TESTS AND TIPS FOR IELTS SUCCESS

What is IELTS? IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. It is an exam owned and managed by IDP Australia, The British Council, and Cambridge Examinations.

IELTS Speaking Examples - Cue Card 1 Describe a present you have given someone. You should say: Who you gave it to What kind of present it was How it compared to other presents you have given Explain why you decided to give this particular gift.

IELTS Speaking Examples - Cue Card 2 Describe an old person that you know. You should say: What your relationship is to this person How often you see them What people think about this person Explain why you like them

IELTS Speaking Examples - Cue Card 3 Describe a happy childhood event. You should say: When it happened Who was involved How you felt at the time Explain why you remember this particular occasion.

IELTS Speaking Examples - Cue Card 4 Describe an environmental problem that has occurred in your country. You should say: The cause of the problem What effect it has had on your country The steps, if any, that have been taken to solve this Explain why you think this problem is so important to solve.

TOPICS: Influential Person Describe someone who has had an important influence on your life. You should say: Who the person is How long you have known him/her What qualities this person has Explain why they have had such an influence on you.

TOPIC: Enjoyable TV Show Describe a TV show that you enjoy. You should say: What type of show it is How often it is on How popular it is with other people in your country Explain why you like it.

TOPIC: Lake, River or Sea Describe a lake, a river or a sea you have visited. You should say: Where the lake, river or sea is How often you have visited it What activities you do there Explain why you like this particular place.

TOPIC : Advertising Do you think advertising influences what people buy? Do advertisements give correct information, or do they encourage people to buy things that they may not need? Is advertising really necessary in modern society?

TOPIC: The Internet Do you think people take notice of advertisements on the internet? How do you think it will change people's buying habits in the future? Are there any disadvantages to shopping on the internet?

TOPIC: Transport How do most people travel long distances in your country? Have the types of transport people use changed much over the last few decades? What kinds of improvement have there been in transport in your country in recent years?