IELTS Cue Cards

Interview- What is your full name? - Do you work? - What kind of job do you do? - What kind of courses did you do for the current work that you are doing? - Do you hope to further your education ? Cue CardTalk about an article you recently read in either a magazine or a newspaper, - Mention the name of this magazine or newspaper. - What was the article about? - Why did you remember it? Discussion - Do you think journalists who report on TV are different from those who report on radio or in newspapers and why. - Why do you think some people listen to radio rather than watching TV or reading newspapers? - What influence has the media got on the journalists who report on TV or in newspapers? - What will happen to newspapers in future with the coming of the Internet? - What do you prefer, reading a newspaper, watching TV,or listening to the radio and why? 14th Feb 2013Interview- What is your name?- May I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job?- What is happiness according to your understanding?- What do you do to remain happy?- What do you think makes people happy?- Do you think money is important for achieving happiness in life?Cue CardTalk about fashion in clothes, please say:- What type of clothes do you like?- Why do you wear this type of clothes?- How often do you go to markets to buy new clothes?- Do you spend much money on new clothes? Why?- Explain the importance of clothes to you.Discussion- Why do people dislike going to markets to buy new clothes?- Why do people spend more time choosing new clothes?- What is the importance of clothes / fashion in your country?- What is the negative impact of fashion on young people in your country?- Do clothes reflect peoples personalities? Why?- Describe a fashion show that you attended.

14th Feb 2013Interview- What is your name?- Where do you stay?- Do you work or study?Cue CardTalk about a family member you often want to spend time with. Please say- Who is he/she?- How did you get to know each other?- Why do you want to spend most of your time with him/her?Discussion- Do you like shopping?- Where do you do your shopping and why?- What do you think about the behavior of teenagers nowadays compared to behavior of teenagers in the past?- Where do you think mothers would want their children to spend most of their time, at a child / day care center, or at home?- Why do you think so?

2nd Feb 2013InterviewWhat is your full name?- What should I call you?- What is your occupation?- Do you like the job?- What do you like about it in particular?- Can you please describe major aspects of your job?Cue CardDescribe your dream house in a very detailed manner. Please sayWhat would it look like?- Where would it be located?- With whom would you share it?DiscussionDo you know how to swim?- Do you like swimming or not? Why?- Would you prefer to swim in the ocean or a swimming pool?- Should children learn how to swim? Why?- What does weather and its seasons in your country look like?- Do you like this kind of weather or not? 5th Jan 2013Interview- What is your name?- May I see your ID?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job?- What is happiness according to your understanding?- What do you do to remain happy?- What does make people happy?- Do you think money is important for achieving happiness in life?Cue CardTalk about one of your neighbor who helps other people . Please say- Who is he/she?- How did you come to know him/her?- How frequently do you meet him/her?- Do you know all of your neighbors?DiscussionWhy do people form different types of communities these days?- What are the advantages to be a part of a community?- What are the disadvantages to be a part of a community?- Does your society have such communities?- Do you think such communities are important nowadays?- Why do you think virtual communities are growing these daysInterviewWhat is your full name, please?- Describe the apartment you live in.- Do you think money is important for happiness?- What do you think is the secret of happiness?Cue CardDescribe a feature of your personal character that you find important. Please say- Why do you like it?- Why is it important to you?- What difference does it make in your life?Discussion- Describe one feature of people in your country that you find interesting.- What differences should people take into consideration while choosing a partner or a friend?- What do you think makes people choose hand-made items?- Do you think it is important for children to learn how to create hand-made objects?- What hand-made object would you like to make?

interviewCan I see your passport?- What is your full name?- How can I call you?- Where are you from?- What are you doing? Do you work or study?- What kind of work is it?- Do you like people around you at work? Why?- What is your first priority, doing your work or working with people?

Cue CardTalk about a historical place you have visited lately with your friends. Please say- When did you go there?- Whom was it with?- What did you like there the most?

