Update from General IELTS exam, Saudi ArabiaListeningIt was relatively acceptable.1) A conversation between two people about finding a resort.2) A continuation about the first one where you have to fill in the blanks.3) Fatty acids where someone gives a lecture about it.Reading1) Libraries and Services Events2) Bellingham College (How to apply)3) Flax in New Zealand4) Zenda Airways Language Level Test EntryWritingTask 1Write a letter to a financial organization that gives money to students who would like to take a part-time course. Mention- qualifications and work experience- details about the course- how this course will help youTask 2Living in the city is uncomfortable, why? What are the reasons and problems? What can be done to solve these problems?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – November 2010

IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia was the same as in Australia, so we are told by I. Here is what he was asked in the Speaking test.Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Where are you from?- What kind of sports did you play when you were a child?- Did you enjoy playing sports when you were a child?- Would you like your children to play sports?- When was the last time you have visited a museum?- Do you think selling items in museums should be allowed?Cue CardTalk about an activity that you do to protect the environment, please say- what activity that is,- how often you do it,- who else does it with you,- how it helps with protecting the environment.Discussion- How can we change the life style that affects the environment negatively?- How do you think we can solve the problem of industrial pollution?

IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – April 2010

IELTS Speaking module from Saudi Arabia was shared by S who also collected the questions from her classmates – nicely done, S! The rest of the exam was just like in the USA. Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Where are you from?- Describe the place you live in.- Did you eat fruits and vegetables when you were a child?- Why do you think fruits and vegetables are important?- To what extent do you think the electronic messages are a positive development in our life?- When was the last time you send electronic message and what for?Cue Card 1Talk about a conversation that affected your life, please say:- What was the situation?- Who did you have it with?- What happened after that conversation?Cue Card 2Talk about a family that you know:- Describe it.- How do you feel about them?- How do they affect your life?Discussion 1- What do you think the differences in conversations between men and conversations between women are?- Do you think that the conversations between women changed compared to those in the past?- What do you think the benefits of electronic conversations are?Discussion 2- What do you think the difference is when grandparents are living with their grandchildren, compared to families that live separately?- Tell me about a traditional story from your country.- What is the stories’ effects on the children in your country?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – August 2010 (Academic Module)

IELTS exam questions and topics were shared by S from Saudi Arabia (thank you!), who remembered the following:Listening testSection 1. An interview between a researcher and a visitor to a country for tourism purposes.Section 2. An interview with a cinema manager.Questions: a drawing of the cinema location and a schedule of films we had to complete.Section 3. A discussion between 2 university students and their mentor.

Section 4. A presentation of a research about an old building.Reading testPassage 1. Agricultural tourism.Passage 2. Photography.Passage 3. The effect of the increased amount of salt in the Australian land.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a report)We had a table describing oil consumption of some regions in the world as a percentage of world oil consumption in 2004 and also a prediction for 2014.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people say that modern children’s games affect negatively the development of their skills compared to traditional games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- What do you do, work or study?- Did you enjoy your first day at work? Is it important?Cue cardTalk about a school you went to in your childhood, please say- what school it was,- where it was,- describe the classrooms,- what you remember about the teachers. Discussion- What is better, a small or large a class?- What do you think about teaching social subjects in schools and how it should be done?

IELTS test in India, UAE and Saudi Arabia – July 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exams in the India, Dubai (UAE) and Saudi Arabia were identical. Our kind friends F, K and G shared the details they remembered:Listening testSection 1. Two students discussing rental room sharing, talk about telephone, location and car parking facilities, and when one of them would be moving in.Note: one thing F found surprising was that traditionally in questions for Section 1 there is a form to fill, however this time there was a summary with gaps to fill instead of a form.Section 2. A student has submitted a college report to her supervisor on certain coffee producing company. The supervisor has not given her good grades and they were discussing the points where her deficiencies were found in her report. The supervisor was suggesting improvements and we were asked to list them.Section 3. A radio report on archeological finds and ancient civilization of people in Japan. How they used a land bridge to move in Japan.Reading testPassage 1. Mountain Bike Ride advertisement. Some details on the tracks and scenery and spot prizes for the winners.Passage 2. Policy of obtaining a driving license.

Passage 3. Standard Operating Procedures of a High Risk Microbiology Lab. What is important to use in the lab.Passage 4. The history of calculators, a story about Abacus, other inventions used as calculators, some important scientists and dates.Questions: Identification of paragraphs and facts association with the individual items.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)You were looking after your friend’s house while he was out of the country. Accidentally, you broke something in the house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter- describe what happened,- describe the damage,- explain how you are planning to compensate your friend.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people say that it is beneficial for young people to visit different countries of the world, others oppose. Do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons and support them with your own examples.Speaking TestInterview- What is your full name ?- Are you studying or working?- What does your work involve?- How much experience is important for a working person to have?- What kind of weather do you like the most?- What is the most interesting thing you did last time in your favorite weather?Cue CardTalk about a useful thing in your house you use a lot. Please say- what the thing is,- what you use it for,- how it benefits you and- explain how else it can be used. Discussion- How do you think companies will recruit people in the future?

IELTS test in India – May 2010 (General Training)

IELTS test in India was shared by S (thank you, our kind friend!), who remembered many topics and questions:Listening testSection 1. A talk regarding accommodation booking.Section 2. Radio conversation about charity / social work.Section 3. A talk about honey bees, how they fly and how can we make technology for flying in the way bees do.Section 4. Don’t remember.Reading testPassage 1. About employment grievance.Passage 2. Regarding tidal waves for energy generation (power).

Passage 3. Hiring bicycles.Passage 4. Bus and walking tours.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to your supervisor regarding a course you attended as a part of your job. In your letter include the following:- explain purpose of your letter,- say how the course was useful to you,- what are your suggestions regarding the course.Note: this topic looks very similar to the one from IELTS in Australia Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some parents think that having children watch television programs is good for their mental development, others believe that this is not true. What is your opinion?SpeakingInterview- What is your name?- What shall I call you?- Tell me about your hometown.- What changes were there in your hometown recently?Cue CardTalk about an area in your hometown that changed recently, please say- where that are is,- when the change occurred,- what the change was. Discussion- What is the difference between young people in the past and at present?- What difference in attitudes are there?- What do you think about the value of traditions?

