Our kind friend L.N. had an IELTS exam in Taiwan two days ago, and shared the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were asked to describe a bar chart that showed the percentages of migrants from five different countries to Australia in 1962, 1982 and 2002.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that international news is more important than local news. Others argue that local news is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Can I see your identification?
– Do you like the home where you grew up?
– Do you like the place you live in now?
– Where would you like to live in the future?
– Let’s talk about staying up late.
– How often do you stay up late?
– What do you normally do when you stay up late?
– Do you think you will continue to stay up late in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a foreign country you would like to learn about. Please say
– which country it is
– what you already know about this country
– why you want to learn more about this country

Cue Card Model Answer With Band 9 Vocabulary

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How can we learn about other countries?
– What can we learn from foreign countries?
– Do you think it is important to have a national identity?
– What is the most important thing that shows your country’s characteristic features?