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IELTS Speaking test in Singapore – April 2016

IELTS Speaking test in Singapore – April 2016

When R took the IELTS Speaking test in Singapore she was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Singapore

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like your home? Why?
– Would you change something in your place?
– Let’s talk about research.
– Have you done any research?
– Did you work with a group or by yourself?
– What problems can you encounter in group studying?
– How can they be resolved?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent event that made you happy. Please say

– What and where was it?
– Who was there with you?
– Why did it make you happy?

Discussion

– Let’s talk about happiness.
– Do you usually feel happy?
– What makes you happy?
– Is happiness an environmentally or genetically acquired feeling?
– What makes old and young people happy?
– What is the difference between them?

IELTS test in Canada – April 2016 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Canada remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts showing the percentages of energy produced from different resources such as natural gas, coal and so on, in one country over a period time. We had to summarize and describe them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that international trade and communication with other countries is a positive trend, while others think it is harmful to nations and they might lose their identities. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like to snack?
– Do you have snacks every day?
– What are your favorite snacks? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a situation when you have been waiting for a long time for something or somebody. Please say

– What was the situation?
– When and where was it?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– Does waiting for a long time make you a little bit impatient?
– Do these situations make you apprehensive every time? Why?
– Do you have leisure time?
– What do you usually do during this time?
– Do you like spending you time at home or outside?