Discussion- Why do people visit historical places?- Do you think reading about a historical place is better than actually visiting it?- How do you promote historical places in your country? Why?- Do you think the government should repair such buildings? Why?- What types of historical places do you / other people normally visit?

12th Jan 2013Interview- Tell me your full name.- Where is your hometown?- What is it famous for?- Did you learn about your hometowns history in school?- Do you like receiving gifts?- Is it difficult to find a gift? Why?- Is it possible to buy a gift through internet?- Which is more suitable, searching for a gift on the internet or in a shop? Why?Cue CardTalk about a gift that you recently bought for someone liveing outside of your country. Please sayWhat was it?- For whom did you buy it?- How did he/she accept the gift?Discussion- What are the occasions that the people are giving gifts on, in your country?- Do you like receiving gifts?- Which is more preferable, giving or receiving gifts?- Do you meet new people where you live?- Where can you meet new people?- Where do young people usually meet each other?- Where did young people meet each other in the past?

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What is your full name?- What shall I call you?- Where are you from?- Do you like visiting museums?- When did you visit a museum last time?- What do you think about selling souvenirs in museums?- Where do young people meet these days?- Is there a difference between the meeting place of the young generation and the old generation?- Where did you use to meet your friends?

Cue CardDescribe a teacher from your school that made an impression on you, please say- who the teacher was,- describe the teacher,- explain why you remember this teacher.

19th Jan 2013Interview- What is your name?- Can I call you by your first name?- Do you work or study?- Do you like what you are doing?Cue CardTalk about a recent advertisement that you have seen but didn't like atall. Please say- What was it about?- Describe the advertisement.- Who do you think would be interested in it?- Why was the advertisement so interesting?DiscussionPeople today are flooded with advertisements. Do you agree or not? Why?- In what way has media infiltrated people in their everyday lives?- People today, even when they visit the countryside, do not want to be disconnected from the busy city life. Is it a good thing?

Interview- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What kind of work is it?- Do you like it?- Are you interested to continue doing this kind of job?- What is your name?- Who gave you the name?- Do you like your name?- Do you want to change your name?- Who usually names children in your country?- What is the tradition of naming children in your country?- Do you prefer to sit together as a family for a meal?- What are the benefits of it?- How do you usually eat in your country?Cue CardTalk about a children's park you have visited lately. Please say- When did you go there?- Whom was it with?- What did you like there the most?- Why do you choose to talk about that park?DiscussionWhat is your opinion about planting trees?- Is it necessary to teach children about tree planting?- What do you consider a major threat for plants and trees?Hits: 4660 IELTS Test in Bangladesh 18th FebruaryInterview What is your name? Where r u from? Can I see ur ID? What do u do? Which do u find good in ur job? How many schools did u read? Which one was best? Did ur parent choose ur school? Will u choose the same scholl for ur children?Cue Card

If u had a lot of money what expensive thing u would buy What is it? How it looks like? How do u use it? Exp what advantages would u get from it? Disscussion Children would choose what type of thing If they get this option? Do u think it is good or bad if they get all the thng they want? What type of thing did u get from ur parent inur childhood? Do u think interner is usefull in our daily life? Did u face any problem without internet? Did u buy anything via internet? Is it beneficial to buy from internet?

IELTS test in Bangladesh 18th FebruaryInterview What is UR name? Where are you from? Do U have a job? What thing U dislike about UR job? How did U pass ur free time when u were a child? Did u like collecting stamps?Why? Do u think children should do this? Is stamp collection important? Cue Card Talk about a place u would like to visit (another country) Which place is it? How did u know about it? When will u go there? Why do u want to go there? Discussion Where is ur favorite holiday destination? Do u think people like travelling a lot these days? Why do people visit outside the country? How do people know about these places? How can u increase the number of tourists in ur country?

