IELTS test in the Philippines – February 2016 (General Training)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have recently visited a tourist attraction and were very pleased by the help given to you by the staff. Write a letter to the staff manager and say - Give details of your visit. - Describe how the staff helped you. - What do you want the manager to do? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Many historic places and buildings are being destroyed or damaged. What do you think are the reasons? What can be done about it? Give your opinion and relevant examples. 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 this subject? - Do you like walking in a park? - Is there a park close to your home? - How often do you walk there? Cue Card Describe a situation when you helped someone. Please say - Whom did you help? - When and where was it? - How did you feel about it later? Discussion - Did you ever receive help from anyone? - Is it common in your culture to help others?

IELTS test in Iran – February 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. Dinner party arrangement (filling in a form).

Section 2. About bicycles and their parking spots on the map.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About advancements in Nano-technology in the recent decades.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two charts. The first was showing young people having breakfast compared with those having just fruit, the second chart was describing young people doing daily exercises during the week in five countries in 2000.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

There is an argument between scientists regarding wild animals. Some of them believe in saving wild animals of all kinds, others, however, are interested in saving only particular species. Discuss both views, give your own 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?
- What do you prefer to do in the evening? Why?
- What do you do during the weekend?
- Do you do it every weekend? Why?
- Did you do the same activities when you were younger?
- What don’t you ever do in the evening? Why?
- Do you like science?
- Do you watch any TV shows about science? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a dinner with a friend that you had recently. Please say:

- Describe your friend.
- When and where was the dinner?
- What were you talking about?

Discussion

- Do you remember what you had for dinner then?
- Do you meet with your friend regularly? Why?
- Do you like to have dinner with older people? Why?
- If your child was with you at the dinner party, do you think he/she would bother you?
- Why do you think so?
- What is the solution?
- On special occasions such as weddings people spend a lot of money on food, why do you think they do that?

IELTS test in Canada – February 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two pie charts. The first was showing the percentages of visitors to South Africa from Europe, Africa, America, Australasia and the Middle East. The second chart was showing the purpose of visit, such as holiday, business, family visit and others. Writing task 2 (an essay) There is an increasing trend of old people living longer in many countries around the world. Do you think this has a positive or a negative effect on the population as a whole? Give your own opinion and relevant examples. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Where did you live most of your life? - What do you like about your hometown? - Is it a safe place for kids to grow up? - Does your job involve a lot of writing? - Do you prefer handwriting or typing? Why? - In what situations do you still use handwriting? Why? Cue Card Talk about a big festival that is celebrated in your country every year. Please say - Describe the festival. - What do people do? - What do you like about it? Discussion - Why is this festival important? - What personal ceremonies do people celebrate in your country? - Do you think they spend to much money on that sometimes?

IELTS test in Israel and Iran – February 2016 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently encountered some problems with public transportation service in your area. Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company and say

- Where and what were the problems?
- Explain how these problems affect the public.
- Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people know less about traditions and culture than in the past. What are the reasons for it? What can be done to improve this situation?

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?

Cue Card

Describe your best childhood memory. Please say

- What is it?
- When and where did it happen?
- Why did you like it so much?

Discussion

- Why do you still remember it?
- Why do you think young people pay less attention to traditions now?
- Why is it important to keep our traditions and historical heritage?
- Who do you think should be in charge of keeping our traditions alive? Why?
- Do you think we should keep our traditions without change? Why?

IELTS test in India – February 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation regarding booking hotel banquet services to celebrate an event. The options that were discussed included accommodation and food.

Section 2. About a new online bicycle renting system, including information on how to use the booking system.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A floor plan of bicycle parking centre. There was a gym, VIP bicycle parking spaces, towel room and so on.

Reading test

Passage 1. There were six advertisements with different lodging options.
Questions: match descriptions to paragraphs A to E.

Passage 2. About crocodiles during the Mesozoic Era and their survival.

Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Recently your employer offered some employees to do some work directly from home. Write a letter to your manger requesting the same arrangement. You should say

- Why do you want to work from home?
- Why would it be beneficial for the company and yourself?
- Suggest a suitable arrangement for you to work from home.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays the crime rate among young people is increasing. Why do you think this is happening? What can be done by parents and teachers to reduce it?

Speaking test

Interview

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

Cue Card

Describe a situation where you had to communicate in a foreign language for the first time. Please say

- When and where did it happen?
- What was the situation?
- How did it make you feel?

Discussion

- What is the right age to start teaching children a foreign language, in your opinion?
- Why do you think so?
- Are there any exceptions?
- What different ways are there to teach a new language to kids?

IELTS test in the UK – February 2016 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. An article about a short story writer.

Passage 2. About controlled fires in Australia and how they affect small animals.

Passage 3. A text about homeless children in the UK.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart describing different age groups who travelled on cruise ships.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe all children should be taught together. Others say that they should be separated according to academic abilities. 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 do you like or dislike there?
- What is your favourite place in your home?

Cue Card

Talk about an item of clothing that you recently bought. Please say

- What is it?
- Where and when did you buy it?
- Do you like it? Why?

Discussion

- Why do we need a uniform, such as police or ambulance workers’ uniform?
- What is the influence of traditions on clothing?
- On what occasion do you need different clothing?