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Practice Test 56

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Happiness

1.    How would you define happiness?

2.    What usually makes you happy?

3.    What would you do to make you happy?

4.    Do you think money can make people happy?

5.    Do you think people in your country are generally happy people?

6.    What kinds of things make people in your country happy?

7.    Are people in your country happier now than they were 30 years ago?

8.    Why do some people say that happiness never lasts long?

9.    What makes you feel unhappy?

10. What do you do when you are unhappy?

11. What's your happiest moment?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Farming

1.    Have you ever visited a farm?

2.    What kinds of farms are there in your country?

3.    What kind of farm do you like?

4.    What farm would you like to visit?

5.    Do you think farming is important?

6.    Did you do any farm work when you were young?

7.    Does your country use many traditional farming methods? Which?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about one to two minutes. Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a house or apartment you would like to live in.

Describe a house or apartment you would like to live in.

You should say:

·      where it is / Where it would be

·      what you would (like to) do there

·      who you would (like to) live therewith

and explain why you would like to live in this place.

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

We’ve been talking about a painting and now I’d like you to discuss with one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first topic of accommodation

Accommodation

1.    Do you think it’s better to rent or to buy a place to live in?

2.    How easy is it to find a place to live in your country?

3.    Do you agree that there is a right age for young adults to stop living with their parents?

4.    What options are available to young couples looking for accommodation in your country?

5.    What are some of the pleasures involved in making a home for ourselves?

 

Practice Test 57

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Bicycles

1.    Do you have a bike?

2.    How often do you use it?

3.    How old were you when you learned to ride a bike?

4.    Do many people in your country using bicycles?

5.    Do you think using bicycles should be encouraged?

6.    How popular are bicycles in your home town?

7.    How popular are bicycles in your country?

8.    How often do you ride a bike?

9.    Do you think that bikes are suitable for all ages?

10. What are the advantages of a bicycle compared to a car?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: New Activities

1.    Do you like to try new activities? Why?

2.    What activities would you like to try?

3.    Is it good for people to try new things?

4.    Why are some people afraid of trying new things?

5.    What activities did you do when you were a child?

6.    Do you like to try new activities alone or with friends?

7.    Did you try new activities when you were younger?

8.    What help do people need when they're trying new things?

9.    What are some of the difficulties a person might have when they try something new?

10. Do you think it's better to have new experiences when you're young or when you're older?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about one to two minutes. Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a time when your computer broke down.

Describe a time when your computer broke down.

You should say

·      When it was

·      What you were doing

·      What you did about it

And how you felt about it.

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

We’ve been talking about a painting and now I’d like you to discuss with one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first topic of computer

Computer

1.    What do people use computers for?

2.    What should people do when their computer has problems?

3.    Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?

4.    Why can it be difficult for some people to use a modern computer?

5.    Should students be allowed to use computers at school?

6.    What do you think of people who are addicted to computers?

7.    Do you think computers have changed our lives for the better or for the worse?

8.    Will we have reliable computers/technology in the future?

 

Practice Test 58

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Concentration

1.    When is it hard for you to concentrate?

2.    What may distract you when you are trying to stay focused?

3.    In what situations do you need to concentrate?

4.    When do you need to be focused?

5.    What do you do to improve your concentration?

6.    What do you do to help you concentrate?

7.    Is it easy for you to do two things simultaneously?

8.    Is difficult for you to stay focused on something?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Writing (by hand)

1.    Do you generally prefer to write by hand or use a computer? (Why?)

2.    Are there any situations when you think it is important to write by hand? (Why/Why not?)

3.    How important is good handwriting to you? (Why/Why not?

4.    Do you think computers will replace writing by hand in the future? (Why/Why not?

5.    Do you enjoy writing?

6.    What age do children normally learn to write in your country?

7.    Did you used to write a lot when you were a child?

8.    Do you ever write letters?

9.    Do you prefer writing letters or sending emails

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about one to two minutes. Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a trip you took by bike.

Describe a trip you took by bike.

You should say:

·      When and where the trip was

·      Who you went with

·      Why you went by bike

And explain how you felt about it.

