IELTS Test 1

LETTER

Part 1

I’d like to begin by asking you some questions about yourself

Can you tell me your full name? What is your name in English?

Is there a meaning in your name?

Who gave you that name? How did he/she choose it?

How do people in your country often name their children?

Do you think a name affects people’s personalities or their lives?

Do you intend to change your name? Why/Why not?

Let’s talk about shopping

Do you enjoy shopping? How often do you shop?

What items do you usually buy for yourself?

Who do you often go shopping with?

Is bargaining your habit when you go shopping? Why/why not?

Part 2

Now I’d like to ask you to speak for 1 to 2 minutes on this topic. Please read the topic carefully. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make notes if you wish.

Describe a letter you have received which is important to you. You should say: ·      When you received it ·      Who sent it to you ·      What the content was And also say why it is important to you

Do you often write letters?

Part 3

We’ve been talking about letter and I’d like to discuss with you one or two questions related to this. Let’s consider:

Do you think the conventional letter will disappear?

Compare between letters and telephone.

What kinds of things do people often write in letters?

Do you think business letters are used much?