IELTS test takers from New Zealand and Bangladesh (thank you, M and S!) shared this exam update. They didn’t remember any reading or listening topics, but had a good recollection of the writing and speaking questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have recently booked a trip abroad with a travel agency, however, plans have changed and you cannot go to that trip. Write a letter to your travel agent. In your letter
- Give details of your trip.
- Explain why you can’t go on this trip.
- Tell the agency what you want to do about the booking.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
It is generally believed that clothing and fashion industry have a big influence on people. Is this a good or a bad thing? Explain your answer using your own experience and examples where relevant.
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 for a living?
- Please describe your job in detail.
- What is the hardest part of your job?
Cue Card
Describe a team project you have been involved in. Please say
- what was it,
- when was it,
- what happened and
- how you feel about this project.
Discussion
- Describe a big change that happened in your life.
- Was it a good or a bad experience?
- How did it affect your life?
- What did you learn from it?