Writing

Writing
Writing Task 1 (Letter) Write a letter to publisher in a newspaper, asking to advertise a meeting
of people from different countries you are organizing. Explain where, when and why.
Writing Task 2 (Essay) Nowadays for many people Internet is replacing regular books. What do
you think will happen in the future and what is your opinion.
Speaking
Interview the interview was completely ordinary, questions : name, student or employee, what is
your job, describe your regular day.
Card questions about public transportation in your country.
Discussion ecological consequences of public transportation and what can be done to improve the
situation.
Writing Task 2:
You are advised to spend the maximum of 40 minutes on this task.
What are the possible effects of living long on an individual and on the whole society?
Give some examples for and against according to your knowledge.
You should write at least 250 words.
Speaking Sections
Interview
What is your name, student or employee, what is your job? If a guest suddenly comes to your home,
what do you do? What you will show to a visitor?
Card
Questions about favorite shopping center
Where it is?
What kind of shops are there?
Why do you like it?
What influences you mostly to shop there?
Discussion
Related to shopping
Online marketing, its advantages and disadvantages
Comparison of cheap shopping center and branded shopping center
And this is what Kimunn remembered:
Writing Task 1 describe the process of making cement and concrete
Writing Task 2 discuss the advantages and disadvantages of private secondary school.
Speaking section they asked about what is the meaning of flowers in my country.
Listening test
Section 1. A person wanted to buy a barbecue set; there were different types of grills to choose from.
Questions: form completion.
Section 2. A discussion between two students about a course they have chosen.
Section 3 and 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. A passage about seed collection and conservation.
Passage 2. Stress and how to manage it.
Passage 3. About teaching methodology and change in education system over the years.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two bar graphs, the first one showing males and females with a driving license in one
of the European countries between 1975 and 2006, the second graph was showing males and females
aged 17-22 with a driving license between 1996 and 2006.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Developments in technology have caused environmental problems. Some say this can be solved by
living a simple life, others think that technology can solve these problems. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your name?
- What is your city like?
- Where did you study in the past?
Cue Card
Talk about something expensive you would buy if you had the money. Please say
- What would it be?
- What would you use it for?
- How would you like it to be?
IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia October

2011
Below are the questions shared by our friend A, after his IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia.
Speaking test
Interview
-
Can you tell me your full name, please?

Where do you come from?
Do you live in a town, a city or a village?
Can you describe it?
Do you like living in a big city? Why?
What advice would you give to the government to improve the city?
If you had a chance to live in a different city, what would it be? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a book that you want to read for a second time. Please say
- What is the name of the book?
- Why would you read it again?
- What message does the book send?
Discussion
-
Do you encourage your children to read? Why?

What type of books do your children prefer?
Why do you think reading is important?
What kinds of books do you prefer? Why?
Do you think the method of reading will change in the future? Why?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What room in your home do you prefer?

What would you change in your home?
Do you like to swim?
How did you learn to swim?
At what age was it?
What do you usually do with friends?
How often do you see them?
Do you prefer to go out with your family or with friends?
Cue Card
Describe a journey that took longer than you expected. Please say
- Where was it?
- Who was there with you?
- Why did it take longer?
Discussion
-
Airplanes and pollution.

Why do people take long distance travels?
What is the impact of tourism on local communities?
Do you use public transport?
How could it be improved?
How do you imagine public transport will change in the future?
Our kind friend P has shared his IELTS exam in Italy, enjoy:
Listening test
Section 1. We were given a table with missing words about different hobbies or crafts.
Questions: We needed to fill in gaps telephone numbers, dates, meeting places, and spell out a word.
Section 2. Plan of a modern library.
Questions: map labeling.
Section 3. Students were talking about a project.
Questions: Understand opinions, suggestions and hints.
Section 4. Lecture about employers, employment, and how universities prepare students for future
jobs.
Reading test
Passage 1. About children that lack sport activity, related health risks, how parents are involved in
childrens outdoor activities, initiatives taken by a branch of British government.
Passage 2. Marketing strategies, with case studies about Jill & Lee and The Body Shop. These
companies are using charity campaigns to affect buyers decisions.
Passage 3. Recent discoveries on the planet Mars make scientists re-think their beliefs about Mars
past climatic changes. Ice on Mars and the action of ice banks on the Mars surface.
Writing test
Bar chart with different workforce areas (healthcare, education, teaching, business, transport,
construction and so on). Bars were showing how men and women are employed in those sectors.
Often new commercial centers are planed with respect to green areas and sport facilities. Do you
agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
Speaking test
Interview
Did you grow up in a village or a city?

What leisure activities did you have in your village?
Do you think your village is a good place to live?
What are the advantages for young people in your village?
Have you ever learned to dance?
Do you enjoy dancing?
Do you enjoy watching other people dance?
On what occasions do people in your country dance?
Cue Card
Tell me about an old person you know. Please say
-
Who is he/she?
How do you know him/her?
Why do you like him/her?
Explain why this person is important to you.
Discussion
-
Why do some employers believe that employing an older person is an advantage?

