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    IELTS test in Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia October 2014 (Academic Module)

    Three IELTS test takers from Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia (thanks P, A and R!) remembered thefollowing information about their exams:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A conversation between a construction company representativeand a customer.

    Section 2. About ways to become a millionaire.

    Section 3. A description of three different kinds of sharks.

    Section 4. A holiday plan, including sightseeing and places to visit.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. The history of pencils.

    Passage 2. About different kinds of parrots.

    Passage 3. About children, literature and education.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a diagram showing the process of production of electrical energy using both black and

    brown coal. We had to write a report on energy production and loss using these two energy sources.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people think that our behaviour, customs and traditions are no longer relevant, and have tochange due to the influence of modern ways of life. Do you agree or disagree? Include any relevantexamples in your response.

    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 like your job?

    - Do you like wearing comfortable or fashionable shoes?- How often do you buy shoes?- What kind of shoes are convenient for you?

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    Cue Card

    Describe a nice conversation that you had with someone you know. Please say

    - Who was that person?- Where was it?

    - What were you talking about?

    Discussion

    - Why did you like that conversation?- Nowadays what do men and women like to talk about?- Why do people feel nervous when talking in front of a big audience?- Do you think the use of pictures and graphs helps during public speaking?

    IELTS test in Iran and Pakistan September 2014(Academic Module)

    Two IELTS test takers from Iran and Pakistan (thanks N and F!) remembered the following informationabout a recent exam. It appears that these two countries had the same exam.

    Listening test

    Section 1. Information about a camping trip.Questions: filling in blanks.

    Section 2. Project discussion between two students.Questions: filling in blanks.

    Section 3. A student was getting some advice from a friend about a course in Arts.Questions: multiple choice.

    Section 4. About an air pollution problem.Questions: filling in blanks, information matching.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About waste recycling in different countries.

    Passage 2. About the mobile phone technology and its use in real life.Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, summary completion, match information toparagraphs.

    Passage 3. About a corporation and production of body spray.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

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    We were given a table that compared percentages of 7 different social groups in Australia that usepublic transport.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Decreasing levels of fresh water sources are becoming a global issue. What are the reasons? What can

    be done by governments to prevent it?

    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?- Describe the home where you live.- Is spending holidays in a countryside better than in the city? Why?

    Cue Card

    Describe a project that you did during your studies. Please say

    - What was the project?- Why did you choose this topic?- How did you feel after finishing it?

    Discussion

    - What do you think about homework?- Is it good for children to have homework?

    - If children do their work at school, how will they spend time at home?- Should they spend some time learning something at home?

    IELTS test in Australia September 2014 (GeneralTraining)

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    Three IELTS test takers from Australia shared the following information about their recent exam:

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    Listening test

    Section 1. A gym membership application.

    Section 2. Application for a fishing license.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. About Air New Zealand.

    Reading test

    Unfortunately, no one remembered the Reading topics.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You have recently attended a conference and found it very informative. Write a letter to your managerand ask their permission to give a presentation on the same topic to your colleagues. Include thefollowing details in your letter:

    - What was the presentation about?

    - Where was the conference held?- How can it be useful to your colleagues and the company?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Some people think young people are more influenced by their friends than their parents or teachers.Do you agree or disagree? 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 do you think about shoes?- Do you like fashionable or comfortable shoes?- How often do you buy shoes?

    Cue Card 1

    Describe an app that you have downloaded from the Internet and how it is useful to you. Please say

    - What app is it?- How long have you had it for?- Is it useful in your daily life or not? Why?

    Discussion 1

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    - How do you thick technology affects our daily life?- Nowadays people are more attracted to technology than in the past, is that right? Why?- Is life without technology really that difficult? Why?

    Cue Card 2

    Talk about a sportsman whose performance you have seen. Please say

    - Where did you see him?- What sport was it?- Why did you like his performance?

    Discussion 2

    - What sports are popular in your country?- Do favorite sports vary from boys to girls?- Do you think sportsmen should be paid more than doctors and teachers?

    IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia September2014 (Academic Module)

    Thanks to the collective effort of our IELTS-taking friends from India and Saudi Arabia (great job K, D,V and A!), here are the topics and questions from a recent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A conversation about different cars and their fuel efficiency.

    Section 2. Dont remember.

    Section 3. About the Salsa dance.

    Section 4. About obesity in children, including a tutorial on how to avoid it.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About food flavour.

    Passage 2. About coastline nature sculptures.

    Passage 3. About the global warming and its impact on New Zealand.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given two maps of Sydney international airport. The first was from 1930 and the second wasa recent map of the airport. We had to identify and describe the changes.

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    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts suchas music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? 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 like your job?- Do you prefer to have a lot of just friends or a few good friends?- When was the last time you went shopping?- Do you like to buy things from small or big shops? Why?

    Cue Card

    Talk about an old person in your life. Please say- who he/she is

    - how often you see him/her- how you feel about spending time with him/her

    Discussion

    - Should we spend more time with old people?- Should we take advice from them?

    IELTS Speaking test in Sofia, Bulgaria September2014

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    When our friend O took the IELTS test in Sofia, Bulgaria, here are the questions he was asked in

    Speaking:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

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    - Do you work or study?- Do you live in a house or a flat?- Describe your house.- What would you prefer to have, many friends or a few good friends?

    - Do you spend time with your friends?- How did you meet your best friend?

    Cue Card

    Describe a prize that you want to win. Please say

    - What is it?- How did you learn about it?- Why do you want to win it?

    Discussion

    - Do you like spending time in green places?- How can we learn about the nature?

    - Do you like camping?- Do you like sports?- Should money be the motivation for professional athletes?- How can you motivate employees to do their job better?- What is the best way to do it? Why?

    IELTS test in Australia September 2014 (General

    Training)

    Two IELTS test takers from Australia (thanks, N and V!) remembered the following topics and

    questions from their recent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A parent and a teacher were discussing some changes in theschool schedule.

    Section 2. A student and his teacher were discussing different methods ofdoing a research.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. About urban living.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. A discussion about different restaurants and their facilities.

    Passage 2. A person was applying for a job online.

    Passage 3. Requirements for people working in a foreign country.

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    Passage 4. A story about the sheep that can recognise faces.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You have stayed at a friends house last weekend and forgot your watch there. Write a letter tohim/her and say

    - Thank him/her for the weekend stay.- Describe your watch and where you could have left it.- Suggest a way how to get it back.

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better toencourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree withthis statement? 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?- Describe your job.- What is your favourite food?- When do you usually eat it?- Do you know how to cook?

    Cue Card 1

    Talk about a language that you would like to learn. Please say

    - What language is it?- Why do you like it?- What should you do to learn it?

    Discussion 1

    - What is the best way to relax?- Why can some people easily learn a different language and others cant?- Is it important to learn foreign language in a formal classroom?

    Cue Card 2

    Talk about something or someone youve been waiting for. Please say:

    - Who or what were you waiting for?- Why were you waiting?- What happened in the end?

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    Discussion 2

    - Give an example of waiting for something that you purchased (such as a TV, a house or a car).- Do you think the waiting time for electronics should be decreased?- Do you like waiting for something? Why?

    IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia September 2014

    Thanks to D who took the IELTS test in Malaysia we can share the following Speaking questions:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your name?- What should I call you?

    - May I have your ID, please?- Are you still studying?- Why did you choose the subject you are studying?- Do you like going to a museum or an art exhibition?- In your opinion, is it important for students to go to museums or art exhibitions? Why?- Do you think people nowadays have time to relax?- What do people do to relax?- Does exercising help to relax?- What would you like to do to relax?

    Cue card

    Describe an item that you have but dont really use. Please say

    - what the item is,- why you bought it,- why you rarely use it, and- when you usually use it.

    Discussion

    - Is the online shopping more popular now?- What are the benefits of online shopping?- Why do people usually go shopping?- Do you think recycling is important? Why?

    IELTS test in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia September 2014 (Academic Module)

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    According to IELTS test takers from Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia the exams in these countrieswere the same (thank you N, Y and S). Here are the details they remembered:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A conversation about a playground and its location.

