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December 2016

IELTS test in India – December 2016 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, A!) remembered the following information about a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. Description of a map.

Section 2. Conversation about booking a ticket over the phone.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About different types of molasses and their benefits.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend saying that you cannot accompany him/her to the movie for which he/she purchased tickets already. In your letter

– Explain your situation.
– Suggest what to do with your ticket.
– Suggest another time and place to meet.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many people work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation in particular and of technologically advanced society in general.

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?
– How can you describe yourself?
– What are your long-term career goals? Why?
– Who plays a vital role in bringing up children, men or women in the society?
– Why do you think so?
– How can children be engaged more in outdoor activities?
– Do you think shopping and entertainment centres are beneficial for people?
– Is it the same for the economy?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting activity that you did recently. Please say

– What and where was it?
– When and with whom did you do it?
– Did you enjoy it? Why?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in the UK – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Our friend S took IELTS in the UK and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in the UK

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given one bar graph and a pie chart, both showing the level of education for males and females in 2008 in the UK. We had to summarise and describe the information.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that only people born with certain talents should practice arts such as music, painting, poetry. Others, however, think that anyone can participate in these activities. 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?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– Describe your favourite teacher.
– What are the qualities of a good teacher?
– What makes a teacher popular in school? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a movie that you have recently watched and liked. Please say

– What was the movie about?
– Why did you like it?
– When and where did you watch it?

Discussion

– What is the link between movies and the history of any country?
– Is it necessary to spend a huge amount of money on a movie, to make it profitable?
– Should filmmakers only make movies based on facts or real stories?
– Why do we like certain movies?
– Do you watch for entertainment or for the story?
– What do you usually do at home?
– Describe some activities that you do during family time.
– Why do you like it?