IELTS test in India – September 2010 (General Training)

The IELTS exam questions below were shared by R from India – thank you!Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)You read a job advertisement for the Children’s Care association. They need volunteers (to work without pay). Write a letter to the organization and say- why you think you fit that job,- what interests you in this job,- how soon you are available to join.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people prefer to live in hot climates and like the activities and lifestyle of hot climates, whereas some people love the lifestyle of cold climates. Discuss both views and your own view. You should add some examples from your own knowledge or experience.Speaking testInterview

- Tell me your full name please.- Talk about your hometown.- What is your hometown famous for?- Do you think government has built good museums in India?- Let’s talk about holidays.- Do you prefer going on holidays alone or with someone? Why?- What do you like to do on holidays?- Why do you think holidays are important to everyone?- When was the last time you went on a holiday? What did you do?Cue CardDescribe a naughty thing you did when you were a child, please say- when and what you did,- who was with you,- what happened after that.Discussion- When do children become adults? At what age?- What are the responsibilities of an adult?- How does an adult differ from a child?- Are there any celebrations when a child is becoming an adult in your country?

IELTS test in Dubai, UAE – September 2010 (General Training)

IELTS in Dubai was shared by our kind friend P, who sent us the following information:Listening testSection 1. Yoga classes – joining dates / level /cost and relevant sports activities offered.Section 2. News about vegetables market, details regarding the quality of the produce and its availability.Section 3. Diagrams of arrangement of rooms and directions.Section 4. Description of essential qualities and benefits of fish oil and experiments on children and other participants.Reading testPassage 1. Can’t remember.Passage 2. Some famous musicians and their contribution to the industry (their achievements).Passage 3. Wearing uniform by the staff on duty, specifications such as gloves and particular types of shoes to wear for safety reasons.Passage 4. Smog in London in 1952, and the related issues and consequences.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to your landlord who wants to increase your rent. In your letter- introduce yourself,- explain about your current situation and what you want your landlord to do,- say what you will do if the rent will be increased.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people say that self employment is better than a job in company or an institution. Discuss, what is your opinion?Speaking test

- Tell me your full name.- What shall I call you?- Tell me about your hometown.- Tell me about the history of your hometown that you learned in your childhood.- Where have you visited in your hometown recently?- Where do you want to spent your holidays?Cue CardTalk about your childhood teacher whom you want to meet:- describe the teacher,- say what your relationship was,- and in what ways the teacher was helpful.Discussion- What are the qualities a teacher should have?- What actions should government take to help a graduate student become a teacher?- Do you think nowadays there is less value in a teacher’s job?

IELTS test in Dubai, UAE – April 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Dubai, UAE was remembered and shared by I (thanks a lot!), who described it as follows:Listening testSection 1. A phone conversation between a passenger and Train officer about lost items.Section 2. A teacher was explaining about wild life.Sections 3 and 4: Don’t remember.Reading testPassage 1. Mail order form.Questions: True/False/Not Given.Passage 2. Travel and tourism related.Questions: locate information in the passage.Passage 3. Job Interview, hiring and recruiting policy of a company.Questions: multiple choice.Passage 4. Noise related text.Questions: matching headings to paragraphs, multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to one of your English-speaking friends, who is coming to visit you. You were supposed to meet him/her at the airport. Due to some reasons you are not able to meet him/her. In your letter explain:- the reason why you are not able to meet him / her,- how he/she can get to your house,- what you have arranged for him/her during his/her stay.Writing Task 2 (an essay)In some schools or colleges, cooking is taught to both girls and boys. How does it affect people’s habits in their adult life?Speaking testInterview

- What is your name?- Where is your home town?- What is good about your home town?- If someone was to visit your home town, what would he/she like?Cue CardTalk about the way you spend your time when you are tired from studies or work. Please say:- How did you spend your time?- Who was with you then?- How did you feel about it?Discussion- Why younger and older people have different ways of spending their time?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – November 2010

IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by our kind friend V who sat his IELTS exam in Australia. The rest of the sections were exactly like in the recent exam in Taiwan.Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- What country are you from?- Are you working or studying?- What are you studying?- When did you start speaking English?- Do you read books? Why?- How often do you read books?- What type of books do you like?- Would you like to write a book one day?- If yes, why?Cue CardDescribe your best friend, please say- How did you meet?- How do you converse?- What do you like about your friend?- How often do you see each other?Discussion- Do you think friendship is important in life? If yes, how?- How important is to keep in touch with friends?- Do you have many friends?- What type of friends do you like?

IELTS Speaking questions from Brisbane, Australia – July 2010

IELTS Speaking questions were shared by our Aussie friend M, who took the test twice and remembered both sets of questions. Enjoy!Speaking test 1

Interview- What do you do?- Do you like living in your area?- Would you recommend others to live there?- What type of fashion do you like?Cue CardDescribe a special meal you had, please say- where you had it,- who you had it with,- what was the occasion.Discussion- Will you teach your child how to cook?- Do children need to learn about food and cooking?- What can government do to educate children about food?Speaking test 2Interview- What do you do?- What kind of fashion do you like?- Has the attitude toward fashion changed recently in your country? Cue cardDescribe a book you liked when you were a child, please say- what book it was,- what the book was about,- who gave it to you,- why it was special to you.Discussion- In your country, has reading habit among young people changed recently?- Do you prefer reading books or reading something on the internet?- What information can you get from the internet?- What kind of people do you see at a library in your country?

IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – November 2010

IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by B from Pakistan. Here is what he was asked:Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where do you live?- Tell me about your hometown.- Where do young people go to have fun in your hometown?- Where young people used to go for fun in past?- What games were you playing in the past?- Did you always play indoor games?- Can boys and girls play together in your hometown?- Could they play together in old days also?Cue Card

Describe an occasion on which you were late, please say- Why were you late?- What did you miss because of being late?- What did you have to face after being late?Discussion- What are the reasons people are late in your city?- Are you punctual?- What are the reasons you usually are late?- What are the traffic problems in your hometown?- Do you think sometimes time passes too slowly? When?- Do you think this feeling of slow passage of time depends on age or situation?- Why is it / is it not associated with age?- Are people punctual in your hometown? If not, why?- In what situation being late doesn’t matter?- What are the situations when being on time is necessary?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – November 2010

IELTS exam questions below were shared by E from Canada – here is what she remembered about the Writing and Speaking parts:Writing testWriting Task 1 (a report)We were given a graph describing the percentage of people in 3 different age-groups who visited cinema in the UK between the years 1983 and 2000.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Economic status is believed to measure a country’s success by many people. Are there any other means or standards that measure a country’s success? Give reasons why there is one standard that is more important than the others, use your own experience and examples .Speaking test Interview- Can I know your full name please?- Are you working or studying?- How do you spend your leisure time?- Do you love to enjoy watching movies?- Do you like to watch movies in a theater or at home?- With whom do you watch movies?- What type of movies would you love to watch? Why?Cue CardTell me about a gift you have presented to somebody, please say- What it was,- Why you have presented it,- To whom you have presented it,- How you felt after presenting it.Discussion- Did that gift cost you much?- Which are the situations you are giving gifts in?- Why are you giving the gifts ?