What can an older person offer to a company?
Why do a lot of older people want to keep working?
Are there many old people in your village?
How does it affect the community when there are more old people than young people?
What could a city do to attract more young people?
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The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend M from the UK. Here is what she remembered:
Listening test
Section 1. A woman was applying for a position as a carer (a phone conversation with a possible
employer).
Section 2. A speech in a museum about the Blue Moon steam boat.

Section 3. A conversation of two students about a survey project.
Section 4. A report about Vertical Farming.
Reading test
Passage 1. Dont remember.
Questions: Match certain statements with advertisements.
Passage 2. Description of a project.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).
Passage 3. An article about sheep and their ability to recognize and remember faces.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match paragraphs to the following information.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have been experiencing problems with the local public transport. Write a letter to the manager of
the public transportation services and say:
- How have you used the local public transport?
- What problems have you experienced?
- Suggest how they can improve the service.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that children should learn science in school, others think that it is not necessary
to include science in general education. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give reasons for
your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Speaking test
Interview
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Where do you live?

What parts of the house do you like the most?
Which part of the house would you like to change?
What are the benefits of computers?
How do they help in our daily lives?
What more would you like to learn about computers?
Cue Card
Describe something interesting/unusual that you did in your free time. Please say
- What did you do?
- Why did you do it?

- What is the interesting/unusual part about it?
Discussion
What is the relationship between leisure and economy?
- How does economy benefit from peoples leisure activities?
- Do men and women enjoy the same type of leisure activities?
Writing test
We were given two bar graphs showing weekly spending of households on eight items between 1957
and 2007.
Some argue that teaching students of different abilities in one classroom isnt beneficial. Discuss and
give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
-
Where are you from?

Which room of your house do you like the most? Why?
What do you want to change in your house?
Which season do you like the most? Why?
Which season is good for work?
Do you think the weather is going to change globally?
Is the weather in your hometown changing? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a garden you have visited. Please say
- Where is it?
- Why did you like it?
- Why do you like to go there?
Discussion
- Do you think old cities should have parks?
- Do you think we should pay admission fee for entering public parks?
- Do you think parks are needed in big cities?
Speaking test
Interview
What is your full name?

May I see your ID?
Where are you from?
Do you work or study?
How difficult was it to get this job?
Do you like the people you work with?
Have you taken dancing classes in your childhood?
Do you like dancing?
Do people in your country dance? When?
Cue Card
Talk about a leader that you admire. Please say:
- Who is he/she?
- How did you know about him/her?
- Explain why ou admire him/her.
Discussion
What qualities should the leaders have?
- Do you think society plays an important role in raising leaders or they are born as leaders?
- Why are some people afraid of being leaders?
- Do you think that a leader must set a good example? Why?
Listening test
Section 1. Different types of university accommodation.
Section 2. A discussion between a student and a professor about university research.
Section 3. How to build a certain kind of structure.
Questions: diagram / map labeling.
Section 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. Articles about art.
Questions: matching titles to paragraphs.
Passage 2. About a rehabilitation gym.
Passage 3. About a new public transportation system.
Writing test
You have bought a damaged item from an online store, write a letter to the manager and say:
- What was the item that you bought?

- What was wrong with it?
- What actions do you expect the manager to take?
Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this?
Are there more negative or positive sides to it?
Speaking test
Interview
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Please introduce yourself.

Are you working or studying?
What kind of work do you do?
What are your job responsibilities?
What do you like or dislike about your work?
Was it difficult to find your current job?
Do you have a mobile phone?
Do you think we are using them more today then a few years back?
Do you think our dependency on mobile phones will grow in the future?
Can you tell me for which purpose are mobiles extremely useful?
Have you ever had a problem with your mobile while traveling?
Cue Card
Talk about two people from the same family. Please say
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What do they look like?

How similar are these two persons?
How much time do they spend together?
Why did you choose to talk about these two persons?
Discussion
-
How many languages do you know?

Which language would you like to learn, and why?
What are the advantages of learning another language?
How can a person learn a language on their own?
What difficulties might one face in learning a foreign language?
This IELTS exam was shared by S from Saudi Arabia many thanks to the contributor!
Listening test
Section 1. Form filling for a well-being centre. Personal details, current job, phone number, general
medical conditions (allergies, headaches, sore eyes), exercises schedule.
Section 2. Discussion between two students about a thesis report.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 3. A lecture about wind farm turbines.
Questions: multiple choice (why turbines are a problem to birds and so on), filling in blanks.
Section 4. A talk from a zoo keeper.

Questions: multiple choice, filling in blanks.
Reading test
Passage 1. Various sports competition events.
Passage 2. Return policy guide for online shopping store.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 3. Description of NTC courses.
Passage 4. General information on Polytechnic Courses.
Questions: True / False / Not Given.
Passage 5. Bridge works.
Questions: multiple choice, diagram labeling, matching headings.
Writing test
You have recently moved to new place. Write a letter to your friend and say.
- Why did you move?
- Compare your new house to the old one.
- Compare the neighborhood.
Nowadays parents are leaving their children with someone else during the day, when they are at work.
Is it a good or a bad thing to do? Give relevant examples, from your experience or knowledge.
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is the meaning of your name?

