Rear View Mirror

 IELTS Test Questions 

Australia on 15 December 2021

Writing Task 1

A bar graph showing the number of kilometers travelled by 5 types of transportation, used by people in 1990 and 2000 in the UK.

Task 2

Some people say that high school students should study all the subjects, while others think they should be allowed to choose subjects that they love or good at. 

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking.

Part 1.

1. Could you please tell me your full name?

2. Can I see your ID?

3.Where do you come from?

4. Do you work or study?

Lets talk about technology

5. Do you use any gadget on a daily basis?

6. Do you own a computer? If so, how often do you use it and for what purpose?

7. How often do you use the internet?

Part 2. Cue Card 

Describe an experience that left you feeling disappointed, You should say:

* What was it

* Why you were disappointed

* How this affected your life

* And explain what you think of this experience now

Part 3 Discussion

1. What do you think of people who achieve success independently?

2. When do you think people quit their efforts while trying to achieve a goal?

3. What in young people's opinion is the most important thing in school life?

 Model Answers:

1. IELTS Examiner: Do you use  any gadgets on a daily basis?

Candidate: Well, without any doubt, I  use several gadgets  in my day-to-day life. Although I don't consider myself a geek, I quite enjoy using all the new items such as laptops and smart phones. All in all, we are living in the computer age, and it's impossible to ignore cutting-edge technology.

2. IELTS Examiner: Do you own a computer? How often do you use it and for what purpose?

Candidate: Well, I would say, I have a personal computer and a laptop. I use laptop mainly for studies. It's very light and fits in my bag easily. Meanwhile, my PC has a large screen and convenient keyboard, so I use word processing and browsing websites. It's an old but still a well-oiled machine.

3. IELTS Examiner:  How often do you use the internet?

Candidate: Well, I reckon, I use the net almost everyday. It helps me with my studies, and entertains me when I'm down. Surfing the internet is my hobby. Even though I don't like social medias like FB, I often use video conferencing.

4. IELTS Examiner: How do computers affect our everyday life?

Candidate: Well, I think, they have a positive impact in our day-to-day life. Computers help us in multiple ways, starting from writing and printing our own essays, and even developing advanced programs and digital editing. Without any doubt, computers play no small role in education.