S. remembered the following IELTS topics and questions after taking the test in Iran:
Reading test
Passage 1. About farming.
Passage 2. About the lack of physical activity in children.
Passage 3. Some methods used in international companies to deal with language barriers.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph showing the percentage of students in a UK university who were interested in 3 different types of TV programs in 2008.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people claim that traditional games had more benefits for children than modern ones. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Tell me about the place you are living in now.
– Which room do you like the most in your house?
– Are you an organised person?
– Is it difficult for you to plan for your day?
– What is the advantage of being organised?
– Do you prefer to be busy during the day or not?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a famous person not from your country, whom you’d like to meet. Please say
– Who is this person?
– Why is he/she famous?
– What do you know about him/her?
– Why do you want to meet him/her?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
– How can famous people have an influence on children?
– How can they encourage people to do good things?
– Can they solve global problems?
– Why do people want to know facts about famous people?