Charles Martinez's Blog: IELTS test in Latvia – December 2016 (General Training)

When Z took her IELTS test in Latvia, she remembered the following information about the Reading, Writing and Speaking sub-tests:

Reading test

Passage 1. A topic regarding resort booking.

Passage 2. About the Fire Safety Officer.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About Australian ants and their mating habits.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently received a job offer in a different country. Write a letter to your friend who is living in that country and say:

– Explain why you were looking for a job.
– Describe your new job.
– Ask him/her about the country.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Children nowadays have fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people say it is beneficial for children, others claim it is not a good approach. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Can you describe your home town?
– Let’s talk about hats and caps.
– Do you wear them?
– What kind do you prefer?
– Do you like leisure activities?
– Do you read newspapers and magazines? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a skill that you have learnt in your childhood. Please say

– What was it?
– Who taught you that?
– Is it helping you in your life?

Discussion

Don’t remember.