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April 2017

IELTS test in Malaysia – April 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend S took the IELTS test in Malaysia and remembered the following questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two diagrams showing the layout of a college building. The first one was showing a 30-year-old layout and the second its current redevelopment. We had to compare and summarize both diagrams.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays most developing countries receive financial aid from international organisations. However, many people believe that help in a form of advice and skills is more important and useful than money. 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?
– Do you like photography?
– What is more valuable, photo or video?
– Why do you think so?

Cue Card

Talk about a nice place for relaxation that you know and use. Please say

– Where and what is this place?
– Why do you go there?
– Who do you go there with?

Discussion

– What do you think about work for big corporations?
– Would you like to work for one? Why?
– What are the pleasant and unpleasant things about such workplaces?
– How should the manager and staff communicate in your opinion?
– Why do you think this is important?

IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh – April 2017

Our friend S took the IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh and was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Bangladesh

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Let’s talk about your home.
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What does it look like?
– What can you see from your windows?
– Do you like to stay in your hometown or city?
– Let’s talk about colors.
– What is your favorite color?
– What color do your friends like?
– What color wouldn’t you like to see on the walls of your home?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Describe a piece of equipment that has been in your home for years and you still use it. Please say

– What is it?
– How often do you use it?
– Do your family members use this equipment too?

Discussion

– Why do you like using this equipment?
– How long have you had it in your family for?
– Did you buy it?
– Do other people use such equipment?
– What other machines can you see in the office?
– Are people changing their things frequently?
– Which kind of machines do people use in a factory?
– What are the consequences of using machines for work?
– Who is using machinery the most, younger or older workers?
– Do you think older people feel comfortable using machinery?
– Why is that?