IELTS test in India – July 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A lady was inquiring about activities for her son.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Section 2. About various boat types in Victoria, Canada.

Section 3. About Willow – housewares manufacturing company.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 4. A research about crocodiles.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Reading test

Passage 1. About theme parks in Australia.

Passage 2. Company cars use policy.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. Scientific research on glaciers.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend is coming to your city from overseas. Write to him/her to say that you will not be able to accommodate him/her in your home. Include the following in your letter:

– Give your reasons.
– Suggest him/her an alternative accommodation.
– Suggest a place and time for you to meet.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that children in schools should learn how advertisements motivate us to buy things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

IELTS test in India – July 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table describing medical care in three European countries from 1980 to 2000. We had to write a report on it for a university lecturer, comparing the data where relevant. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays many women are joining the police and military forces. However, some people believe that these jobs are not suitable for women. 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? – Where do you live now? – Can you describe your place? – Is there anything special about your place? Why? – Which room in the house do you like the most? – What part of the day do you like the most? – Why is it so? – What do you usually do in that time? – What do you hate to do in that time? Cue Card Describe an item of clothing that you received as a present. Please say – What was it? – Who gave it to you? – What comments did you receive while wearing it? Discussion – Do you still have that piece of clothing? – Do you think office dress code is necessary? Why? – What kind of dresses do women wear in your country? – Do you think that dressing up in offices is beneficial for workers?

IELTS test in the UK and Iran – July 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the percentages of underweight, normal weight and overweight women and men in three years.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many people are diagnosed with anorexia. What do you think the causes of this are? What can be done to improve the situation?

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 work?
– Do you use computers a lot?
– Let’s talk about your home.
– What do you like about your home?
– Why do you like it?
– Would you like to change something there?
– Which part of your house would you change?
– What is the reason for that?

Cue Card

Talk about one of your future plans. Please say

– What would you like to do?
– How do you intend to achieve it?
– How will it help you?

Discussion

– Who are better advisors for children: parents, teachers or friends?
– Why do you think so?
– At what age should children be allowed to have mobile phones?
– Why do you think so?
– Is it good for people to live their dreams?
– When is the right time to have dreams?

IELTS test in Vietnam – July 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a patient and hospital receptionist.

Section 2. A description of a map.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lady was talking about a research in maths.

Reading test

Passage 1. About a sushi restaurant in Japan.

Passage 2 - 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a bus company about something you lost on a bus. In your letter
– Give details of your bus trip
– Tell them what you lost
– Explain what you’d like them to do.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people feel lonely living in high-rise apartment blocks, while others prefer this kind of living. Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

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.
– How long have you been doing this?
– Do you like it?

Cue Card

Talk about ways to save money that you use. Please say
– what you do to save money
– why it helps
– how you feel about it

Discussion

– What can you do to help your children save money?
– How can you teach children to save money?
– What do young people often waste money on? Why?
– What can they do to avoid wasting that money?
– Why do you have to teach children to save money?

IELTS test in Egypt and the UK – July 2016 (General Training)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You were on a business trip recently and forgot something at the hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager and say – Give details of your stay. – What did you leave there? – Suggest what he/she should do about it. Writing Task 2 (an essay) More and more people buy or use cars and it makes an impact on the environment. Discuss the consequences of this trend. What could be a solution to the problem? 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? – How do you get to and from work? – What do you think about the transportation system in your city? Cue Card 1 Talk about a mistake that you made in the past. Please say – what the mistake was – why you made it – how you felt after making this mistake Cue Card 2 Talk about a happy event from your childhood that you remember well. Please say – what event it was – what happened and when – how you felt at the time Discussion – Do you like memories from your childhood? Why? – Do you think memories are important? Why?

IELTS test in the Philippines – July 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test Section 1. About whale watching in Green Bay. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice. Section 2. Description of a camp site. Questions: map labeling. Section 3. About an art exhibition. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than three words), form completion. Section 4. About the chimpanzees. Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than three words). Reading test Passage 1. About seed exhibit book. Passage 2. About some new vaccine. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph of cocoa beans production from 1992 to 1998 in different regions of North and South Americas, Brazil, Dominican Republic and three other regions. Writing task 2 (an essay) In many countries governments spend a lot of money on internet infrastructure. Some say it is reasonable to allocate these funds, but others disagree and say that many more important programs need this money. Discuss both views, give your opinion and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 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? – Let’s talk about music. – What kind of music do you like? Why? – Did your taste in music change with time? – Why do you think it is? – Do you prefer live concerts or records? Why? Cue Card Talk about an instance when you had to wake up early in the morning. Please say: – why you had to wake up early – what you did – how you felt later in the day Discussion – What are the advantages and disadvantages of waking up early in the morning? – Is it the same for students, employees, employers and kids?