Do you like your name or not?
Who chooses a babys name in your country?
How important is name selection in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about a musical event that you have recently attended or seen on TV. Please say
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What kind of event was it?

What did you like about it?
Why did you like it?
Why have you chosen to speak about this particular event?
Discussion
What is the role of music in our life?

What kind of music do you listen to?
Why do you think music is important?
Do you think we should encourage children to listen to music from young age?
Do you think childrens music today is different from the past?
Do you think children should be taught to play a musical instrument in school?
Are cultural songs popular in your country?
What is the effect of music on the culture?
What is the effect of international music on your country?
The IELTS questions below were shared by our kind friend V who took the exam in Western Australia.
Listening test
Section 1. Form filling for a buffet booking.
Section 2. About wind usage in Esperance, WA.
Section 3. A conversation of a student and a tutor.
Section 4. An introduction to a health centre.
Reading test
Passage 1. A blockbuster phenomenon in museums.
Passage 2. Parents involvement in their childrens education.
Passage 3. The connection between talent and practice.
Writing test
We were given a graph comparing the spending on clothing, entertainment, transport, housing and
food in the years 1995 2000 2005.
A countrys future is depending on its young people. Therefore, a country should invest heavily in its
youth. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking Test
Interview
-

Did color matter to you when you were a child?
Does color matter when you buy things?
Which color dont you like?
Do you watch TV?
What program have you watched on TV lately?
Do you like to watch TV alone or with someone? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a foreign movie that you have watched lately. Please say
- What movie was it?
- What was the genre of the movie?
- What did you like or dislike about it?
Discussion
-
Why are foreign movies popular in your country?

What kind of foreign movies are the most popular?
Do foreign movies affect the society of your country?
What qualities a good actor should have?
Would you like to be an actor?
What are the advantages or disadvantages of being an actor?
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IELTS test in the Philippines and Australia

October 2011 (General Training)
The IELTS exams in the Philippines and in Australia were the same, so we are told by our kind friends
A and T. Here are the questions and topics A and T collectively remembered:
Listening test
Section 1. Elinor was complaining about her flat.

Section 2. About some cars-related event.
Section 3. Stephan and Katie were talking about changing courses.
Section 4. About a neurologically based condition called synesthesia.
Reading test
Passage 1. About City Water company.
Passage 3. How to write a grievance report (formal complaint) flow chart.
Passage 4. About a painting of a girl by artist Johannes Vermeer.
Writing test
Your local community newspaper has announced a competition to acknowledge a person who has
vastly contributed to the society. Write a letter to the editor about a person you know, who deserves
the award. Please say
- What his/her personal qualities are.
- How do you know the person?
- How did he/she contribute to the community?
Many people believe that advertising directed by the junk food and toy companies have an adverse
effect on young children and their families. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give
appropriate reasons for your claims and include examples where necessary.
Speaking test
Interview
-

Tell me about your hometown.
What do you like about it?
Is it a good place for young children?
What languages do you know?
Do you think it is important to learn a foreign language?
What language do you want to learn?
Cue Card
Talk about a place you have visited at open air. Please say
- Where did you go?

- Why did you go there?
- What did you do there?
Discussion
-
Why do people have to go to a retreat for relaxation?

Where do you go to relax when youre in the city?
Do you think it is easy to relax at home?
Why do people say that it is difficult to relax at home?
Lets talk about holidays.
Why is a holiday sometimes stressful when it should be relaxing?
What is the most stressful holiday in your country?
Writing test
We were given three pie charts showing the percentage of graduate employees in
different fields.
Nowadays TV news show a lot of disaster scenes and violence. What effect on
individuals and society in general can this have?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

What can I call you?
Where are you from?
Lets talk about your hometown.
Can you describe the people of your hometown?
What do you usually do on weekends?
What did you do last weekend?
Do you have plans for the next weekend?
Cue Card
Talk about your favorite book. Please say
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Who wrote it?

Why do you like it so much?
When did you read it?
Would you like to read it again?
Discussion
Dont remember.
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IELTS Speaking test in the UAE September 2011

Our kind friend S from Dubai, UAE has shared the speaking questions from her recent IELTS exam:
Speaking test
Interview
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like you job?
- Why do you like it?
- Did you have difficulty getting your current job?
Cue Card
Describe a leader in your life who impressed you the most. Please say
- What were his/her qualities?
- Where have you met him/her?
- How do you know him/her?
Discussion
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Would you like to be a leader?

What are the most important qualities for a leader?
Is it good to have a leader in your life?
Some believe people you shouldnt follow a leader, what is your view?
Listening test
Section 1. Arrangement of a birthday party on the hotel premises for 60
people.
Sections 2 and 3. Dont remember.
Section 4. History of energy industry in Western Australia since 1884.
Reading test
Passage 1. About bus and train services.
Questions: True / False / Not Given, matching headings to paragraphs.
Passage 2. About singers.
Passage 3. Essential information for starting a new business including safety requirements.
Passage 4. About the coastal line and how length measurements had been done in the old days.
Writing test
You are about to move from one place to another. Write a letter to your friend and say
- Why are you moving?
- When will you move?
- How can he/she help you?
Most children spend a lot of time watching TV shows and playing computer games. Should parents
limit the time spent in front of the TV or PC for them? Give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Which country are you from?
- Where did you live in your country: in a small town or a city?
Cue Card
Talk about a positive change that you made in your life recently. Please say
- Why did you do it?
- What happened next?
- How do you feel about that change now?
Discussion
- Will you make more changes in the future?