    Section 2. A conversation between two people regarding their Arts resumes.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. A lecture on how to prepare yourself for mountain climbing.Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About the development of banknotes, starting from coins invention.

    Passage 2. Dont remember.

    Passage 3. An explanation how to present your product in a store or a supermarket.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a table with figures of cars production in Argentina, Thailand and Australia between2003 and 2009. We had to describe the table and make any relevant comparisons.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays more people are living by themselves. What are the reasons for this? Will this have anegative or a positive impact on the society?

    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?- Why did you choose this job?

    - What was your first day experience?

    Cue Card 1

    Talk about a family member whom you enjoy spending time with. Please say

    - How much time do you spend together?- What do you do?- Why do you like spending time with him/her?

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    Discussion 1

    - Why do some families have close relationships and others dont?- Do different cultures influence it?- Why are people choosing to live independently?- Did the family system change in your country?- Why are social network sites so popular?- How is Facebook helpful to you?- Would you be upset if there were no updates on your Facebook wall?

    Cue Card 2

    Talk about a good habit of your friend. Please say- what habit it is- why you consider this a good habit.

    Discussion 2

    - What is your opinion about people who always have a routine schedule?

    - What do you think about their creativity?

    Cue Card 3

    Describe a family celebration. Please say

    - what the reason for this celebration was- when it took place- who attended it- how you felt about it.

    Discussion 3

    - Why is there a tendency to marry later in life nowadays?- What is your opinion on marriage?- Is it good or bad for a husband and wife to have the same level of education?

    IELTS Speaking test in India September 2014

    An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, R!) remembered the following Speaking questions:

    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 going shopping? Why?- How frequently do you go shopping?

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    - What time of the day do you like to shop? Why?- What item did you buy recently?- What dont you like to shop for? Why?

    Cue Card

    Talk about an occasion when you gave someone a handmade gift, that was made by you. Please say

    - What was the gift?- Who was it for?- What was his/her reaction?

    Discussion

    - Why did you make it?- What is the importance of public holidays in your country?- In your view, is it right to have restricted holidays apart from public holidays?- In your opinion, is there a need to teach children creativity? Why?- How can this help children?

    IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India September

    2014 (General Training)

    Our friends A and P took their IELTS exams in Saudi Arabia and India, and shared the followinginformation:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A client and a real estate agent were discussing a house for rentin New Zealand.Questions: filling in blanks.

    Section 2. A student was talking to his professor about his broken fingerand asking for suggestions.Questions: multiple choice.

    Section 3. A student was talking about his research on pine trees in Canada.Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

    Section 4. Two students were discussing all the pros and cons of living in dormitory.Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About scientific discoveries in a museum.Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

    Passage 2. About the pension system for retirees in the UK.Questions: True/False/Not Given.

    Passage 3. About the structure of dental care system in the UK.Questions: filling in blanks.

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    Passage 4. How to join the Civil Voluntary system in Canada.Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs.

    Passage 5. A successes story of a certain Norwegian music band.Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You have recently enrolled in an evening school course. Write a letter to the director about somethingyoure not happy with.

    - Give details of the course.- Explain what the problem is.- What do you expect the school to do?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Many nations nowadays are competing for the right to host international sport events, however somepeople think it is not a good idea. Discuss both views and mention 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?- Why did you choose this job?- What kind of weather do you like?

    - Do you prefer to spend a vacation in a hot or a cold place?- Do some weather conditions provoke certain feelings? Why?- Do you discuss weather with your friends?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a person that you know from school. Please say

    - Who is this person?- What does he/she look like?- What do you have in common?- Why did you choose him/her as a friend?

    Discussion

    - What should the qualities of a friend be?- Is it better to have few close friends than many just friends?- Is honesty important in friendship? Why?- Should parents interfere in choosing their childrens friends?- What is more important, friends or family?

    - If a friend confessed to you something illegal that he/she has done, what would you do?- How can you keep a long term friendship?

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    IELTS Speaking test in India September 2014

    Thanks to S who took the IELTS test in India we are sharing these Speaking questions today:

    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 are your responsibilities there?- Are you happy with this job?- Explain why you are happy.