- Is giving a gift or receiving a gift important?- Is the cost of a gift very important?- Why are we spending much time choosing the gift?- Why do people do charity work?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – November 2010

IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by our kind friend V who sat his IELTS exam in Australia. The rest of the sections were exactly like in the recent exam in Taiwan.Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- What country are you from?- Are you working or studying?- What are you studying?- When did you start speaking English?- Do you read books? Why?- How often do you read books?- What type of books do you like?- Would you like to write a book one day?- If yes, why?Cue CardDescribe your best friend, please say- How did you meet?- How do you converse?- What do you like about your friend?- How often do you see each other?Discussion- Do you think friendship is important in life? If yes, how?- How important is to keep in touch with friends?- Do you have many friends?- What type of friends do you like?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Australia was shared by S who remembered the following writing and speaking topics:Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to the manager of a TV company about uncomfortable timing of the new program that has recently started. In your letter- write why you like that program,- why the new timing is not comfortable,- what changes you would like them to make.Writing Task 2 (an essay)

These days people are not eating healthy and are not exercising regularly. What are the reasons for that? What can we do to stop this behavior?Speaking testInterviewThe regular personal questionsCue CardDescribe any of the cultural events celebrated in your country, please say- what the event is,- what people do in the event,- when this is happening,- why you think this event is important.Discussion- What is the importance of culture in your country?- How are the celebrations important in your culture?- How can people protect their culture?

IELTS Speaking test in India – November 2010

Listening testSection 1. A woman called repairs service demanding to have her fridge fixed today. She then gave the make, model and age of her fridge, and indicated that the problem was the fridge being noisy. The service assistant informed her that it might be the fan located in the freezing compartment. She also said it was previous repaired due to a door issue. They made an appointment for after 3:30 in the afternoon on the same day. The service guy then did a survey because she was a new customer.Section 2. Two students and an instructor were talking about an assignment, discussing the research methods and who does what part of the work.Section 3. There was a description of a wildlife park.Questions: Filling in a table of facilities, multiple choice questions, labeling of the layout of the facility.Section 4. Don’t remember.Reading testPassage 1. An article about a biography of a genius, his contributions to science, and his life experience ( in other studies such as medicine and his hobbies and marriage. )Passage 2. The famous swap chocolate experiment, analysis of behavior and cognition of children and what affects it. The experiment was to put 2 boxes in a room, a boy places chocolate in one, leaves the room, then the chocolate is moved to the other box, by- standing children as observers anticipate the boys choice when he returns.Passage 3. A text on the range of factors (including psychological) affecting customers in a process of buying new products.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a report)We were asked to describe a table about water usage for different purposes (domestic, industrial, agricultural) in 6 different countries (Canada, Russia, China, UK,Australia, Turkey) in 2003.Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some groups of people in the world are taking advantage of modern communication technology, yet some groups are not. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS test in Azerbaijan – November 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Azerbaijan was shared by S, who wrote to us after her exam and sent the following information:Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)In the area where do you live there are not enough sport facilities. Write a letter to district executive committee. In your letter- describe the problem with sport facilities,- write what you think they should do to solve this problem,- write how important it is for people your age.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform?Speaking testInterview- The usual questions about my name and identity.- Where do young people usually meet each other in your county?Cue CardTalk about something that you can do very well. Please say- what it is,- where you learned to do this,- how often you are doing this.Discussion- Why do you think some children are more talented than others?- Should parents develop their children’s talents?- Do you think it is good if children are too clever?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind friend A. Here are the Writing and Speaking parts that she remembered:Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)You have recently moved into an apartment that you just rented and you realized that there are some problems. Write a letter to your landlord, and- tell your landlord what you like about the place,- describe the problems,- suggest solutions to the problems.Writing Task 2 (an essay)

There are parents who decide to stay home and look after their families, mostly mothers. Some argue that the government should pay stay-at-home parents. To what extent to you agree or disagree?Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Can I see your ID please?- What are you doing, working or studying?- Have you completed your studies?- What kind of job would you prefer in the future?- Let’s talk about shopping: do you like shopping?- Do you like shopping in big shopping centers?- Which day of the week do you prefer to shop on and why?- When was the last time you went shopping?Cue CardTalk about the last film you saw, please say- Where did you watch it?- What did you like about it?- What did you dislike about the film?- Why did you choose to watch that film?Discussion- Would you watch that movie again?- What do you prefer, staying home to watch a movie on DVD or going out to the movies?- Do you find time to relax at home?- Do you relax while watching a movie?- What are the effects of movies on children?- Do you learn other people’s culture via television?- How does watching a film/movie affect a person?- What do you think about movie stars of today and their actions?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – November 2010

The following IELTS Speaking test was shared by M from Iran (thank you!)Speaking testInterview- Introduce yourself. What do you prefer that I call you?- Why are you taking the IELTS test?- Have you ever been to an IELTS exam before? What was your speaking score?- Where are you from? What is your hometown like?- What do you do in your leisure time?- What do you want to change about your hometown?- What natural noise do you like?- What noises do you dislike?- What noises take you back to your childhood?- Do you prefer to study in a quiet place?Cue Card

Talk about a healthy activity that you do, please say- what it is,- what it requires,- what are the benefits for you,- why you recommend it to others,- how often you do it.Follow up questions- Do you recommend it to your friends?- Do they listen to you and accept it?Discussion- Do you think people lived a healthier life in the past?- What are the disadvantages of modern technology to our health?- Are women more careful about their health than men in general?- What can we do to live a healthier life?- Is playing sports more important than having a healthy diet?- Do we have noise pollution now which is harmful in comparison with the past?- Can music or any kind of noise improve our health?- Is listening to music while doing exercises beneficial?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – November 2010

IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia was the same as in Australia, so we are told by I. Here is what he was asked in the Speaking test.Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Where are you from?- What kind of sports did you play when you were a child?- Did you enjoy playing sports when you were a child?- Would you like your children to play sports?- When was the last time you have visited a museum?- Do you think selling items in museums should be allowed?Cue CardTalk about an activity that you do to protect the environment, please say- what activity that is,- how often you do it,- who else does it with you,- how it helps with protecting the environment.Discussion- How can we change the life style that affects the environment negatively?- How do you think we can solve the problem of industrial pollution?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2010 (General Training)

The update you are about to read was sent by E who took the IELTS test in Australia. He wishes good luck to all the future test takers.Listening TestSection 1. Inquiry in a Nursery School.Questions: filling in the blanks – no more than three words.Section 2. House Map.Questions: labeling.Section 3. A man was inquiring about some of the facilities of the University that can help with his writing.Questions: filling in the blanks – no more than two words.Section 4. A speaker was talking about different kinds of sports.Questions: filling in the blanks – no specific word limit.Reading TestPassage 1. Information for all travelers: “A tour of the Historic City of Macarthur”.Questions: True/False/Not Given, multiple choice A-F.Passage 2. Work life balance (important flexible practices – the pros and cons).Questions: filling in the blanks – as mentioned in the passage.Passage 3. Preventing back pain and limb injuries (A guide for manager in the hotel and restaurant business).Questions: filling in the blanks – as mentioned in the passage.Passage 4. Evolution of pen.Questions: multiple choice A-G, True/False/Not Given.Writing TestWriting Task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to an English friend who has just moved to a new home recently. As a friend you are thinking to give him/her a gift. In your letter- describe your present- say why you choose this present- explain how you are going to send him/her the present.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people working abroad are bringing their family for a period of time. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages? Give your opinion and examples.

