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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Speaking test in Pakistan – 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 kind of area is it?
- Do you plan to move somewhere else in the near future?
- How often do you refer to dictionaries?
- Did you ever think about writing a dictionary?

Cue Card

Describe a gift that you have received as a child. Please say

- What was the gift?
- When did you receive it?
- Do you still have it? Why?

Discussion

- Do you think boys and girls will prefer different gifts?
- What is the reason behind this?
- Is it an innate or an acquired behaviour, in your view?

IELTS Speaking test in Caracas, Venezuela – July 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?
- Do you watch TV?
- What kind of TV shows do you watch?
- Why do you like them?

Cue Card

Describe a subject or a course that you have studied in school or college. Please say

- What was it?
- Did you like it? Why?
- How long did you study it for?
- Explain your feelings towards this subject.

Discussion

- Do you know about any education programs in this country?
- Do you consider teaching profession popular in your country?
- What is better to have, a strict or a permissive teacher? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Italy – July 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 remember the first day at the university?
- Let’s talk about maps.
- Do you use maps?
- Do you prefer electronic or paper maps?
- Did you learn how to use a paper map?

Cue Card

Describe a beautiful place where you would like to have a home. Please say

- Where and what is this place?
- When did you first see it or hear about it?
- Why do you think it is such a beautiful place?

Discussion

- Do you prefer small or big houses? Why?
- What are the advantages of having a small house?
- Do you prefer to live close to your family or far from them?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
- Do you think it is better to live in the countryside or in the city?
- What are the advantages of living in the countryside?
- Do you think that people should have permission to build houses in the countryside?
- How should the government improve the lifestyle in the countryside?

IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – July 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?
- Do you like the place?
- Why do you like it?
- Do you intend to move to another place? Why?
- What type of music do you like? Why?
- What music don’t you like? Why?
- Can you play any musical instrument?
- What languages do you speak?
- Would you like to learn another language?
- What language would it be? Why?
- Do you think it is difficult to learn English?
- Who should be involved in provision of entertainment facilities – the government, corporate bodies or individuals?
- In the country side would it be good for the government to provide entertainment facilities?
- Should entertainment be banned?
- Can entertainment be used for education?

Cue Card

Talk about a film that you watched and did not like. Please say

- What was the name of the film?
- Where did you watch it?
- Briefly describe the film.

Discussion

- Did you watch it yourself or with friends?
- Did they like it or not?
- Is it better for children to watch films at home or in cinemas?

IELTS Speaking test in the UAE – July 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 your job?
- Will you do it for a long time?
- Do you like shopping?
- What do you usually buy while shopping?
- Would you like to work in a shop?

Cue Card

Talk about a sport that you like to play or watch. Please say

- What sport is it?
- Can you explain the rules?
- Why do you like this particular sport?

Discussion

- Do you know any famous sportsmen?
- Should they always have a good reputation? Why?
- Who do you think should support the national team: the government or a private institution?
- Do you think international sport competitions should be discontinued? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Venezuela – July 2014

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Tell me about the place you are living in now.
- Do you like it? Why?
- Is there something that you don’t like?
- Do you interact with your neighbours?
- Have you ever been on a train?
- When was your first time?
- How did you feel about it?
- Is there a train system in your country?
- What was your favourite subject in primary school? Why?
- What subject didn’t you like in secondary school?

Cue Card

Talk about money that you have saved for something special. Please say

- What was it?
- How long were you saving for it?
- How did you feel when you eventually bought it?

Discussion

- Do you think advertisements make people spend more? Why?
- Do you buy products online?
- Who do you think spends more, women or men? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in India – July 2014

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Tell me about the place you are living in now.
- Is this a good place to stay with children?
- Lets talk about taxis.
- Do you travel by taxi often? Why?
- When did you travel last by taxi?

Cue Card

Talk about a city you have recently visited. Please say

- Which city was it?
- When did you visit it?
- What did you do there?

Discussion

- What type of people live in big city?

- Are people migrating to big cities in your country? Why?
- Do you think there are more problems in a big city compared to a small town?
- What are these problems in your opinion?
- How can we overcome these problems?
- What can be done to solve them permanently?

IELTS test in the UK, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia – July 2014 (Academic Module)

Three IELTS test takers from the UK, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia sent information about their exams and it looks like these countries had the same exam. No one remembered the Listening or the Reading, only the Writing and Speaking questions were shared.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the number of cell phones, telephones and internet users between 1995 and 2005 in China.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays children have too much freedom, some people say. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? 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?
- Do you use public transport often?
- Do people use trains in your area? Why?
- Do you prefer to use a train and not your car? Why?
- Is it raining often where you live?
- Do you like rain? Why?

Cue Card 1

Describe a picture of you that you like, taken by somebody. Please say

- Who took the picture?
- Where and when was it?
- What is shown on it?

Discussion 1

- Do you think people are taking many photographs these days?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a beautiful place that you would like to live in. Please say

- Where is this place?
- How did you know about it?
- Why do you like it so much?