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

We’ve been talking about a painting and now I’d like you to discuss with one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first topic of cycling

Cycling

1.    Do you think cycling is a good form of exercise?

2.    Do you think that bike commuting is better than driving?

3.    What are the advantages of riding a bicycle and driving a car?

4.    Is it important to teach children to ride a bicycle?

5.    Has people's attitude towards bicycles and cycling changed over the years?

6.    Is it popular to ride bicycle in your country?

7.    Do people in your country often travel by bicycles?

8.    Do you think a bicycle is very convenient for people to use?

9.    Is it difficult to learn how to ride a bicycle?

10. Has people's attitude towards bicycles and cycling changed over the years?

11. Do you think more people will cycle in the future?

 

Practice Test 59

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about: Colours

1.    What colour clothes do you like to wear?

2.    Do people in your country like to wear bright colours?

3.    What are the differences between men and women’s preference in colour?

4.    What colour do you like?

5.    What is the most popular colour in Indonesia?

6.    Do you like to wear dark or bright colours?

7.    Do colours affect your mood?

8.    Did colour matter to you when you were a child?

9.    Does colour matter when you buy things?

10. Which colour you don’t like to have in your home?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Making Lists

1.    Do you make a list before going shopping? Why?

2.    Why is it important to make a shopping list?

3.    Do you make a list of your work? Does it work?

4.    Why don't some people like making lists?

5.    Do you prefer using a piece of paper or making a list on your phone?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about one to two minutes. Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe an experience when you got bored when you were with others

Describe an experience when you got bored when you were with others

You should say:

·      When it was

·      Who you were with

·      What they did

And explain why you felt bored

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

We’ve been talking about a painting and now I’d like you to discuss with one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first topic of boredom

Boredom

1.    Why do people get bored?

2.    Some people say that it’s good to feel bored sometimes. What do you think

3.    Are there any jobs that some people find boring?

4.    Do you think all boring jobs will be done by robots in the future?

5.    Why is it that some people work in boring jobs? Why do people agree to do boring jobs?

6.    Why do some people get bored faster than others?

7.    Nowadays, people have no one to blame other than themselves for feeling bored. Would you agree?

8.    Do you believe that technology has made life to become more interesting?

9.    Should people themselves be the ones who should make their lives to be more interesting?

10. Do you agree that it is impossible to feel bored in our today’s world?

 

Practice Test 60

Part 1 Introduction & Interview (4 – 5 minutes)

Introduction (Compulsory)

  • Good morning/afternoon. My name is _________ (IELTS Examiner). Can you tell me your full name, please?
  • What should I call you?
  • Could you tell me where you’re from?
  • Can I see your identification, please?

Thank you, Now in this first part. I’d like to ask you some questions about yourself.

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Let’s talk about:  Culture

1.    How are traditional cultures in your country changing today?

2.    Do people still celebrate traditional festivals in your country?

3.    Do you think people will become more similar culturally in the future around the world?

4.    Are there many ethnic groups in your country that have preserved their ways of living?

5.    What can governments and individual citizens do to support local ethnic minority groups?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about:  Agriculture

1.    What kinds of crops are grown in your country?

2.    Is farming becoming more sustainable in your country?

3.    Should governments subsidize the agricultural industry?

4.    How will farms look different in the future?

5.    Do most people in your country buy local produce?

 

Part 2 Individual Long Turn (3 – 4 minutes)

Now, I’m going to give you a topic and I’d like you to talk about one to two minutes. Before you talk you’ll have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. Do you understand?

Here’s some paper and a pencil for making notes and here’s your topic:

I’d like you to describe a skill you can teach others

Describe a skill you can teach others

You should say:

·      what it is

·      when you learned it

·      how you taught others

how you feel about this skill

 

Thank you, time is up, Can I have the pencil and paper back?

 

Part 3 Two-Way Discussion (4 – 5 minutes)

We’ve been talking about a painting and now I’d like you to discuss with one or two more general questions related to this.

Let’s consider first topic of teaching/learning

Teaching/Learning

1.    What kind of people are good at teaching?

2.    What qualities should teachers have?

3.    What skills does a good teacher need?

4.    Why do teachers need to be kind to students?

5.    Which do you think is more important, practical skills or academic skills?

6.    What things can young people teach older people?

7.    Which age group is the best one at learning new things?

8.    What skills do people take a long time to learn? Why?

9.    What skills should children learn before school?

10. What’s the difference between the roles of teachers and parents in education?

11. How do adults learn a new skill?

12. Is the Internet good for learning new skills?

13. Is it more important for students to be taught academic skills or so-called soft skills?