IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013

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IELTS test takers S and M shared the questions they were asked in the Speaking test:

Speaking testIELTS test in Australia

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- How do you celebrate your birthday?
- How are birthday parties celebrated in your country?
- What birthdays are very special in your culture?
- Describe your city.
- What are the main landmarks of the city?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone you didn’t know. Please say

- Who was that person?
- When and where did you meet him/her?
- What did you talk about?
- Why was it interesting for you?

Discussion

- What is the difference between chatting and gossiping?
- What is the difference between personal, telephone or online conversations?
- What are the disadvantages of online conversations?
- How do you listen to news, on the radio or online?
- Why is getting news important?
- What news are the most interesting for you?
- Do you think young people are more interested in news than the elderly?
- Do you think women like to chat more than men? Why?