IELTS Speaking test in Iran – August 2014

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like it? Why?
- Why did you choose this field?
- What are your routine eating habits?
- Do you eat fast food regularly?
- What type of food do you like the most? Why?
- Did your food preferences change since you were a child?

Cue Card

Talk about your best friend at school. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- What are your similarities?
- Did your friendship continue for a long time? Why?

Discussion

- Are you still in touch with your friend?
- Do you think nowadays making friends has changed?
- What is the difference between friendship in childhood and adulthood?
- Do you think parents can decide on their children’s friends?

IELTS test in India and Philippines – August 2014 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A swimming instructor explained the precautions to be taken by various categories of people (adults, babies and children) including duration of the course.

Section 2. About Japanese underground museum, its location and how to enter it. Then in general on advantages of construction of underground and overground buildings.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Comparison of various restaurants along the bay area.

Passage 2. Transport system in the bay area, talking about discounts for various groups of people (students, pensioners and so on).
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. About different walking tracks along the mountains. Explanation of the local nature, various places to see such as valleys and forests.
Questions: map labelling, summary completion.

Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently heard about an international company that you would like to work for. Write a job application letter and say:

- How did you hear about the company?
- What skills and qualifications do you have?
- Why do you want to work there?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays traffic jams are becoming a big problem in most cities and bigger towns. Some people suggest that widening of roads is a solution to this problem. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and suggest a solution to this problem.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you watch TV regularly?
- How does regular and unlimited TV-watching affect children, in your opinion?

Cue Card

Describe a garden or a park that you have visited recently. Please say

- What is this place?
- Where is it located?
- How often do you visit it? Why?

Discussion

- Do you think parks are necessary in urban areas?
- Is it beneficial for people living nearby in your view? Why?
- Will increasing population shrink park areas?
- Do you think parks help to reduce crime?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – August 2014

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Have you always worked in this field?
- Do you prefer to work mornings or afternoons? Why?
- What kind of music do you like? Why?
- What kind of music do you dislike? Why?
- Do you like when it is raining? Why?
- Are there many rainy days in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a course at your school or university that you have done. Please say

- What course was it?
- What was it about?
- How long did you take it for?
- Describe how you felt after finishing it.

Discussion

- What do you think about teachers in your country?
- Are there any courses for adults in your country?
- What are they?
- Is education important for people in your society?
- Does the government provide funds for education?
- Does the government support students financially?

IELTS test in the Philippines and India – August 2014 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation about dance lessons.

Section 2. About cars.

Section 3. A conversation between a student and his professor about the research on obesity.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. A guide book about different museums.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 2. Online job application form for electricians in Canada.
Questions: sentence completion.

Passage 3. About dream weaving and the future of clothing.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs, summary completion.

Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently had a problem in your area. Write a letter to the council and say

- Where do you live?
- What was the problem?
- What action should be taken by the council?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that competition is good for children’s development while others believe it is bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What is the meaning of your name?
- What do you do for work?
- Which tax do you like? Why?
- What is your favourite food ?
- What food was you favourite as a child?
- Did your mother allow you to eat it?
- When did you cook something for the first time?
- Do you like to take photos?
- Which type of photos do you like?

Cue Card

Talk about a foreign country that you visited or would like to visit. Please say

- What country is it?
- Why did you choose it out of many others?
- Whom did you travel with?

Discussion

- Why do people travel in your opinion?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of travelling for local people?
- How often do you travel?

IELTS test in India – August 2014 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A tourist was asked a few questions about his opinion on attractions at a famous beach, as a part of a survey. The questions were about the number of visits he made, reasons for his previous and latest visits, the best and worst attractions, suggestions for improvements, his personal details.

Section 2. A guide was giving instructions to tourists about a pick-up point, number of places to visit, and also about famous monkeys they will be visiting at the zoo.

Section 3. Two students discussed an ancient building as a part of their assignment. A map of the building location was provided, and they were trying to locate particular places on it.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About ancient coins.
Passage 2. About historical features of West Africa.
Passage 3. About literature, in particular science fiction.

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar graphs showing the number of hours Australian parents spend with their children during weekdays and weekends. The bar graphs presented the data by different age groups.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It is believed that everyone should have an ambition to become successful in life. Is it really important to have these ambitions? Is being ambitious good or bad?

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 at your work?
- Do you enjoy your job?
- Let’s talk about photography.
- Do you prefer to take photos with your mobile or a camera?
- How did people take photos in the past?
- Why do people take photos during special occasions?
- Would you like to become a professional photographer?
- Do you read blogs before planning your travel?