- Should people change their lifestyles?
- Is there a big change in our work compared to the past?
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IELTS test in the Netherlands September 2011

(Academic Module)
The IELTS exam below was shared by W from the Netherlands (thanks a lot!). Here is what we know:
Listening test
Section 1. Different types of accommodation for students.
Section 2. Conversation between a student and a teacher about preparing a
survey.
Section 4. About crocodiles habits and how to track these animals.
Reading test
Passage 1. Parks in the city and how they are used.
Passage 3. The linguistic skills of babies and the differences of their brain functions compared to brains
of adults.
Writing test
A flowchart of processing fish, from the moment it is caught to the moment it is delivered to the
supermarket.
Some countries are providing general education in secondary schools, while others are teaching skills
specific to a future career. Which type of education would be a better choice these days, in your
opinion?
Speaking test
Interview
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Tell me about the place you live in.

What room do you like the most?
Do most families share their meals together?
Do you think home-cooked meals are healthier?
Do you like to take photographs?
Do you think photography is popular in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about a person, whom you have seen in the news and would like to meet personally. Please say
- Who is this person?
- Why would you like to meet him/her?
- What would you like to talk about with him/her?
Discussion
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Would your friends like to meet this person too?

Is it good that there are famous people?
Are there more bad or good news on TV?
Why do people want to watch the news?
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you study or work?
- What are the main tasks in your job?
- Do you like doing sport exercises?
What is the impact of exercising on health?
Do you like going on holidays?
Describe a place you like to go to during your holidays.
What is the most interesting place you wish to visit on your holidays?
Cue Card
Talk about a TV program you have watched. Please say
- What is this program?
- When did you watch it?
- What did you learn from it?
Discussion
-
Lets talk about celebrities and famous people.

What do TV program makers gain from famous people?
How can you describe famous peoples life?
What are the problems that famous people may face?
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IELTS test in Algeria September 2011 (General

Training)
The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend S from Algeria (thank you!).
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation about university dormitory rooms.

Questions: we were asked to complete a form.
Section 2. A conversation between two people talking about life in the Iron
Age.
Questions: flow-chart completion, multiple choice.
Section 3. A conversation between two people on interview preparation.
Questions: complete a summary.
Section 4. A lecture about crocodiles.
Reading test
Passage 1. Safety and security measures when working with chemical substances.
Passage 2. An advertisement of an art exhibition.
Questions: match statement to the right paragraph.
Passage 3. Text about natural therapy and how to cure people without medications.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 4: Dont remember.
Writing test
You have bought an electronic device on the Internet and it was damaged, when you received it. Write
a letter to the seller and explain:
- What was the damage?
- What do you want them to do about it?
- Suggest a solution to this situation.
Nowadays families spend little time doing things together. What are the reasons that parents spend
less time with their children? Explain the positive and negative effects of this development. Give
examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Speaking test
Interview
- Where are you from?

- Lets talk about the weather.
- How is it different in your country?
- What weather do you like/dislike personally?
What is the best/worst weather for going to school/work?
Where do you live now?
Do you like the place you live in now?
What is your favorite room and why?
- What would you change in your home?

- Describe your neighborhood.
Cue Card
Talk about a foreign movie that you saw. Please say
- What was it about?
- What did you like about it?
- Why did you remember that movie?
Discussion
- Further conversation about movies and actors.
- Birds do they have any meaning in your country?
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IELTS test in the USA and Venezuela September

2011 (General Training)
The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend P, who managed to remember quite a bit. Enjoy!
Listening test
Section 1. Job interview.

Questions: about the address, zip code, past jobs, whether accommodation
and new school were needed.
Section 2. New bookstore employees orientation.
Questions: map labeling a map of the store was given for us to figure out
locations of things, and choose the correct letter.
Section 3. Two students were writing a research project about birds.
Questions: listen for the 3 requirements given by their professor; what type of food they should use
(nuts), how big the project should be, how many feeders there would be and where they will be
situated (on trees); when the observation should take place, how long it would last (5 min), what
information should be provided to the observers.
Section 4. A lecture about the way drama classes can affect children.
Reading test
Passages 1 and 2. Dont remember.
Passage 3. Description of different amusement parks.
Questions: fill in the correct letters corresponding to each park.
Passage 4. Article about the Loch Ness monster.
Questions: when was it last seen, what it looks like, about people that were involved in the mystery
and named the monster.
Writing test
You are preparing an event (picnic) in the countryside. Write a letter to a friend and ask to help you
with the arrangements. Please say:
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What is the reason for the event?

What arrangements have you already made?
How can he/she help to organize the event?
What activities have you decided on?

