IELTS PLACEMENT TEST

The IELTS test is made up of four components.

 LISTENING: approximately 30 minutes

 READING: 30 minutes
 WRITING: 40 minutes
 SPEAKING: 10 minutes
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 WRITING TASK 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Choose ONE of the following topics:

1. Economic progress is one way to measure the success of a country. Some people believe
there are other factors. What other factors should be considered? Which one do you think is
more important than the others?

2. Some people say children no longer need to develop handwriting skills. Others believe
that handwriting is still important. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.

3. Some people believe it is better for children to begin to learn a foreign language at
primary school than secondary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4. Nowadays big cities in many countries become overcrowded. Give some reasons and
solutions for this problem.

5. Most of the big cities are overpopulated. Why do people still move to big cities? Give
your opinion and examples.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or
experience.

Write at least 250 words.

PART 1: (4-5 minutes)
Warm-up
1. Could you show me your identification card please?
2. Could you tell me your full name please?
3. What shall I call you?
4. Does your name have any special meaning?
5. Why do so many people change their names?
6. Is your name important to you?
Hometown or birth place
7. Where do you come from?
8. Where do you live?
9. Can you tell me something about your hometown?
10. Can you tell me some famous landscapes or scenic spots in your
hometown?
11. Can you tell me some history of your hometown?
Personal background and information
12. Are you a student or do you have a job?
13. What do you like most about your study?
14. What kind of job do you prefer after graduation?
15. What is your major?
16. What do you do for living?
17. Could you tell me a typical day of yours?
18. How do you get your job?
19. Are you satisfied with your job?
20. What do you like most about your job?
21. What kind of job do you prefer in the future?
Hobby or inclination
22. What do you usually do in your spare time?
23. Do you prefer to stay alone or with your friends?
24. What do you usually do on weekends and weekdays?
25. What do you usually do when you go out?
26. What do you usually do with your friends?
 PART 2: (1 minute to prepare, 1-2 minutes to speak)
1. DESCRIBE A DECISION SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS MADE THAT YOU
THINK WAS WRONG.

You should say:

- what the decision was
- who made it
- explain why you think it was wrong

2. DESCRIBE A TIME WHEN YOU WERE ASKED TO GIVE YOUR OPINION

IN QUESTIONNAIRE OR SURVEY
You should say:
- what the questionnaire/ survey was about
- why you were asked to give your opinions
- what opinions you gave and explain how you felt about giving your opinions in this
questionnaire/ survey.

3. DESCRIBE A RESTAURANT YOU ENJOYED GOING TO

You should say:
- where the restaurant was
- why you chose this restaurant
- what type of food you ate in this restaurant and explain why you enjoyed eating in this
restaurant

4. DESCRIBE A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT IN YOUR COUNTRY.

You should say:
- where it is
- how to get there
- what there is to do when you are there and explain why you recommend this place.

5. DESCRIBE A MEETING YOU REMEMBER GOING TO AT WORK,

COLLEGE OR SCHOOL.
You should say:
- when and where the meeting was held
- who was at the meeting
what the people at the meeting talked about and explain why you remember going to
this meeting.