Cue Card

Describe a special gift that you have given to someone that was brought from your recent travel. Please say

- What was it?
- Where was the gift brought from?
- Whom did you give it to?
- Did he/she like it?

Discussion

- Let’s talk about gifts.
- Do you like gifts? Why?
- What type of gifts do you like to give to someone?
- What gifts would you like to receive? Why?
- What gifts did you like when you were young?
- What is the importance of preserving souvenirs?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – August 2014

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?
- What do you like about the place you live in?
- Is this place suitable for kids and families?
- What do you like the most about this place?
- Do you prefer to be with relatives or friends?
- Do you think guests should do house chores when they visit?

Cue Card

Talk about a time that you have spent away from home. Please say

- Where did you spend it?
- How long were you away?
- Did you like it there? Why?
- How did you feel about being away from home?

Discussion

- Describe the hospitality industry in your hometown.
- How does the hospitality industry affect your country in general?
- Do you think the hospitality industry should be regulated or not?

IELTS test in Sudan – August 2014 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. About underwater optic cable technology.
Questions : True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.

Passage 2. About Graffiti.
Questions: headings matching, sentence completion.

Passage 3. About different sports and their fans.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the numbers of Australian visitors to seven different countries between 1999 and 2009.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimise the packaging material used. However, others think that consumers should avoid heavily packaged goods. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Why do you do this work?
- How did you find your first day at work?
- Have you been to a museum?
- Do you find museums helpful?
- Do you think schools should take students to museums?

Cue Card

Talk about an advice that has been given to you by someone and about the situation. Please say

- What was the situation and the advice given?
- Do you always follow the advice offered to you?
- What quality should an advisor have in your view?

Discussion

- Do you find internet useful?
- Do you use internet to search for advice?
- Where should consumers look for prices?
- Do you read customer reviews?
- Do you find them useful?
- Do you think harmful cosmetic products should be banned? Why?

IELTS test in Tokyo, Japan – August 2014 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had an incident during your stay in a hotel. One of the staff members was very helpful. Write a letter to the hotel management about it and say

- What was the incident?
- How did the staff member help you?
- Suggest how the management should show appreciation to him/her.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that the Olympic games don’t have a role to play in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree? 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 for a job?
- Did you always want to do it?
- How did you feel on the first day at work?
- Let’s talk about your weekly schedule.
- Do you do the same things every day?
- What is your favourite day of the week? Why?
- What is the busiest day of the week for you?
- If you could change something in your daily schedule would you do it? Why?
- What changes would you do exactly?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend that you had during your school days. Please say

- Who was he/she?
- How did you become friends?
- What did you two talk about?
- Why was he/she interesting to you?

Discussion

- When did you last see your friend?
- Let’s talk about friends and friendship.
- What is the importance of friends?
- Would you like to have a few very good friends or a lot of just friends?
- If you had a problem, would you go to your friends or family? Why?
- Can you give me an example of such situation?
- Do you think it is always better to talk to your friends about such a problem?

IELTS Speaking test in India – August 2014

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Are you satisfied with the field that you chose?
- When did you meet your best friend?
- How much time do you spend with your friends?
- What type of activities do you usually do together?
- Would you like to have few good friends or many just friends?
- What is your favourite colour? Why?
- Did it change since your childhood?
- Do you wear bright colours more than dull colours?
- What colours would you choose to paint walls in your house? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about something that was made with your own hands for your friend or relative. Please say

- What was it?
- How did you make it?
- What was the response when he/she received it?

Discussion

- What type of hand-made products do people usually give to others? Why?
- Do people prefer to receive expensive gifts instead of handmade ones? Why?
- Are girls more creative than boys? Why?
- Do you know people that prefer to receive hand-made products? Why?
- Do you think arts or crafts should be taught at schools? Why?
- Do you think it should be a compulsory subject? Why?

IELTS test in the UAE and India – August 2014 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. About hotel reservation and trips available around the area.

Section 2. A lecture about chimpanzees, their culture, ability to learn and stages of their development.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About Indian legendary heroes.
Questions: summary completion.

Passage 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have been sent by your company to attend a course in a college and you lost the certificate awarded to you. Write a letter to the principal requesting an additional copy of the certificate. Include the following in your letter

- How did you lose the certificate?
- Why is it important for you?
- What do you want the principal to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that dangerous sports should be banned. Do you agree or disagree? 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?
- Where do you work?
- Can you describe your work and the company?
- Why did you choose this job?

