IELTS test takers M, P and T from Australia and Thailand remembered the following questions (which were the same in the two countries):
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph showing the proportion of past and projected government spending in three different areas between 2001 and 2051. The three areas were education, health and retirement pensions.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays an increasing number of people change their career and place of residence several times during their life. Is this a positive or a negative development?
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 like about your hometown?
– How do people express politeness in your country?
– Who taught you politeness?
– Do you like to party?
– Do you prefer to party with family or friends?
– Who enjoys a party more, young or older people, in your view?
Cue Card
Talk about a subject that you didn’t like in high school. Please say
– What was the subject?
– Why didn’t you like it?
– Who was your teacher?
Discussion
– How can a teacher make learning more interesting?
– What was the most popular subject in your school?
– Why was it popular?
– Are there any subjects that shouldn’t be taught in school? Why?
– How can the school help students to overcome a problem with a certain subject?