IELTS test in the USA – October 2021 – General Training

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a letter

You are renting a house in an English-speaking country and the landlord has been very helpful during your stay. Your friend is interested in renting your place. Write a letter to your landlord to inform him/her that you will be moving out. In your letter

Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why –
Thank your landlord for being helpful –
. Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant –

Writing Task 2 : an essay

Some people think that being creative during your time off is helpful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and express your own opinion

Speaking test

Part 1 : Interview

? What is your full name –
? Can I see your ID –
? Where are you from –
? Do you study or work –
? How do you organise your time as a student –
? What are the best education tools for learning –
? How do you travel to school –
? What means of transportation do you prefer? Why –

Part 2 : Cue Card

Talk about something you borrowed from someone a few weeks ago. Please say

 What you borrowed –
Who you borrowed from –
Why you borrowed this item –
. And explain how you felt about borrowing it –

Part 3 : Discussion

? What are the advantages and disadvantages of accommodating someone’s needs –
? Do you prefer to work alone or in a group –
? Should awards or prizes at work be given to individuals or groups of workers –