Rear View Mirror, IELTS Exam questions asked on 29 September 2021in Srilanka

 Rear View Mirror

                 IELTS Exam Questions asked
                   on 29 September 2021 in Sri Lanka


Writing 
Task 1. (General Training)

You are going to another country to study.You would like to do a part time job while you are studying. So, you want to ask your friend who lives there for a help. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter:
* Give details of your study plans
* Explain why you want to do a part-time job
* Suggest how your friend could help you finding a part-timejob for you.

Task 2 Essay

Artists need a certain  amount of freedom to develop their creativity. Some people say artists should have total freedom to express any thought and ideas.
 How far do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Speaking
Part 1

1. Could you please tell me your full name?
2. Can you please show me your ID?
3. Where do you come from?
4. Are you a student or do you work?
Let's talk about numbers.
5. Do you have a favourite number?
6. Were you good at maths when you were a child?
Let's talk about Lists
7. Do you often make lists?
8. Do you prefer making lists on paper or on mobile phone?
9. Do you make list before you go shopping?
10. Why some people do not like making list

Part 2 Cue Card

Describe a person often in the news.
*who this person is
* How do you know him/her
*And tell why he/she is often on the news.

Part 3 Discussion

1. What is the difference between new and old media?
2. Do you think that the contents in the newspaper are reliable?
3. Do you think its necessary for people to watch foreign news?
4. How has social media changed how we consume news?
5. What type people  are usually in the news in your country?
6. Would you like to be a famous person?



Idiom for the Day

To be like a dog with two tails: 

Meaning: Dogs express happiness by wagging their tails; therefore, 'a dog with two tails' means to be very happy!

IELTS Examiner:  Who is your best friend?
Candidate:  My best friend is Anna. We have known each other sice we were children. Every time I see her, I'm like a dog with two tails.







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