IELTS test in Nepal and Australia – September 2015 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A women talked to an agent about booking a holiday house for her family.

Section 2. A student and a teacher discussed prospective courses and a college.

Section 3. A photographer talked about red squirrels and his photography project.

Section 4. A professor talked about the Brazilian rain forest and mapping.

Reading test

Passage 1. About agriculture, the use of chemicals and organic farming.

Passage 2. About insects, such as wasps and beetles.

Passage 3. About the solar system and evolution of planets.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a multiple line graph showing the percentage of Australian population using the Internet, mobile and landline phones as well as post offices, by different age groups in 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that free housing should be provided by the government for under-privileged and people who can’t afford to buy a house. To what extent do you agree and disagree with the statement? Give examples based on your own experience.

IELTS test in India – September 2015 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your instructor at the local sports centre and say that you are unable to continue training classes. Include the following information in your letter:

- Which class were you in?
- Why can’t you continue?
- What did you like about the classes there?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people strive to maintain a successful career and happy family life at the same time. What problems can this situation create? What are the possible solutions?

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?
- Why did you choose this job?
- Do you like it?
- Do you see yourself doing it in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you have visited recently. Please say

- What is this place?
- Why did you go there?
- With whom did you go there?

Discussion

- What did you like the most about that place?
- Did you visit it during the day or at night time?
- Do you think stars and planets were important part of ancient cultures?
- Do you think films about planets and the solar system are popular?
- Why is it so?
- Does information about stars and planets help children to develop imagination?
- Many people think that space exploration is a waste of money. Is it so in your opinion?

IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – September 2015 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. About a home builder.

Section 2. A description of a resort map.

Section 3. A discussion between a student and her professor about the subject she studies.

Section 4. About a hospital and how its services can be improved.

Reading test

Passage 1. About employees’ training process and how their skills will be improved.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About Nessie the Loch Ness Monster.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a plan to build a supermarket close to the local library. You think it shouldn’t be there. Write a letter to your local council and say

- why the supermarket shouldn’t be built there
- describe the disadvantage of this plan
- suggest an alternative location for the supermarket.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that both travelers and business people must have the same attitude to local people and the traditions of countries they visit. 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?
- Where do you live now?
- Did you like your home where you lived as a child?
- Do you like your current apartment?
- Describe a live concert that you attended.
- Do you like live music?
- Do you prefer to listen to live music or CDs? Why?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of taking photos with a smartphone?

Cue Card

Talk about a picture that you have at home. Please say

- Describe the picture.
- Why do you like it?
- When and where did you get it?

Discussion

- Where is it in your home?
- Do you think kids should learn how to draw a picture?
- Do you think adults should learn it too? Why?

IELTS test in Vietnam – September 2015 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. About eco-tourism.Passage 2. About a QRIO robot and its capabilities (also about children’s reactions to the robot).

Passage 3. About dolphins that carry sea sponges in their beaks for protection.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two graphs showing the percentage of men and women performing their home duties such as cooking meals, cleaning a house, doing repairs and caring for children and home pets. We had to compare / contrast them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Governments give a lot of support to artists, even though some people think it is a waste of money that could have been used elsewhere. 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 live in a house or an apartment?
- Describe your home.
- Do you like it? Why?
- Do you like to watch the sky?
- How often do you watch it?
- Do you prefer the day or night sky?
- Did you study about space?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite movie. Please say

- What movie is it?
- Why do you like it?
- With whom did you watch it?

Discussion

- Where do you often watch movies?
- Fewer people go to cinemas these days, why do you think it is so?
- Is it a positive or a negative trend?
- Where else do you enjoy watching movies, besides cinemas?
- What are the important things for a good movie?
- Do you think modern technology helps to produce better movies?

IELTS test in Australia – September 2015 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. About a summer camp for children.

Section 2. About a presentation and its content created by a student.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About the modern history of New Zealand.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have filled out an enrolment form for a certain course a few weeks ago and didn’t receive any response yet. Write a letter and say

- Give the course and your personal details.
- Why are you interested in this course?
- What do you expect the school to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays we see more advertisements on the streets and on our TV screens. What are advantages and disadvantages of it?

