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Practice Test 66

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: Crime

1.    Why do people commit crimes?

2.    How can criminals be rehabilitated?

3.    What is the purpose of punishment?

4.    Are punishment and revenge the same?

5.    Will crime become less common in the future?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Copying

1.    Do people in your country often copy each other?

2.    How has technology changed how people copy each other?

3.    Is it important for people to copy each other?

4.    What laws about plagiarism are there in your country?

5.    Do you think intellectual property theft will become more common in the future?

 

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 city you've been to and want to visit again.

Describe a city you've been to and want to visit again.

You should say:

·      when you visited there

·      what you did there

·      how long you stayed there

and explain why you would like to go back.

 

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 cities

Cities

1.    What are the benefits of living in the cities?

2.    What are the problems that you find in the cities?

3.    Is it good for elderly people to live in large cities?

4.    Is it possible that most of the population will move to cities?

5.    What are the main changes in modern cities in the 10-year period?

6.    Will the size of the cities increase in the future?

7.    Do you think people will live in an extreme environment in the future?

8.    Do you think that people in the countryside are more friendly than people in the cities?

9.    Do you think cities worth visiting are also suitable to live in?

10. What is the difference between the people living in the city and people living in the countryside?

11. What is the difference between big cities and small cities?

 

Practice Test 67

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: Retirement

1.    When do people in your country usually retire?

2.    Should everyone retire?

3.    What are the reasons that people do not retire?

4.    Will retirement ages keep getting later?

5.    What do retired people do in your country?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Computer Games

1.    Is it healthy for kids to play computer games?

2.    What are differences between the games played now and those from the past?

3.    Are there big differences in terms of gender when it comes to gaming?

4.    Are games educational?

5.    How do you think games will evolve in the future?

 

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 you saw a child behaved badly in public.

Describe a time when you saw a child behaved badly in public.

You should say:

·      where it happened

·      what the child was doing

·      how others reacted to it

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 behaviour

Children behaving badly

1.    What do young children do when they behave badly?

2.    How should parents stop their children from behaving badly?

3.    Were parents in the past more strict with their children than parents these days?

 

Changing people’s behaviour

1.    Whose influence on children is more important? Friends or parents?

2.    The best way to change someone’s behaviour is to set a good example. What do you think?

3.    People change their behaviour only if they want to. Do you agree?

 

Behaviour in today’s world

1.    Why can it be difficult to behave ethically in today’s world?

2.    Do you agree that people who don’t behave well towards others are more likely to be successful in life themselves?

3.    Everyone is by nature both good and bad. What’s your opinion on this?

 

Practice Test 68

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: Eating and Food

1.    Are family meals common in your country?

2.    Is fast food always unhealthy?

3.    Do you think fast food will be popular in the future?

4.    Is food an important part of your culture?

5.    Is there too much attention paid to food?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Mobile Phones and Smartphones

1.    What are the advantages of smartphones?

2.    Should children be allowed to own smartphones?

3.    Do you thinks have a major or minor impact on mental health?

4.    Where in your country is it not appropriate to use a phone?

5.    Do you think smartphone usage may decline in the future?

 

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 occasion when you wasted your time.

Describe an occasion when you wasted your time.

You should say:

·      where you were

·      when it was

·      what you did

and explain why you think it was a waste of time.

 

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 time management

Wasting Time/Time Management

1.    Is time management important? Why?

2.    How can we avoid wasting time?

3.    Should parents help children manage their time?

4.    How do you teach children time management?

5.    Do you think young people organize their time in the same way?

6.    Do you think planning is important for time management?

7.    Why do some people find it hard to follow their plans?

8.    Do you think relaxing is a waste of time?

 

Practice Test 69

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: Charity

1.    Why do people do charity for others?

2.    Is charity always altruistic or can it be selfish?

3.    What kinds of charities are there in your country?

4.    Do corporations in your country contribute to charity?

5.    Should charities be allowed to make a profit?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Life Goals

1.    How important is it for people to set goals?

2.    Do people set different goals at different stages of life?

3.    Are personal goals more important than professional goals?

4.    What sort of goals do young people today set?

5.    Are people becoming more pessimistic about their life goals?

 

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 you tried a new food for the first time.

Describe a time when you tried a new food for the first time.

You should say:

·      what you ate

·      Where you ate it

·      What it tasted like

And explain whether or not you liked this food.

 

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 food/cooking

Food/Cooking

1.    What kinds of foreign food are popular in your country?

2.    Why do people like to try new food?

3.    What are young people’s opinions on new food?

4.    Why do people prefer their local food?

5.    What factors influence people's food choices?

6.    Why do some people prefer to cook at home? Why do they like it?

7.    More and more people are unwilling to cook. Why?

8.    Do you think teachers or parents are responsible for teaching kids about food?

9.    Is it expensive to eat out in your country?

 

Practice Test 70

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: Interacting with Others

1.    Do you like talking to strangers?

2.    What was the last conversation you had?

3.    Do you discuss politics with your friends?

4.    Are families in your country very talkative?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Old Age

1.    Do you know a lot of older people?

2.    How often do you talk with your grandparents?

3.    Do you think people get happier as they get older?

4.    Are people living longer in your country?

 

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 famous person you are interested in.

Describe a famous person you are interested in.

You should say:

·      who he/she is

·      how you knew about him/her

·      what he/she was like before he/she became famous

and explain why you are interested in him/her.

 

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 famous people

Famous People

1.    What kinds of people are famous in your country?

2.    How do people become famous?

3.    What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past (10-50 years ago)?

4.    Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?

5.    Do you think the media pay too much attention to celebrities?

6.    Are celebrities an inspiration to the younger generation?

7.    Do you think that famous people ever have a negative influence on ordinary people?

8.    What qualities do famous people have in common?

9.    Why is it easier for the youth to follow celebrities?

10. With the help of what kind of media can people become famous?