IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – September 2014 (General Training)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A client and a real estate agent were discussing a house for rent in New Zealand.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. A student was talking to his professor about his broken finger and asking for suggestions.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 3. A student was talking about his research on pine trees in Canada.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

Section 4. Two students were discussing all the pros and cons of living in dormitory.
Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs.

Reading test

Passage 1. About scientific discoveries in a museum.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 2. About the pension system for retirees in the UK.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. About the structure of dental care system in the UK.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 4. How to join the Civil Voluntary system in Canada.
Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 5. A successes story of a certain Norwegian music band.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently enrolled in an evening school course. Write a letter to the director about something you’re not happy with.

- Give details of the course.
- Explain what the problem is.
- What do you expect the school to do?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many nations nowadays are competing for the right to host international sport events, however some people think it is not a good idea. Discuss both views and mention your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Why did you choose this job?
- What kind of weather do you like?
- Do you prefer to spend a vacation in a hot or a cold place?
- Do some weather conditions provoke certain feelings? Why?
- Do you discuss weather with your friends?

Cue Card

Talk about a person that you know from school. Please say

- Who is this person?
- What does he/she look like?
- What do you have in common?
- Why did you choose him/her as a friend?

Discussion

- What should the qualities of a friend be?
- Is it better to have few close friends than many just friends?
- Is honesty important in friendship? Why?
- Should parents interfere in choosing their children’s friends?
- What is more important, friends or family?
- If a friend confessed to you something illegal that he/she has done, what would you do?
- How can you keep a long term friendship?

IELTS test in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia – September 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation about a playground and its location.

Section 2. A conversation between two people regarding their Arts resumes.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lecture on how to prepare yourself for mountain climbing.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Reading test

Passage 1. About the development of banknotes, starting from coins invention.

Passage 2. Don’t remember.

Passage 3. An explanation how to present your product in a store or a supermarket.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table with figures of cars production in Argentina, Thailand and Australia between 2003 and 2009. We had to describe the table and make any relevant comparisons.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more people are living by themselves. What are reasons? Will this have a negative or a positive impact on the society?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do for a job?
- Why did you choose this job?
- What was your first day experience?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a family member whom you enjoy spending time with. Please say

- How much time do you spend together?
- What do you do?
- Why do you like spending time with him/her?

Discussion 1

- Why do some families have close relationships and others don’t?
- Do different cultures influence it?
- Why are people choosing to live independently?
- Did the family system change in your country?
- Why are social network sites so popular?
- How is Facebook helpful to you?
- Would you be upset if there were no updates on your Facebook wall?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a good habit of your friend. Please say
- what habit it is
- why you consider this a good habit.

Discussion 2

- What is your opinion about people who always have a routine schedule?
- What do you think about their creativity?

Cue Card 3

Describe a family celebrations. Please say

- what the reason for this celebration was
- when was it
- who attended it
- how you felt about it.

Discussion 3

- Why is there a tendency to marry later in life nowadays?
- What is your opinion on marriage?
- Is it good or bad to have the same level of education for a husband and wife?

IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training)

Listening test Section 1. A parent and a teacher were discussing some changes in the school schedule. Section 2. A student and his teacher were discussing different methods of doing a research. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. About urban living. Reading test Passage 1. A discussion about different restaurants and their facilities. Passage 2. A person was applying for a job online. Passage 3. Requirements for people working in a foreign country. Passage 4. A story about the sheep that can recognise faces. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and forgot your watch there. Write a letter to him/her and say - Thank him/her for the weekend stay. - Describe your watch and where you could have left it. - Suggest a way how to get it back. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Describe your job. - What is your favourite food? - When do you usually eat it? - Do you know how to cook? Cue Card 1 Talk about a language that you would like to learn. Please say - What language is it? - Why do you like it? - What should you do to learn it? Discussion 1 - What is the best way to relax? - Why can some people easily learn a different language and others can’t? - Is it important to learn foreign language in a formal classroom? Cue Card 2 Talk about something or someone you’ve been waiting for. Please say: - Who or what were you waiting for? - Why were you waiting? - What happened in the end? Discussion 2 - Give an example of waiting for something that you purchased (such as a TV, a house or a car). - Do you think the waiting time for electronics should be decreased? - Do you like waiting for something? Why?

IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – September 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation about different cars and their fuel efficiency.

Section 2. Don’t remember.

Section 3. About the Salsa dance.

Section 4. About obesity in children, including a tutorial on how to avoid it.

Reading test

Passage 1. About food flavour.

Passage 2. About coastline nature sculptures.

Passage 3. About the global warming and its impact on New Zealand.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of Sydney international airport. The first was from 1930 and the second was a recent map of the airport. We had to identify and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do?
- Do you like your job?
- Do you prefer to have a lot of just friends or a few good friends?
- When was the last time you went shopping?
- Do you like to buy things from small or big shops? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an old person in your life. Please say
- who he/she is
- how often you see him/her
- how you feel about spending time with him/her

Discussion

- Should we spend more time with old people?
- Should we take advice from them?

IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A gym membership application.

Section 2. Application for a fishing license.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About Air New Zealand.

Reading test

Unfortunately, no one remembered the Reading topics.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently attended a conference and found it very informative. Write a letter to your manager and ask their permission to give a presentation on the same topic to your colleagues. Include the following details in your letter:

- What was the presentation about?
- Where was the conference held?
- How can it be useful to your colleagues and the company?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think young people are more influenced by their friends than their parents or teachers. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you think about shoes?
- Do you like fashionable or comfortable shoes?
- How often do you buy shoes?

Cue Card 1

Describe an app that you have downloaded from the Internet and how it is useful to you. Please say

- What app is it?
- How long have you had it for?
- Is it useful in your daily life or not? Why?

Discussion 1

- How do you thick technology affects our daily life?
- Nowadays people are more attracted to technology than in the past, is that right? Why?
- Is life without technology really that difficult? Why?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a sportsman whose performance you have seen. Please say

- Where did you see him?
- What sport was it?
- Why did you like his performance?

Discussion 2

- What sports are popular in your country?
- Do favorite sports vary from boys to girls?
- Do you think sportsmen should be paid more than doctors and teachers?

IELTS test in Iran and Pakistan – September 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. Information about a camping trip.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. Project discussion between two students.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 3. A student was getting some advice from a friend about a course in Arts.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 4. About an air pollution problem.
Questions: filling in blanks, information matching.

Reading test

Passage 1. About waste recycling in different countries.

Passage 2. About the mobile phone technology and its use in real life.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, summary completion, match information to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About a corporation and production of body spray.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table that compared percentages of 7 different social groups in Australia that use public transport.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Decreasing levels of fresh water sources are becoming a global issue. What are the reasons? What can be done by governments to prevent it?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live?
- Describe the home where you live.
- Is spending holidays in a countryside better than in the city? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a project that you did during your studies. Please say

- What was the project?
- Why did you choose this topic?
- How did you feel after finishing it?

Discussion

- What do you think about homework?
- Is it good for children to have homework?
- If children do their work at school, how will they spend time at home?
- Should they spend some time learning something at home?

IELTS test in Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia – October 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a construction company representative and a customer.

Section 2. About ways to become a millionaire.

Section 3. A description of three different kinds of sharks.

Section 4. A holiday plan, including sightseeing and places to visit.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of pencils.

Passage 2. About different kinds of parrots.

Passage 3. About children, literature and education.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of production of electrical energy using both black and brown coal. We had to write a report on energy production and loss using these two energy sources.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that our behaviour, customs and traditions are no longer relevant, and have to change due to the influence of modern ways of life. Do you agree or disagree? Include any relevant examples in your response.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do?
- Do you like your job?
- Do you like wearing comfortable or fashionable shoes?
- How often do you buy shoes?
- What kind of shoes are convenient for you?

Cue Card

Describe a nice conversation that you had with someone you know. Please say

- Who was that person?
- Where was it?
- What were you talking about?

Discussion

- Why did you like that conversation?
- Nowadays what do men and women like to talk about?
- Why do people feel nervous when talking in front of a big audience?
- Do you think the use of pictures and graphs helps during public speaking?

