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IELTS test in Australia – April 2015 (General Training)

The Writing and Speaking questions below were shared by C who took the IELTS test in Australia recently.

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently attended a course and you found it different from the advertisement in the brochure. Write a letter to the college and say

– Give the description of the course.
– Explain what the difference was.
– Say what actions you expect the college to take.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Television is a good thing, because it gives people enjoyment and keeps them informed as well. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like it there?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where you had to wait for someone for a long time. Please say

– Who was he/she?
– What happened next?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– Do you keep track of time usually?
– How do you do it?
– Can you describe yourself as a punctual person?
– How do you feel when you are late?

IELTS test in Canada – April 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks S!) remembered the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given three line graphs showing profits and share prices of three different mobile companies. We had to compare them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Internet contains a lot of information, however, sometimes this information is inaccurate or wrong. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– Do you like living there?
– Which is your favourite room?
– Do you wear comfortable or fashionable shoes? Why?
– Which shoes do you like better? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an old person whom you know well and admire. Please say

– Who is this person?
– Why do you like him/her?
– What did he/she do at a young age?
– Explain what you learned from him/her.

Discussion

– Do you think an old person can always give good advice to a teenager?
– Is it better for an old person to live alone or with family?
– Can old people teach their grandchildren? Why?
– Is it right or wrong? Why?