    Cue Card

    Talk about your recent experience in a traffic jam. Please say

    - When and where was it?- What did you do during this time?- How do traffic jams affect your daily life?

    Discussion

    - How does the increasing traffic congestion affect the environment?- How can we reduce traffic jams?- Do you think they will get worse in the future?- What is your opinion on widening roads?- What is the difference between commuting by bus and by car?- What do you prefer? Why?

    IELTS test in Mandalay, Burma September 2014

    (Academic Module)Thanks to A who recently took the IELTS test in Mandalay, Burma we can share these topics andquestions:

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    Listening test

    Section 1. Phone enquiry about an office rental including the requiredfacilities (essential, desirable and so on).

    Section 2. Information about different kinds of whales including their

    behaviour and photos.

    Section 3, 4. Dont remember.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. A research about functions of brain in general and memory in particular. Different types ofmemory were discussed, semantic and episodic.

    Passage 2, 3. Dont remember.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given an emergency exit plan of the second floor of a student accommodation with fire exitsA and B for rooms 1 to 8, two ladders, and a lift. We had to write a description of the exit plan.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays some governments encourage industrial factories and businesses to move out of largecities. Is it a positive or negative development? Discuss 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 do you do for a job?- Do you enjoy your work?- What kind of music do you like?- Did your taste in music change since you were younger?- Why do you like this kind of music?

    - Do you listen to other kinds of music?- What kind of benefits do you get from listening to music?- Is there anything you would like to do if you had more free time?

    Cue Card

    Describe something good that you do to help others. Please say

    - What do you do?- Whom do you help? Why?- How do you feel about it?

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    Discussion

    - Is there anything else you do to help others?- Do you think countries are obligated to share their research discoveries with other countries?- Do you think natural disasters are consequences of the nature or caused by human beings?- Do you think countries should help one another in times of disasters?

    IELTS test in Canada September 2014 (GeneralTraining)

    A test taker from Canada (thanks, R!) shared the topics and questions from a recent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A survey about a resort.

    Section 2. Two students were allocating responsibilities for a research on anold city.

    Section 3. Based on the research a map has been prepared and we had toidentify places on it.

    Section 4. About some weed species that take over the native plants, and measures to control andeliminate them.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. Instructions for an online job application.

    Passage 2. Electricians in Ontario, a detailed text on how to get trained, get a job and who controls it.

    Passage 3. Dont remember.

    Passage 4. Dreamwear a text about various types of special clothes and fabrics and their usage.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You have moved recently into an apartment and found a few things that werent working. Write a

    letter to the landlord and say:

    - what wasnt working- why this is a problem for you- what you want them to do about it.

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    For some people high salary is an important criterion when choosing a new job. Others are satisfied ifthe job contributes to the society. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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    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?- Is it a good place for families and children?- What day of the week is your favourite? Why?- What is the busiest day of the week for you? Why?- What can you do to make your day better?- Do you want to change the way things are happening now?- Lets talk about food.- What is your favourite food? Why?- What is your favourite meal?- Do you cook it yourself or not? Why?

    Cue Card

    Talk about an indoor game that you played in your childhood. Please say

    - What game was it?- Did you like it?- Will you teach your children to play this game?

    Discussion

    - Do you think competitive games have an impact on students in schools?- What can students learn from these games?- What is better in your view, indoor or outdoor games? Why?

    IELTS Speaking test in El Salvador September2014

    Two IELTS test takers from El Salvador shared their Speaking questions, here is what theyremembered:

    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 living?- What do you dislike about your house?- Do you plan to live there in the future? Why?- What is your favourite animal?- Do you have pets?- Do you like to cook?- Who does the cooking in your house?

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    Cue Card 1

    Talk about an important event that changed your life. Please say

    - What and when did it happen?- Why was it important for you?

    - How do you feel about it now?

    Discussion 1

    - Why do you think young people move to other countries to study or work?- What do you think the government should do to minimise this development?- What do you think about new technological devices?

    Cue Card 2

    Describe your favourite sport. Please say

    - What sport do you practice?

