Посмотрите на некоторые задания по Writing и Speaking с официальных экзаменов в январе 2017 года и используйте их для подготовки! Темами делятся люди, сдававшие IELTS.

Конечно, не стоит надеяться на то, что эти темы будут повторяться на будущих экзаменах, 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.

 
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IELTS WRITING

Writing task 2
Nowadays all new town planning should include public parks, shopping malls and sport facilities. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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Тема о том, что в планирование развития города нужно включать парки, торговые центры и спортивные сооружения. Согласиться с этой темой намного проще, чем не согласиться, потому что фактически все доводы будут «за». Все указанные объекты повышают качество жизни городских жителей и предлагают возможности для отдыха.

 
 

Writing task 2
New parents should attend parenting classes to learn how to bring up their children well. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your opinion, supported by examples from your own experience.

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Молодые родители должны ходить для специальные курсы для родителей, где их научат воспитывать детей.
Многие с этим могут не согласиться. Эссе лучше построить на «за» и «против», а в конце дать свое мнение.
Доводы «за»: такие курсы, скорее всего, ведут профессиональные детские психологи и врачи, которые могут дать квалифицированную консультацию и компетентно ответить на вопросы молодых родителей.
Доводы «против»: в некоторых культурах в воспитании детей принимают активное участие бабушки или даже прабабушки, что исключает необходимость для молодых родителей идти на такие курсы — семья и ее старшие члены помогут разобраться с воспитанием.
В этой теме нужно было аккуратным и не «скатиться» в описание того, как принято воспитывать детей в странах пост-советского пространства, иначе легко можно уйти от темы и занизить себе балл.

 
 

Writing task 2
Nowadays many young people are often spending their free time in shopping centers. This has a negative effect on the youths and the society. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

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Ооо, как нам это знакомо, ведь правда?:)
Тема о том, что молодежь много времени проводит в торговых центрах, что может иметь негативные последствия для них и в целом для общества.
Для полноты картины стоит рассмотреть обе стороны проблемы:
плюсы от посещения торговых центров — возможность отдохнуть от нагрузки на учебе и развлечься;
минусы — чрезмерное время в торговых центрах ведет к большим расходам и к тому, что это может стать ущербом учебе и саморазвитию; вместо этого можно посещать спортивные и культурные заведения.
Итог: несмотря на очевидные плюсы, все же стоит помнить, что нужно ограничивать свое время в подобных заведениях, помня о том, что у молодых людей тоже есть обязанности.
Я написал эссе на эту тему здесь.

 
 

Writing task 2
International sporting events could contribute greatly to peace and stability in the world. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

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Я встречал подобную тему в учебниках по подготовке к IELTS.
Ответ на поставленный вопрос, скорее всего, будет утвердительным — международные спортивные события могут помочь в установлении мира и стабильности в мире, хотя бы не надолго. Нации объединяются в своей солидарности и поддержке национальной команды, и радуются в случае победы, чтобы повышает градус патриотизма. Можно привести пример олимпиад и чемпионатов мира. Из истории известны примеры того, как при проведении олимпиад в античные времена на время прекращались войны, и атлеты из разных стран соревновались в мирном русле.

 
 

Writing task 2
Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do advantages of teaching languages to young children outweigh the disadvantages? Give your own opinion and examples.

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Тема о том, что в некоторых школах иностранные языки начинают преподавать в начальных классах. Перевешивают ли недостатки такого обучения его преимущества?
Я писал эссе на очень похожую тему здесь.

 
 

Writing task 2
Nowadays in some countries children are given fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people believe it is a positive development while others argue otherwise. Discuss both views. What is your opinion? Give some relevant examples from your own experience.

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Тема о том, что в настоящее время у детей меньше обязанностей, чем в прошлом. Некоторые люди утверждают, что это хорошо, в то время как другие говорят обратное. Нужно обсудить обе позиции и дать свое мнение.
Тема из этой серии была на IELTS в некоторых странах в декабре 2016 года, а я писал эссе на очень похожую тему здесь.

 
 

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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?
– Where do you live now?
– Describe your place of residence.
– Are you interested to live in your place for a long time?
– What makes your area interesting?
– Why do you think so?