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 watching the sky? Why?
- Do you prefer to do it at night or during the day?
- Is there a place in your hometown where you can see clear sky?
- Did you learn about sky in school?

Cue Card

Talk about an advice that you received from someone. Please say

- Who gave you the advice?
- What was the advice?
- What was the result?

Discussion

- Why did you follow that advice?
- Who usually gives you advice? Why?
- Is it true that young people do not like the advice of older generation?
- Would you take a stranger’s advice? Why?

IELTS test in Australia – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Listening test Section 1. A father talked over the phone with a children’s activity centre representative. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. About a museum on Waikehe Island in New Zealand. Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs. Section 3. A student and professor talked about a research project about Ife head sculptures in Nigeria. Questions: multiple choice. Section 4. A talk about absenteeism. Questions: filling in blanks. Reading test Passage 1. An article regarding resort development in Queensland. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice. Passage 2. An article about robots and children. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice, match statements to paragraphs. Passage 3. About dolphins and their intelligence. Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, match statements to paragraphs. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar graph showing the average housing prices in Perth and Sydney in 2000, 2005 and a projection for 2015. Another pie chart was showing home ownership in Australia among 30-35 population age group. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people believe that universities should focus on providing academic skills, while others think that universities should prepare students for their real future careers. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

IELTS test in Canada – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the production of three different fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas in the UK between 1989 and 2000.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The development of new technologies is increasing rapidly and this influences people’s life more then ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 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?
- Do you like mathematics?
- At what age did you start learning it?
- Why do you like it?
- Do you like eating vegetables and fruits? Why?
- What vegetables and fruits do you like the most?

Cue Card

Talk about a picture you have in your home that you like. Please say

- What picture is it?
- Where did you put it?
- Where did you get it?

Discussion

- Why do you like it?
- What do you like more, pictures or photographs?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of both of them?
- Do you like looking at photographs on your smart phone? Why?

IELTS test in Pakistan and the UAE – August 2015 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation with a potential employer.

Section 2. Details about an amusement park.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About a museum with different art exhibitions.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 2. About car services including breakdown, handling details, call centre’s operation and the services it provides.

Passage 3. About monitoring computer usage at work, to avoid personal use.

Passage 4. A memoir about shipping vessel named Mystery and it’s trip from Great Britain to Australia.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently moved to a new apartment and found some problems there. Write a letter to the landlord and explain

- What do you like about the apartment?
- What are the issues there?
- Suggest a solution to fix them.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that cooking is an essential life skill and should be taught to boys and girls in schools. Others disagree and believe it is a waste of school time. 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 live in a house or an apartment?
- What type of apartment is it?
- What type of shops are available in your area?
- Do you like to sleep?
- What do you think about taking a nap during the day?
- What type of museums are more popular in your area? Why?
- How many museums have you visited in life?
- What did you like the most about these visits?

Cue Card

Talk about a motor vehicle that you want to own in the future. Please say

- What vehicle is it?
- What features will it have?
- What will you use it for?

Discussion

- Did you ever drive such a vehicle?
- What is the difference between vehicles today and in the past?
- What type of vehicles will be available in the future?
- Do companies consider safety, when manufacturing a vehicle?
- What are the main reasons of most traffic problems?
- How does it affect our society?
- What can be done to change it?

IELTS test in Australia – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph (three lines) showing the percentage of sales of Nokia, Motorola and Sony Ericsson mobile phones between 1994 and 2004. Writing task 2 (an essay) Most of our information comes from the Internet nowadays. Some people say that a large part of the information we get is incorrect. 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 like about your studies? - Did you you attend a concert or watch it on TV recently? - When was it? - Did you like it? - Do you prefer to listen to live or recorded music? - What are the differences between the two in your opinion? Cue Card Describe a change that you always wanted to be done in your local area. Please say - What is it? - Whose responsibility is it? - Suggest how it can be done. Discussion - Where do you and your friends usually meet? - Do you like staying among people that you know? - What are the advantages and disadvantages of it? - Do people find it difficult to get used to new places? Why? - What suggestion would you have for those people?

