IELTS test in Nigeria – January 2019 – General Training

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a letter

You work a part-time job in a company and the company posted an advert seeking a person for a full-time position. Write a letter to your manager requesting to apply for the advertised position. In your letter say

? Why do you want to apply –
? What are your future goals –
? Why would it be beneficial for the company –

Writing Task 2 : an essay

Many people believe that learning a foreign language is a very difficult task. What are the most difficult things about learning a foreign language? What is the best way to overcome them? Explain and include your personal experience or knowledge of these problems

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 –
? What do you like about your job –
? What would you improve for better work experience –
? Do people drink coffee or tea in your country –
? Why do you think it is –
? What do you prefer, personally –

Cue Card

Talk about something you own, but don’t use often. Please say

? What is it –
? Where and when did you buy it –
? Why don’t you use it much –

Discussion

? What do you think about recycling –
? Is recycling done in your country –
? Do you think recycling is important –
? What things can be recycled, in your opinion –
? How can the government encourage people to recycle –
. Let’s talk about magazines and TV ads –
? What do you prefer –
? Why is that –
? Did you buy anything that you saw advertised –