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IELTS Speaking test in Ireland – July 2016

IELTS Speaking test in Ireland – July 2016

The following Speaking questions were asked in a recent IELTS test in Ireland (thanks, C!):

Speaking testIELTS test in Ireland

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you use public transport?
– How would you describe transport facilities in your city?
– Do you like singing?
– Have you learned to sing in your childhood?
– Why do people sing?
– How often do people sing?
– What type of songs do you listen to?
– Do you like walking? Why?
– How often do you walk?
– What kind of interesting things do you see while walking?

Cue Card

Talk about your best friend. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– When did you both meet for the first time?
– What do you usually do together?

Discussion

– What are the benefits of team work on an international level?
– Is it possible for an employee and a manager to be best friends?
– What are the benefits of sports or the Olympic Games?
– Can they bring unity on an international level? Why?

IELTS test in India – July 2016 (General Training)

Our friends I and P remembered the Listening and Reading topics and Writing questions from their recent IELTS exams in India:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A lady was inquiring about activities for her son.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Section 2. About various boat types in Victoria, Canada.

Section 3. About Willow – housewares manufacturing company.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 4. A research about crocodiles.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Reading test

Passage 1. About theme parks in Australia.

Passage 2. Company cars use policy.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. Scientific research on glaciers.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend is coming to your city from overseas. Write to him/her to say that you will not be able to accommodate him/her in your home. Include the following in your letter:

– Give your reasons.
– Suggest him/her an alternative accommodation.
– Suggest a place and time for you to meet.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that children in schools should learn how advertisements motivate us to buy things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.