These questions were shared by A.K. who took the computer-delivered IELTS in Canada. He said, “I was following your blog for the last 3 weeks and recently took my exam in Canada. The questions I remember are below:”
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to offer your suggestions on what the program should be like. Include the following in your letter:
– how you know about that place
– what suggestions you would like to make
– why you are offering these suggestions
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In many countries, the legal driving age is 18 years old. Some people believe it is the right age to learn how to drive a car, whereas others say that the minimum age should be 25. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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?
– Why did you choose that profession?
– What don’t you like about your profession?
– Are you a happy person?
– Why is happiness important?
– What makes you happy?
– Was there anything you have done recently that made your family happy?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a recent promise you made. Please say
– What you promised
– To whom you made that promise
– Why you made that promise
– And explain how you feel about that promise.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people make promises?
– Is it OK to break promises? Why/why not?
– Why can’t people understand sometimes that the other person can’t keep his/her promise?
– Do you prefer a written contract or a verbal agreement?
– Why are written contracts more important than verbal agreements?