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IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – July 2013 (General Training)

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – July 2013 (General Training)

IELTS test in Australia – July 2013 (General Training)

Posted: 19 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT

An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks C!) shared the topics from the Writing and Speaking parts of a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write complaint letter to the airline manager regarding the behaviour of one of staff members on your flight. In your letter

- Give full details of your flight.
- Say what the problem with the staff member was.
- What would you like the manager to do regarding this matter?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In some countries teenagers are allowed to work part time jobs. Some people say it is a good thing, but others disagree. Discuss both views. Give your own opinion and support it with examples.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What kind of buildings do you have in your country?
- Are there more ancient or modern buildings?
- Describe one of the buildings’ designs in your country.
- Describe the building you live in.
- Is it important for you to relax?
- What do you do to relax?
- Why do we need to relax?

Cue Card

Describe an old friend that you have met recently. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- Where did you meet him/her?
- How did you meet in the first place?

Discussion

- Is there a difference in friendship with people you meet occasionally and friends you made in school or university?
- Are you still in contact with your friends from school/university?
- On what occasions do we usually meet new friends?
- In your country, where do usually children meet new friends?

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