Посмотрите некоторые задания по Writing и Speaking с официальных экзаменов в октябре 2017 года. Используйте их для подготовки! Темами делятся люди, сдававшие IELTS. Мы даем свои комментарии на особенно интересные и каверзные, на наш взгляд, темы.
Конечно, не стоит надеяться на то, что эти темы будут повторяться на будущих экзаменах (хотя кто знает), но помните, что чем больше тем вы проработаете, тем понятнее вам станет формат IELTS и тем подкованнее вы будете. Тематика по сути имеет свои пределы, и, возможно, темы их подобных сфер жизни могут оказаться на вашем экзамене!
Указанные темы взяты с отличного англоязычного сайта для подготовки к IELTS www.ielts-blog.com. Для вашего удобства я собрал темы в один пост.
IELTS WRITING
Writing task 2
Some people say that the Internet is the most important invention. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your reasons and examples.
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Наверное, проще согласиться с высказываем о том, что Интернет – важнейшее изобретение, чем искать какое-то более важное изобретение.Итак, чтобы заполнить чем-то Essay body 1 и 2, нужно найти ДВЕ причины, почему Интернет – важнейшее изобретение.
Причина 1 – Интернет сделал революцию в доступе к информации, а именно:
(1) помогает в самообразовании и общей росте интеллектуального уровня населения.
(2) дал свободу выбора того, что человек хочет изучать и познавать.
Причина 2 – Интернет объединил мир, а именно:
(1) средства коммуникации значительно упростились, и, таким образом, стираются границы между странами
(2) Интернет – один из компонентов глобализации, потому что является важным экономическим и политическим инструментом.
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Writing task 2
Nowadays many big cities become overcrowded. Why is it happening, in your opinion? What measures could be taken to prevent it?
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Города переполнены людьми. Почему это происходит (откуда взялись там люди в таком количестве)? Какие меры можно принять, чтобы предотвратить дальнейшую миграцию в города?
Почему это происходит?
(1) внутренняя и внешняя миграция в города в поисках лучшей жизни – учебы и работы
(2) в городах более высокий уровень жизни, не только в экономическом, но и в культурном плане
Какие меры можно принять, чтобы предотвратить дальнейшую миграцию в города?
(1) предотвратить это полностью, на мой взгляд, не получится, но ограничить въезд можно с помощью регистрации постоянных жителей и затруднений для приезжих в получении прописки
(2) развивать другие регионы страны, чтобы равномерно распределять миграцию и не переполнять столицу или большие города
Writing task 2
Some people are convinced that mature age employees are beneficial to a company. Others think that younger employees contribute more and hence are more beneficial to a company. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Два разных мнения о пожилых и молодых сотрудниках и их пользе в компании. Нужно рассмотреть оба мнения и дать аргументы.
В чем польза пожилых сотрудников в компании?
(1) их репутация, знания и опыт важны для компании, и их можно передать более молодым сотрудникам
(2) пожилые сотрудники, как правило, более склонны к дисциплине и правильному порядку вещей, чтобы также немаловажно
В чем польза молодых сотрудников в компании?
(1) молодые приносят новые идеи и умеют находить ресурсы для их воплощения
(2) молодые более технически грамотны и в курсе технических новшеств, что помогает компании развиваться.
Мое мнение:
Компании нужны оба вида сотрудников, потому что знания и навыки пожилых, а также активная позиция молодых важны для работы компании.
Writing task 2
Nowadays congestion and traffic jams are a common and major problem in most cities. Some people believe it is a good idea to construct wider roads to resolve this issue. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What can be the solution, in your opinion?
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Writing task 2
Some people think countryside life is healthier, while others believe city is better in order to have a healthy life style. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Writing task 2 (Canada)
Some people believe that playing a musical instrument can be beneficial in many different ways. Others think it is a waste of time to play a musical instrument. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Writing task 2 (India)
Major companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative effect on sport. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.
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IELTS SPEAKING
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 there?
– Do you have a plan to change your job in the future?
– Why?
– What do you do in the morning?
– What time of the day do you enjoy the most?
Cue Card
Describe something that you wanted to do, but haven’t done yet. Please say
– What is it?
– Is it difficult or easy to do?
– Why do you want do it?
Discussion
– Let’s talk about people’s goals and plans.
– Do you think many people have a goal in their life?
– Is having a goal important? Why?
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 think about robots?
– Where are they used?
– Do you think robots will be developed further?
– What do you think about mirrors?
– Do you think people use mirrors a lot? Why?
– What do you think attracts people to buy something?
– Do you think the government should help small shops? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a popular place for swimming in your city. Please say
– What is this place?
– Where is it situated?
– Why is it so popular?
Discussion
– How often do you go there?
– Who do you go there with?
– Why is that?
– What sports do you like?
– Why do you like them?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– Do you like your apartment? Why?
– Would you like to move to a house in the future? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a couple that is happily married. Please say
– how you know them
– how long they have been married
– what makes them a happy couple
Discussion
– Let’s talk about marriage.
– What are weddings like in your country?
– Do you support the big fancy wedding idea?