Discussion 2

- Why do some people prefer to live in a big city?
- What can be done to stop people from moving to cities from rural areas?

IELTS test in Buenos Aires, Argentina – July 2014 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A women was calling a sport club to get some information about it.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).

Section 2. A ranger was talking about the main attractions of the park.
Questions: multiple choice, match descriptions to paragraphs.

Section 3. A conversation between two students about new models of submarines.
Questions: information matching.

Section 4. About a new software company.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).

Reading test

Passage 1. Advertisements of different hotels.
Questions: short-answer questions.

Passage 2. A survey of a telephone company regarding the advertisement of their services.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. A test of intelligence of sheep.
Questions: short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a rental agency asking for information about available rental accommodation.

- Describe yourself and your family.
- What kind and size of accommodation do you need?
- What area would you like to live in?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Describe a normal day at your work.
- Did you always want to do this job?
- Do you prefer to work in the morning or in the afternoon?
- Do you like going shopping?
- Which shops do you like in particular?
- What is your favourite TV channel?

Cue Card

Talk about a good experience that you had as a teenager. Please say

- What was it?
- Why was it good?
- Who was there with you?

Discussion

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a teenager?
- Do teenagers get on well with old people? Why?
- Do children watch more TV now than in the past?
- Do you think that today’s TV programs are better or worse than in the past? Why?
- What are the disadvantages of being a timid person? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in India – July 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 job do you do?
- How did you get this job?
- What are your responsibilities there?
- Do you find this job interesting? Why?
- Are you happy with your job?
- What is the value of time in your life?
- Do you wear a watch?
- When is the most productive time for you: morning or afternoon?

Cue Card

Talk about the most intelligent person that you know. Please say

- Who is this person?
- How did you meet him/her?
- Why do you think he/she is intelligent?
- Describe any incident showing his/her intelligence.

Discussion

- Do you like to meet intelligent people? Why?
- What can you learn from them?
- Do you think intelligent people are the happiest people in the world?
- Let’s talk about computers. When did you see a computer for the first time?
- Do you have a computer at home?
- How is it important for you? Why?
- When do you use a computer and for what purpose?

IELTS test in Pakistan and Iran – June 2014 (Academic Module)

   

Reading test

Passage 1. The text was about museums and how they are changing to suite customers and new trends.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice, match information to paragraphs.

Passage 2. The text was about an extinct animal, that lived 65 million years ago.
Questions: short-answer questions with words given in a box, multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. About various methods used by people to find the way when they are lost. A few different navigation methods including guide, path route, map usage and so on.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match statements to method types.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a map of the mountain in one of the national parks showing the location of the facilities, such as sunrise and sunset viewing platforms, culture gallery and climbing and walking tracks, roads, car park, first aid booth and toilets.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays movies and computer games containing violence are very popular. Some people believe that they have negative effect on the society and should be banned, others, however, believe that it is harmless entertainment. Discuss both vies 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 subject are you studying?
- Why did you choose this field for your study?
- Do you prefer to study in the morning or afternoon? Why?
- What TV program do you watch regularly? Why?
- How often did you watch TV as a child?
- Will you allow your children to watch TV?
- Do you like shopping?
- Did you buy some product online?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you met an old friend whom you didn’t see for a long time. Please say

- What did you feel when you met?
- What were you talking about?
- Did you enjoy meeting him/her? Why?

Discussion

- Do you believe in friends’ reunions? Why?
- Would you like to reunite with your old friends?
- What will you talk about with them?
- Why do some people cut off old friendships?
- Do you think old friends are more long-lasting than new friends? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in the Russian Federation – June 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 at work?
- How do you relax?
- Do you think it is easy to relax nowadays?
- Are street markets popular in your country?
- Do you like to do shopping there? Why?
- What do you usually buy there?

Cue Card

Describe a law in your country. Please say

- What law is it?
- How did you know about it?
- What effect does it have on the society?

Discussion

- Was it important to introduce this law?
- Do you know any police officers personally?
- Is it a popular occupation in your country? Why?
- Why do people choose to become a lawyer more often than a police officer?
- What personality traits should a police officer have?
- Would you like to become a police officer?

IELTS test in Pakistan – June 2014 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the percentage of young people at universities in six different European countries (the UK, Poland, Finland, Italy, Spain, and Norway) in 2000 and 2007.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people give more importance to artists (painter,writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your view?

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 study?
- Why did you select this subject?
- What type of weather do you have in your country?
- Do you like rain?
- When does the rainy season come in your country?
- Is there too much or too little rain? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a work that you do at home with an elderly person. Please say

- What is it?
- When did you start doing it?
- How often do you do it?

Discussion

- Are family gatherings important in your view?
- On what occasions do people gather in your country?
- What advantages do family gatherings have?
- How much is gathering outside of home important?
- What impact does it have on the family?
- How do working parents affect their children’s lives?
- What are the solutions for working parents to accommodate children in their absence?
- How does it affect children’s lives when both parents are working?
- Does it have any advantages?