IELTS Commentry: IELTS test in Nigeria – July 2019 (Academic Module)

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

IELTS test in Nigeria – July 2019 (Academic Module)

Our friend A remembered the following IELTS Writing and Speaking questions from a recent test in Nigeria:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing forest industry’s production in a European country. The main products were timber, paper and pulp between 1980 and 2000.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It is often said that to become a successful businessman a tertiary education is not at all necessary. To what extent to you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

Speaking Test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your job?
– When did you last see everyone smile?
– Do you think a smile is effective in communication?
– How often do you smile?

Cue Card

Describe your favourite advertisement that you remember. Please say

– What is it?
– Where and when did you see it?
– What was it about?

Discussion

– What are the methods of advertising nowadays?
– How do you order something from an online advertisement?
– What is the difference between current TV advertisements and the ones from the past?
– Do you purchase products after seeing their online advertisements? Why?