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November 2017

IELTS test in Pakistan – October 2017 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend A took the IELTS test in Pakistan and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report) IELTS test in Pakistan

We were given a table showing some information about production and consumption of potatoes in several different countries in 2006. We had to summarise the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think it is happening? Is it a negative or positive 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?

– What training do you do?
– What will you do further in your field?
– Let’s talk about rain.
– Do you like rain?
– Has it happened to you that you were without an umbrella or raincoat, and it started raining?
– Do you think rain affects people’s mood?

Cue Card

Talk about an occasion when you helped someone. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What did you do to help?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– Will you help others in the future?
– Do you think people today help each other more or less, compared to the past?
– Do neighbours help each other? Why?
– What are the ways to raise funds from international aid?
– Do you think big fundraising is better than small?
– Why do you think so?

IELTS test in Jordan and India – October 2017 (Academic Module)

Thanks to B and A we are sharing the details of their IELTS exams (apparently identical) in Jordan and India:

Listening testIELTS test in Jordan

Section 1. Lifeguard application form.

Section 2. Phone enquiry about drama class.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Description of health spa facilities.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a graph showing the consumption of bottled water in various regions. We had to summarise and explain the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Major companies use sport events to promote their products. Some people think it has a negative effect on sport. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you use a computer and the Internet?
– How often do you use it?

Cue Card

Describe furniture in your home. Please say

– what kind of furniture this is
– how you got this furniture
– how you feel about this furniture

Discussion

– What is important to consider while buying office furniture?
– Why do you think so?
– What should you know, if you are a furniture designer?
– Who in the family decides what kind of furniture to buy in your country?