?
– Why is that?
– Do you think the society should take care of children or parents?

IELTS test in Nigeria – January 2020 (General Training)

Our friend I. took IELTS in Nigeria and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have a job that you want to leave. Write your employer and say

– Why do you want to leave?
– When do you want to leave?
– What did you like or dislike about the job?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people find it difficult to speak in front of and to present to an audience. It is believed that this skill should be taught in school. Why is this important? To what extent do you agree or disagree with it?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Do you like your job? Why?
– What do you like more, the job or the people you work with?
– Do you like listening to your own voice?
– Did it change a lot since your childhood?
– Why did it change, in your opinion?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a particular day when you looked up in the sky and saw something special. Please say

– What did you see in the sky?
– What effect did it have on you?
– When was it, and where were you?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Who were you with?
– Why do people study the planets today?
– Were there any changes in the way people study planets now, compared to the past? Why?
– Why wasn’t astronomy taught in schools in the past?