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – November 2010

The questions below were shared by E who took his IELTS exam in Australia. Here is what E was asked:Speaking TestInterview- What is your full name?- Where are you from?- Do you study or work?- What is your job like?- Do you have free time?- What type of clothes do you usually wear?- Where do you usually buy your clothes?- Do you think you will still wear the same clothes when you get older?

- Do you like animals?- What are the common animals in your country?- What sports do you play?- What is the most popular sport in your country?Cue CardTalk about a childhood hobby of yours, please say- what hobby it was,- how you developed this hobby,- why you liked doing this,- how you enjoyed this hobby when you were a child.Discussion- Do you think you can still do this hobby until now? How about in the future?- What do you think was the hobby of the past generations?- What do you think will be the hobby in the future?- How can you bridge the gap between the hobbies of different generations?- What can you suggest to working people regarding hobbies?

IELTS Speaking test in Egypt – November 2010

IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by HH from Egypt. Here is what he remembered:Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Where are you from?- What do you like about your country?- What problems do you have in your country?- Have you ever been abroad before? Where?- Do you like traveling? Why?- Where do you like to travel? Why?Cue CardTalk about a useful application of computer that you had a personal experience with, please say:- How did you do this?- Was it difficult for you?- Has anyone helped you?Discussion- Is computer useful for families? How?- What are the other uses of computers?- What is the difference between adults and young people in the way they use computers?- Should governments provide people with computers for free? Why?

IELTS test in the USA – November 2010 (General Training)

This IELTS exam was shared by S from the States (thank you, dear friend!), who remembered this much:Listening test

Section 1. A discussion between two people. The questions were about what the guy liked about a certain place.Section 2. A discussion between a first year student and couple of second year students regarding advantages of having a mentor in the first year.Section 3.A female was talking about her favorite architect and why she chose to work for him. She also described three places he designed and their current usage.Section 4. Don’t remember.Reading testPassage 1. About 7 different wild life sanctuaries and zoos in Australia.Passage 2. Short term courses offered by NIT.Passage 3. 8 different paragraphs about part time study and questions about matching a sentence to a paragraph.Passage 4. About accidental discoveries made by two different scientists, one in the field of photography and the other on how a Nobel family scientist controlled a liquid explosive by using blast cap.Writing testWriting task 1 (a letter)Write a letter about problems with your rental property to the owner. Writing Task 2 (an essay)Mothers generally stay home to take care of their children after pregnancy. Do you support the opinion that these mothers should be compensated by the government?Speaking test Interview- How do you like your job?- How did you get your job?Cue CardTalk about the kind of music people currently like.Discussion- How do you relax?- How does music help in relaxing?- Why do different people like different types of music?

IELTS Speaking test in the UK – November 2010

IELTS speaking questions below were shared by our kind friend R from the UK. R also said that the other modules were identical to the ones in the tests in Nigeria and Bangladesh Speaking test- What ways are there of having fun in your hometown?- What do you like the most about your hometown?- How do you think your hometown should be improved?- What types of weather are there in your country?- What kind of weather do you like? Why?- What kind of weather don’t you like? Why?Cue CardTalk about your favorite TV or radio presenter, please say- who the presenter is,

- what program the presenter hosts,- what you like about the presenter / program.Discussion- What are the skills that a radio/TV presenter should have?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of this job?- Should news presenters express their opinion?- Some people say that news/TV/radio presenters should not joke. What do you think of that?

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – October 2010

The following speaking questions were shared by H who took his IELTS exam in Vietnam:Speaking testInterview- Where is your hometown?- What do you think your hometown is famous for?- Did you learn about your hometown’s history in school?- Do you think that people learn history in school?- When was the last time you went to a place where people go to dance in your country?- Do you like dancing?- Have you ever learned dancing?- Why do you think people love to dance?- How many languages do you speak?- What languages do you want to study in the future?- Why do you want to study a foreign language?Cue CardDescribe the last time when you were last late for an important appointment. Please say- When did it happen?- What was the meeting for?- Why were you late?- Explain the results of being late for that meeting.Discussion- Are you angry with people who are late?- Do you think that people have less free time today than in the past? Why?- Do you think that the quality of living is increasing? How?- Today people use machinery to automate everything, is it good or bad?- How does modern technology help to save time?- Do you agree that people should let machinery do everything?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – October 2010

IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by H from Iran (thank you!)Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Let’s talk about your hometown. What do you think is special about it?- How can you improve your hometown?

- How has it changed compared to the past?- Let’s talk about the weather. What kind of weather do you have in your city?- What kind of weather do you like and why?Cue CardDescribe a fascinating job that you heard about, please say- where you heard about it,- what kind of job it was,- what fascinated you, and- explain why you thought it was fascinating.Discussion- Was the job in question a well paid job?- How the working conditions in your country have changed in recent years?- What was the cause of the change?- What benefits in your opinion do workers need, apart from salary?- Does working too much have any influence on family life?

IELTS test in Spain – October 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Madrid, Spain was described by S (thank you!) who shared the following details:Reading testPassage 1. About London travel.Questions: True/False/Not Given.Passage 2. Brighton Festival Exhibition.Questions: matching headings.Passage 3. Interview and assessment process in Australian Bank.Questions: filling in gaps (no more than 2 words).Passage 4. Giant Barred Frog (specie close to extinction).Questions: multiple choice.Writing testWriting task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to a singer and invite him / her to your celebration. In you letter- tell him / her about the event,- invite him / her to your party,- explain why you want to have him/ her at this party,- ask to sing a particular song. Writing task 2 (an essay)Paying more money is the only possible motivation to make employees work harder and to increase their productivity. Do you agree? Give reasons and include relevant examples.Speaking testInterview- Introduce yourself.- What is the most beautiful place in your hometown?- What do you think is worth improving in you hometown?- What is your favorite season and why?Cue card

Describe a TV or radio presenter, please say- what program does he/she present?- why is he/she a good presenter?Discussion- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a good presenter?- What are the necessary qualities of a good presenter?

