IELTS test in Malaysia – November 2019 – General Training

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a letter

You received an invitation from a friend to go out for a day and accepted, but you were unable to go as promised. Write an apology letter to your friend and say

? Why couldn’t you make it –
? How did you try to reach him/her –
. Suggest how you will make up for it another time –

Writing Task 2 : an essay

Many people think that money is the best gift to give a teenager, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion including relevant examples

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 –
. Describe the house where you live –
? What are the main features of your house –
? How long have you been living in this place –
? What room is your favourite –
? Do you like perfume –
? Do you use perfume often? Why –
? Did you give someone perfume as a gift –
? Would you like to spend more on perfume? Why –

Cue Card

Talk about someone who encouraged you or has been an example for you in the past. You should say

? Who was it –
? What did you do thanks to him/her –
? What was the result of it –

Discussion

? Were you happy with the result –
? Can children be motivated or encouraged –
? How can it be done –
? Do you think money is the only means of encouragement? Why –
? Is competition a negative or a positive thing in life? Why –
? How can an employer motivate workers for better results at work –
? Do you think people are always happy when someone else is doing what they are doing –