– What do you think about celebrities’ weddings that cost a fortune?
– What is the size of a typical family in your country?
– Why is it so?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Do you like to stay in the college after lectures?
– Let’s talk about friends.
– Do you prefer having more friends or a limited number of friends?
– What do you usually do when you go out with friends?
– How often do you meet them?
– Let’s talk about robots.
– What do you know about robots?
– Do you like them?
– Would you prefer a robot or a human maid? Why?
– Would you like to have a robot driving a car? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a speech you have heard that inspired you. Please say
– Who was the speaker?
– What was the speech about?
– Where and when did you hear it?
Discussion
– Why were you inspired by it?
– What do you think about conferences?
– Can people who aren’t part of a particular conference attend it?
– Are international conferences a good idea? Why?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy your work?
– Will you continue doing it in the foreseeable future?
– Do you like sunny, warm weather?
– Why don’t you like sunny weather?
– What do you do when it is sunny?
– Where would you like to settle in the future?
– Do you like advertisements or pop-ups while browsing the internet? Why?
– What kind of advertisements do you prefer?
– Do you like serious or humorous ones?
– Why do you like them?
– What is your opinion about advertisements on buildings?
– Do they have any drawbacks or negative impacts?
Cue Card
Talk about sports that you like to watch on TV. Please say
– What sports do you like to watch?
– Why do you like to watch these particular sports?
– Who do you usually watch the sports with?
Discussion
– Do you think there is a difference between watching sports live or on TV?
– What is the main difference, in your opinion?
– Do you think commercialisation of sports is necessary?
– What are its pros and cons?
– How can schools promote sports among children?
– Some people think sports are a waste of time. What is your opinion about this section of society?
– Do you think it is justified that athletes are paid very high salaries?
– Why is it so?
Speaking test (Japan)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– What is your major?
– What is your favourite subject?
– Do you read the news?
– What kind of news do you read?
– Do you prefer to read the news in the newspaper or online? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a person who knows a lot about many things in your opinion. Please say
– Who is this person?
– What is his/her expertise?
– How did you meet him/her?
Discussion
– Let’s talk about teachers.
– Do you think we still need them, even though we have the Internet?
– What can you do using the Internet?
– What are the benefits of this? Why?
Speaking test (Kazakhstan)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Describe your town or city.
– Does it rain a lot in your city?
– How do you feel when it rains?
Cue Card
Describe a situation when you helped someone. Please say
– What was the situation?
– What did you do to help?
– What was the result?
Discussion
– How did you feel about it later?
– Let’s talk about helping people.
– Should younger generation be more helpful?
– What do you think about unpaid jobs?
– Do you support volunteering?
– Why do you think so?
Speaking test (UK)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– Do you like reading books?
– What type of books do you read?
Cue Card
Talk about a place that is unknown to most tourists in your country. Please say
– What is this place?
– Why is it unknown?
– What can people see there?
Discussion
– Have you been to that place?
– Who did you go there with?
– Why did you go there?
– Did you like it?
– What is so special about this place?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is the importance of email nowadays?
– How often do you use email?
– Do you prefer email or phone for communication?
Cue Card
Talk about sports you like to play. Please say
– what sport this is
– when you play it and with whom
– why you like it
Discussion
– Did you like sport in school?
– What sports did you do?
– Is building a stadium a waste of money for the government?
– Professional sportsmen make more money than others, why do you think it is so?
– Does sport upset some people? Why?
Speaking test (Canada)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– What are your main duties at work?
– When do you have your daily meals?
– Who do you usually eat with?
– Does your family eat out often?
– Have you ever been to a boat trip?
– Are boat trips popular in your country?
Cue Card
Talk about a car journey that you have made. Please say
– When and where did you go?
– Who did you go there with?
– Why did you go there?
Discussion
– Did you like it?
– What was so special about it?
– Compare the advantages and disadvantages of public transportation to those of a car.
– What is the most suitable age to start driving, in your opinion?
– Do you think introducing self-driving trains and buses is a good idea for public transport?
Speaking test (Libya)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like your house? Why?
– Do you like music? Why?
– Do you play any musical instrument?
– What is it?
– Did your musical taste change since the childhood?
– Why do you think it is?
Cue Card
Talk about a change that happened in your life recently. It can be related to work, study or family life. Please say
– What is the change?
– How did it affect your life?
– What was your response to this change?
Discussion
– How did you feel about it? Why?
– Do you like to experience changes in life?
– Do you think life changes affect you as a person?
– Does it make you a better person or not?
– What characteristics in a person are needed to adapt to changes?
– Do you think old and young people have different attitudes toward changes?
– Do you think changes nowadays are big or small, compared to the past?
– Why is that?
Speaking test (India)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you use a computer and the Internet?
– How often do you use it?
Cue Card
Describe furniture in your home. Please say
– what kind of furniture this is
– how you got this furniture
– how you feel about this furniture
Discussion
– What is important to consider while buying office furniture?
– Why do you think so?
– What should you know, if you are a furniture designer?
– Who in the family decides what kind of furniture to buy in your country?