Время собирать задания по Writing и Speaking с официальных экзаменов в декабре 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!
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IELTS WRITING
Writing task 2 (Japan)
Some people believe that wild birds or animals should be forced out of the city, while others think they should be kept in the city. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Writing task 2 (Canda)
Some people believe those who break the law should go to prison, while others think that different kinds of punishment such as forcing them to do unpaid work are more beneficial to our community. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Writing task 2 (Iran)
Some people believe that parents play an important role in a person’s success, because the way children are brought up affects their readiness for adult life. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
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Writing task 2 (USA)
Some think the best way to motivate and encourage people to work hard is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell. Do you agree or disagree? Include relevant examples from your own experience.
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Writing task 2 (India)
Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Writing task 2 (Philippines)
Nowadays the use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and so on is becoming more popular than one-on-one conversations in person. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.
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IELTS SPEAKING
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 it?
– What do you like the most about this course?
– What do you remember about your secondary school? Why?
– Who was your favourite teacher? Why?
– Are you in contact with your school friends?
– How often do you use public transport?
– How much time do you usually spend on your trips to work?
– How did you come to this test venue today?
Cue Card
Describe an occasion when someone said positive words because you did something accurately. Please say
– Where and when was it?
– What did you do?
– How did you feel about it? Why?
Discussion
– Let’s talk about courage.
– How can parents motivate their children?
– On what occasions should they do it?
– Is it a good idea to give too much encouragement to children? Why?
– Do you think adults need to be encouraged as well? Why?
– Let’s talk about celebrities.
– Would most people like to be celebrities? Why?
– Is it good or bad to be in public view all the time?
– Do you think different media outlets magnify celebrities’ events? Why?
– How do famous people affect our society?
Speaking test (Japan)
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 it?
– What do people do on their birthdays in your country?
– What did you do on your birthday as a child?
– Do you like pop stars?
– Would you like to be a pop star? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about an instance when you received something for free, such as a free item, service or event ticket. Please say
– Where and when did you receive it?
– Why did you receive it?
– How did you feel about it?
Discussion
– What did you do with it?
– Who was there with you?
– Would you like to get it again?
Speaking test (Canada)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Describe a city you are from.
– How long did you live there?
– How do you get to work or school these days?
– What do you do on your way?
– What kind of transportation do you use?
Cue Card
Talk about a car journey that you remember well. Please say
– When and where was it?
– Who was there with you?
– How long did it take?
Discussion
– Did you like it? Why?
– What is the best age for learning to drive?
– Should high schools provide such training?
– What are some jobs that require good driving skills?
– What is the future of transportation, in your opinion?
– What impact will it have on these jobs?
Speaking test (Bangladesh)
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?
– What is the most popular subject in your county?
– What types of fruit do you like to eat?
– Why do you like to eat fruit?
– Did you like fruit as a child?
– Do you like to send emails?
– Do you think email is the most important tool for communication?
– Do you send emails to everyone or not?
– For what purpose do you send emails usually?
Cue Card
Describe a situation when you arrived early. Please say
– When and where did it happen?
– Why did you arrive early?
– What did you do while waiting?
Discussion
– Why do you think people are late sometimes?
– Do you think being late for work and for meeting with friends is the same?
– What is the main reason people are late in your country?
– What should they do to arrive early?
– What do you do to arrive early?
– Who is most careful about time, old or young people? Why?
Speaking test (Iran)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– How do you commute to work?
– What kind of transport do you use?
– Did you get here easily?
– Did you have a training course after university?
– Do you think people need to have training courses before getting a job?
Cue Card
Describe an occasion on which someone made positive comments about your work. Please say
– What did you do?
– Where and when was it?
– Who was there with you?
Discussion
– Do you think parents should give children positive and negative comments?
– Do you think parents should give their child rewards for doing something good? Why?
– Do your think adults need to get positive or negative comments on what they do?
– Some people don’t accept negative comments, why is it so?
Speaking test (USA)
Interview
– What is your name?
– Can I see your passport?
– Do you work or study?
– How do you spend your day every day?
– At what time do you wake up daily?
– How’s you day different from when you were younger?