IELTS test in China – July 2016 (General Training)

Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You are going to travel soon. Write to your neighbor and ask for help. In your letter say – Why do you need help? – What do you need him/her to do, and when? – What should he/she do if anything happens? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Many people spend large amounts of money on celebrating birthdays and weddings. Others think it is unnecessary to spend so much on these events. 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? – Describe a place you live in now. – Do you like this place? Why? – How long do you intend to live there? – Do you prefer to read newspapers or magazines? Why? – Talk about the first magazine you bought. – Do you think reading news in English is helpful to you? – Do you think newspapers and magazines will still exist in the future? – Do you wear hats or caps? Why? Cue Card Talk about a famous company in your home country that you know. Please say – What company is it? – How did you come to know about it? – Why is it so famous? Discussion – Would you like to work in this company? Why? – Do you agree that a large company provides better services? – What issues will companies face as they become bigger? – Are there any advantages to working in such a big company? Why?

IELTS test in India – July 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. Flight booking form.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. About an animal park in Australia
Questions: multiple choice, map labeling.

Section 3. A discussion between a student and a teacher about the assignment and improvements that are needed.

Section 4. About science in the future, environment-related.

Reading test

Passage 1. About archaeological findings in caves.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently ordered two items online, but the items you received are not the same as you ordered and you are not happy with the purchase. Write a letter to the company telling them that they have delivered 2 incorrect items. In your letter

– Describe what you ordered.
– What did you receive instead?
– What would you like the company to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In many countries school-age children spend their free time doing homework. Is it a good or a bad thing? Give examples based on your own experience.

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 to do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a mistake that you made as a child. Please say
– What was the mistake?
– Where and when did you do it?
– What did you learn from it?

Discussion

– What kind of mistakes do children make in school work?
– Do you think children should be allowed to make mistakes?
– Do you think parents make mistakes too?
– Do you think it is in human nature to conceal one’s shortcomings?

IELTS test in Uzbekistan – July 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a salesman and a customer.

Section 2. A conversation between two friends.

Section 3. A lecture about cars.

Section 4. A professor introduced his book about water.

Reading test

Passage 1. About animals life.

Passage 2. About changing the world.

Passage 3. The history of dress invention.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the percentage of blind people between 1900 and 1950.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that the government should spend money on art and education. Others say most schools should be privately funded. 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?
– Where do you study?
– Why did you choose this college?
– Have you ever changed your college?
– Do you like watching TV?
– How often do you watch it?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting book that you read recently. Please say

– What was it about?
– Who wrote it?
– Where and when did you read it?

Discussion

– Do most people read books in your city? Why?
– How often do you go to a library?
– Is it important to read books? Why?

IELTS test in India and Pakistan – June 2016 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a student and local resident who was surveyed.

Section 2. A talk about different football players and their achievements.

Section 3. A conversation about some research and its comparison with previous ones.

Section 4. A research into honeybees’ migration and hibernation.

Reading test

Passage 1. An article about an Auckland library.

Passage 2. About ergonomic chairs.

Passage 3. An article about camp farms.

Passage 4. A text about pepper cultivation and production.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority and say:

– How did you get to know about the plans?
– What problems will your neighborhood face?
– Suggest possible solutions to those problems.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that watching sports in one’s free time is just a waste of time. 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?
– Where do you live now?
– What do you like the most in your home? Why?
– What changes do you want to make in your home?
– How do you communicate with you relatives and friends?
– When did you get your first mobile phone?
– When a mobile phone shouldn’t be used? Why?
– Do you like to send or receive postcards?
– What type of cards do you send to your friends or family?
– What kind of music do you listen to?
– Do you think your taste in music changed with time? How?
– Do you prefer live concerts or recorded music? Why?
– Would you like to attend a live concert of your favorite band?

Cue Card

Describe a job which suites you the most. Please say

– What is it?
– Why did you choose it?
– Why do you think it’s the best job for you?

Discussion

– What criteria do people usually use when choosing a job?
– What kind of jobs do children like? Why?
– What do you think about work from home?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of that?
– What are the disadvantages of jobs with flexible working hours?
– What do you think about relocating for a job?
– Do you think people like it?

IELTS test in Singapore – July 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A woman was inquiring about party arrangements.

Section 2. Information on purchasing a villa including a map of the area.

Section 3. Discussion between two students about their studies on reflective paper.

Section 4. A lecture about different payment models.

Reading test

Passage 1. About training at high altitude.
Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. About the tribes of South Africa.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

Passage 3. About a psychological experiment on Synesthesia.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, match information to paragraphs, match information to scientists.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the percentage of income differences between men and women in 5 different countries, between 1978 and 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active and creative things. Why do you think this is happening? What measures and methods can be used to solve the issue?

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 now?
– Is it a house or an apartment?
– Describe your home.
– Would you like to change something in your home? Why?
– Do you like to travel?
– How often do you travel?
– Can you describe the transportation system in your city or country?
– Is it convenient and easy to use?

Cue Card

Talk about a novel or a book that you have read recently. Please say

– what book you read
– what it was about
– how this book made you feel

Discussion

– Do you think people will still be interested in reading fiction in the future?
– Do you prefer reading a physical book or its digital version?
– Do you think people are interested in reading detective stories? Why?
– Are books written by an author from a certain country telling something about their country of origin?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you think such authors and their books will be appreciated in other countries? Why?