IELTS test in Bangladesh 18th FebruaryInterview What is your full name? May I see your ID? What do U do? Where are U from? How do U spend your free time? Do U like designers' cloths? What type of clothes did u wear in the past? Do U follow the current fashion?Cue CardTalk about a letter You have received recently Who sent it to U? What was the letter about? How U felt when U got it? Explain Why it is was important for U?Discussion Did U like to send letters to others? Should companies allow postal service these days?Why/ Why not? Is internet popular these days?Whay? Why people rite letters on newspapers?

IELTS Test in Bangladesh 18th FebruaryInterview What is your name? Can I see your ID? Do u work or study? Why have chosen this subject? Which part of ur subject do you like most? What is the prospect this?Cue CardDescribe a foreign product you would like to buy What is it? What do you want to buy it? Does it have any special feature? Why do you want to buy it?Discussion Why do people do export import business? Do u think those who are involved in International business should know several languag? Why donot people want to buy foreign products?

IELTS Test in Bangladesh 9th FebruarySpeaking TestInterview What is your full name? Where are you from? Tell me about your city? What are the good things about your city? Do U think a child can grow up well in your city?Why? Tell about a sound you like or dislike? Do U think the company should be placed any where?Wehe it should be? Do you like to work in a noisy work place? What kind of noise disturb you too much? Do you like to travel a lot? What kind of transport would you like for travelling?Cue CardDescribe a work place (office/ company/factory) you know about Where is that place? How did you came to know about this place? What are the important thing of this place?Discussion Tell about a company you would like to open in the future? Can you open a company at any place ? Why/ Why not? Working with a computer in a company is better?

IELTS Test In Bangladesh 21st JanuarySpeaking Test InterviewWhat is your name?Can I see your ID?What do you do?Did you take any training for this?What kind of cloth do you like to wear?Do like wearing fashionable clothes?Which fashion houses cloth do you like to wear?Does anyone / relative come to your house for visiting?Do you go to your relatives house?Cue CardDescribe a small business you like to start in the future- Which is it?- How did come know to about this business?- When do you want to start?- Why do like to start this particular business?Discussion- What kinds of skills are needed for business?- Do need Practical or Academic skill for starting business?- Is trust important for business?

IELTS Test in Bangladesh 14th JanuarySpeaking TestInterview- What is your name?- What are you doing?- Did you want to study this subject?- What do you like about the subject?- Do you like people visiting your house? Why?- Do you prefer to visit peoples house? Why?- Do you like meet your friends at your home? Why?Cue cardDescribe A person who taught you something.- Who is the person?- What did he or she teach you?- How is it useful in your life?Discussion- Have taught this to someone?- Do you want to make tea for the people who visit your house?- What do children learn from their parents?- How elder people can teach children good behavior?- What do children learn from other children?- Do children learn more from TV or Teachers?- Can children a lot when elder people ask them for doing anything repeatedly?

IELTS Test in Bangladesh 14th January 2012Speaking Test Interview- What is your name?- Can you show me your Id Please?- What do you do?- Do you need any particular training for it?- Did you have any fascination on the job earlier?Cue CardDescribe a thing that you lost- What is it? - When and where you lost it?- How it was lost?- What was you feeling then?Discussion- Do you think thief has increased nowadays? Why?- What do you think when people lose thing?- Do you lose things very often?- How it can be solved?

