Our friend J took the IELTS test in the Philippines and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two pie charts showing all forests existing in the world and timber production globally. We had to summarise and compare data.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe the government should spend money on faster public transport. Others think that money should be spent on different aspects of public transportation, such as cost reduction and environment conservation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
– Do you live in a house?
– Can you describe it?
– What is your favourite room?
– Do you prefer living in the city or the countryside?
– Why is it so?
– What city would you like to visit someday? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about an instance when you have lost something. Please say
– What was it?
– When and where did you lose it?
– How did you feel about it?
Discussion
– What did you do after you found you lost it?
– Is being organised essential to being a student?
– Some say being messy relates to being a genius or a creative person, do you agree?
– Why is it so?
– Do you think people naturally seek order?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of an extremely organised society?