IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Shanghai, China – July 2014 (General Training)

IELTS test in Shanghai, China – July 2014 (General Training)

Posted: 11 Aug 2014 04:18 AM PDT

Thanks to B who took the IELTS test in China we can share the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently travelled to another country and stayed with your friend, write a letter to him/her and say

- How do you feel about this trip?
- What did you do recently after coming back?
- Invite him/her to visit you.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people spend a lot of time using communication technology. What are the reasons for this? What is the impact on the relationships with their families and other people?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Do you work or study?
- Where are you from?
- How do you feel about living there?
- Is there anything you dislike about this place?
- Do you like shopping?
- What specific shopping center do you like to go to?

Cue Card

Talk about a destination you have recently gone to far away from home. Please say

- When and where did you go to?
- Whom did you go with?
- How did you feel about the place you travelled to?

Discussion

- Do you think people like to travel far away from home? Why?
- What’s the difference of travel today compared to the past?
- What means of transportation do people prefer while travelling? Why?
- Do you think new trains are more environmentally friendly compared to the older models? Why?
- What amenities do the new trains have?
- Some people like to stay in the same place all their life. Why?