IELTS Speaking test in Qatar – October 2010

The following questions were shared by H from Qatar. Here is what she remembered:Speaking testInterview- What’s your full name?- Do you work or study?- What do you enjoy more, working or studying?- Do you have a lot of free time?- Would you prefer going out with friends or watching TV?- What kind of food did you eat in your childhood?- If you had children, would you prefer them to eat in restaurants or at home?Cue CardTell me about a story that people in your country know well. Please say- what is that story?- who told you that story?- why do you remember that story?Discussion- What type of stories do children like?- Would you prefer telling your children a story or reading to them?- Do you believe it is important to tell traditional stories to children?- Do you think the modern generation is interested in traditions?- Is it important to keep our traditions?- If so, how can one prevent traditions from disappearing?

IELTS Speaking test in India – October 2010

Speaking questions were shared by S from India whose IELTS exam update was published earlier here.Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Where are you from?- Where do you work / study?- Is it easy to get a job in your country?- How many languages do you speak?- Is it easy to learn English?- How did you learn English?- How long did you learn English for?

- Do you read newspapers?- Tell me about newspapers that you read.- What section of a newspaper do you normally read?- Do you prefer TV or newspapers? Why?- Do you watch news over the Internet?- What type of news are you interested in?　Cue CardTalk about your favorite outdoor activity, please say- What activity is that?- Where do you do it?- How often do you do it?- Why do you like this activity?DiscussionLet’s talk about indoor & outdoor sports.- Why do people prefer outdoor sports?- What were the outdoor activities of the past compared to these of the present?- Why are children less interested in outdoor activities nowadays?

IELTS Speaking test in Kazakhstan – October 2010

IELTS Speaking questions were shared by our friend N from Kazakhstan, here is what we know:Speaking testInterview- What are your favorite colors?- What do they mean?- Do you wear clothes in your favorite colors?- Which colors are important for people in your country?- Lets talk about fashion: what kind of clothes do you wear?- Where do you buy your clothes?- Do you think that in the future you will wear the same clothes as now?Cue CardTell me about a part of your city that is changing, please say- where is it?- how is it changing?- why is it changing?- how do you feel about that?Discussion- Are the changes in the cities good or bad?- How do people react to them?- Which facilities should the government make available for people?- How do you and your friends spend time?- What are the differences between the way people were spending time in the past and now?- Should government consider local people’s opinion when deciding on changes in the city?- Should people know about everything the government is planning? IELTS test in Indonesia – October 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Jakarta, Indonesia was shared by D (the same kind person who shared the Speaking questions yesterday), here is what she remembered:Listening testSection 1. A conversation between two friends. One of them is planning a trip to Tucson, Arizona and asking the other person who was from Tucson for advise such as:- what should he pack,- what are the interesting spots to visit,- the address and home phone number of the parents’ of the Tucson’s girl, and whether they would be available for a visit on July the 2nd.Section 2. Radio interview between a presenter and the founder of a theme park. The questions were about:- how he got the idea to build it,- when (what particular event) he built it,- how many visitors have come to the park and- the general job description of each member of the family that took part in the business.Section 3. A conversation between university students and their professor regarding the marketing strategy task that was given by the professor.Section 4. A lecture about nomadic people.Reading testPassage 1. About TV programs.Questions: to match numbers of passages describing TV programs to the questions provided.Passage 2. About health and safety at work.Questions: filling in the gaps.Passage 3. The process of nesting of some kind of turtle.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)You are a college student in an English speaking country. Write a letter containing your intention to move to a college accommodation. In your letter- introduce yourself- give reasons why you are not happy with your current accommodation,- explain why you think the college accommodation will be better.Writing Task 2 (an essay)For some people shopping is not just about buying what is necessary, but a form of entertainment. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development? Give your opinion and examples from your experience.

IELTS Speaking test in Indonesia – October 2010

IELTS Speaking questions from Indonesia were shared by D (thank you!), who sent us the following:Speaking testInterview- Tell me about your hometown.- What do you remember about your hometown from your childhood?- What is so special about your hometown, in your opinion?- Did you recently have a vacation?- Do you think vacations are important? Why?

- Do you enjoy going on vacation on your own or with other people? Who would you take with you?Cue cardTalk about one of your long-time friends. Please say- when you first met your friend,- what made you want to be friends with him/her in the first place,- how the two of you keep in touch with each other.Discussion- How do people make new friends?- What do you think makes people have a long friendship?- Does it make things easier in a friendship if you have similar interests?

IELTS Speaking test in Myanmar – September 2010

IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by K from Myanmar (thanks a lot!).

Interview

- Where are you from?- What is your hometown famous for?- Does your country have museums?- Have you ever been to a museum? When?- Did you like your visit to a museum?- Did you enjoy sports when you were young? Why?- What sports did you play?- Is there a difference between types of sports that boys and girls play?

Cue Card

Talk about a law or a rule that you would suggest to improve your country, please say- what law/ rule that is,- why you think it is needed,- explain how it would improve the situation in your country.

Discussion

- Do you think that being a policeman is an easy job in your country?- Do you think men and women make equally good police officers?- In general, is policeman’s job easy?- Do you think it is a good idea for the police to carry guns around?- What do you think are the responsibilities of a good lawyer?- Do you think men and women make equally good lawyers?

IELTS test in Venezuela – September 2010 (General Training)

The following IELTS test questions were shared by our kind friend R from Caracas, Venezuela.Listening testSection 1. An inquiry about a hostel accommodation, including the cost, meals included, places to see and activities.Section 2. Radio show related to volunteer work.Questions: multiple choice (A, B, C or D).Section 3. A conversation between 2 people putting together a new university brochure for students. They were talking about general information on courses, advantages to study there, types of courses, other activities.Section 4. A lecture about optical flow and bees! Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)There will be a traditional celebration in your country and you want to invite your friend from an English-speaking country. Write him/her a letter and- invite your friend,- explain what happens at the party,- describe the tradition and why it’s important in your country,- say why it is important for your friend to be there.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people say that schools do not do enough to teach young people to look after their health. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking testInterview- Do you study or work?- What kind of job do you do?- Describe a normal day in your life.- What time of the day do you prefer? Why?Cue CardDescribe a knowledge quiz show on TV; please say- Why do you like this kind of show?- Is it easy to prepare for this show?- Would you like to participate in it?Follow up question: Why would you like to participate in this kind of show?Discussion- Let’s talk about competition in your life. Do you think you are a competitive person?- Is it important to be competitive? Why?- In business, do companies need to be competitive?- Should companies promote competition? Why?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of competition?IELTS Speaking test in India – September 2010The following IELTS speaking questions were shared by our friend R who remembered this much:Speaking testInterview- What’s your full name?- Tell me about yourself.- What colors do you like?- Do you mostly wear clothes in your favorite color?

