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April 2015

IELTS test in the USA – March 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from the USA (thanks, S!) shared the recent exam topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in USA

Section 1. A man was asking about getting a membership for a toy library.

Section 2. A student was talking with a professor about his major and how many essays to write.

Section 3. About bees and their ability to find food by colours.

Section 4. About a radar for drivers.

Reading test

Passage 1. About families of languages.

Passage 2. About women’s role in engineering and science fields in the US.

Passage 3. About running and how it can help the community.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing oil production in several African countries between 2000 and 2004. We had to describe it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people consider sport to be their carrier and role in the society. For others it is mostly a workout to keep fit. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – March 2015

An IELTS candidate from Bulgaria (thanks, I!) was asked the following questions in a recent Speaking test:

Speaking testIELTS test in Bulgaria

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subjects do you study?
– Do you find them hard to learn?
– Is it important to you to study them? Why?
– Do you read books?
– Do you like to read?
– Why do people read?
– What is a good place for reading?
– What qualities should a place have to be good for reading?
– Is there any place where you find it hard to read?
– What do you think about reading before going to sleep?
– Do you do it? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a family member that you would like to work with. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– Have you worked with him/her in the past?
– Explain what kind of work you would do together.

Discussion

– Do you think there will be an opportunity for you to work together in the future?
– What do you think about family business?
– Is it important to be part of a family business?
– Should family members be treated in the same way as other employees? Why?
– Why do some people try to avoid family businesses?
– What do you think about globalisation and its effect on businesses?
– Do you think that all smaller businesses will be replaced by bigger companies? Why?
– Is computer knowledge important in order to be a good employee? Why?
– Do you think some jobs will be replaced by the technology in the future?
– What kind of jobs can’t be replaced? Why?