Questions in a recently took general training IELTS exam in the UK :
Writing Test
Writing Task 1
Your colleague found another job and invited you to his/her farewell party. Unfortunately you are unable to attend it. Write a letter to him/her and say
– Why can’t you attend the party?
– Why did you enjoy working with him/her?
– Offer him/her to meet some other time.
Writing Essay
Nowadays many people choose ready made food and refuse to cook at home. Why do you think it happens? What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a choice?
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?
– Can you describe your work?
– What do you enjoy about your work?
– Are you a patient person?
– Do you think patience is important? Why?
– Are you a more patient person now compared to the past?
Cue Card
Describe a situation when someone lost an item and you found it. Please say
– What was it?
– How did you find it?
– What did you do about it?
Discussion
– How did you feel about it later?
– Do you consider archaeology an important science? Why?
– What would be the items associated with our generation? Why?
– Should artifacts be kept in the museums of the country they belong to?
– Why do you think so?
– What do you think about people that like to collect different items?
– Why do they do it, in your opinion?
– Do you collect anything? Why?
– How can people collect items?
– Where can they find interesting things for their collection?