- What color would you paint your walls? Why?- Which color do you think India connects with the most?- Which color represents India?- What did you collect as a child?- Did you collect stamps as a child?- If you had lot of money what would you collect now? Cue CardTalk about a childhood hobby of yours, please say- what hobby it was,- how you developed this hobby,- why you liked doing this.Discussion- Do you think that hobbies are important?- What do you think are the hobbies of youngsters in your country?- What hobbies should children develop that could help them as adults?

IELTS test in UAE – September 2010 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic exam was shared by K from UAE, and thanks to her excellent memory we know the following: Listening testSection 1. A telephone conversation. The caller was asking about the facilities and membership types in a health club.Questions: filling in the blanks and multiple choice.Section 2. A radio broadcaster was introducing a social program called Connections.Questions: multiple choice and choosing an answer from the choices in the box.Section 3. A conversation between two teaching staff. They were drafting an itinerary/schedule of activities for a visitor who’s coming to their university for a lecture.Questions: filling in the blanks.Section 4. Don’t remember.Reading testPassage 1. How optimism is linked to good health and longevity.Passage 2. Why and how birds migrate.Passage 3. About ingenuity, how much of it a society requires, how big the supply is, and about the world becoming more complex and thus needing more complex ingenuity.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a report)There were 3 maps of a local area dated 1800, 1900 and 2000. We had to write a report about the developments that occurred in the area during those three years.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people think that the government should choose the subjects that students will study in the university, while others say that students should be the ones to choose their preferred subjects. What is your opinion about this? Give your reasons and include relevant examples.Speaking testInterview

- What’s your name?- Where are you from?- Do you prefer watching television or reading newspapers?- Why do you prefer it?- Have you tried watching television using the internet?- What is your favorite time of the day?- How do you usually spend your day?Cue CardTalk about a teacher from your childhood that you would like to meet again. Please say:- What is the name of the teacher?- What did you learn from this teacher?- How much do you want to meet this teacher again?Discussion- Is teaching a good job?- Would you choose teaching as a profession?- In your opinion, what qualities should a good teacher have?- What do you think about people not being into teaching nowadays?- What can the government do to encourage people to take up teaching?- Can a good teacher still remain good even if her students are bad in class?

IELTS Speaking tests in India and UAE – September 2010

These IELTS Speaking questions were shared by our friends J and N from UAE and India.Speaking test IndiaInterview- Where do you live?- Do you work or study?- What part of the day do you like best? Why?- When do you function best? Why?Cue CardTalk about a gift you gave to another person, you should say:- what the gift was,- who you gave it to,- why you gave this gift to that person, and- why you think the person liked it.Discussion- What do you think is better, giving or receiving?- Why is it sometimes difficult to give people gifts?- Do you donate to charities?- Do people still have faith in charities?- Do you think in the future the number of charities will increase or decrease?Speaking test UAEInterview- What’s your full name?- Tell me about your hometown.- Do you like movies?

- How often do you watch a movie?- What is you usual daily routine?Cue CardTalk about a teacher who had a significant impact on your life, please say:- who the teacher was,- how many years you’ve known this teacher,- in what ways the said teacher changed your life.Discussion- How do teachers contribute to the society?- How do teachers motivate students to learn?- Who do you thinks students nowadays would follow: their parents or their teachers?

IELTS test in Dubai, UAE – September 2010 (General Training)

IELTS in Dubai was shared by our kind friend P, who sent us the following information:Listening testSection 1. Yoga classes – joining dates / level /cost and relevant sports activities offered.Section 2. News about vegetables market, details regarding the quality of the produce and its availability.Section 3. Diagrams of arrangement of rooms and directions.Section 4. Description of essential qualities and benefits of fish oil and experiments on children and other participants.Reading testPassage 1. Can’t remember.Passage 2. Some famous musicians and their contribution to the industry (their achievements).Passage 3. Wearing uniform by the staff on duty, specifications such as gloves and particular types of shoes to wear for safety reasons.Passage 4. Smog in London in 1952, and the related issues and consequences.Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to your landlord who wants to increase your rent. In your letter- introduce yourself,- explain about your current situation and what you want your landlord to do,- say what you will do if the rent will be increased.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people say that self employment is better than a job in company or an institution. Discuss, what is your opinion?Speaking test- Tell me your full name.- What shall I call you?- Tell me about your hometown.- Tell me about the history of your hometown that you learned in your childhood.- Where have you visited in your hometown recently?- Where do you want to spent your holidays?Cue Card

Talk about your childhood teacher whom you want to meet:- describe the teacher,- say what your relationship was,- and in what ways the teacher was helpful.Discussion- What are the qualities a teacher should have?- What actions should government take to help a graduate student become a teacher?- Do you think nowadays there is less value in a teacher’s job?

IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – September 2010

IELTS Speaking questions were shared by M from Malaysia (thanks a lot!).Speaking testInterview- Do you like to cook? Why?- Who does the cooking at home?- Will you do more cooking in the future?Cue CardTalk about a day off that you took to relax from work, please say- what you did,- where you went,- who was there with you, and- what you did to relax.Discussion- Do you think sleep is the best way to relax?- Do you think that sleep is important?- What do you think about the sleeping patterns of people of all ages?- Where do you usually go on vacation?- What do you like to do on vacation?- Do you think paid leave is necessary?- Do you think people get enough paid leave?- How many hours of paid leave should one get a month?- What are the advantages of paid leave?

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – September 2010

The following IELTS questions were shared by T who had her Speaking test in Vietnam (thanks, T!).Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Do you work or study?- Do you think it will be easy for you to get a good job in the future?- Let’s talk about shopping: do you like shopping?- Do you like shopping in big shopping centers?

- Let’s talk about weather: what weather do you like?- What did you do last week, when the weather was good?Cue CardTalk about a traditional story which is well-known in your country, please say- why you know this story,- how you feel about this story,- what the story is about,- why this story is well-known.Discussion- What is a good way to maintain traditional stories?- Why are traditional stories important?- Do you think traditional stories are less popular nowadays?- Do you think Hollywood productions distract people from traditional stories?