IELTS Test In Bangladesh 7th January 2012Speaking TestInterview1.Whats your name?2.May see your ID?3.Are you studying or working?4.In which part of your course you liked? Why?5.When you were Child, did you like to meet people in your free time?6.Do you think meeting with other people is important?7.Which type of people do you like to meet in your free time?8.Do you prefer Public transport?9.What type of transport will you choose for travelling?Cue CardTalk about an old object that your family has kept for long time1. what is the thing ?2.Who gave it to your family?3.Why do you think it is important for u?Speaking TestIELTS test in Sydney, Australia December 2011 (General Training)Speaking testInterview- Do you work or study?- What is the typical food in your country?- Do parents usually have dinner with children in your country?- Do you think it is important to have dinner together?Cue cardDescribe an unusual or interesting thing you did recently. You should say- Where did you do this?- When did you do this?- Whom did you do this with?- Why was it interesting?Discussion- Do people in your country do this kind of things during the weekend?- Do people have more free time now than in the past?- What do children do in their free time?- What should children be doing in their free time?- Should there be the same amount of free time for woman and man?- Do you think computers are important?- Do you use a computer often?- Is computer necessary in your life?- What do you use a computer for?IELTS Speaking test in China December 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Is it easy to find a job like this?- Do you like your job?- Whom do you like to travel with? Why?- When did you first use the Internet?- How often do you buy things over the Internet?Cue CardTalk about a family photograph. Please say:- Who took this photograph for you?- What does this photograph show?- Why do you like this photograph?Discussion- What elements are involved in a good photograph?- Do you think photographs are a form of art?- Do Chinese people attend photography classes?- Do you hang some photographs on the walls of your home?IELTS Speaking test in Ghana November 2011Speaking testInterview- Where do you come from?- Why do you like the place where you live now?- Is it a good place to raise children?- When did you first use the Internet?- How often do you buy things online?- In your country, at what age do people celebrate their most important birthday?- What do people do on their birthdays?Cue CardId like you to talk about a photograph you once took. You should say- When you took it- Who you took it with- What it shows- Why you like this particular photographFollow up question: Have your friends seen this photograph?Discussion- Does one necessarily need skills to take a good photograph?- What can you say about people who take good pictures, yet have no skills?- Why do you think some people dont like having their photograph taken?IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria November 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- May I see you ID card?- Do you live in a city, a town or a village?- Is it a nice place to live?- Is it good for young people?Cue CardTalk about a program you watched on TV and learned something from. Please say:- When and where did you watch it?- What was it about?- Why did you watch it?- What did you learn from the program?Discussion- Do you watch TV often?- Are there programs you can learn something from?- How does a person become famous?- What about the people who participate in reality shows? How do they become famous?IELTS Speaking test in Iran November 2011Speaking testInterview- Did you grow up in a village or a city?- What are the advantages for young people in your village?- What do you usually do with friends?- Do you prefer to go out with your family or friends?- Do you send letters or e-mails? Why?- Did you ever have any problem with your cell phone?Cue CardDescribe an outdoor activity that you enjoy. Please say- What activity is it?- Where and when do you do it?- Whom do you prefer to do it with?Discussion- When was the last time you did an outdoor activity?- Do you think computer games are good?- What are the drawbacks of computer games?- How can parents prevent children from these kinds of games?- Do you think schools can do anything about this issue?- What about governments and the media, can they help?IELTS Speaking test in Singapore November 2011Speaking testInterview- Tell me about yourself.- What are you doing, studying or working?- Do you like your job?- Why do you like your job?Cue CardDescribe a job that would suit you the most. Please say- How did you come to know about this job?- Who can work in this field?- Why is this job useful?Discussion- Factories create a lot of pollution. Do you have an idea how to protect the environment?- Is it possible to protect the environment completely from pollution?IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan November 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Can I see your ID?- What do you do for a living?- Do you like your job? Why?- Is it important to know foreign languages?- How many languages do you speak?- What other language would you like to learn?Cue CardTalk about a wedding that you have recently attended. Please say- Who got married?- Where did they get married?- How did you feel about this event?Discussion- Give examples of womens role and responsibilities in different societies.