Academic/General Training Module by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

 IELTS
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Possible questions and answers 
1. Where do you come from? 
I live in Panvilles village. It is a big small town located in the south of the 
Netherlands. 
2. What is your home like? 
I rent an apartment. We have two bedrooms, one living room, one 
kitchen and of course one restroom. The apartment is not very big, 
about 70 square meters. 
3. What the advantages and disadvantages your home has? 
The advantage is that my accommodation has lots of sunlight from the 
windows. And the disadvantage is that it is noisy because the centre of 
the city is nearby. 
4. Tell me about your family. 
I have a mother, a father and a brother. My mother is a social worker, 
my father is a civil engineer and my brother is a student. 
5. Tell me about your job. 
Well, I work for a small company named BananaSoft. It is located in 
Smallvile. My job title is Software Designer. 
6. Is there anything you dislike about your job? 
Normally, I enjoy my job very much. But sometimes my boss gives me 
boring assignments, which I don’t like at all. 
7. What are your plans for the future? 
I would like to improve my English first and then to find another job with 
better salary. 
8. What type of transport do you use most? 
There are 2 types of transport that I use: I either drive my car or take the 
bus. 
9. Do you like reading? 

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Yes I do. I enjoy reading very much. Usually, I read every other day of the 
week. 
10. What do you like reading the best? 
I enjoy reading newspapers, magazines and of course my favorite 
fantasy books. 
11. What kind of television programs do you watch? 
Well, my favorite channel is Some TV Channel. I find it very interesting 
and educational. 
12. Tell me about a film you have seen recently 
I saw “Some New Movie” a week ago. It is a comedy and I like comedies. 
This one has some silly jokes but other than that I enjoyed it. 
13. Do you have a pet? 
Yes I do. I have a dog named Richy. He is 4 years old. 
14. What kind of food do you like? 
I prefer Asian cooking, mostly Chinese. My favorite dish is noodles with 
vegetables. 
15. How often do you go shopping? 
Well, I don’t like shopping, so I do it only when I have to. 
16. What is your favorite festival and why? 
I like October Fest. It’s a German festival that starts in late September 
and ends in October. People drink lots of beer at October Fest and that is 
why I like it. 
17. How do people celebrate this festival? 
Well, they build pavilions and stands that sell beer and all kinds of food, 
a lot of bands are playing there. People from all around Europe come to 
celebrate the October Fest dressed in German Traditional clothes. 
 
 

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 IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
 
 
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Giving short and simple answers 
The first part of the IELTS Speaking Test lasts around 4 to 5 minutes. The 
examiner asks about 10 questions related to you, your daily life and your 
interests. Common topics are hobbies, family, friends, food, music etc.