IELTS test in Malaysia – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two line graphs showing percentages of employed men and women in Australia in 1976 and 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Spending public money to promote healthy lifestyle that leads to an improved quality of life is better than spending it on treatment of people who are already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Did the nature of your work change since you graduated? Why?
– Do you like your current job?
– What do you like to do in the evening? Why?
– Is there any difference in your activities in the evening during the week and on weekends?
– Is there any difference between your evening activities during your childhood years and now?
– Do you like music?
– What type of music do you listen to?
– Is it different now from what you used to listen to in your childhood?
– Do you prefer to listen to live music or recorded?

Cue Card

Describe a sport that you would like to try, if you had a chance. Please say

– What sport would it be?
– Why would you choose it?
– What challenges would you face while playing this sport?

Discussion

– What is the government doing to help sports at grass roots level?
– Do you think that sports are good for you? Why?
– Do you think that sport is good to play professionally or just for fun?

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

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You forgot something important on the bus you traveled on. Write a letter to the bus company and say

- Describe what you are looking for.
- You phoned the company before, but their response didn’t help you (explain why).
- What do you want the manager to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that living in high-rise apartments feels very lonely and makes people unhappy. Others say there are advantages to living in a big apartment building. 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 do you do?
- Why did you choose this profession?
- Do you like to sing? Why?
- How often do you sing?
- Do you like flowers?
- When was the last time you gave flowers to someone?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you had to eat a certain food for the first time. Please say

- What was the occasion?
- When and where did it take place?
- Why did you eat that food?

Discussion

- Who is more open to new ways of cooking, young people or adults? Why?
- How can spices of your country be compared to those of other countries?

IELTS test in Nepal – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test Section 1. A phone conversation between a company representative and hotel manager about a conference hall booking. Section 2. A map description. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A conversation between university students about study in different faculties. Reading test Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar graph showing the number of new immigrants arrived in three countries (US, Canada and Australia) in 2010. We had to compare and describe the data. Writing task 2 (an essay) Many people believe that the government of a country should pay for health care and education of its citizens. 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? - Do you like to sing songs? - What songs do you prefer to sing? Why? - Do you read magazines or newspapers? Why? - Which type of magazines are you used to reading? Cue Card Describe an interesting open place in your town. Please say - What is this place? - What activities can you do there? - Why do you find it interesting? Discussion - How often do you visit this place? - When did you visit it for the last time? - Were you alone or with someone? - What did you do there?

IELTS test in Australia – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation about bicycle hire.

Section 2. A map of facilities in an underground mine and security instructions.

Section 3. A talk about a chocolate research in Australia.

Section 4. The history of Japanese civilization.

Reading test

Passage 1. About a water project in a country with drought problems.

Passage 2. About children and advertising.

Passage 3. About Antarctic migration of whales.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the glass recycling process. We had to describe it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that cycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is still unpopular in many countries. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among wider population?

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 think about the transport system around your city?
- Do you read newspapers?
- Do you buy them?
- Do you like flowers?
- Do you think flowers are popular in your country? Why?
- When was the last time you bought flowers?
- What occasion was it for?

Cue Card

Talk about a large company, whose products you know and like. Please say

- What company is it?
- What do you know about this company?
- Why do you like their products?

Discussion

- What other large companies do you know?
- Is it good to work for such a company?
- Do you think salaries are higher in larger companies?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for a big corporation?
- What is the main difference between working for small and large companies?

IELTS test in Australia – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table and a chart showing the number of postgraduate students in several Australian universities. We had to summarize and report the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It has been suggested that everyone in the world wants to own a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages of such a development outweigh its advantages? 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 subject are you studying?

Cue Card

Talk about a creative person in your country you are impressed with. Please say

- What are his/her achievements?
- Why do you admire him/her?
- How did he/she become so creative?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 2016 (General Training)

Listening test Section 1. Someone called a travel agency to discuss the programs and benefits. Section 2. About a photography competition and the rules it will be judged on. Section 3. A dialogue between two business students discussing a famous coffee shop history. Section 4. It was related to the railway and tunnel between France and England and their history starting from the 19th century. Reading test Passage 1. Advertisements of different programs available for diving. Passage 2. About the system used by an organization to study and learn and the benefits of subscription. Passage 3 About RFID (radio frequency identification details) and its use. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to your manager about a new colleague, who makes things difficult at work for all of your team. - Describe why he/she makes it difficult. - Describe your feelings regarding the situation. - What do you want your manager to do about it? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people say that it’s better for children to grow up in a city, while others say growing up in the countryside is better. 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? - Where do you live now? - Do you live in a house or a flat? - Describe the place you live in. - Do you plan to stay there for a long time? Why? - Are there any transport facilities near your home? - Do you have any entertainment places in your city? - How do you spend weekends? - Do you like arts? - Do you like movies? - How often do you go to the cinema? - Did you visit an art gallery before? - When was the last time? - Do you have any special plans for the next weekend? Cue Card Talk about a person who is a leader and admired by you. Please say - Who is this person? - Where did you meet him/her? - Why do you admire him/her? Discussion - Are you a leader? - What skills are necessary to be a leader? Why? - Is a good leader important for a team? - What are the effects of leadership on a person?

IELTS test in Myanmar – June 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a chart showing the number of people who joined the four non-paid activities such as reading, attending community fairs, etc in rural and urban communities. We had to summarise and describe the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many nations are facing the problem of declining number of students attending science subjects at university. What do you think are the underlying reasons for such trend? How can it affect these nations and why?

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?
- Is it a flat or a house?
- Do you like living there? Why?
- What kind of noise is the most disturbing in your opinion?
- What are some of the noise-related problems?
- What do you do in your free time?
- Why do you like to do it?
- How often do you go swimming?

Cue Card

Talk about a person that you like to spend most of your time with. Please say

- Who is this person?
- How did you both meet?
- Why do you like to spend your time with him/her?

Discussion

- How long have you known each other?
- How often do you meet with him/her?
- How can conversation help us in our daily life?
- Does modern technology have an effect on personal contact? Why?
- Do you think modern devices make personal contacts among friends less frequent?
- What benefits can students get from group studying? Why?

IELTS test in India – June 2016 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are an employee in an office, working on one big project together with your colleagues. Write a letter to your manager to inform him/her that some of the employees make mistakes that affect your work. In your letter say

- What mistakes have you encountered so far?
- Explain that others employees complained about the same mistakes.
- Suggest a solution to solve this problem.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that cities are a better place for children to grow up in, while others believe countryside is the right choice. 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 subject are you studying?
- Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
- Do you like reading books?
- What type of books do you read?
- Are you reading a book presently?
- Would you like to write a book in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you bought recently that you are pleased with. Please say

- What is it?
- When and where did you buy it?
- Why do you like it?

Discussion

- Why do you think people buy second-hand products?
- Why do people sell second-hand goods and advertise them on the Internet?
- Do you think advertising fools people?