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September 2014

IELTS test in Sudan – August 2014 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test taker Z from Sudan remembered the following topics and questions (everything except for the Listening test):

Reading testIELTS test in Sudan

Passage 1. About underwater optic cable technology.
Questions : True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.

Passage 2. About Graffiti.
Questions: headings matching, sentence completion.

Passage 3. About different sports and their fans.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the numbers of Australian visitors to seven different countries between 1999 and 2009.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimise the packaging material used. However, others think that consumers should avoid heavily packaged goods. 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?
– Why do you do this work?
– How did you find your first day at work?
– Have you been to a museum?
– Do you find museums helpful?
– Do you think schools should take students to museums?

Cue Card

Talk about an advice that has been given to you by someone and about the situation. Please say

– What was the situation and the advice given?
– Do you always follow the advice offered to you?
– What quality should an advisor have in your view?

Discussion

– Do you find internet useful?
– Do you use internet to search for advice?
– Where should consumers look for prices?
– Do you read customer reviews?
– Do you find them useful?
– Do you think harmful cosmetic products should be banned? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in India – August 2014

Below are the Speaking questions that C was asked in a recent IELTS exam in India:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Are you satisfied with the field that you chose?
– When did you meet your best friend?
– How much time do you spend with your friends?
– What type of activities do you usually do together?
– Would you like to have few good friends or many just friends?
– What is your favourite colour? Why?
– Did it change since your childhood?
– Do you wear bright colours more than dull colours?
– What colours would you choose to paint walls in your house? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about something that was made with your own hands for your friend or relative. Please say

– What was it?
– How did you make it?
– What was the response when he/she received it?

Discussion

– What type of hand-made products do people usually give to others? Why?
– Do people prefer to receive expensive gifts instead of hand-made ones? Why?
– Are girls more creative than boys? Why?
– Do you know people that prefer to receive hand-made products? Why?
– Do you think arts or crafts should be taught at schools? Why?
– Do you think it should be a compulsory subject? Why?