- Do you think responsibilities are shared equally between husband and wife?IELTS test in the Lahore, Pakistan November 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Please show me your ID.- Do you work or study?- Do you like your work?- Why do you like your work?- What kind of weather is today?- What kind of weather do you like?- Is the weather changing these days, compared to the past?- Can you describe the weather in your country?Cue CardTalk about your future trip. Please say- Where are you going?- Why would you like to go there?- Whom will you go there with?- How will you get there?Discussion- What are the benefits of traveling in a group?- What are the benefits of traveling alone?- Is the traveling trend increasing?- Do you see any differences in traveling today and in the past?IELTS test in Spain November 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterviewDont remember.Cue CardTalk about a book that you have read but you would like to read again. Please say:- Who is the author?- What did you like or dislike about the book?- Did any of your friends read the book too?Discussion- What kind of books do people of your country read?- What do you think about people who like to buy and own books?IELTS test in Israel November 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterviewDont remember.Cue CardDescribe a journey you took that got delayed. Please say- Where were you going?- What kind of transportation have you used for traveling?- What was the reason of the delay?Discussion- Questions regarding public and private transport.IELTS test in the Netherlands November 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterviewStandard interview questions.Cue CardDescribe a place outdoors where you go to relax. Please say:- Where is this place?- How often do you go there?- Why does it help you relax?Discussion- Do you think it is more difficult to relax when you are at home?- Do you think there is a difference in relaxation activities between old and young people?IELTS test in the Russian Federation November 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- Where do you come from?- What do you like about your town?- Do you think there are many opportunities for young generation in your town?- Do you send letters or e-mails?- How do you cope with letters?- Do you use computer or paper to write them?- Do you find it difficult to write a letter?Cue CardTalk about your closest friend. Please say- When did you meet at first?- What do you do together?- Why is this person important to you?Discussion- Have you seen your friend recently?- Why do people lose friends?- Why is it important to people to have friends?- If the trust between friends is lost, can people fix this situation?- How can parents and children stay friends?IELTS test in Canada November 2011 (Academic ModuleSpeaking testInterview- Where are you from originally?- How do you spend your weekends?- How do you plan to spend your weekend 2 weeks from now?- Do you think it is important to make the most of your weekend?Cue CardTalk about a leader or a role model that you have (in sports, politics or any other field). Please say- What does the leader do?- How did you come to know about the leader?- What are the qualities of that leader that you like most?Discussion- Do you think you could be a good leader? Why?- What should the society do to have good leaders?- Do you think a good leader has to be a good follower?- How can a leader help his followers?- What can a leader give back to the society?IELTS test in Australia November 2011 (General Training)Speaking testInterview- Describe a house that you live in now.- Which part of the house do you like most?- Do you really want to change any part of your house? Why?- Do you enjoy watching TV? Why?- Do you prefer to watch TV alone or with company?Cue CardDescribe a family event that you have enjoyed a lot. Please say- What was the event?- What was the most enjoyable part of it?- How important was this event to your family?DiscussionDont remember.IELTS test in Australia November 2011 (General Training)Speaking testInterviewStandard interview questions.Cue CardTalk about the best conversation you have had on the phone with somebody, please sayWho did you talk to?What was the conversation about?Why was this conversation the best youve ever had?Discussion- What are the important ways of communicating with others?- Is it better to write letters, to send emails or to send text messages? Why?- Explain the differences between these ways of communication.- What are the benefits of using mobile phones for certain organizations? Why?IELTS test in the Philippines and Australia October 2011 (General Training)Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- Tell me about your hometown.- What do you like about it?- Is it a good place for young children?- What languages do you know?- Do you think it is important to learn a foreign language?- What language do you want to learn?Cue CardTalk about a place you have visited at open air. Please say- Where did you go?- Why did you go there?- What did you do there?Discussion- Why do people have to go to a retreat for relaxation?- Where do you go to relax when youre in the city?- Do you think it is easy to relax at home?- Why do people say that it is difficult to relax at home?- Lets talk about holidays.- Why is a holiday sometimes stressful when it should be relaxing?