IELTS IN U.K -November(2009)

Speaking test
IELTS exam in the UK, according to our friend T., was the same as the exams in India and Denmark. Of course, the Speaking section is different for every candidate – here is what T. was asked:


Interview
- Can you please tell me your name?
- Where do you stay?
- Do you like your home?
- What could possibly take you out of your home?
- What is the transportation system like?
- Do you drive?
- What age do you think is the best to start driving?
- Do you think it is important to drive well?
- Do you like reading?
- What type of books do you like?
- Where do you read and why?

Cue card
Talk about one important conversation that you have heard, you should say:
- when it happened,
- whom that conversation was with,
- why it was important.


Discussion
- Why do you think conversation is important?
- What effect does language barrier has in conversation?
- What do you think of the role of an interpreter in international politics?
- What are the advantages of global common language?