IELTS test in Tripoli, Libya – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a map showing a current industrial site with its premises and a proposed plan to redevelop the site into residential area in the future. We had to compare the plans and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that the government should stop TV and newspapers from showing crimes because media coverage of violent crimes is frightening people and encouraging criminals. 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 choose this profession?
- Describe the city you live in.
- Describe your neighborhood.
- What was your favorite sport as a child?
- Let’s talk about singing.
- Do you like singing?
- How often do you do it?
- What about people in your country, do they like to sing?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a skill that you learnt during your childhood. Please say

- What is it?
- Where and when was it?
- How did you actually learn it?

Cue Card 2

Describe a place in your town or city that you know well. Please say

- What is this place?
- Where is it located?
- How often do you go there?

Discussion

- Why is pleasure important?
- Why is it better to live in a countryside?

IELTS test in the UK and India – May 2016 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. About the Chinese language and culture.

Passage 2. A discussion about employment of older and younger people.

Passage 3. A research about animals and their ability to sense natural disasters.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a floor plan of two theaters, in 2003 and after their renovation in 2008. We had to compare and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The funds for postgraduate research are limited, therefore some people think that financial support from the government should be provided. However, only scientific research should be funded, rather than other, less useful subjects. 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?

Cue Card 1

Describe a family that you like (not your own). Please say

- How do you know this family?
- How much time do you spend with this family?
- Why do you like it?

Cue Card 2

Describe a person that you would like to meet, who is in the news currently. Please say

- Who is this person?
- Why do you like him/her?
- What makes this person special?

IELTS test in Australia – May 2016 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You came to know that your company is looking for a translator for meetings, and you know a person who is good at translation. Write to your manager and say

- Describe this person.
- Explain why he/she is suitable for this role.
- Give his/her contact details to your manager.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries children start school at the age of four and in other countries at the age of seven. Some people believe that early school start is affecting parent-child relationships. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of starting school early 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?
- Do you like living there? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you had to get up very early in the morning. Please say

- Where and when did it happen?
- Why did you get up so early?
- How did you feel after that?

Discussion

- How often do you get up that early in the morning?
- Do you like to wake up late in weekends?

IELTS test in Nigeria – May 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation regarding hotel reservation.

Section 2. A conversation about bee research in Australia by two researchers.

Section 3. The need for ICT integration for teaching among university lecturers.

Reading test

Passage 1. About a revolution in marketing approach.

Passage 2. About the revolution in Africa.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About the American sign language (ASL).

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the enrollment percentages of female and male students in part-time and full-time programs in an Australian university.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that when children under 18 are committing a crime they should be punished, while others believe they should be educated. To what extent 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?
- Describe the city you presently live in.
- How effective is the public transport in the city?
- What is the difference in public transport in this city and other cities you visited?
- Do you have flowers in your house?
- Why do people plant flowers?
- Have you cared for a personal flower?
- Do people value flowers in your country?
- Do you read newspapers or magazines?
- Why do you read newspapers?
- When was the last time you bought a newspaper?

Cue Card

Describe a public place in your country. Please say

- why people go there
- who usually goes there, and
- what is so interesting about this place.

Discussion

- Should there be rules for public places? Why?
- What happens if there are no public places in a city?
- Why would the government want to build public places?
- What challenges would it face most likely?
- Do you think newspapers will not be in existence in the next fifty years? Why?

IELTS test in Iran and Spain – May 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation regarding hotel booking.

Section 2. About different countries and their approach to food and dishes.

Section 3. About pest species in different countries.

Section 4. About IT classes, requirements and training.
Questions: filling in gaps.

Reading test

Passage 1. About different newspaper ads with the information they give.

Passage 2. About workers’ rights, the law and compensation.
Questions: filling in gaps.

Passage 3. About a person’s adventure trip to remote places.
Questions: match statements to paragraphs.

Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You’ve just moved into a new house and found out that your furniture has been damaged by the removal company. Write to the manager of this company and say

- Give you details.
- Explain what happened and when.
- What you think should be done about the matter.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that giving children a certain amount of money every week will help them have fewer financial problems in the future. 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?
- Where do you live now?
- Do you like living there? Why?
- Let’s talk about flowers.
- Do you like flowers?
- Do you often buy flowers?
- On which occasions do people buy and gift flowers?

Cue Card

Talk about your favorite place in the city where you live. Please say

- What and where is it?
- How often do you go there?
- Why do you like this place?

Discussion

- What are the advantages of both country and city living?
- Where would you like to live?
- Why do you think the government charges fees for entry to libraries, public swimming pools and other public places?
- Are there places in your country where the development of recreational activities is encouraged?

IELTS test in Canada – May 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the number of people living in rural areas in four different countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subjects do you study? Why?
- What is your major?
- Do you like swimming?
- Is swimming popular in your country?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you experienced a very loud noise. Please say

- When and where was it?
- What was the source of this noise?
- What were the consequences of it for you?