    - What gear do you need to play it?- Why do you like it?- Explain the rules of this sport.

    Discussion 2

    - What do you think about people that succeed in sports?- Why do you think people practice sports on that level?- Do they set an example for young people?

    IELTS test in Egypt, India and Iran September2014 (Academic Module)

    Test takers from Egypt, India and Iran reported seeing the same topics and questions in their exams.Here is what they remembered:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A conversation about places to go on vacation with their details.

    Section 2. A lecture about recycling.

    Section 3. A conversation of two students about their presentation.

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    Section 4. A part of lecture, with some different dialogues about rural developments in comparison tourban ones.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About the power of business in Australia.

    Passage 2. About recycling and landfills in the USA and Germany.

    Passage 3. About technology development in general and mobile technology in particular.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a table showing the percentage of people using public transport for daily commuting inseven cities in Australia, in 1996 and 2000.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    There is a growing demand for fresh water nowadays and this is becoming a global problem. Discussthe possible causes for it. What measures can be taken by governments and individuals to overcomethis problems?

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?

    - Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

    - Do you work or study?- Did you select this subject for study? Why?- Do you think your hand writing is good or bad? Why?- Can we really learn about someones personality by seeing his/her handwriting?

    Cue Card

    Talk about something you did for your good health. Please say

    - What did you do?- How did you do that?- Did you enjoy doing that?

    Discussion

    - What can people do for a healthier lifestyle?- How can school help to promote healthy lifestyle to children?- What do you think about advertisements on TV?- Do you like them? Why?- Do like to watch them on TV or through the Internet? Why?- Do you think advertisements on TV can help to spread awareness of healthy lifestyle?

    - Do you think newspapers are helpful too?- Do you think street advertisements are helpful? Why?

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    IELTS test in Serbia and India September 2014(General Training)

    Two IELTS test takers (thanks, V and B!) shared the writing and speaking questions from a recentIELTS exam. The topics apparently were the same in Serbia and India.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You want to learn a foreign language for work purposes from a teacher inyour locality. Write a letter to him/her and say

    - Explain the reason for learning.- How will it help with your work?- Ask a few details about the course.- How did you hear about him/her?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    In some countries flights have become much cheaper compared to other forms of transportation.Some people think this is a good development, while others are concerned about this situation.Discuss both views and include your own opinion.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?

    - Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

    - Where is this place?- Is it a place where your parents were born?- Is it a good place to grow up in? Why?- Do you like to write letters?- Do you consider your handwriting to be clear?

    - Do you like to receive letters?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job? Why?- Is it easy to find a job in your country?- Do you think there is a difference between working conditions now and in the past?

    Cue Card 1

    Describe something you have worked on that was a total waste of time. Please say- What was it?- When and where did it take place?- Why do you think it was a waste of time?

    Cue Card 2

    Describe a job that is very important in your country. Please say

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    - Why do you think it is important?- What is needed to be able to do this job?- Why do you think it is important to have such people in the country?

    Discussion

    - What age is suitable for young people to start working a full time job?- Are there many young people who decide not to study after they finish high school in your country?- Why do you think it is happening?- How can young people be motivated to do their job better?- Do you think that money aspect is important when looking for a job?

    IELTS test in Australia and Nepal September 2014(Academic Module)

    Our friends from Australia and Nepal shared the details of their recent IELTS exams, and the writingand speaking questions were the same in both countries here is what they remembered:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a table showing the length of high speed trains in Japan,China and France in 1990, 2010 and projected 2020. We had 6 figures tocompare.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that environmental problems are too big to be solved by individuals. Others saypeople can take some actions to help the environment. 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?- Do you like the place you live in now?- Is it a good place to live with children?- What type of food do you like? Why?

    - Did your preferences in food change since childhood?- Tell me about an interesting place that you have visited.

    - Why do people stay in hotels?- What is the relationship between luxury facilities of a hotel and the staff?- Do you think people travel a lot these days? Why?- What is the difference between a museum and an art gallery?

    Cue Card 1

    Talk about your favourite place that you have visited recently. Please say

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    - Where and what was it?- Why do you like it?- What was the reason for you to go there?