The number of older people is increasing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

What do you do: work or study?
What do you do exactly at your job?
Would you like to do this job in the future?
What foods are popular in your country?
Do people eat together in your country?
Do you like taking photographs?
- Is photography a big issue in your country?

- What kind of photographs do you like?
- Do you prefer to buy postcards as souvenirs or to take your own photographs?
Cue Card
Talk about something that you are learning. Please say
- What is it?
- How do you learn this?
- Is this knowledge useful nowadays?
Discussion
- What do you think about learning process for children?
- Do you think the learning process is changing?
- What is better, learning alone or with a teacher? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both
methods.
Writing test
Describe the process of making canned fish according to a diagram. It
consisted of about 20-25 pictures. Stages were marked with arrows.
Nowadays some secondary schools give children general education in a range of traditional disciplines,
while others claim to be more specialized and pay attention to some particular classes, excluding some
general ones. Which of two school types is better for children and why?
Speaking test
Interview
-
Where do you come from?

Is it a rural or an urban area?
What do you like or dislike about your place of living?
What advantages or disadvantages does it bring to youth?
Have you ever learned to dance? Why?
When do people dance in your country mostly?
What languages do you speak?
What language would you like to learn? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about your favorite TV program. Please say
- When do you watch it?
- Why do you watch it?
- Why do you find it interesting?
Discussion
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Do you think people watch TV too often?

What advantages or disadvantages does it bring to adults and to youth?
What do you think about famous persons on TV?
Do you think they are really talented or just popular?
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IELTS Speaking test in Australia September 2011

The Speaking questions below were shared by our kind friend S who recently had an IELTS exam in
Australia.
Speaking test
Interview
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What is your name?

Are you a student?
Where are you from?
Have you taken dancing classes in your childhood?
Why do you like dancing?
Do you like to watch people who can dance?
Cue Card
Describe your dream home. Please say

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Where would you prefer your home to be situated?

With whom would you like to spend time there?
What kind of design would you prefer?
Explain what would you like/dislike about this kind of home.
Discussion
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What are the problems that could arise in a house?

What are the reasons for the problems in the house?
How would you rectify these problems?
How overcrowding in cities can be solved?
Listening test
Section 1. Two friends discussion about a horse riding trip.
Section 2. An Australian airport security officers talk about the immigration
check in airports and ban on illegal goods.
Section 3. Three friends were talking about a research they have conducted.
Section 4. A university tutor was giving instructions regarding the new university study website.
Reading test
Passage 1. Renovation of an underdeveloped island by an agency.
Passage 2. Differences between bosses and subordinates.
Passage 3. A strange space phenomenon spotted by NASA.
Writing test
We were given a bar chart that showed population of several regions in 2006 and a prediction for
2030. We had to write a report based on the data in the chart.
Some say that artists (musicians, writers, painters) should be supported by the government. Others
think it would be waste of money. Discuss both arguments and give your opinion. Use specific reasons
and examples to support your answer.
Speaking test
Interview
What is your name?

Where do you live?
Are you working or studying?
Why have you chosen this course?
What is the importance of computers nowadays?
How do you use a computer?
What are the benefits of public transport?
Cue Card
Talk about a journey to which you have been late. Please say
- where you intended to go,
- whom you went with, and
- how you felt about being late.
Discussion
Dont remember.
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IELTS test in Taiwan September 2011 (Academic

Module)
Our kind friend from G from Taiwan has shared some information about his IELTS exam. He didnt
remember much about the Listening or Reading, but we have his Writing and Speaking questions:
Writing test
We were given a line graph describing data on marriages.
Some people believe that advertisements targeting children may have negative effects on them, and
suggest banning such advertisements as a solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
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Do you like swimming?

Why do you like it?
Would you recommend swimming for children?
Do you like taking photographs?
What kind of photographs do you like?
Why?
Cue Card
Talk about the kind of clothes you prefer. Please say
- What kind of clothes do you like?
- Why do you like that particular kind?
- Where do you buy such clothes?
Discussion
- More questions about fashionable clothes.
- Will you go shopping for clothes or buy them online?
- Do you think clothes can affect peoples behavior?
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Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

What is your profession?
What do you like about your home?
What do you dislike about your home?
Do you want to change anything in your home?
What is your favorite place at home? Why?
Do you like your name?
Do you know something about the custom of naming children in your culture?
Cue Card
Describe a family function you have attended. Please say

- What was the function?
- How did you enjoy the function?
Discussion
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a joint/big family?

What are the skills a child learns from the family?
Discuss the importance of family.
What is more important to you, family or friends? Why?
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IELTS test in Sydney, Australia September 2011

(General Training)
The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friends C and P, who took their test in Sydney,
Australia.
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between 2 students who were doing a history project.
Section 2. College campus information, in particular about parking and visitors.

Sections 3 and 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Passage 1 and 2. Dont remember.
Passage 3. A report about how the Dodo birds became extinct.
Writing test
You are transferred to another country to study. You want a part time job while studying. Write a letter
to your friend in that country and ask him/her to help you out with finding a part time job. Please say:
- What are your study plans?
- What type of job are you looking for?
- Explain how your friend can help.
Parents often buy their children many toys. What are the advantage and disadvantage of children
having a large number of toys? Use examples from your personal knowledge and experience.
Speaking test
Interview
-
Is swimming popular in your country?

