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Practice Test 71

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: Favorite Foods 1.    What are your favorite foods? 2.    What were your favorite foods as a child? 3.    What foods are becoming more popular in your country now? 4.    What foods do you not like?

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Conversation 1.    Do you enjoy talking with your friends? 2.    What do you usually talk about? 3.    Have the kind of conversations you have changed much? 4.    Do you like listening to your friends tell stories?

 

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 you made a promise to someone.

Describe a time you made a promise to someone. You should say: ·      what the promise was ·      to whom you made it ·      whether it was easy or difficult to keep and explain why you made 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 promises

Promises 1.    What kind of promises do people often make? 2.    Do most people keep their promises? 3.    Why do some people fail to keep their promises? 4.    Do parents in your country often make promises to their children? 5.    What kinds of promises do parents in your country often make to their children? 6.    Do children keep their promises? 7.    What prizes do children get when they keep their promises?

 

Practice Test 72

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: Laughing 1.    Do you laugh at jokes a low? 2.    Can you tell jokes well? 3.    Do you think laughing is important? 4.    What kinds of funny shows are popular in your country?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Swimming 1.    How often do you go swimming? 2.    When did you learn how to swim? 3.    Will you swim a lot in the future? 4.    Can most people in your country swim?

 

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 you were pleased with your purchase.

Describe a time you were pleased with your purchase. You should say: ·      what it was ·      where you bought it ·      what it was for and explain why it made you happy.

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 shopping

Shopping 1.    How often do people in your country/city go shopping? 2.    What kinds of places are popular for shopping in your country? 3.    Is shopping popular in your country? 4.    How do people normally shop? 5.    Why do some people like to go to big shopping malls and some like small shops? 6.    Why is online shopping more and more popular these days? 7.    Do you think online shopping will replace shopping in stores? 8.    Do you think men and women have the same shopping habits? 9.    Why do women like shopping? 10. Why can some people have a bad shopping experience? 11. What can people do if they bought something disappointing online? 12. How do shops attract customers?

 

Practice Test 73

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: Online News 1.    Do you often read the news online? 2.    Is it convenient to read online news? 3.    What was the last article that you read about? 4.    Do you still read newspapers?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Celebrities 1.    Do you know any celebrities? 2.    Which celebrity do you know the most about? 3.    Are there are any celebrities you would like to meet? 4.    Who is the most famous person 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 polite person you met.

Describe a polite person you met. You should say: ·      who the person is ·      how you know the person ·      what the person looks like and explain why you think the person is polite.

 

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 politeness

Politeness 1.    How do people show politeness in your country? 2.    What’s the standard of being polite? 3.    What tips do you have about being polite? 4.    How to be polite to others? 5.    Do you think people are polite nowadays? Why or why not? 6.    Are people today as polite as they were in the past? 7.    Who is more polite, people from cities or those from the countryside? 8.    Are there any differences between urban and rural people in terms of politeness? 9.    Is there a country where people are particularly polite (the most polite country)? 10. Do you think politeness is different in different countries and parts of the world? 11. Are people more polite with non-family members than they are with their parents? 12. What should we do when people ignore us even if we behave politely with them? 13. Do you think it is rude to ignore the person who speaks to you? Why?

 

Practice Test 74

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: Notes 1.    Do you often write down notes? 2.    Do you make a lot of lists on your phone? 3.    When do you usually make notes? 4.    Is it common in your country for people to write notes?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Sports and Games 1.    What is your favorite sport? 2.    What sport did you play when you were younger? 3.    Which sports do you enjoy watching on TV? 4.    What is most popular sport 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 bag you want to own.

Describe a bag you want to own. You should say: ·      what kind of bag it is ·      where you want to buy it ·      how much it will cost you and explain why you want this kind of bag.

 

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 bags

Bags 1.    Why do you think women like to buy bags? 2.    Is a backpack practical in life? 3.    Why are some people willing to buy expensive bags? 4.    Why do children need to have the same bags? 5.    These days many women are spending more on a handbag than a holiday or even a car, why? 6.    What's the future of bags? Will they change?

 

Practice Test 75

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: Outdoors 1.    Did you like to go outdoors when you were younger? 2.    Do you still go outdoors a lot now? 3.    Do you like reading outside? 4.    Where do people in your country like to go outside?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Animals 1.    What was your favorite animal as a child? 2.    Do people in your country keep pets? 3.    What kind of pet would you not like to have? 4.    Is environmental protection important?

 

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 old object which your family has kept for a long time.

Describe an old object which your family has kept for a long time. You should say ·      what the object is ·      where it came from ·      how long it has been in your family and why your family has kept 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 important things

Important Things 1.    What things will families normally keep? 2.    What things do people keep in their family for a long time? 3.    In your culture, what things do people pass down from generation to generation? 4.    Are there any differences in the most important things for people of today and the past? 5.    What is the difference between what people cherish in the past and today? 6.    What kinds of things are kept in museums? 7.    What’s the influence of technology on museums? 8.    Which do you think are better: old things or new things?