- What is the most stressful holiday in your country?IELTS test in Pakistan October 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- Where are you from?- Which room of your house do you like the most? Why?- What do you want to change in your house?- Which season do you like the most? Why?- Which season is good for work?- Do you think the weather is going to change globally?- Is the weather in your hometown changing? Why?Cue CardDescribe a garden you have visited. Please say- Where is it?- Why did you like it?- Why do you like to go there?Discussion- Do you think old cities should have parks?- Do you think we should pay admission fee for entering public parks?- Do you think parks are needed in big cities?IELTS test in Romania and Sri lanka October 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- What is your city like?- Where did you study in the past?Cue CardTalk about something expensive you would buy if you had the money. Please say- What would it be?- What would you use it for?- How would you like it to be?DiscussionDont remember.IELTS Speaking test in Italy October 2011Speaking testInterview- What room in your home do you prefer?- What would you change in your home?- Do you like to swim?- How did you learn to swim?- At what age was it?- What do you usually do with friends?- How often do you see them?- Do you prefer to go out with your family or with friends?Cue CardDescribe a journey that took longer than you expected. Please say- Where was it?- Who was there with you?- Why did it take longer?Discussion- Airplanes and pollution.- Why do people take long distance travels?- What is the impact of tourism on local communities?- Do you use public transport?- How could it be improved?- How do you imagine public transport will change in the future?IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia October 2011Speaking testInterview- Can you tell me your full name, please?- Where do you come from?- Do you live in a town, a city or a village?- Can you describe it?- Do you like living in a big city? Why?- What advice would you give to the government to improve the city?- If you had a chance to live in a different city, what would it be? Why?Cue CardDescribe a book that you want to read for a second time. Please say- What is the name of the book?- Why would you read it again?- What message does the book send?Discussion- Do you encourage your children to read? Why?- What type of books do your children prefer?- Why do you think reading is important?- What kinds of books do you prefer? Why?- Do you think the method of reading will change in the future? Why?IELTS Speaking test in the UK October 2011Speaking testInterview- Did you grow up in a village or a city?- What leisure activities did you have in your village?- Do you think your village is a good place to live?- What are the advantages for young people in your village?- Have you ever learned to dance?- Do you enjoy dancing?- Do you enjoy watching other people dance?- On what occasions do people in your country dance?Cue CardTell me about an old person you know. Please say- Who is he/she?- How do you know him/her?- Why do you like him/her?- Explain why this person is important to you.Discussion- Why do some employers believe that employing an older person is an advantage?- What can an older person offer to a company?- Why do a lot of older people want to keep working?- Are there many old people in your village?- How does it affect the community when there are more old people than young people?- What could a city do to attract more young people?IELTS Speaking test in Bahrain October 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- May I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- How difficult was it to get this job?- Do you like the people you work with?- Have you taken dancing classes in your childhood?- Do you like dancing?- Do people in your country dance? When?Cue CardTalk about a leader that you admire. Please say:- Who is he/she?- How did you know about him/her?- Explain why ou admire him/her.Discussion- What qualities should the leaders have?- Do you think society plays an important role in raising leaders or they are born as leaders?- Why are some people afraid of being leaders?- Do you think that a leader must set a good example? Why?IELTS Speaking test in Mumbai, India October 2011Speaking testInterview- Please introduce yourself.- Are you working or studying?- What kind of work do you do?- What are your job responsibilities?- What do you like or dislike about your work?- Was it difficult to find your current job?- Do you have a mobile phone?- Do you think we are using them more today then a few years back?- Do you think our dependency on mobile phones will grow in the future?- Can you tell me for which purpose are mobiles extremely useful?- Have you ever had a problem with your mobile while traveling?Cue CardTalk about two people from the same family. Please say- What do they look like?- How similar are these two persons?- How much time do they spend together?- Why did you choose to talk about these two persons?Discussion- How many languages do you know?- Which language would you like to learn, and why?- What are the advantages of learning another language?- How can a person learn a language on their own?- What difficulties might one face in learning a foreign language?IELTS Speaking test in Myanmar (Burma) October 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your full name?