IELTS test in the USA – October 2017 – General Training

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a letter

Write a letter to a company manager with whom you arranged a delivery of goods and say

. Inform him/her what items you have purchased that were supposed to be delivered –
? What issues did you face with the delivery service –
. Suggest what can be done about the matter –

Writing Task 2 : an essay

Some people are convinced that mature age employees are beneficial to a company. Others think that younger employees contribute more and hence are more beneficial to a company. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

Speaking test

Interview

? What is your full name –
? Can I see your ID –
? Where are you from –
? Do you work or study –
? Do you enjoy your work –
? Will you continue doing it in the foreseeable future –
? Do you like sunny, warm weather –
? Why don’t you like sunny weather –
? What do you do when it is sunny –
? Where would you like to settle in the future –
? Do you like advertisements or pop-ups while browsing the internet? Why –
? What kind of advertisements do you prefer –
? Do you like serious or humorous ones –
? Why do you like them –
? What is your opinion about advertisements on buildings –
? Do they have any drawbacks or negative impacts –

Cue Card

Talk about sports that you like to watch on TV. Please say

? What sports do you like to watch –
? Why do you like to watch these particular sports –
? Who do you usually watch the sports with –

Discussion

? Do you think there is a difference between watching sports live or on TV –
? What is the main difference, in your opinion –
? Do you think commercialisation of sports is necessary –
? What are its pros and cons –
? How can schools promote sports among children –
Some people think sports are a waste of time. What is your opinion about this section of society
? Do you think it is justified that athletes are paid very high salaries –
? Why is it so –