Should young people, especially children, learn to swim?
Can you swim?
When did you learn swimming?
Cue Card
Talk about a song from your childhood that you remember until now. Please say
- What is it about?
- What is the significance of this song in your life?
- What do you feel when you hear this song?
Discussion
-
Is singing popular in your country?

What kind of songs do people sing together in your country?
Should we encourage young people to sing?
Can young people and adults share the same kind of songs?
Should we learn to sing well to feel the song?
Writing test

There were two pie charts showing 2 different groups of students and the reasons for voting for
student representatives. Groups were divided by age: 18-22 years old and 23-25 years old.
Most people watch foreign films first, before locally produced films. Why is that so? If the government
in your country decides to invest in the film industry, will you support them to do so and why? Include
your own experience in the essay.
Speaking test
Interview
Dont remember.
Cue Card
Describe an expensive thing that you have bought. Please say
- What was it?
- How expensive was it?
- Was it for yourself or somebody else?
Discussion
-
How much time do people spend on shopping?

Do you shop often? Why?
What sort of things do people buy, take teenagers for example?
Why do people tend to spend money on such items?
Do you think electronic equipment will be cheaper in 10 years? Why?
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IELTS Speaking test in India August 2011

The questions below were shared by our kind friend D after his exam in India.
Speaking test
Interview
-

Where are you from?
What is more important your work or the people you work with?
Does any number have a special meaning in your country?
How do you remember names and numbers?
What do you find easier to remember: names or numbers?
Cue Card
Talk about a place near water (lake, river, etc) you have visited when you were a child. Please say
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When did you go there?

Whom did you go with?
Why was it interesting for you?
What did you like/dislike about this place?
Discussion
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Are ships used more these days than in the past?

Is it important to transfer goods by ships?
What are the disadvantages of living near water?
What do children like to do in places near water?
Writing test
We had to describe a table that outlined figures in 4 countries in relation to the number of temporary
skilled migrants for two years (2003 and 2006 respectively), as well as the number of workers per
1000 people.
There is an increase in violence in society because police officers carry guns. To what extent do you
agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your personal experience.
Speaking test
Interview
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Describe the town or city you currently live in.

What do you like about it?
Is it an interesting place to live in?
What do you think about public holidays?
Do you think there are enough public holidays?
Cue Card
Describe a time when you helped someone. Please say
- Who was that person?
- What did you do to help him/her?
- Do you think it helped that person?
Discussion
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Do you think you will help anyone in the future?

What support do family members provide to each other?
Are there any non government organizations in your country that help people in need?
How do they help people?
Do you think that their existence is important?
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IELTS test in Australia August 2011 (General

Training)
The information below was shared by our kind friends V and Y, who took their IELTS exams in
Australia.
Listening test
Section 1. Three professors were talking about the effect of computers on todays life.
Section 2. A talk about a museum.
Section 3 and 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Dont remember.
Writing test
You have found out about the construction of a new airport in your area. Write a letter to the local
authorities to complain and express your concerns. Please say:
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How did you find out about the project?

When did you first learn about it?
How would it affect the area or you personally?
What would you suggest as a solution to this dispute?

Many students take a year off in order to work before they go to college or university. Do you think
this has more advantages than disadvantages?
Speaking test 1
Interview
Dont remember.
Cue Card
Talk about a music concert that you went to. Please say
- Where was the concert?
- What was its main theme?
- Why did you like it?
Discussion
Do you think music can promote the image of a country?

Do you think national anthems may be bad for multicultural countries?
Do you think globalization influenced the music in your country?
Is there any impact on the traditional music?
Speaking test 2
Interview
Dont remember.
Cue Card
Talk about a person that you know who has a healthy life style, please say
- Who is he/she?
- Why do you think he/she has got a healthy life style?
- Do people in modern society eat more junk food or healthy food?
Discussion
- Do you like photographs?
- Is photography a big issue in your country?
- Do you prefer a post card or a self-taken photo?
Speaking test
Interview
-

What kind of music do you like?
Have you ever been to a live concert?
Who was the star in this concert?
Did you like him/her? Why?
What are your favorite colors? Why?
Do colors have any special meaning in your country?
What color would you choose for your room?
Cue Card
Describe a walk that you have enjoyed. Please say
- When was it?
- Where was it?
- Whom did you go with?
Discussion
- Compared to the past do you think people are walking less nowadays?
- What are the benefits of walking compared to driving a car?
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IELTS test in Manchester, UK August 2011

(Academic Module)
The IELTS exam below was shared by G from the UK, who remembered the following details:
Listening test
Section 1. A person was buying a bed and discussing its features (such as headboard, drawers,
lighting) and delivery.
Sections 2. About Green Island tours in Australia. Description of hotels and activities.
Section 3. Lecture about a low cost shelter (underground) built in conservation area in the UK.
Reading test
Passage 1. Sextant and clock development in the sea.
Passage 2. Coyotes in the US cities.
Passage 3. About an oil painting and a film producer.
Writing test