IELTS Speaking test in Russia, Moscow – September 2010

Speaking questions from the IELTS test in Moscow were shared by our kind friend O. Here is what she remembered: Speaking test- Introduce yourself.- Where do you work?- Was it easy for you to find this job?- Would you like to change your job?- Do you like animals?- Were you surrounded by animals when you were a child?- Do people in your country like animals? Why?Cue CardTalk about an interesting job which you would like to do:- describe this job,- say what skills are required for this job and- explain why it is interesting to you.Discussion- What are the effects of long working hours on leisure time?- What is the best age for retirement in our opinion? Why?- Who should be responsible for the good living standard of old people after their retirement – the g

IELTS Speaking tests in Switzerland and Kazakhstan – September 2010

IELTS tests in Switzerland and Kazakhstan, according to our friends S and L, were the same as in France and Italy. Here are the speaking questions that L and S were asked:Speaking test KazakhstanInterview

- Talk about your hometown.- What do you like the most about your hometown?- Do you like shopping?- What things do you like to buy?- Where do you like to do the shopping? Cue CardTalk about your favorite subject in primary/secondary school, please say- what subject it was,- why you liked it and- how long you have studied it.Discussion- Are math and physics important subjects?- Do you think that usage of the advanced technology at schools is beneficial for pupils’ education? Speaking test SwitzerlandInterview- Where are you from?- What kind of books did you read when you were a child?- What are you reading now?- Do you like books as a gift?Cue CardTalk about an outdoor activity that you like, please say- Where do you do it?- How often do you do it?- Why is this activity important?Discussion- What kinds of jobs exist where you have to work outdoors?- What are the differences between countryside and towns?- What are the advantages of working indoors and outdoors?- What are the disadvantages of working indoors and outdoors?

IELTS test in the Philippines – September 2010 (General Training)

IELTS General Training exam in the Philippines had the same listening section as the Academic exam , so our friend M says. Here are the other parts he remembered:Writing testWriting task 1 (a letter)You are leaving your flat and going away for a period of time. Write a letter to your flat-mate about your keys that you left somewhere inside your flat. In your letter say- why you had to leave and describe the location of your keys,- how long you will be away,- what you want him to do when you come back.Writing task 2 (an essay)Some people say that schools should teach discipline and the difference between the right and wrong ideas; while others believe it should be the parents’ responsibility. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Where are you from?- More general questions.Cue CardDescribe a journey to a place that you would like to take, please say:- where the place is,- what type of transport you would choose,- what the purpose of your journey is.DiscussionWhy do you prefer to travel in an airplane?In your country, what type of transport do you use the most?If you had money, would you like to buy a car and use it to travel?What should you learn from your journey?

IELTS test in India – September 2010 (General Training)

The IELTS exam questions below were shared by R from India – thank you!Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)You read a job advertisement for the Children’s Care association. They need volunteers (to work without pay). Write a letter to the organization and say- why you think you fit that job,- what interests you in this job,- how soon you are available to join.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some people prefer to live in hot climates and like the activities and lifestyle of hot climates, whereas some people love the lifestyle of cold climates. Discuss both views and your own view. You should add some examples from your own knowledge or experience.Speaking testInterview- Tell me your full name please.- Talk about your hometown.- What is your hometown famous for?- Do you think government has built good museums in India?- Let’s talk about holidays.- Do you prefer going on holidays alone or with someone? Why?- What do you like to do on holidays?- Why do you think holidays are important to everyone?- When was the last time you went on a holiday? What did you do?Cue CardDescribe a naughty thing you did when you were a child, please say- when and what you did,- who was with you,- what happened after that.

Discussion- When do children become adults? At what age?- What are the responsibilities of an adult?- How does an adult differ from a child?- Are there any celebrations when a child is becoming an adult in your country?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – August 2010

The following IELTS speaking questions were shared by our kind friend D from Australia.Speaking TestInterview- Tell me about yourself.- Where do you come from?- Do you like to travel?- Where do you usually go?- How long was the longest trip you have made? Why?- Where do you want to spend your holiday if given the chance to choose? Why?- Do you like cooking?- Normally, who cooks in your home? Why?- Do you see yourself cooking more in the future? Why?Cue CardTalk about a school you have attended as a child. You should say:- what the school looked like,- describe the other school children,- describe the teachers.Discussion- Which do you think is better, a big school or a small school? Why?- Which has more social effect on school children: school or home? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in London, UK – August 2010

IELTS Speaking test questions were shared by our friend P from London. The rest of the exam is posted here.Speaking testInterview- Do you work or study?- What do you intend to study?- Where do you plan to work after studying?- Do you read magazines and newspapers?- Do you think they help in the process of learning a new language?- What are the main differences between London and your home town?Cue CardTalk about a place where you have lived, please say- Where is this place?- How long have you lived there?

- What are the best and the worst things about this place?- What is the best time of the year to visit?Discussion- Are there any differences between people from cities and the countryside?- What kind of differences?

IELTS Speaking test in Italy – August 2010

These are the questions from the IELTS Speaking test that our friend A took in Italy.Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Where do you live?- Do you work or study? Why?- Let’s talk about noises, is there a kind of noise you don’t like?- What is the noise that reminds you of your childhood?- Let’s talk about cooking, do you like it?- Who usually cooks for you?Cue cardTalk about a thing you do that you would suggest to other people in order to have a healthy life. Please say:- what you do,- how you do it,- and why it makes your life healthier.Discussion- Do you think women and men have the same perception of a healthy life?-Thinking about your country habits, is there any historical change in how people eat?

IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – August 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in Melbourne, Australia was shared by our kind friend R, who found IELTS-Blog helpful in his exam preparation. R said: “Thank you very much for the help I received through your blog. It was rewarding and I achieved Band 8.”Reading testPassage 1. Tourism.Passage 2. Pen technology.Passage 3. Airport quarantine.Writing testWriting task 1 (a letter)Write a letter to a restaurant manager complaining about the food and the service during your recent visit when you dined in with your family on a special occasion. In your letter:- Describe the problems that you had,- Say what were the consequences of these problems,- Specify an action you would like the manager to take.

Writing task 2 (an essay)Some people think that school children need to learn practical skills such as car maintenance or bank account management along with the academic subjects at school, others disagree. Discuss, what is your opinion?Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Where are you from?- What is the typical climate like in your hometown?- Which season do you like? Why?- Where do you live?- Why do you like to live there?- Would you recommend it to your friends?Cue cardDescribe a shop you like, please say- why you like this shop,- what they sell,- how you came to know about it,- whether you would recommend it to your friends.Discussion- Do you like fashion?- What do you like to wear?- Do you watch news and weather reports on TV?- Do you think fashion changes with the weather?- What are the differences in men’s and women’s shopping?- What do you think technology is holding for shopping in future?IELTS Speaking test in Jordan – August 2010This post is dedicated to people whose exam is tomorrow – good luck to all, and may you get easy questions! When it’s all over and you are feeling like sharing – send us anything you can remember.IELTS exam in Jordan was identical to the exams in Ireland, UK and Iran. Below is another version of the speaking questions shared by F (thank you!).Speaking testInterview- State your name.- Do you work or study?- What is your work?- Did you do any training for your work?- Describe your neighbors.- Do you think it is beneficial to have a neighbor?Cue CardDescribe a person you lived with, please say:- What is the name of the person?- How are you related to the person?- How long have you lived with this person?- What interests do you have in common with this person?Discussion

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living at home and away from home?- What are the disadvantages of living alone?- Can the attitude of a person change over time?

