IELTS test in Pakistan – November 2018 (General Training)
Writing test
Writing task 1
Write a letter to your manager about a party that you want to organize at the office. In your letter say
– Why do you want to do it?
– When and where will it take place?
– What arrangements will you have to make?
Writing Task 2
Nowadays the amounts of rubbish are constantly increasing in many countries of the world. Why is it happening? How can it be controlled and eventually reduced?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– What made you choose this profession?
– Let’s talk about food.
– Do you like international cuisines?
– What international food do you like?
– Are there many international food restaurants in your country?
– Are there more such restaurants now than in the past? Why?
– What international food did you enjoy recently?
– Do you think there will be more international cuisines available in the near future?
Cue Card
Talk about an item of clothing you wore that was different from your normal clothes. Please say
– What was it?
– When and where did you wear it?
– What was so special about it?
Discussion
– What was the occasion?
– What did others say about it?
– Do you have a picture of you wearing those clothes?
– Why do you think people like to dress formally?
– Do people dress more formally now than in the past in your country?
– Is it good to dress formally?
– There are so many clothing brands nowadays, why is it so?
– Can you guess a person’s profession by their clothing?
IELTS test in the Philippines – November 2018 (Academic Module)
Writing test
Writing task 1
We were given two pie charts showing all forests existing in the world and timber production globally. We had to summarise and compare data.
Writing task 2
Many people believe the government should spend money on faster public transport. Others think that money should be spent on different aspects of public transportation, such as cost reduction and environment conservation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you live in a house?
– Can you describe it?
– What is your favourite room?
– Do you prefer living in the city or the countryside?
– Why is it so?
– What city would you like to visit someday? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about an instance when you have lost something. Please say
– What was it?
– When and where did you lose it?
– How did you feel about it?
Discussion
– What did you do after you found you lost it?
– Is being organised essential to being a student?
– Some say being messy relates to being a genius or a creative person, do you agree?
– Why is it so?
– Do you think people naturally seek order?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of an extremely organised society?
