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

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

Two IELTS test takers J and A who had their exams in the UK and India remembered the following questions:

Writing testIELTS test in the UK

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps showing the students’ common room in 2010 and now. We were asked to make comparisons and describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that adults should follow their traditional culture. Others, however, think that it is not necessary in the modern society. 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?
– Describe your hometown.

Cue Card

Talk about a large company in your country that you know. Please say

– What company is it?
– What do you know about it?
– Is good to be an employee there?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in Sydney, Australia – December 2016 (Academic Module)

Our friend N took the IELTS test in Australia and remembered the following information:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. A phone conversation about a trip to Arizona.

Section 2. Two students were discussing their project.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A presentation about birds called Puffins, including their eating, nesting and hunting habits.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of one of the famous palaces.

Passage 2. About the decision-making process.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a report showing figures for ten famous sports in Canada between 1995 and 2005.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

International travel is extremely popular these days. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Include your opinion and 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 like holidays? Why?
– Why are holidays important?

Cue Card

Describe your recent holiday trip. Please say

– Where and when did you go?
– Who was there with you?
– Why did you choose that place?

Discussion

– Do children play mostly inside or outside in your country?
– What are the benefits of playing indoors or outdoors?
– What skills do they learn while playing?
– Is it important in your country that children participate in games individually or as a team?