Skip to content

March 2016

IELTS test in Malaysia – March 2016 (Academic Module)

Thanks to an IELTS test taker from Malaysia we can share the following topics and questions from a recent IELTS exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Malaysia

Section 1. A business owner was looking for an office she could rent.

Section 2. About life and work of a photographer.

Section 3. Two students were discussing their work with a professor.

Section 4. A speech about lost texts and historical words.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of oil and fuel.

Passage 2 About western Africa’s culture.

Passage 3. About evolutionary psychology at work.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two graphs showing the average, maximum and minimum temperatures over a one-year period for Tokyo and Sydney.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that it is good for a country’s culture to broadcast foreign films and TV shows. Others, however, think it is best to produce local films and shows. 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?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you usually take a bus or a taxi? Why?
– Is it easy to use a bus or a taxi in your area?
– Do you write to your friends?

Cue Card

Describe a goal that you hope to achieve in the future. Please say

– What has this goal to do with your life?
– When did you start thinking about this goal?
– How will you achieve it?

Discussion

– Why is it important for you to achieve it?
– Do you think people should talk to others about their goals?
– What is more rewarding, working towards the goal or achieving it?
– Do you think it’s important to have realistic goals?

IELTS test in Vietnam – March 2016 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Vietnam remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Vietnam

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently watched a movie in the cinema, but didn’t enjoy it because of some technical issues. Write a letter to the cinema manager and say

– When did it happen?
– Describe the problems.
– What would you suggest the manager does about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people try to look younger than they really are. What are the reasons for that? Is it a positive or negative development?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose it?
– Is the color important when you choose to buy something?
– What color don’t you want at home? Why?
– What fast food do you like?
– How often do you eat fast food?
– What do you prefer, one long holiday or a few short ones?

Cue Card

Describe what you would do if you had a day off. Please say

– What and where would you do?
– Who would you do it with?
– Why would you like to do it?

Discussion

– Why do people try to earn more money?
– Is it good to do that?