IELTS test in India – August 2017 – General Training

Listening test

Section 1. A lady who wanted to buy a fridge talked to a sales person
Questions: filling in blanks, match a fridge to requirements

Section 2. About eye care charity organisation
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given

Section 3. Don’t remember

Section 4. Lifeguard application form
Questions: filling in blanks

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a letter

You will soon start a home renovation, which will continue for a while. Write a letter to the manager of the neighbouring restaurant and explain

? What will be happening at your place –
. Explain the inconvenience the restaurant might experience –
. Suggest possible solutions to ease the problem –

Writing Task 2 : an essay

Some people think that money can buy all the happiness in life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples to support your answer

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 –
? Do you like it –
? Do you find your work hard –
? What would you like to do in the future –
? Were you helping parents as a child doing some household chores –
? Should children help their parents at home –
? Why do you think so –

Cue Card

Talk about a new shop that opened recently in your locality. Please say

? What does it sell –
? Did you shop there and with whom –
? Do you think it’s going to be popular –

Discussion

? What are the benefits of big stores in comparison to small shops –
? Why do people like to buy things from small shops –
? How can the government help small shopkeepers –
? What is the importance of local shops for the community –