- May I see your identification card?- Do you live in a city, town or in the country?- Is it a good place to live in? Why?- Is it a safe place for children to live in?- Do you do any exercises?- Should everyone do exercises? Why?- What sports are you good at?- Would you like to learn how to do another sport? What is it? Why?Cue CardTalk about a restaurant where you often go with your family and friends. Please say- What restaurant is it?- Where is it located?- What does it look like?- What do you usually eat there?Discussion- Why do people usually eat in a restaurant?- What makes the restaurant food so special?- What do you have to look for when buying food?- What is the difference between the food eaten at home and in a restaurant?- Should schools teach children about healthy food and encourage them to eat it?IELTS Speaking test in Australia October 2011Speaking testInterview- Where do you live?- What parts of the house do you like the most?- Which part of the house would you like to change?- What are the benefits of computers?- How do they help in our daily lives?- What more would you like to learn about computers?Cue CardDescribe something interesting/unusual that you did in your free time. Please say- What did you do?- Who was there with you?- Why did you do it?- What is the interesting/unusual part about it?DiscussionWhat is the relationship between leisure and economy?- How does economy benefit from peoples leisure activities?- Do men and women enjoy the same type of leisure activities?IELTS test in Sydney, Australia September 2011 (General Training)Speaking testInterview- Is swimming popular in your country?- Should young people, especially children, learn to swim?- Can you swim?- When did you learn swimming?Cue CardTalk about a song from your childhood that you remember until now. Please say- What is it about?- What is the significance of this song in your life?- What do you feel when you hear this song?Discussion- Is singing popular in your country?- What kind of songs do people sing together in your country?- Should we encourage young people to sing?- Can young people and adults share the same kind of songs?- Should we learn to sing well to feel the song?IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia September 2011Speaking testInterview- What is the meaning of your name?- Do you like your name or not?- Who chooses a babys name in your country?- How important is name selection in your country?Cue CardTalk about a musical event that you have recently attended or seen on TV. Please say- What kind of event was it?- What did you like about it?- Why did you like it?- Why have you chosen to speak about this particular event?Discussion- What is the role of music in our life?- What kind of music do you listen to?- Why do you think music is important?- Do you think we should encourage children to listen to music from young age?- Do you think childrens music today is different from the past?- Do you think children should be taught to play a musical instrument in school?- Are cultural songs popular in your country?- What is the effect of music on the culture?- What is the effect of international music on your country?IELTS Speaking test in Australia September 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Are you a student?- Where are you from?- Do you like dancing?- Have you taken dancing classes in your childhood?- Why do you like dancing?- Do you like to watch people who can dance?Cue CardDescribe your dream home. Please say- Where would you prefer your home to be situated?- With whom would you like to spend time there?- What kind of design would you prefer?- Explain what would you like/dislike about this kind of home.Discussion- What are the problems that could arise in a house?- What are the reasons for the problems in the house?- How would you rectify these problems?- How overcrowding in cities can be solved?IELTS Speaking test in the USA September 2011Speaking testInterview- Where are you from?- Lets talk about the weather.- How is it different in your country?- What weather do you like/dislike personally?- What is the best/worst weather for going to school/work?- Where do you live now?- Do you like the place you live in now?- What is your favorite room and why?- What would you change in your home?- Describe your neighborhood.Cue CardTalk about a foreign movie that you saw. Please say- What was it about?- What did you like about it?- Why did you remember that movie?Discussion- Further conversation about movies and actors.- Birds do they have any meaning in your country?IELTS Speaking test in the UAE September 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Do you work or study?- Do you like you job?- Why do you like it?- Did you have difficulty getting your current job?Cue CardDescribe a leader in your life who impressed you the most. Please say- What were his/her qualities?- Where have you met him/her?- How do you know him/her?Discussion- Would you like to be a leader?- What are the most important qualities for a leader?- Is it good to have a leader in your life?- Some believe people you shouldnt follow a leader, what is your view?IELTS Speaking test in the UAE September 2011Speaking TestInterview- What is your full name?- Do you work or study?- Did color matter to you when you were a child?- Does color matter when you buy things?- Which color dont you like?- Do you watch TV?- What program have you watched on TV lately?