IELTS test in Azerbaijan – January 2017 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation about party arrangement.

Section 2. A conversation about study project between two students and a teacher.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lecture about benefits of aircraft usage for long distance journeys.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts and a table showing information about online shopping habits in Australia and New Zealand. We had to summarize the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some schools start teaching a foreign language in primary school years. Do advantages of teaching languages to young children outweigh the disadvantages? Give your own opinion and examples.

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – January 2017 (General Training)

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation between an overseas student and a foreign students club member.

Section 2. A guide was telling about a leisure camp and its facilities.
Questions: map labeling.

Section 3. Two students were talking about their project.

Section 4. A lecture about an emperor.

Reading test

Passage 1. Information about some tourist destinations.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About Australian ants.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You found a job opportunity in a foreign country. Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter mention the following:

– What is the nature of your future job?
– Why did you apply for that job?
– Ask for details and his/her advice about the country.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays in some countries children are given fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people believe it is a positive development while others argue otherwise. Discuss both views. What is your opinion? Give some relevant examples from your own experience.

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – December 2016 (General Training)

Reading test

Passage 1. Information about hotels and other accommodation options.
Questions: short-answer questions, match information to paragraphs.

Passage 2. An article about project management.
Questions: diagram labeling.

Passage 3. There were eight paragraphs about the history of maps.
Questions: match statements to paragraphs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You and your friend have bought tickets to the theatre. However, you can’t go with him/her for a certain reason. Write a letter to your friend and say

– Apologize about the situation.
– Explain the reason why can’t you make it.
– Suggest what to do with your ticket.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

All over the world people spend more time on sports and exercises these days. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages? Give your opinion with supporting 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?
– What do you do?
– Do you wear hats or caps?
– When do you usually wear them?
– Do you feel it is important to wear hats or caps?
– Why do you think so?

Cue Card

Talk about an artist that you admire the most. Please say

– What are his/her qualities?
– Why do you like him/her?
– What are his/her greatest achievements?

Discussion

– Do you know other local artists?

IELTS test in Algeria – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test

Section 1. Friends spoke about different types of trips including all disadvantages and advantages of each trip type.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Section 2. Two college students were discussing their research topic about elderly people and retirement homes.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About the life of chimpanzees and their critical thinking skills.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing a gender-based analysis of workers in five different countries with different tertiary education levels in 1999.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people prefer going to shopping centres rather than spending their time in organised activities such as sport or music. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons to support your opinion using your own knowledge and experience.

IELTS test in Vietnam – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Listening test Section 1. A conversation of a man and a woman about tourist attractions in Arizona. Section 2. About Pacific languages. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A short lecture about puffins in Canada. Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 word). Reading test Passage 1. The text was describing some ancient place. Questions: summary completion. Passage 2. A text about phenology. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice, True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. About the decision-making process. Questions: True/False/Not Given. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar chart describing the top ten sports in Canada in 1995 and 2005. Writing task 2 (an essay) International travel brings benefits to travelers and countries visited, but it also causes problems for the environment. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

IELTS test in Punjab, India – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Reading test

Passage 1. It was about the history of light that included candles, oil lamps, gas lights and electric bulbs.

Passage 2. About Tasmanian tigers that seemed to be extinct, but were seen by several scientists.

Passage 3. How women compare to men in terms of visualization.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing the production levels in Asia, Europe and other countries in the last 160 years.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It is important to construct common areas such as parks, playgrounds and squares in all towns and cities. 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 do you do?
– Why did you choose this job?
– In your country do people wear hats and caps?
– Do you wear hats and caps?
– Did you wear hats as a child?
– Why do people wear hats and caps?
– Do you think it’s mostly for practical reasons or because of fashion?

Cue Card

Describe a method that helps you to save money. Please say

– What is it?
– How do you do it?
– Is there a better way, in your opinion?

Discussion

– Do other people also save money using this method?
– Which natural resources are overused by people, in your opinion?
– Do you think technology affects the environment?
– In what way?