We were given a chart showing the percentage of women take posts in parliament and as managers in
Norway, Canada, Italy and a few other countries. Italy had the highest percentage of women in
management and the lowest in parliament.
Some think that news and media have too much influence on peoples lives. Is it a negative or a
positive development?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

What do you do?
Would you like to do this job in the future?
Lets talk about names.
Cue Card
Talk about a trip that you would like to go on. Please say:
- Where would you go?
- How long would the trip be?
- Do you like to travel alone or with other people?
Discussion
- What in your opinion do people think about traveling nowadays?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

Tell me about yourself.
What is your favorite animal?
Does anyone have pets in your country?
What are the wild animals in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about something that you would like to learn. Please say
- What is it?
- How would you like to learn this?
- How would it help you in the future?
Discussion
Do you think it is easy to get information now, compared to the past?

Do you think the Internet is a reliable source of information?
Are old people feeling encouraged to study new things?
Would it be useful for the country?
Does government need to provide services to pensioners?
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IELTS test in Vijayawada, India August 2011

(General Training)
The IELTS exam below was shared by our friend D (thanks a lot!), who remembered everything except
the Listening test.
Reading test
Passage 1. About Rottnest Island and its services.
Questions: match the sentences with different types of hire.
Passage 2. Luca Manufacturing company: entitlement of leave.
Passage 3. Email, computer and intranet usage at one company.
Questions: filling in the blanks.
Passage 4. About a desalination plant in California.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given.
Writing test
You had a small accident in the kitchen at your rental place. Write to your landlord and say
- How did it happen?
- What are the things that were damaged?
- Suggest what your landlord has to do about it.
In some countries, grandparents play a significant role in bringing up children. Is it good or bad?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

How can I call you?
Do you like giving gifts?
What type of gifts do you give to people?
Tell me about your city.
What is it famous for?
Do you do household chores?
What type of chores did you do as a child?
Cue Card
Talk about an expensive thing you have bought. Please say
-
What is it?
Where did you buy it?
When did you buy it?
Why did you buy it?
Discussion
- Why do people buy a lot of things?
IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad India August

2011
The Speaking questions below were sent by D who took an IELTS exam recently in India. Enjoy!
Speaking test
Interview
- Tell me about yourself.
- Where do you live, in a small town or a big city?
Why do you like this place?

Are there any musical concerts in your city?
Do you like them?
How often do you attend a live concert?
When was your last visit?
Do you prefer a live concert or music on CD?
Cue Card
Talk about a program that you saw on TV and did not like. Please say
-
What program was it?

What was it about?
Why didnt you like it?
What could have been done to make it better?
Discussion
-
What educational programs do you watch on television?

How often do you watch them?
What is the purpose of advertisements?
What is the impact of ads on children?
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IELTS test in Namibia August 2011 (Academic

Module)
The IELTS exam below was shared by S and R, who remembered the following topics and questions:
Listening test
Section 1. About the telephone tariff at a rental accommodation.
Section 2. About Barkly gardens.
Section 3. A conversation between two students about a presentation.
Section 4. About the railway between Darwin and Adelaide in Australia.
Reading test
Passage 1. A text about Leaf-cutter and Lower attine ants.
Passage 2. About a scientific method to calculate the distance between the Earth and the Sun, called
Transit of Venus.
Passage 3. Advertisement related passage.
Writing test
We were given a table that showed the number of workers, actual and predicted figures between 1985
and 2015. Below is a similar table:

In the last century, the first man walking on the moon said: It is a giant leap for mankind. However,
some people think it makes little difference to our daily lives. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

What can I call you?
Do you like your job, why?
Would you like to change your career in the future?
Where do you stay?
What foods are popular in your culture?
Do people eat as a group in your culture?
Is it good for people to eat as a group?
What colours do you prefer in your life?
Cue Card
Describe a character that influenced you in childhood. Please say
- Who is that character?
- What does he/she look like?
Speaking test
Interview
-
Whats your name?

What type of work are you doing?
Are you good at managing time?
What type of live concerts are there in your city?
When did you last go to a live concert?
Cue Card
Describe a peaceful place that you like to go to. Please say
-
What is this place?

When do you go there?
What do you do there?
Explain why you feel it is peaceful there.
Discussion
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Is it necessary for a person to be alone sometimes?

What do people do to be alone?
Does the increasing population affect people wanting to be alone?
Does the technology development somehow affect people wanting to be alone?
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IELTS Speaking test in Australia August 2011

Our kind friend J remembered and shared the Speaking questions, that he was asked in his IELTS exam
in Australia.
Speaking test
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What do you do, work or study?

What do you study?
What is your major?
Why do you want to choose the networking field?
Are people from your country fond of food?
Describe your traditional dish.
Cue Card
Talk about a song that you like the most, please say:
-
What song is it?

Why do you like it?
When did you listen to it first?
When / where are you normally listening to it?
Discussion
-
Does music have impact on people from your country?