Cue Card

Describe your favourite location for swimming. Please say
– What and where is it?
– How often do you visit this place?
– Who do you go there with?

Discussion

– Do you think children should learn to swim?
– Do you think swimming can be learned by reading a book?
– Do you think swimming should be included in the school curriculum?

 
 

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?
– Why did you choose this job?
– What will you do in the future?
– What color do you like? Why?
– What color is popular among your friends? Why?
– What color won’t you decorate the walls of your room with? Why?
– Do you like chocolate?
– Did you also like chocolate as a child?
– Do you think most people like chocolate? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a piece of equipment that is essential for you in everyday use. Please say
– What is it?
– Why is it important to you?
– How often do you use it during the day?

Discussion

– Who else in your family uses this equipment?
– What other equipment do you have at home?
– What is the future of machines or robots, in your opinion?
– Describe the advantages of industrial robotic and automation systems.
– Do you think having robots in our houses would be beneficial?
– Do you think robots will take our jobs in the future?

 
 

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?
– Why did you choose this subject?

Cue Card

Describe a website that you like and use a lot. Please say
– What is the website?
– How did you find it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– Do you like internet shopping?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping?
– Do you think online shopping will increase or decrease in the future?
– Why do you think so?

 
 

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of job do you do?
– Does it require hard work?
– Let’s talk about dreams.
– Do you have dreams while you sleep?
– What kind of dreams?
– Lets talk about shoes.
– Do you like shoes?
– What kind of shoes do you prefer?
– Why is that?
– Where do you usually buy them?

Cue Card

Describe a job that you would like to do in the future. Please say
– What job is it?
– What are the basic requirements for such a job?
– Is it a high paying job?

Discussion

– Do you think you will get that job? Why?
– Are people in your country paid well in all jobs?
– Do people choose their jobs according to salaries?
– Do employees need motivation at work? Why?
– Would motivating employees benefit the company eventually?
– What are the highest paid jobs in your country?
– Why do you think it is so?

 
 

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?
– Where do you live now?
– Describe your home.
– What can you see through your windows?
– Do you like it?
– What would you change in your home? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an unusual thing that you did recently. Please say
– What is it?
– Why was it special for you?
– Would you do it again?

Discussion

– Do you think children have a good childhood nowadays?
– How important is free time for children? Why?
– How important is the interaction between parents and children during free time?
– Why do you think so?

 
 

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 for a living?
– Why did you choose to do it?
– Do you like your job?

Cue Card

Talk about a garden that you have visited recently. Please say
– Where is it located?
– Do you like it? Why?
– What is so special about this garden?

Discussion

– Do you think having public gardens in urban areas is a good idea?
– Is it necessary to have public gardens in commercial areas?
– What do you think about views of different age groups on public gardens?
– Do you think it is important to teach children about plants and eco systems in general?
– Why do you think 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?
– Where do you live now?
– Can you describe a transportation system in your area?
– Do you use it a lot?
– How do you prefer to travel?

Cue Card

Talk about the highest paying job that you would like to do. Please say
– What is it?
– Where and when did you hear about it?
– Why would you like to do it?

Discussion

– What are the benefits of such a job?
– Why do you think this job is necessary?
– Do the advantages of this job outweigh its disadvantages?

 
 

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your favourite subject?
– Why do you like studying it?
– What do you like to do when it is sunny outside? Why?
– What do you do on weekends?

Cue Card

Describe an activity that you do when you have free time. Please say
– What is it?
– Why do you like doing it?
– How have you been doing it?

Discussion

– Do you think it is good to have a hobby?
– What hobbies are popular in your country?
– Why are they so popular in your opinion?

 
 

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?
– Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
– Do you like reading books?
– What type of books do you read?
– Are you reading a book presently?
– Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a small business that you would like to have. Please say
– What is it?
– Where and why would you do it?
– What will you need to start it?

Discussion

– What are the qualities required for a businessman?
– Why do you think they are necessary?
– Do you think a businessman needs more practical or theoretical knowledge?
– Why do you think so?
– What are the advantages of owning a business rather than working as an employee?
– Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?