Cue Card

Talk about a place where you stayed away from home. Please say

- Where and what is this place?
- Why did you go there?
- How long have you stayed there?
- How did you feel staying away from home?

Discussion

- Have you stayed at a hotel before?
- Do you think people like to stay at hotels? Why?
- What are the most important things that a good hotel should have?
- Do you think hospitality jobs are desirable?
- Do you think the hotel industry should be regulated? Why?

IELTS test in Canada – August 2014 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. About a 296 year-old skull of European origin that was discovered in Australia.

Passage 2. How paper banknotes originated from metal coins.

Passage 3. A strategy of superstores.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two line graphs showing the amount of male and female prisoners in Australia from 1911 to 2001.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in public, especially on public transport, in restaurants and cinemas. Others think that mobile phones should be allowed to use anywhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Why did you choose this profession?
- Did you like the first day of your job?
- What type of weather do you like?
- Do you discuss the weather with your friends?

Cue Card

Describe a law in your home country, that you feel is very good for people. Please say

- What is it?
- How did you get to know about this law?
- Why do you think it is good for people?

Discussion

- Do you think rules and laws are important? Why?
- What qualities of a police officer are the most important in your view?
- Should a police officer be punctual? Why?
- Are rules and laws strictly obeyed in your country?

IELTS test in Brazil – August 2014 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation about trip booking and the activities in the area.

Section 2. A school secretary was giving a tour to the parents and talking about the school year activities.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. A text about British explorers of the Arctic who never returned from their journey. The text was also about teams trying to discover what happened to the explorers.

Passage 2. A text about a company that discovered a new source of renewable energy. The company used it to manufacture textile and plastic components. The text also explained the process of making plastic from corn and the various applications of the product in daily life and industry.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a few diagrams showing how water is supplied to cities in Australia and how it will be done in the future. The task was to create a short text stating facts and comparing the diagrams.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people prefer to watch live performances from their home on TV or online, others prefer to be present at the event and experience it live. Discuss both ways and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?
- Do you usually go to the zoo?

Cue Card

Talk about something important that you forgot to do recently. Please say

- What is it?
- Why did you forget it?
- What was the impact of it?

Discussion

- Do you usually forget to do things or does it rarely happen to you?
- Do you think adults remember their experiences as children?
- What is the impact of childhood memories on an adult?

IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – August 2014

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?
- Do you use a computer at work?
- How important is it for you? Why?
- When did you see a computer for the first time?
- When did you use it for the first time?
- What was it for?
- Do you think it is good that children are exposed to computers at an early age now? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you have visited far away from home. Please say

- Where and what is this place?
- How did you travel to this place?
- What did you do there?

Discussion

- What mode of travel do you prefer? Why?
- What are the advantages of travelling by air?
- Do you think air travel is becoming globalised?
- Do you think airlines are managing the gas emissions correctly?
- Do you think that passengers would be willing to pay more for travel to fund a way to reduce these emissions properly?

IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a bad road in your locality. Write a letter to the council telling about the problem with the road. In your letter

- introduce yourself,
- explain what and where the problem is,
- suggest what the council should do about it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that competition helps children to be better prepared for their future, while others say that competition can be harmful for children and should be limited to adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?

Cue Card

Talk about a city that you have visited recently. Please say

- What and where is the city?
- Why did you go there?
- What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

- Do you like travelling?
- Do you prefer to do it yourself or with friends?
- What is your favourite destination?

IELTS test in Iran – August 2014 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A student was applying for a part-time job.

Section 2. A speaker was talking about swimming lessons.

Section 3. Two students were talking about their presentation.

Section 4. A speaker was talking about a museum.

Reading test

Passage 1. The invention of a new method of time-keeping on ships.

Passage 2. About different types of renewable energy in Australia.

Passage 3. How honey bees can be used in agriculture.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the amount of money spent in five different retail outlets in Australia between 2009 and 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Do you work or study?
- Where are you from?
- Do you like living there?
- Is it an appropriate place for families?
- Do you know a lot of people there?
- What type of food do you like?
- How often do you eat fast food?
- Did you learn to cook when you were a child?
- What types of material can be recycled?
- Do you think people’s attitude toward recycling has changed?
- Can people be motivated to recycle? How?

Cue Card

Talk about an object you have bought recently, that you did not use. Please say

- What is it?
- When and where did you buy it?
- Why did you buy it?
- Explain why you did not use it.

