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March 2015

IELTS test in Hungary – March 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Hungary remembered the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Hungary

Section 1. An interview with a resident about properties in her city.

Section 2. Facts on how to obtain a diving license in the UK including traffic features in some cities.

Section 3. Two students were talking about how to deter elephant herds from attacking Kenyan villages.

Section 4. Features of a course on food technology.

Reading test

Passage 1. About some strange paleontological findings in the Burgess shale in Canada.

Passage 2. About certain techniques helping people cope with stress. Also about attitudes positive versus negative and its influence on health.

Passage 3. New aspects of research on children’s literature.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing how coal is transformed into electricity.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries there are people with extremely high income. Some say it is good for the country, while others claim that governments should limit salaries. 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?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– How long have you been living there?
– Which is your favourite room? Why?
– What is your favourite colour? Why?
– What do you think about wearing bright colours?
– What is the best colour to paint house walls? Why?
– Is the colour of a car important to you?

Cue Card

Talk about a job that is important in your country. Please say

– What is the job?
– Why is it so important?
– What do you have to study for that job?

Discussion

– What makes a job desirable?
– At what age should people start a full-time job? Why?
– Why can it be good to spend some time abroad after graduation?
– Why do you think many people leave their country to work abroad?
– Is it good for a country if it receives many immigrants?
– Some people think that immigrants cause more harm than good. What is your opinion?

IELTS Speaking test in India – March 2015

When R took his IELTS Speaking test in India he was asked the following questions:

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?
– Describe your job.
– Did you face any difficulties at your job?
– Do you think your work pattern will change in the future? Why?
– Do you think clothes represent the personality of a person? How?
– How important are clothes to you?
– Do you wear any particular outfit on weekdays or weekend? Why?
– Will you change it in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a famous person. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– What is he/she famous for?
– How did you know about this person?

Discussion

– Does he/she inspire you? How?
– Do you want to be famous? Why?
– Why are people curious about personal and professional life of a famous person?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?