Thanks to S.M. who took IELTS in Japan, today we are sharing the questions from her recent exam:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a bar graph describing how much people spend on health in Japan, France, the United States, Russia and the UK. There were 3 spending categories: total health, public health and private health.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
The best way to understand different cultures is by working at a multinational organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can I have your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you have a watch?
– Which do you live in now, an apartment or a house?
– Do you have a favourite room, and why?
– How can we make a house more comfortable?
– Why do you think people in your country buy a house?
– Do you read more now than when you were younger? Why?
– Have you ever watched a movie first before reading its book, and why?
– Do you buy books often?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a change you recently made that positively affected you. You should say
– what the change was
– who helped you make it
– why you made it
– and explain how you feel about this change.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Which do you think is better, changing jobs frequently or working at the same place for a long time?
– Is it always good for people to change their job frequently?
– Do you think it is good to change your daily routine regularly?
– Who do you think is more likely to change their routine, a younger person or an older person?