Thanks to A who took the IELTS test in the UAE we can share the Writing and Speaking questions he remembered:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You saw a job ad in the newspaper. Write a letter to the company manager and say
– Express your interest in this job.
– Explain why you are a good candidate for it.
– Explain what you are doing now.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people prefer to live alone. What are the advantages and disadvantages of it? Give your own opinion and examples.
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 for a job?
– What is the most interesting aspect of your job?
– Do you spend some time by yourself?
– What did you do last time you were alone?
– What is more important to you, the job itself or the people you work with?
– Why is it so?
– Do you often use text messages? Why?
– What is better, to send a message or to call a person?
– Would you like to receive good news via SMS or a phone call? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a situation where you met somebody from your past by accident. Please say
– Where and when was it?
– Who was it?
– Explain why it was so surprising for you.
Discussion
– What did you do together?
– Is it good to have friends from other nations with different cultures?
– Do you like to travel to other countries to see other cultures? Why?