Discussion

- How long did this occasion last for?
- Nowadays noise pollution is more dangerous even compared to air or water pollution, do you agree? Why?
- What are the effects of noise pollution on public places?
- What can be done to decrease noise pollution?

IELTS test in Iran – May 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation between a female customer and a man about buying insurance for her brother who was coming to the country the next day.

Section 2. A woman spoke during a school’s orientation day for parents, describing different parts of the school area on a map. The same woman later spoke about discipline in the school and what procedure students who misbehave would go through.

Section 3. Two students discussed the benefits and drawbacks of online courses for both students and professors.

Section 4. A lecture on a traditional underground man-made passage of water in the Middle East, especially Iran, which is called Qanat. About the climate it is built in, the engineering and structure, and its social importance.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the birth of television before Second World War and all major scientists and researchers who contributed to its theoretical and practical development before and after this period.

Passage 2. The health of brain among elderly and laboratory studies on rats, which show how physical exercise can be crucial in keeping the brain from deterioration.

Passage 3. About traditional tourism, its economic potential, some disadvantages and possible gains if some modifications are made. Advantages and limitations of Eco-tourism were also discussed in the text.

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a map of the USA on which there were four pie charts in four different parts (North East, Middle part, South and West) showing
the agricultural land used in different ways (Animal use, Forests, Crops, Other uses). We were asked to describe how the agricultural land is in use in the USA.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some believe buildings should be built in a way that serves their purpose rather than just look beautiful. Others, however, say buildings should represent art too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IELTS test in India – April 2016 (General Training)

Listening test Section 1. A phone conversation with an insurance company representative. Section 2. A map description of a school and its facilities. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. An article about satisfaction that described cases of full, partial satisfaction and no satisfaction at all. Section 4. About a tunnel for water and sewage line. Reading test Passage 1. About working relationships of employees and employers. Questions: True/False/Not Given, filling in blanks. Passage 2. Don’t remember. Passage 3. About the history of watch. Questions: True/False/Not Given, filling in blanks, matching statements to paragraphs. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have applied for a course in a college, but there were no places available. Write a letter to the principal and ask to enrol for the next available course. Include the following: - Why do you want to do this course? - What other options would you like to explore? - Suggest your solution to this situation. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays music and newspapers are available online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such services? Give your own opinion followed by relevant examples. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? Cue Card 1 Talk about an instance when you used a foreign language for the first time. Please say - when it was - why you spoke in a foreign language - how it made you feel Discussion 1 - How many foreign languages do you know? - Is it easy to learn a foreign language? Cue Card 2 Talk about a holiday that you really enjoyed. Please say - when it was - where you went - what you did - why you enjoyed that holiday Discussion 2 - Let’s talk about vacations. - What type of vacations do you prefer, with friends or family? - How hard is it to take time off from work? Why? - Do you like short or long vacations? Why?

IELTS test in the UK and India – April 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. About different types of dolphins and their characteristics.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 2. A study about tourists’ behaviour.
Questions: multiple choice, match activities to paragraphs.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Different historical facts including evidence starting from 1700 BC and until today.

Reading test

Passage 1. About child labour and education in the last two centuries.

Passage 2. About different types of bees, their aggression and dominance.

Passage 3. About creativity and living abroad.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given three pie charts showing the production of coffee, its consumption and where profits go by regions.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that there is a great influence of news media on people’s lives and this is a negative development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? 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?

Cue Card

Talk about a journey that you remember well. Please say
- When and where was it?
- Who did you go with?
- Did you like or dislike the journey? Why?

Discussion

- What types of cars are popular in your country? Why?
- What cars are preferred by men and by women? Why?
- Do people purchase a car to show their status?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – April 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation between a customer and an employee about delivery of furniture.

Section 2. General information about available jobs.

Section 3. A student and tutor discussed what courses the student should take.

Section 4. A lecture about crocodiles in Mauritania.

Reading test

Passage 1. About four different kinds of energy.

Passage 2. About deserts and their development.

Passage 3. A comparison between two airplanes, one was with fixed wings.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a double line graph describing birth and death rates from 1900 until 2010 and a projection for 2050 in one European country.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means, others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IELTS test in Turkey – May 2016 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. About broadcasting in England.

Passage 2. A text on how exercises affect our brain.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given three bar charts showing three types of use of agricultural lands and a map showing four different regions in America. We had to compare between regions.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some think that buildings should be constructed with functionality in mind, as it is more important than design. 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 is your major?
- What is the best part of this subject?
- Describe your primary school years.
- Do you think your teachers were good? Why?
- Did you like to dance when you were a child?
- Do you still like to dance? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a toy that you liked as a child. Please say
- what it was
- who gave it to you
- why you still remember this toy

Discussion

- Do you think parents should buy every toy that their children want?
- In your country, what kind of toys do children usually play with?