    Cue Card 2

    Describe a school that you have attended. Please say

    - Where and what school was it?- Describe the appearance of the classrooms.- Did you like it there? Why?

    Discussion

    - What do you think good qualities of a teacher should be?- Do you think people like to teach children more than adults? Why?- Did the education system change in your country? How?

    IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey August2014 (Academic Module)

    Two IELTS test takers (thanks, G and M!) shared these details about their exams which were the samein Saudi Arabia and Turkey:

    Listening test

    Section 1. Someone was applying for a part time job.

    Section 2. A student was talking about the requirements for a presentation.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. A lecture about underground structures, their history and features.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. Dont remember.

    Passage 2. About renewable energy sources.Questions: True/False/Not Given.

    Passage 3. About honeybees.Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs, sentence completion.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a bar graph showing the spending in millions of dollars in five types of retail stores inAustralia in March 2009 and March 2011.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

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    University students must pay all costs associated with their education, because it benefits mostly themindividually, rather than the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give youropinion.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Are you a morning or an afternoon person?- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?- Do you like watching animals in zoos?- What kind of music do you like to listen to?- Did your music preferences change over the years? Why?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a subject that people always ask you about. Please say

    - What is it?

    - Where did you learn it?- Why do they ask you about it?- How do you feel about it, when they ask?

    Discussion

    - Is it necessary to be well-informed?- What is the best way of acquiring information? Why?- What do you think about knowledge quizzes on TV?- Is it necessary to be aware of the general issues around us?- Do you think internet sources provide reliable information?

    IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria August 2014

    Thanks to the IELTS test taker S from Nigeria we can share these Speaking questions:

    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?- Do you like your neighbourhood?- Is your neighbourhood good for small kids to play in?- What kind of weather do you prefer?- Do you and your friends discuss the weather?- What seasons are there in your country?

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    Cue Card

    Describe a celebration or a wedding that you have attended. Please say

    - Where and what was the event?- Did you enjoy the event?

    - Who was there with you?

    Discussion

    - Do people overcomplicate weddings?- Why do they do it?- Do people get married late nowadays? Why?

    IELTS test in Jamaica August 2014 (GeneralTraining)

    An IELTS test taker from Jamaica (thanks, S!) remembered the following questions from the Writing

    and Speaking sections:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You looked after your friends house while he/she was away on holidays.During the period you have damaged something in his/her house. Write tohim/her and say

    - Explain how it happened.

    - What is the estimated cost of repairs?- What are you going to do about it?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that children should have formal training at school to become good parents. Doyou agree or disagree? Give you 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?- Where do you live?- Do you like this place?- Is this place suitable for living with children?- Do you use a map?- In your country do people usually use a map?- When you were young did you use one?

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    Cue Card

    Talk about someone who has an interesting job. Please say

    - Who is this person?- What does he/she do?

    - Why do you like this person?

    Discussion

    - Do you prefer a part time or full time job?- What do most people do in your country?- Why do some companies invest in educated employees by offering them high salaries?

    IELTS test in Singapore August 2014 (AcademicModule)

    An IELTS test taker from Singapore (thanks, E!) shared the topics and questions from a recent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. About student accommodation.

    Section 2. Students talked about their electives.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. About extinct ancient languages.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About London coffee houses.

    Passage 2. A discussion about the global warming.

    Passage 3. About things that motivate people to work.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given two bar graphs showing the expenditure of the European Union as a whole.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    The 20th century had a huge breakthrough in air travel and communication. This brought benefits tomany nations through close contact with foreigners on different levels, from tourism to business.Some people, however, say there were more drawbacks than benefits. Discuss and give your ownopinion.

    Speaking test

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    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 this place?- What dont you like? Why?- Do you plan to stay there longer? Why?- Do you like shopping?- Where do you usually shop?

    Cue Card

    Describe an object that your family kept and passed on to you. Please say

    - What is it?- Since when do you keep it?- Why is it so important to your family?

    Discussion

    - Do you think its important to keep historical buildings?- Why is it so?- Is it important for people to remember the past or history? Why?- Do you have any old items in your house that you are still using today?