IELTS test in the UAE – August 2015 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. Description of a map Location of a recording studio.

Section 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. A discussion about a successful band.

Passage 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently had a good meal in a local restaurant with your family. Write a letter to your local newspaper and say

- Describe the restaurant.
- What meal did you have there?
- Why do you think this restaurant is worth visiting?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In most developed countries the average life expectancy is constantly increasing. Discuss the positive and negative aspects of this trend.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about an ambition that you have. Please say

- What is your ambition?
- Why do you want to do this?
- What have you done to achieve it?

Discussion

- Why do people have ambitions?
- Is it important to have ambitions in life?
- Do you have financial goals that you want to achieve?
- What are good ambitions for children, in your opinion?
- What should people do to get good results?

IELTS test in India and Israel – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. About a lady who was interested to visit New Zealand.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About genetics and sports performance.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. About productivity of crops, its benefits and disadvantages.

Passage 2. About bilingual people and their abilities.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table comparing two groups of people, club members and general public, their opinions about a new theatre in London in 2012.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that governments should not spend money on international aid, as long as there are disadvantaged people such as unemployed and homeless within their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 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 like the most about your study?
- What is more important for you, teachers or friends? Why?
- Did you like to read books as child?
- Do you still have these books from your childhood?
- What are the benefits of reading books? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a person who has learned a foreign language. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- What language is it?
- Why did he/she choose this language?

Discussion

- Do you think he/she is good at using the language?
- Would you like to learn a foreign language? Why?
- How do you start to learn a foreign language?
- Is it beneficial for children to learn a foreign language?
- Do you think internet plays an important role in developing language skills?
- Do you think knowing foreign languages will be important in the future?

IELTS test in India – August 2015 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A telephone conversation between a medical service representative and a patient with back pain in the middle of the night.

Section 2. A beach resort manager explained about the layout and facilities available as well as the resort rules.

Section 3. A conversation between two research students and their professor about their field trip and findings.

Section 4. A monologue about economics and trust.

Reading test

Passage 1. Various advertisements of clubs and resource centres.

Passage 2. An article on hazardous industrial chemicals and related details.

Passage 3. An article about childcare facilities.

Passage 4. A research article about endangered species of frogs in Australia.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You would like to apply for a full-time position at an international company. Write to the human resources department and say

- What job are you interested in?
- Explain what are you currently doing.
- Why do you think you are best candidate for the job?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In some countries people prefer to live alone more often than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Why?

IELTS test in Serbia – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A woman and a man discussed available jobs for her in Nottingham.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. A talk about a certain museum in the UK.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 2 words).

Section 3. A student talked with his tutor about his research on football.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 4. About the health state of children in New Zealand.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 3 words), multiple choice.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the history of dolls.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. About stress at work and suggestions on how to cope with it.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About rare and extinct species of lizards in New Zealand.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, match letters to paragraphs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps representing the Sydney International Airport in 1930 and today. We had to compare and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The most important decision young people have to make is about choosing their career. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and examples.

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you like about your studies?
- What is more important, good students or teachers?
- Do you like to eat vegetables and fruits? Why?
- Did you enjoy it as a child, too?
- Is it difficult to find healthy food in your area?
- How important is relaxation for you?
- Do you think students need it more than others? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a place where you can relax other than your home. Please say

- What and where is this place?
- Why do you like it there?
- How did you find it?

Discussion

- What can employers do for workers to help them relax?
- How important is it? Why?
- Who should be responsible for providing facilities for elderly people?

IELTS test in Singapore – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two layout plans of session halls. Plan A was for up to 10 people, plan B for 10 and more. We had to describe and compare both plans.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays there is a trend of rapid increase in already excessive use of natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water. What dangers does it bring? What are the possible solutions to address these issues?

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 your work?
- What exactly do you do?
- Would you like to change it in the near future?
- Do you watch TV in your free time?
- Do children spend their time in a different way now, compared to the past?
- Why is it so?
- Do you think they are watching too much TV now? Why?
- Did you watch TV often as a child?