Discussion

- What do you think about advertisements?
- Are they effective?
- Are they useful for people?
- Can you compare advertisements on TV and in magazines?
- Is the difference only in extent of the audience?
- Are their methods always ethical?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – August 2014

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What kind of work do you do?
- Why do you do this job?
- Do you like it?
- What do you like about it in particular?

Cue Card

Talk about a country that you would choose for travel if you had a chance to go anywhere. Please say

- What country would it be?
- How long would you be staying there?
- What time of the year would you go there?

Discussion

- When was the last time you used a taxi?
- Why did you use a taxi?
- Do you think the taxi service is good?
- Is travelling abroad popular with young people in your country?
- Why is it so popular?
- What is your opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of tourism?
- Have you ever faced or heard about cultural invasion caused by tourism?

IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a bad road in your locality. Write a letter to the council telling about the problem with the road. In your letter

- introduce yourself,
- explain what and where the problem is,
- suggest what the council should do about it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that competition helps children to be better prepared for their future, while others say that competition can be harmful for children and should be limited to adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?

Cue Card

Talk about a city that you have visited recently. Please say

- What and where is the city?
- Why did you go there?
- What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

- Do you like travelling?
- Do you prefer to do it yourself or with friends?
- What is your favourite destination?

IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – August 2014

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?
- Do you use a computer at work?
- How important is it for you? Why?
- When did you see a computer for the first time?
- When did you use it for the first time?
- What was it for?
- Do you think it is good that children are exposed to computers at an early age now? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you have visited far away from home. Please say

- Where and what is this place?
- How did you travel to this place?
- What did you do there?

Discussion

- What mode of travel do you prefer? Why?
- What are the advantages of travelling by air?
- Do you think air travel is becoming globalised?
- Do you think airlines are managing the gas emissions correctly?
- Do you think that passengers would be willing to pay more for travel to fund a way to reduce these emissions properly?

IELTS test in Canada – August 2014 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. About a 296 year-old skull of European origin that was discovered in Australia.

Passage 2. How paper banknotes originated from metal coins.

Passage 3. A strategy of superstores.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two line graphs showing the amount of male and female prisoners in Australia from 1911 to 2001.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in public, especially on public transport, in restaurants and cinemas. Others think that mobile phones should be allowed to use anywhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Why did you choose this profession?
- Did you like the first day of your job?
- What type of weather do you like?
- Do you discuss the weather with your friends?

Cue Card

Describe a law in your home country, that you feel is very good for people. Please say

- What is it?
- How did you get to know about this law?
- Why do you think it is good for people?

Discussion

- Do you think rules and laws are important? Why?
- What qualities of a police officer are the most important in your view?
- Should a police officer be punctual? Why?
- Are rules and laws strictly obeyed in your country?

IELTS test in Tokyo, Japan – August 2014 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker A from Japan remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had an incident during your stay in a hotel. One of the staff members was very helpful. Write a letter to the hotel management about it and say

- What was the incident?
- How did the staff member help you?
- Suggest how the management should show appreciation to him/her.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that the Olympic games don’t have a role to play in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree? 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 for a job?
- Did you always want to do it?
- How did you feel on the first day at work?
- Let’s talk about your weekly schedule.
- Do you do the same things every day?
- What is your favourite day of the week? Why?
- What is the busiest day of the week for you?
- If you could change something in your daily schedule would you do it? Why?
- What changes would you do exactly?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend that you had during your school days. Please say

- Who was he/she?
- How did you become friends?
- What did you two talk about?
- Why was he/she interesting to you?

Discussion

- When did you last see your friend?
- Let’s talk about friends and friendship.
- What is the importance of friends?
- Would you like to have a few very good friends or a lot of just friends?
- If you had a problem, would you go to your friends or family? Why?
- Can you give me an example of such situation?
- Do you think it is always better to talk to your friends about such a problem?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – August 2014

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?
- What do you like about the place you live in?
- Is this place suitable for kids and families?
- What do you like the most about this place?
- Do you prefer to be with relatives or friends?
- Do you think guests should do house chores when they visit?

Cue Card

Talk about a time that you have spent away from home. Please say

- Where did you spend it?
- How long were you away?
- Did you like it there? Why?
- How did you feel about being away from home?

Discussion

- Describe the hospitality industry in your hometown.
- How does the hospitality industry affect your country in general?
- Do you think the hospitality industry should be regulated or not?