IELTS test in Colombia – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a process diagram with nine pictures showing how cans are recycled. We had to summarize and describe the process.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that to learn the way other cultures live it is better to watch films or video programs. Others believe that it is better to read books and newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements? 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?
– Do you like chocolate? Why?
– What do you think about giving chocolates as a gift?
– Who is your favourite famous person?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe an advertisement that you saw recently. Please say

– What type of advertisement was it?
– What was the product advertised?
– Where and when did you first see it?

Discussion

– Do you think ads are necessary for any product?
– Do you like to watch ads on TV?
– Why is that?

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – December 2016 (General Training)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have been recently accepted to a university abroad. Write a letter to the accommodation officer of the university and say:

– Ask him/her to arrange accommodation for you.
– Explain what kind of accommodation you are looking for.
– Ask for description of what needs to be done when you arrive there.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people had been involved in sports as children, but don’t do any physical exercises as adults. What are the reasons people avoid physical exercises? How to overcome this trend and motivate adults to be more physically active?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Can you describe your hometown?
– Let’s talk about hats and caps.
– Do you wear them?
– What kind do you prefer?
– Do you like leisure activities?
– Do you read newspapers and magazines? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a skill that you have learnt in your childhood. Please say

– What was it?
– Who taught you that?
– Is it helping you in your life?

Discussion

– What skills are necessary for children to learn?
– Why do you think so?

IELTS test in Uzbekistan – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Reading test Passage 1. About the hazards of multitasking. Passage 2. About the population of ancient Mesopotamia. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a diagram showing education levels among population of Glasgow in 2010 and a pie chart that described the level of education of men and women. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people say that art should be created by people with special abilities. Others believe that everyone is able to do art. 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 like listening to music? Cue Card Describe a song that you would like to listen to in the future. Please say – What is this song going to be about? – Who could create this song? – Why would you like to listen to this song? Discussion – Why do people like to listen to songs? – Why do people go to music festivals rather than watch them on TV at home? – Why do parents bring their children to music competitions? – Why do people like live music better than recordings? – What kind of songs are popular in your country? Why?

IELTS test in Australia – December 2016 (General Training)

Listening test Section 1. A man wanted to get insurance for his bike and camera. Section 2. About gym and leisure centre activities. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A talk about water recycling system and pollution. Questions: filling in blanks. Reading test Passage 1. Advertisements of different jobs. Passage 2. About the employment and benefits in a certain company. Questions: filling in blanks. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Passage 4. About different types of clock sizes and their modifications according to time. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with transport system in your area. Please say – Describe the situation you are facing. – Why do you consider it a problem? – What changes would you like to recommend? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Nowadays young people have to make the decision about their future career. Some people, however, believe that teachers and parents can make a better choice for their future career. Discuss both options and include your opinion with relevant examples from your own experience.

IELTS test in Uzbekistan – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a multiple line graph with three lines showing how the UK students spend their time at home on watching news, sport programs and drama during the twelve months of 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more and more researches are being carried out and sponsored by private organizations. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages in such cases?

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 an apartment or a house?
– What does it look like?
– What can you see from the windows of your house?
– Do you prefer writing by hand or typing on a computer?
– What is more common today? Why?
– When do you usually write by hand?

Cue Card

Describe a film that you watched recently and liked. Please say

– What film was it?
– When and where did you watch it?
– What was it about?

Discussion

– Explain why you liked the film.
– Do young people watch the same films as older people?
– What sort of movies are the most popular nowadays?
– Why do you think it is so?
– Do you think the film industry is spending too much on film production?
– Why do some people like to watch black-and-white films?

IELTS test in Latvia – December 2016 (General Training)

Reading test

Passage 1. A topic regarding resort booking.

Passage 2. About the Fire Safety Officer.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About Australian ants and their mating habits.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently received a job offer in a different country. Write a letter to your friend who is living in that country and say:

– Explain why you were looking for a job.
– Describe your new job.
– Ask him/her about the country.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Children nowadays have fewer responsibilities compared to the past. Some people say it is beneficial for children, others claim it is not a good approach. 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?
– Can you describe your home town?
– Let’s talk about hats and caps.
– Do you wear them?
– What kind do you prefer?
– Do you like leisure activities?
– Do you read newspapers and magazines? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a skill that you have learnt in your childhood. Please say

– What was it?
– Who taught you that?
– Is it helping you in your life?