IELTS test in the UK – June 2021 – Academic Module

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given a bar chart describing the types of transportation used by tourists from various countries in New Zealand in 2004

Writing task 2 : an essay

Some people think that the government should spend money exploring life on other planets, while others believe it is a waste of public money when there are so many problems on Earth. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Speaking test

Part 1 : Interview

? What is your full name –
? Can I see your ID –
? Where do you live –
? Do you live in a house or an apartment –
? Do you like your house –
? When was the last time you bought flowers –
? Do you have flowers in your house –
? Have you ever planted flowers –
? In your country, is it common to use flowers to celebrate a special occasion –
? Do you often travel by car –
? Do you prefer to sit in the front of the car or in the back –
? What would you do if your car broke down on the road and you got stuck –
? Why would you do this –

Part 2 : Cue Card

Describe a tall building in your hometown that you like or dislike. Please say

 where this building is –
what it looks like –
what it is used for –
. and explain why you like or dislike this building –

Part 3 : Discussion

? In your country, is it common to live in a high-rise building –
? Will it become more common to live in high-rise buildings in the future –
? What are the disadvantages of living in a tall building –
? Is it a good idea to construct new buildings in a historical area –
? Is it better to expand the existing city or to build a new one –
? Should the people in charge of city development consult with the local residents –