Cue Card

Describe a vehicle that you would like to buy. Please say

- What vehicle is it?
- When will you buy it?
- Explain why you want to buy it.

Discussion

- Let’s talk about the traffic situation in major cities in your country.
- What are the main reasons for heavy traffic?
- What does the government do to address these problems?
- What solution would you suggest?
- What does the government face when addressing traffic problems?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – August 2015 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your manager asked you to provide feedback in writing on the company performance and also to give suggestions for improvement that will lead to better results. Write a letter and include the following:

- give one possible suggestion.
- say how it will benefit the company.
- explain what is required for its implementation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behavior?

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 at work?
- What is more important for you, the work itself or people you work with?
- Why is it so?
- Did you have a hobby in your childhood?
- Why did you choose that particular hobby?
- Do you have a hobby now?
- Can you describe it?

Cue Card

Talk about exercises that you do to keep yourself fit. Please say
- What are they?
- When and where do you usually do them?
- What is the importance of fitness?

Discussion

- Do you like walking?
- What do people do to keep themselves fit in your country?
- What other options do they have?
- What are the favourite sports activities in your country? Why?
- Nowadays there are many gyms opening everywhere. Why do you think it is?
- Do people in your country know the importance of sports activities?

IELTS test in the USA – July 2015 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of a museum, one from 1989 and other from 2008. We had to compare the maps, describe the changes and write about the new features that were added.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their brunches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss both views 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?
- What is your major?
- Was it an easy choice for you? Why?
- What do you want to do in the future?
- Do you watch TV?
- What are your favourite programs? Why?
- What is the situation of women like in your country?
- Can they be independent?

Cue Card

Talk about a family event that you remember from your childhood. Please say

- When and where was it?
- What was the event?
- What did you do?
- Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

- Do you have a big family?
- Does your family remember that event?

IELTS test in Australia – July 2015 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You need to make some changes to the hotel reservation for a business meeting with your colleagues. Write a letter to the hotel and ask to make the change, and also inquire about meeting room facilities available in the hotel.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Modern lifestyle has made it harder for people to live a healthy and active lifestyle. What are the causes of this situation? Suggest what can be done by the government and large organisations to improve it.

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?
- What is more important for you, the people you work with or the job itself? Why?
- Do you like fruits and vegetables?
- Are there any benefits to eating fruits and vegetables instead of meat products?
- Why do you think it is so?

Cue Card

Talk about a paid job that you (or one of your friends) have done and really liked. Please say

- What was the job?
- When and where was it?
- Why did you/your friend like it so much?

Discussion

- What is more important in a job, the salary or the work that you do?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan – July 2015 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. Someone was asking for the details about Joy Land park entry.
Questions: filling in blanks, map labelling.

Section 2. Two students were discussing their assignment with their tutor.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A monologue describing methods and usage of pesticides.
Questions: Summary completion.

Reading test

Passage 1. About Palladian architecture. A style of architecture derived from and inspired by the designs of the Venetian architect Andrea Palladio.

Passage 2. About sense of smell and its relationship with human brain. How a particular smell can bring up certain memories from the past.

Passage 3. About robots designed by different scientists. Description of robots, comparison and their similarities in shape and design with working insects.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a chart showing the amount of tea and coffee in tonnes imported by four different countries in 2007.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people feel that there is too much emphasis on getting an education, and that governments should spend money on leisure time activities for young people too. 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?
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- What do you like the most about your home?
- Describe a home that you would like to have in the future.
- Do you eat fruits and vegetables?
- What are the benefits of fruits and vegetables?
- What sports are popular in your country?
- Did you watch any sport or game recently?
- What sport was it?
- What sport would you like to try? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a situation when a child made you laugh. Please say

- Who is the child?
- What happened and where?
- Why did he/she make you laugh?

Discussion

- Lets talk about children and parenthood.
- Do you think new parents should get training courses in dealing with children?
- What are a good parent’s characteristics in your opinion?
- Do you think children learn better when they are playing? Why?
- Do children always make you laugh? Why?
- Why do children laugh all the time?
- When is the prefect time to get married? Why‎?