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Practice Test 31

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: Recycling

1.    Do you recycle? Why/why not?

2.    What do you recycle?

3.    Do you always try to recycle paper and plastic?

4.    Do you always try to recycle paper and plastic?

5.    What is commonly recycled? What products?

6.    Did you learn recycling when you were a child?

7.    Why have people’s attitudes towards recycling changed over the last several years?

8.    Do you think recycling is important?

9.    Will you keep recycling in the future?

 

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 one thing you are going to do next weekend.

Talk about one thing you are going to do next weekend. You should mention:

  • Where you are going to do it
  • Who you are going to do it with
  • Any equipment you need to do it

And say whether you are looking forward to it or not, and why

 

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 plans

Plans

  1. In general, do you think planning is important?
  2. Do you think people should make highly detailed plans or just general plans?
  3. What types of people like to make plans?
  4. Why do you think some people dislike making plans?
  5. Let’s move on from planning to career plans. Do you think it's important for a person to have a career plan?
  6. How do most people plan their futures in their education and careers?
  7. Do you think it's important for young people to get advice from their parents when planning a career?

 

Practice Test 32

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: People's Names

1.    Is it easy for you to remember people’s names?

2.    How do you remember people’s names?

3.    Do you often forget people’s names?

4.    What do you do to remember a specific name?

5.    How do you feel when people don't remember your name?

6.    How did you parents choose your name?

7.    Does your name have any special meaning?

8.    Is your name common or unusual in your country?

9.    If you could change your name, would you?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Reading

1.    Do you like reading?

2.    What books do you like to read?

3.    What book have you read recently?

4.    What did you learn from it?

5.    Do you like to read at home or in other places?

6.    In what places do you think it is difficult to read?

7.    Do you like to read by yourself or with other people?

8.    Do you read professional books?

9.    Why do parents make children read books at an early age?

10. What was your favourite book as a child?

11. Should reading be compulsory at school?

12. Do you often read?

13. Which do you prefer reading, newspapers or magazines?

14. What is your favourite kind of book to read?

15. Do you often read newspapers?

16. What kind of stories do you like to read about?

17. Do you have any e-books?

18. What books did you read as a child?

19. Do you think it is important to encourage children to read?

 

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 something which is produced in your country, such as a food, a handicraft, or a car.

Describe something which is produced in your country, such as a food, a handicraft, or a car.

You should say:

  • what it is
  • what it is used for
  • how it is made or produced

and explain why your country produces this thing.

 

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 products

Products

  1. What kinds of products are mostly imported into your country?
  2. In your opinion, why do some people like to buy imported products?
  3. Let’s move on to local products. What are some famous local products in your country?
  4. Do you think a country should make everything it needs or import some things?
  5. What are the disadvantages of a country producing everything it needs?
  6. Finally, let’s talk about globalisation. Do you think the globalisation of industries and commerce is a good thing?
  7. What are the impacts of globalization on international trade?

 

Practice Test 33

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: Time

1.    Is being late acceptable in your country?

2.    Are you ever late for appointments?

3.    What type of excuses do you think are alright for being late?

4.    How do you feel when someone is late for an appointment with you?

5.    Are you good at managing your time?

6.    How do you manage your time?

7.    When is it most important for you to manage your time?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Cake

1.    Do you like dessert?

2.    Do you like eating cakes?

3.    What dessert do Indonesian people like?

4.    Have you ever made a cake?

 

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 restaurant or a cafe you often go to.

Describe a restaurant or a cafe you often go to. You should say:

  • Where it is
  • What it looks like
  • What kind of services are provided
  • What kind of food you like there/ What kind of food is famous?

And say why you like 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 restaurants

Restaurants

  1. Do many people eat in restaurants in your country?
  2. Why do some people enjoy eating out?
  3. Is it expensive to eat out in your country?
  4. Let’s move on from eating in restaurants to cooking at home. Do you like to cook at home?
  5. Nowadays, more and more people are unwilling to cook. Why is this happening?
  6. What’s the difference between restaurant food and home-cooked food?

 

Practice Test 34

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:

Haircut

1.    How often do you have a haircut?

2.    How long have you had your current haircut?

3.    Have you ever had an unhappy haircut experience?

4.    Do you like to have your hair cut?

 

Tea or Coffee

1.    Do Indonesian people like to drink tea or coffee?

2.    Do you prepare tea or coffee for guests at home?

3.    When was the last time you drank tea or coffee?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about:

Jeans

1.    Do you wear jeans?

2.    How often do you wear jeans?

3.    Do you like wearing jeans, why?

4.    Why do you think jeans are popular?

 

Plan

1.    Do you make plans every day?

2.    Are you good at managing your time?

3.    What is the latest plan you made?

4.    What is the hardest part about making plans?

 

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 traffic rule or law you know about.

Describe a traffic rule or law you know about. You should say:

  • what it is
  • how you know about it
  • if you follow this rule or law

and explain why this rule is important.

 

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 rules

Rules

  1. Why do we have rules in society?
  2. Do you think it's necessary to set up rules about overworking people?
  3. What are some examples of rules that exist in many families?
  4. What are some rules that exist in schools or workplaces in your country?
  5. Do you think that the students themselves should have a say in what kinds of school rules there are?

 

Practice Test 35

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: Festival

1.    What is your favorite festival?

2.    How do you celebrate this festival?

3.    What is the most popular Indonesian Festival?

4.    Do you like western festival?

 

Interview (Choose 2-3 Questions)

Now let’s talk about: Driving

1.    Do you drive often?

2.    Do you want your children to drive in future?

3.    Do you have a driver’s license?

4.    At what age are people allowed to drive in your country?

5.    Do you think it’s difficult to drive a car?

 

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 school that you are attending or attended in the past.

Describe a school that you are attending or attended in the past. You should say:

  • What it looks like from the outside
  • What it looks like inside
  • What facilities it has

And say if you think it is a good school building or not, and why

 

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 school

School

  1. Is higher education too expensive in your country?
  2. Should all students pay for their university education?
  3. Can you compare the education your parents had with the education that you received?
  4. What changes do you think will happen in the classrooms of the near future?
  5. Let’s move on to university education. What advantages do universities bring to society?
  6. Which is more important, research or teaching?
  7. What makes a good university student?