IELTS test in Australia – October 2014 (General Training)

 

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You forgot a coat at your friend’s house last weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say

- Where do you think it might be?
- What does the coat look like?
- Suggest some options to get it back.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays people are getting married and having children in their thirties. Does it have a positive or a negative impact on the society? Give your opinion and examples.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like advertisements?
- Where do you see ads mostly?
- Do you like ads on the streets?
- What does your home look like?
- Do you like to spend time outside your home?
- What is the best way to spend time in nature?

Cue Card

Talk about a prize that you would like to win in your life. Please say

- What is the prize that you want to win?
- What do you need to do, to get it?
- How would you feel if you won it?

Discussion

- Which kind of prizes are given to children in your country?
- Do you think kids in your country are forced to study?
- Is it a good or a bad approach?

IELTS test in Australia – October 2014 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a graph and a bar chart showing the percentage of population per square kilometer in 7 countries in 2003. We had to compare and describe the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The government is funding universities and providing scholarships for the best students. To what extent do you agree with this approach? Shouldn’t it be supported by private organizations and students paying their own tuition fees?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Why did you choose such a subject?
- Do you like reading books?
- What type of books do you read?
- Are you reading a book presently?
- What is it about?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting conversation that you had recently. Please say

- What did you discuss?
- With whom were you discussing it?
- Why was it so interesting?

Discussion

- What do you think about advertisements on TV?
- Do you like them? Why?
- Do like to watch them on TV or through the Internet? Why?
- Do you think they are helpful?
- Do you think advertisements on TV can help spread the awareness of healthy lifestyle?

IELTS test in the UAE and India – October 2014 (General Training)

 

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently read an article in a newspaper about your favourite restaurant. The writer did not like the restaurant, but you disagree with his/her opinion. Write a letter to the editor and say

- Where the restaurant is and its name
- Describe your last visit to the restaurant
- Why you disagree with the writer’s opinion
- What should the editor do about this

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Today people spend more time travelling to work than before. Some people suggest employers should allow employees to do some work from home. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live now?
- Do you like it there?
- Do you like museums?
- Do you visit them often?
- Do you think schools should take students there? Why?

Cue Card 1

Talk about one of your friend’s success story in their life. Please say

- What is the story?
- How did it affect you?
- What do you consider success in general?

Cue Card 2

Talk about a foreign language that you would like to learn. Please say

- What language is it?
- Why do you want to learn it?
- How and when will you do it?

Discussion 1

- What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning a foreign language?

IELTS test in India, UAE and UK – October 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a college student and a university staff member. The student was enquiring about some Arts courses. Section 2. A conversation between a university supervisor and two students about some research. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A conversation with the owner of a forest railway track and how he is progressing. He was telling about what he and his family does there. Reading test Passage 1. About facial impressions recognition and body language reading. Passage 2. About women and their performance at work compared to men. Their ability to outperform men even at managerial roles. Passage 3. About the library, its role in our life and its evolution over the years. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing the figures of unskilled, technical, managerial and skilled workers available throughout the years 2003-2004 and the difficulty to find a workforce required by employers. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think that social networks such as Facebook have a negative impact on individuals and our society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What do you do during the day with a baby at home? - How did you feel holding a baby for the first time? - Can you read maps? - How often do you use this skill? - When was the last time you used it? - Do you prefer electronic or paper maps? - When you go abroad do you use maps? - Is there a lot of traffic in your city? - When does it usually get busy? - Should women learn to drive? Why? - Did you take a cab recently? - When was it? - Where did you go in it? Cue Card Describe an occasion when you were given an advice. Please say - Who and when gave it to you? - What was the advice? - How did it turn out later? Discussion - What should the qualities of a good adviser be? - Is it good to get advice from parents or friends? Why? - Is it good to get advice from teachers? Why? - In your country who usually gives advice, parents or teachers? Why?