- Do you like to watch TV alone or with someone? Why?Cue CardTalk about a foreign movie that you have watched lately. Please say- What movie was it?- What was the genre of the movie?- What did you like or dislike about it?Discussion- Why are foreign movies popular in your country?- What kind of foreign movies are the most popular?- Do foreign movies affect the society of your country?- What qualities a good actor should have?- Would you like to be an actor?- What are the advantages or disadvantages of being an actor?IELTS Speaking test in Algeria September 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Do you study or work?- What are the main tasks in your job?- Do you like doing sport exercises?- What is the impact of exercising on health?- Do you like going on holidays?- Describe a place you like to go to during your holidays.- What is the most interesting place you wish to visit on your holidays?Cue CardTalk about a TV program you have watched. Please say- What is this program?- When did you watch it?- What did you learn from it?Discussion- Lets talk about celebrities and famous people.- What do TV program makers gain from famous people?- How can you describe famous peoples life?- What are the problems that famous people may face?IELTS test in the USA and Venezuela September 2011 (General Training)Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- What do you do: work or study?- What do you do exactly at your job?- Would you like to do this job in the future?- What foods are popular in your country?- Do people eat together in your country?- Do you like taking photographs?- Is photography a big issue in your country?- What kind of photographs do you like?- Do you prefer to buy postcards as souvenirs or to take your own photographs?Cue CardTalk about something that you are learning. Please say- What is it?- How do you learn this?- Is this knowledge useful nowadays?Discussion- What do you think about learning process for children?- Do you think the learning process is changing?- What is better, learning alone or with a teacher? Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both methods.IELTS Speaking test in India September 2011Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- What is your profession?- What do you like about your home?- What do you dislike about your home?- Do you want to change anything in your home?- What is your favorite place at home? Why?- Do you like your name?- Do you know something about the custom of naming children in your culture?Cue CardDescribe a family function you have attended. Please say- What was the function?- Who was there with you?- How did you enjoy the function?Discussion- What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a joint/big family?- What are the skills a child learns from the family?- Discuss the importance of family.- What is more important to you, family or friends? Why?IELTS test in Delhi, India September 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- Where do you live?- Are you working or studying?- Why have you chosen this course?- What is the importance of computers nowadays?- How do you use a computer?- What are the benefits of public transport?Cue CardTalk about a journey to which you have been late. Please say- where you intended to go,- whom you went with, and- how you felt about being late.IELTS test in the Netherlands September 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- Tell me about the place you live in.- What room do you like the most?- Do most families share their meals together?- Do you think home-cooked meals are healthier?- Do you like to take photographs?- Do you think photography is popular in your country?Cue CardTalk about a person, whom you have seen in the news and would like to meet personally. Please say- Who is this person?- Why would you like to meet him/her?- What would you like to talk about with him/her?Discussion- Would your friends like to meet this person too?- Is it good that there are famous people?- Are there more bad or good news on TV?- Why do people want to watch the news?IELTS test in India September 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- What is your name?- What can I call you?- Where are you from?- Lets talk about your hometown.- Can you describe the people of your hometown?- What do you usually do on weekends?- What did you do last weekend?- Do you have plans for the next weekend?Cue CardTalk about your favorite book. Please say- Who wrote it?- Why do you like it so much?- When did you read it?- Would you like to read it again?DiscussionDont remember.IELTS test in Russia September 2011 (Academic Module)Speaking testInterview- Where do you come from?- Is it a rural or an urban area?- What do you like or dislike about your place of living?- What advantages or disadvantages does it bring to youth?- Have you ever learned to dance? Why?- Do you like dancing?- When do people dance in your country mostly?- What languages do you speak?- What language would you like to learn? Why?Cue CardTalk about your favorite TV program. Please say- When do you watch it?- Why do you watch it?- Why do you find it interesting?Discussion- Do you think people watch TV too often?- What advantages or disadvantages does it bring to adults and to youth?- What do you think about famous persons on TV?- Do you think they are really talented or just popular?

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