What do you think about live performances?
Compare live performance to recorded music.
Is the Internet good for music industry?
Who is your favorite singer?
Listening test
Section 1. Job Application with a recruitment agency.
Section 2. Students discussed different authors.
Section 3. How light pollution affects animals.
Section 4. A discussion about a mill situated on a river bank.
Reading test
Passage 1. It was about Australias sugar cane industry.
Passage 2. How to save mammals and different animals which are on the verge of extinction.
Passage 3. British agriculture: policies, development and achievements in the post-war period.
Writing test
We had to describe a diagram that showed the process of producing electricity from coal.
The sequence was as follows Mine => Coal => Trolleys => Transportation => Gasifier (+ heat) =>
Cooling (waste heat) => Cleaning => Gas power plant (waste heat) => Electricity => Homes and
factories.
Some people think that schools are merely turning children into good citizens and workers, rather than
benefiting them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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IELTS Speaking test in Bosnia August 2011

Below are the Speaking questions that our friend N remembered after her IELTS exam in Bosnia:
Speaking test
Interview
-
What is your name?

Where are you from?
Where do you work?
What study do you do?
Did you learn science in your school?
Cue Card
Talk about the recent news in media that made an impression on you. Please say
- Whom was it about?
- What happened?
- Why did you remember it?
Discussion
- What is your vision of the future media?
- What kinds of media do you know?
- What is the main difference between TV and radio news?
Listening test
Section 1. A phone conversation where one person was requesting moving and packing services.
Section 2. Two students talking about the experience of working in a hotel.
Section 3. Explanation on how to prevent fires.
Section 4. Lecture about improvements within a company.
Reading test
Passage 1. The importance of studying history.
Passage 2. Birds intelligence.
Passage 3. Energy generated by water.
Writing test
A bar chart illustrating the percentages of male and female Internet users in 2008.
Many people believe that governments are fully responsible for solving environmental problems, while
others think that unless individuals take some action the problems could not be solved. Do you agree
or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
-

How do you prefer to be called?
Do people believe in numbers in your country?
What are the most important numbers that someone should remember?
How do you remember numbers?
Tell me about your hometown.
What kind of live performances does your hometown offer?
Tell me about a recent concert that you have attended or watched on TV.
Cue Card
Talk about an educational program on TV. Please say
- What is the program about?
- How did you find that program?
- Why did you like/dislike this program?
Discussion
- Do you believe that people should watch that kind of programs?
- TV ads are quite expensive. Why do you think that companies invest in this kind of ads?
- Do you think that advertising changes childrens behavior?
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IELTS Speaking test in Australia July 2011

The IELTS exam in Australia, as reported by M, seems to be similar to the ones in Tokyo and Vietnam.
Here are the Speaking questions that M remembered:
Speaking test
Interview
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What is your name?

Where are you from?
Do you live in a small town or a big city?
Do you enjoy living there?
What are the benefits of living in the city?
Cue Card
Talk about help you have provided to someone. Please say
- Whom have you helped?
- Why did you help?
- How did the person benefit from it?
Discussion
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Did you ever mention to others helping that person?

Did you help other people?
Did you help any visitor in your country?
Why do you think it is important to help visitors?
Why do people help each other?
How can members of a family help each other?

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IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia October

Can you tell me your full name, please?

Do you encourage your children to read? Why?

What room in your home do you prefer?

Airplanes and pollution.

Did you grow up in a village or a city?

Why do some employers believe that employing an older person is an advantage?

Section 2. A speech in a museum about the Blue Moon steam boat.

Where do you live?

- Why did you do it?

Where are you from?

What is your full name?

- What was the item that you bought?

Please introduce yourself.

What do they look like?

How many languages do you know?

Section 4. A talk from a zoo keeper.

What is the meaning of your name?

What kind of event was it?

What is the role of music in our life?

What is your full name?

Why are foreign movies popular in your country?

IELTS test in the Philippines and Australia

Section 1. Elinor was complaining about her flat.

What is your full name?

- Where did you go?

Why do people have to go to a retreat for relaxation?

What is your name?

Who wrote it?

IELTS Speaking test in the UAE September 2011

Would you like to be a leader?

- Will you make more changes in the future?

IELTS test in the Netherlands September 2011

Tell me about the place you live in.

Would your friends like to meet this person too?

- What is your name?

Lets talk about celebrities and famous people.

IELTS test in Algeria September 2011 (General

Section 1. A conversation about university dormitory rooms.

- Where are you from?

- What would you change in your home?

IELTS test in the USA and Venezuela September

Section 1. Job interview.

What is the reason for the event?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

What is your name?

- Is photography a big issue in your country?

Where do you come from?

Do you think people watch TV too often?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia September 2011

What is your name?

Describe your dream home. Please say

Where would you prefer your home to be situated?

What are the problems that could arise in a house?

What is your name?

IELTS test in Taiwan September 2011 (Academic

Do you like swimming?

What is your name?

Describe a family function you have attended. Please say

What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a joint/big family?

IELTS test in Sydney, Australia September 2011

Section 2. College campus information, in particular about parking and visitors.

Is swimming popular in your country?