IELTS test in India and UAE – October 2014 (General Training)

 

Listening test Section 1. Obtaining a driving license in New Zealand. Section 2. About ships. Section 3, 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. Production of ice packs. Passage 2. Project management procedure. Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have recently noticed an increase in traffic in your residential area. Write a letter to the responsible person at the local council to inform him/her about the problem and say - Introduce yourself and describe the problem. - What are the reasons for the traffic in your view? - Suggest a solution to the problem. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Almost every successful company is using advertisements to increase their sales. What features make an advertisement effective? Is advertising good or bad for the society? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Describe the area where you live. - Do you like the place where you live? - Is this area good for children? - Do you like to visit parks or gardens? - When was the last time you visited a park or a garden? - What kind of weather do you like? - Do you like to talk about the weather? Cue Card Talk about a recent celebration (a wedding, a party and so on) that you have attended. Please say - What was the reason for the celebration? - What were you doing there? - Did you enjoy the celebration? Discussion - Do you think people spend a lot of money on weddings these days? - Do you think people get married late nowadays? Why? - Do you think attending such events is important? Why?

IELTS test in Malaysia and Singapore – October 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation about application as a lifeguard at a community centre.

Sections 2,3,4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About epigenetic genes in rats.

Passages 2,3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing a process of a small scale production of smoked fish.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about other cultures. Others say that books, films and the Internet can be used as a source of information about different cultures. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Speaking test 1

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you enjoy your study?
- What are your future plans?
- Do you like the nature?
- Do you like camping?
- Do you often see advertisements on TV or the Internet? Why?
- Do you like seeing advertisements on the road?
- How do advertisements influence people?
- What do you think about living in the countryside?

Cue Card

Describe a book that you have read recently. Please say

- What book is it?
- When did you read it?
- What was it about?
- Did you enjoy reading the book?

Discussion

- What is the importance of books?
- Do reading habits change as people grow older?
- What will be the role of books in the next 25 years?
- Is reading books more beneficial than watching films or TV? Why?

Speaking test 2

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- How do you usually relax?
- Where do you prefer to relax? Why?
- Do you like to travel?

Cue Card

Talk about a country that you would like to visit. Please say

- Why would you like to go there?
- What time of the year do you want to go there?
- What do you like about the place?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in Canada and El Salvador – October 2014 (General Training)

 

Listening test Section 1. A farm manager was recruiting a man with ability to work in hard and hot conditions. Section 2. About the biggest vault used for keeping seeds. Section 3. A shopping centre map and description. Section 4. About children’s social activities in the class. Reading test Passage 1. About an autistic person with amazing linguistic abilities. Passage 2-4. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a complaint letter to a cafe manager about tables and chairs in front of the cafe obstructing the footpath. In your letter - Explain what the problem is. - What do you suggest as a solution? - What action will you take if the problem isn’t resolved soon? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people view giving presents as an important way to show care to family and friends, others think there are more important things that can be done to show care and appreciation. Do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Why did you chose this job? - What kind of food do you like? - When do you usually eat this food? - Lets talk about the weather. - What is the weather like in your country? - What weather do you like more, hot or cold? Why? - Do you talk about the weather with your friends? - Do you think you can live in extreme hot or extreme cold conditions? Why? Cue Card Talk about your best school friend. Please say - How did you meet him/her? - Describe him/her. - What did you do together? - Why do you remember him/her? Discussion - Do you think it is hard for people to be in contact with friends? - What is the most common way to communicate with friends? - Why do you think Internet is useful for that? - Why do you think people can care more about friends than family?

IELTS test in Australia and Nepal – September 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing the length of high speed trains in Japan, China and France in 1990, 2010 and projected 2020. We had 6 figures to compare. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people believe that environmental problems are too big to be solved by individuals. Others say people can take some actions to help the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you like the place you live in now? - Is it a good place to live with children? - What type of food do you like? Why? - Did your preferences in food change since childhood? - Tell me about an interesting place that you have visited. - Why do people stay in hotels? - What is the relationship between luxury facilities of a hotel and the staff? - Do you think people travel a lot these days? Why? - What is the difference between a museum and an art gallery? Cue Card 1 Talk about your favourite place that you have visited recently. Please say - Where and what was it? - Why do you like it? - What was the reason for you to go there? Cue Card 2 Describe a school that you have attended. Please say - Where and what school was it? - Describe the appearance of the classrooms. - Did you like it there? Why? Discussion - What do you think good qualities of a teacher should be? - Do you think people like to teach children more than adults? Why? - Did the education system change in your country? How?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey – August 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. Someone was applying for a part time job.

