IELTS-Writing and Speaking Examples TEST 2

 IELTS-Writing and Speaking Examples TEST 2

TEST 2

Writing

Present a written argument or case to an educated non-specialist audience on the following topic:

Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others.

To what extent is this style of management effective?

Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?

You should write at least 250 words.

You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Speaking

PART-1

The examiner will ask you questions about yourself, such as:

What’s your name?

What nationality are you?

What part of your country do you come from?

Can you describe your home town/village?

What do you like doing in your free time? Why?

Are there any new hobbies that you would like to take up? Why?

PART-2

A competition

INSTRUCTION

Read the topic below carefully. You will be asked to talk about it for 1 to 2 minutes.

You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say.

You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Describe a competition (or contest) that you have entered.

You should say:

When the competition took place?

What you had to do?

How well you did it?

Describe how you felt about the competition.

At the end of your talk, the examiner will ask one or two brief questions to signal that it is time to stop talking. For example, he or she might ask you:

Do you enjoy entering competitions?

Have you entered any other competitions?

PART-3

Once your talk in part-2 is over, your examiner will ask you further questions related to the topic in part- 2. The examiner may ask you to speak about these points.

Competitions at a young age.

Competitions at your school.

Value of international competitions.

The psychology of competing.

Competitive spirit.