IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013

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IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013
Posted: 24 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT

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

Speaking test
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?