    IELTS Speaking test in Iran August 2014

    These Speaking questions were shared by E who recently took the IELTS test in Iran:

    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?

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    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 childrens friends?

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

    IELTS test takers from the Philippines and India (thanks M and K!) shared the following informationabout the recent exam that was the same in these two countries:

    Listening test

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

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

    Section 3, 4. Dont 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. Dont remember.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You recently heard about an international company that you would like to work for. Write a jobapplication 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)

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    Nowadays traffic jams are becoming a big problem in most cities and bigger towns. Some peoplesuggest that widening of roads is a solution to this problem. Do you agree or disagree? Give youropinion 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 test in Sudan August 2014 (Academic

    Module)

    The IELTS test taker Z from Sudan remembered the following topics and questions (everything exceptfor the Listening test):

    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 between1999 and 2009.

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    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimise the packaging materialused. However, others think that consumers should avoid heavily packaged goods. Discuss both viewsand 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 Speaking test in India August 2014

    Below are the Speaking questions that C was asked in a recent IELTS exam in India:

    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?

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    - 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 hand-made 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)

    IELTS test takers O and S remembered the following details from a recent exam that was the same inIndia and the UAE:

    Listening test

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

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

    Section 3, 4. Dont remember.

    Reading test

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

    Passage 2, 3, 4. Dont 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 certificateawarded to you. Write a letter to the principal requesting an additional copy of the certificate. Includethe following in your letter

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    - 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 ownopinion.

    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 Brazil August 2014 (AcademicModule)

    Thanks to the IELTS test taker C from Brazil we can share the following topics and questions:

    Listening test

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

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

    Section 3, 4. Dont remember.

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    Reading test

    Passage 1. A text about British explorers of the Arctic who never returned from their journey. The textwas 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 makingplastic from corn and the various applications of the product in daily life and industry.

    Passage 3. Dont 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 bedone 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 bepresent 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 Iran August 2014

    The IELTS test taker S from Iran remembered being asked the following Speaking questions:

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    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 August2014 (General Training)

    Thanks to the IELTS test takers M and D we know this much about the recent exam, which was thesame in the Philippines and in India:

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    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 theresearch on obesity.

    Section 4. Dont 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. Dont 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 childrens 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?

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    - 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)

    An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, V!) remembered the following topics and questions from arecent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A tourist was asked a few questions about his opinion onattractions at a famous beach, as a part of a survey. The questions wereabout the number of visits he made, reasons for his previous and latestvisits, the best and worst attractions, suggestions for improvements, hispersonal 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 thebuilding location was provided, and they were trying to locate particular places on it.

    Section 4. Dont 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 theirchildren during weekdays and weekends. The bar graphs presented the data by different age groups.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

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    It is believed that everyone should have an ambition to become successful in life. Is it really importantto 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?- Lets 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

    - Lets 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

    The IELTS test taker S from Saudi Arabia remembered the following Speaking questions:

    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?

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    - 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 Tokyo, Japan August 2014 (GeneralTraining)

    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 memberswas 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 dont have a role to play in the 21st century. Do you agreeor 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?- Lets talk about your weekly schedule.- Do you do the same things every day?

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    - 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?- Lets 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 test in Canada August 2014 (AcademicModule)

    Thanks to the IELTS test taker S from Canada we can share the topics and questions from a recentexam (except for the Listening, which S couldnt remember).

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About a 296 year-old skull of European origin that wasdiscovered 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 from1911 to 2001.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

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    Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in public, especially on public transport, inrestaurants and cinemas. Others think that mobile phones should be allowed to use anywhere. Discussboth 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 Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria August2014

    The IELTS test taker D from Nigeria remembered the following Speaking questions:

    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

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    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 theseemissions properly?

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

    Three IELTS test takers from Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK said their exams were the same. Hereare the Writing and Speaking questions they remembered:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    There is a bad road in your locality. Write a letter to the council tellingabout 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, whileothers say that competition can be harmful for children and should be limited to adults. Discuss bothviews 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

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    - 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 Iran August 2014

    The IELTS test taker A from Iran remembered being asked the following questions in Speaking:

    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