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – August 2010

IELTS speaking questions were shared by T who took her exam in Teheran, Iran.Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Can I see your identification?- Do you work or study?- What is your job?- What does your job involve?- Does your job require experience?- Do you pay attention to fashion? Why?- What kind of fashion do you prefer?- Do you listen to weather forecasts? Why?- What kind of weather do you like?Cue cardDescribe a TV program that you like and watch. Please say- What is the name of the TV program?- What is it about?- Why do you watch it?- When do you watch it?Discussion- Do people watch TV a lot these days?- How often do you watch it?- How do you see TV programs change in the future?- Do you think the amount of TV programs will increase or decrease in the future?- Is it good that children watch TV?- Is it possible to educate through TV?- Why don’t parents control children while they are watching TV?

IELTS Speaking test in the UK – August 2010

More IELTS Speaking questions from the exam originally posted here were shared by R from the UK, who remembered the following:Interview- What’s your name?- Do you work or study?- Which kind of animal (name one) do you like? Why?- Do you like do have an animal in your home?- Do you think liking animals is popular in your country? Cue Card

Describe a toy that you played with when you were a child. You should say:- Who gave it to you?- Why did you like it?- Whom did you play with?- Explain why you enjoyed playing with that toy. Discussion- Do you still have that toy? Why?- Do you think parents need to determine for their children what kind of toys they should play with?- Do you think the toys for boys and girls should be different?- What is your opinion about children spending a lot of time in front of the TV?- Who do you think is responsible for that, parents or children?- Do you think parents should prevent their children from watching too much TV?

IELTS test in Pakistan and France – August 2010

IELTS exams in Pakistan and France (yes, they were the same) were shared by our kind friends S and A. They collectively remembered the following about the writing and speaking modules:Writing testWriting Task 1 (a letter)You have recently bought some sports equipment recommended by a shop assistant. However, you found a problem while using it. Write a letter to the shop manager, saying- when and what equipment you bought,- what was the problem with it,- what you want him/her to do about it.Writing Task 2 (an essay)Some countries require that school children are taught one foreign language, while other countries do not require any foreign languages to be taught. Discuss the advantages of both approaches and give your opinion.Speaking testInterview- May I ask what your name is?- Are you working or studying?- What kind of job do you have?- Why did you choose this job?- Tell me about the seasons in your country.- Which season do you like?- Why do you like it?Cue cardTalk about a TV program you watched that you did not like, please say- When did you watch it?- What was it about?- Why didn’t you like it?DiscussionWhat should be the qualities of a TV actor?Do you think there should be educational programs on TV?Do you think there is a difference between programs on TV now and in the past?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – August 2010

Speaking test- What is your full name?- What can I call you?- Where are you from?- What are you doing, working or studying?- Where are you doing your studies?- What is the importance of reading for kids?Cue cardDescribe a garden where you often go to spend your time, please say- where it is,- what is special about it,- why you go there.Discussion - What outdoor activities people prefer to do?- What do you think about the city development?- How countryside is being affected by the city development?- Do you think government should take care of the natural resources?- What are the men-made effects on natural resources?

IELTS test in China – August 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in China was described by W who managed to remember quite a bit. Here is the information he shared:Listening testSection 1. A man publishes an advertisement to sell an old computer table, he is being asked questions about his personal details and about the table. His answers were: address: 124 Green Street telephone no.:6547890 type of ad: goods for sale the reason why he chose this newspaper to advertise in – because a relative had a good experience with them the nature of the table – office furniture the headline for the ad – Bargain special features – printer shelf condition – excellent price – 99 Section 2. Introduction of President HillSection 3. Two university students plan to teach an elementary school student about the biological chain in a pond, and ask their tutor’s advice.Section 4. Mangrove forest protection on an island.Reading test1. The advantages of sleep at work.2. Hatching eggs.3. E-learning (advantages and disadvantages).

Writing testWriting Task 2 (an essay)Nowadays, some organizations and charities publicize their activities by introducing special days every year such as National Children’s Day and Non-smoking Day. Why do they introduce special days and what effects does this have?Speaking testCue CardTalk about your favorite shop, please say:- What is your favorite shop?- What can you buy from the shop?- Why is the shop important to you?

IELTS Speaking test in Kazakhstan – August 2010

IELTS exam in Kazakhstan was shared by B, and she says that it was exactly like the one in Latvia. Here is what B was asked in the Speaking module:Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- What is your job?- Do you like flowers?- What kind of flowers do you like?- On what occasions do people give flowers as a gift in your country?Cue cardTalk about a public event you attended, you should say:- What was the public event and when was it?- With whom did you go to the event?- Why was this public event so important?Discussion- Is the population of your country growing?- What are the tendencies of the population growth/spread in your country?- How is the population growth affecting the environment?- What kind of measures should the government take in this regard?

IELTS Speaking test in England, another version – August 2010

IELTS Speaking questions that you are about to read were shared by our kind friend D. Enjoy.Speaking testInterview- What is your name ?- Tell me about your hometown.- Is your hometown a suitable place to live in?- Which languages do you speak?- Did you find studying English difficult?

- What are the most natural sounds?Note: D says “I had a problem with this question, I couldn’t get exactly what type of sounds she was referring to. It could be laughing, crying, or some of natural reactions to pain, etc.).”- Do you take walks often?- Where do you usually go for a walk ?- What are the benefits of walking ?- Do people like walking in your country ?Cue Card Talk about a friend that you recently met after a long time. Please say- When and where did you meet him / her?- What did you talk about?- Did you enjoy meeting him / her and why?DiscussionCan’t remember.

IELTS Speaking test in the UK – August 2010

More IELTS speaking questions (in addition to the exam posted yesterday) were shared by G from the UK, who sent us the following:Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- What do you do in your job?- Do you like flowers? Why?Cue CardTalk about a program on TV that you usually watch, please say- what program that is,- when you watch it,- why you like to watch it. Discussion- Do you think TV programs have advantages or disadvantages for children?- Why do you think they have some negative points?- Do you think that films on TV that include drinking, drug abuse or smoking should be banned?