Lee Peterson's Blog: IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia

Our friend M took the IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live. Write a letter to your friend and say

– Express your gratitude to him/her.
– Describe the area that you want to live in.
– Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some parents think that helping their children with homework is good. Others think children should do their homework on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What school did you go to?
– Did you like it? Why?
– Do you like music?
– Do you still listen to music that you liked in the past?
– Why did your taste change?
– Do you have a pet?
– Is it more difficult to have a pet in cities or in rural areas? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting animal that you saw for the first time recently. Please say

– What is it?
– Why was it interesting to you?
– What did it do?

Discussion

– What was your reaction to its behavior?
– Why do you think people become vegetarians?
– What should be done to lower cruelty to animals?