Section 2. A student was talking about the requirements for a presentation.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lecture about underground structures, their history and features.

Reading test

Passage 1. Don’t remember.

Passage 2. About renewable energy sources.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. About honeybees.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs, sentence completion.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing the spending in millions of dollars in five types of retail stores in Australia in March 2009 and March 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

University students must pay all costs associated with their education, because it benefits mostly them individually, rather than the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Are you a morning or an afternoon person?
- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?
- Do you like watching animals in zoos?
- What kind of music do you like to listen to?
- Did your music preferences change over the years? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a subject that people always ask you about. Please say

- What is it?
- Where did you learn it?
- Why do they ask you about it?
- How do you feel about it, when they ask?

Discussion

- Is it necessary to be well-informed?
- What is the best way of acquiring information? Why?
- What do you think about knowledge quizzes on TV?
- Is it necessary to be aware of the general issues around us?
- Do you think internet sources provide reliable information?

IELTS test in Jamaica – August 2014 (General Training)

 

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You looked after your friend’s house while he/she was away on holidays. During the period you have damaged something in his/her house. Write to him/her and say

- Explain how it happened.
- What is the estimated cost of repairs?
- What are you going to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that children should have formal training at school to become good parents. Do you agree or disagree? Give you own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Where do you live?
- Do you like this place?
- Is this place suitable for living with children?
- Do you use a map?
- In your country do people usually use a map?
- When you were young did you use one?

Cue Card

Talk about someone who has an interesting job. Please say

- Who is this person?
- What does he/she do?
- Why do you like this person?

Discussion

- Do you prefer a part time or full time job?
- What do most people do in your country?
- Why do some companies invest in educated employees by offering them high salaries?

IELTS test in Singapore – August 2014 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. About student accommodation.
Section 2. Students talked about their electives.
Section 3. Don’t remember.
Section 4. About an extinct ancient languages.

Reading test

Passage 1. About London coffee houses.
Passage 2. A discussion about the global warming.
Passage 3. About things that motivate people to work.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar graphs showing the expenditure of European union as a whole.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The 20th century had a huge breakthrough in air travel and communication. This brought benefits to many nations through close contact with foreigners on different levels, from tourism to business. Some people, however, say there were more drawbacks than benefits. Discuss and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live now?
- What do you like about this place?
- What don’t you like? Why?
- Do you plan to stay there longer? Why?
- Do you like shopping?
- Where do you usually shop?

Cue Card

Describe an object that your family kept and passed on to you. Please say
- What is it?
- Since when do you keep it?
- Why is it so important to your family?

Discussion

- Do you think it’s important to keep historical buildings?
- Why is it so?
- Is it important for people to remember the past or history? Why?
- Do you have any old items in your house that you are still using today? 

IELTS test in India and Philippines – August 2014 (General Training)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A swimming instructor explained the precautions to be taken by various categories of people (adults, babies and children) including duration of the course.
Section 2. About Japanese underground museum, its location and how to enter it. Then in general on advantages of construction of underground and overground buildings.
Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Comparison of various restaurants along the bay area.
Passage 2. Transport system in the bay area, talking about discounts for various groups of people (students, pensioners and so on).
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. About different walking tracks along the mountains. Explanation of the local nature, various places to see such as valleys and forests.
Questions: map labelling, summary completion.
Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently heard about an international company that you would like to work for. Write a job application letter and say:
- How did you hear about the company?
- What skills and qualifications do you have?
- Why do you want to work there?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays traffic jams are becoming a big problem in most cities and bigger towns. Some people suggest that widening of roads is a solution to this problem. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and suggest a solution to this problem.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you watch TV regularly?
- How does regular and unlimited TV-watching affect children, in your opinion?

Cue Card

Describe a garden or a park that you have visited recently. Please say
- What is this place?
- Where is it located?
- How often do you visit it? Why?

Discussion

- Do you think parks are necessary in urban areas?
- Is it beneficial for people living nearby in your view? Why?
- Will increasing population shrink park areas?
- Do you think parks help to reduce crime?