IELTS test in Perth, Australia – November 2012 (General Training)
Our kind friend V shared topics and questions from a recent IELTS exam in Perth, Australia:
Listening test
Section 1. Filling out a form for a direct mail service.
Section 2. Two people spoke about the assignment and other group members.
Section 3. Don’t remember.
Section 4. About a process of bird monitoring.
Reading test
Don’t remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say
– Why are you interested?
– What can you help with?
– When can you start?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and examples according to your knowledge and experience.
Speaking test
Interview
– Do you like flowers?
– Should flowers be planted outdoors or indoors?
– Do you give flowers to people?
– What flowers do you like the most?
– Why do people love flowers?
– Was there a particular flower you loved in your childhood?
Cue Card
Describe a happy event in your childhood. Please say
– What was it?
– When was it?
– Why do you still remember it?
Discussion
– Let’s focus on childhood and parenting nowadays.
– Is it easier to be a parent now than it was in the past?
– Should parents be stricter?
– Why do smells and places remind you of past events?
– Why is childhood important?