– What would you like to change in your daily activities in the future?
– Do you stay in an apartment or a house?
– Where do you prefer to live, in an apartment or a house? Why?
– In the future, what kind of house would you like to live in?
– What do you do on your birthdays?
– How did you celebrate birthdays in your childhood?
– How is it different now from when you were a child?
– Do you like celebrating birthdays?
– Which birthdays are important in your country? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a piece of clothing you got from someone, which is important to you. Please say
– What is it?
– What does it look like?
– Why is it important to you?
Discussion
– What other kinds of clothes do you like to wear?
– When do you wear them?
– What do men wear to traditional functions in your country?
– Do you like to go shopping?
– Do you think people like to go shopping more often nowadays?
– Why do people enjoy shopping so much?
– Why do people like to go shopping with friends?
– Do you think men enjoy shopping as much as women do?
– Do you prefer online shopping or in-store? Why?
– Looking at the current production of clothes, do you think in the future people would recycle or reuse the clothes for various uses?
– What kind of things people do with recycled clothes?
Speaking test (India)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like fruit?
– What type of fruits do you prefer?
– What fruits did you like as a child?
– Do you like to cook?
– What do you usually cook?
Cue Card
Describe a company that you work for. Pleases say
– What company is it?
– How many people are employed there?
– How do you feel about this company?
Discussion
– What type of jobs do people prefer in your country?
– Do you think that older people should retire at a fixed age in order to provide opportunities for younger generation?
Speaking test (Iran)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Why do you do this?
– Are you going to continue this job in the future?
– Do you travel by bus?
– What do you prefer, buses or the underground train?
– Why is that?
– Do you think the government should do something about buses?
– How would you choose to travel in the future: by buses or trains?
Cue Card
Talk about an occasion when you have arrived early. Please say
– Where and when did it happen?
– Why did you arrive so early?
– What did you do while waiting?
Discussion
– Is it common for you to arrive early?
– Is it more important to be on time for work than meeting with friends?
– Why can’t people be on time?
– Do you think that technology is a waste of time? Why?
– Do you know your neighbours?
– Do you think we should have a good relationship with our neighbours?
– Have you ever asked your neighbours for help?
– What do you prefer, older or younger neighbours? Why?
Speaking test (Australia)
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 remember the first day at secondary school?
– What did you do?
– What decision did you have to make on that day?
– Do you remember teachers from your high school?
– Who was your favourite teacher?
– Why is that?
Cue Card
Talk about a big achievement you made in life. Please say
– What is it?
– Where and when was it?
– How did it help you?
Discussion
– Are you still proud of it?
– What is one of the big achievements worldwide?
– What is the difference between young and old people in their goals?
– What are the main qualities of achievers?
– Is it necessary to have an aim in life?
– Why do you think so?
Speaking test (Egypt)
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?
– Where do you live now?
– Describe the place you live in now.
– Do you read news in newspapers or the Internet? Why?
– Would you like to be a news reporter? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about an instance you were lucky to have a mobile phone with you. Please say
– Where was it?
– What happened there?
– How did you feel about it later on?
Discussion
– Are mobile phones important in our life? Why?
– Should they be used so much?
– Is social networking also important?
Speaking test (Philippines)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like art?
– What kind of art do you prefer?
Cue Card
Describe any work of art, such as a sculpture, painting, installation that you like. Please say
– What is it?
– Where and when did you see it?
– Why do you like it?
Discussion
– Do you think other people like it too?
– What is the difference between a work of art and a simple production object?
– Do you agree that artists are not compensated enough most of the time?
– Do you think the government must fund artists? Why?
Speaking test (India)
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your home town?
– Please describe your hometown a little.
– How long have you been living there?
– Are you still in contact with your friends from high school?
– What happened on the first day of high school?
– Who was your favourite teacher?
– Does it rain much in your city?
– Do you like rainy days?
– What do you do if you’re outside and it starts raining?
Cue Card
Describe a time when you helped someone. Please say
– Who did you help? Why?
– How did you help this person?
– What was the result?
Discussion
– Do you like helping others?
– Do you do it often?
– In what way do people usually help each other?
– Is there any difference between the past and the present in the way people help others?