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IELTS test in Canada – May 2016 (Academic Module)

IELTS test in Canada – May 2016 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks, J!) remembered the Writing and Speaking questions, below:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the number of people living in rural areas in four different countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate students or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subjects do you study? Why?
– What is your major?
– Do you like swimming?
– Is swimming popular in your country?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you experienced a very loud noise. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was the source of this noise?
– What were the consequences of it for you?

Discussion

– How long did this occasion last for?
– Nowadays noise pollution is more dangerous even compared to air or water pollution, do you agree? Why?
– What are the effects of noise pollution on public places?
– What can be done to decrease noise pollution?

IELTS Speaking test in India – May 2016

When V took the IELTS Speaking test in India, he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Describe your hometown, please.
– What facilities and services are available in your hometown?
– Do you want to stay in this country for a long time?
– Do you like giving presents to people? Why?
– What type of presents do you like to give?
– Do you give presents that you made yourself to anyone?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting tradition that you have in your country. Please say

– What is it?
– Where did it come from?
– Why do you think it is interesting?

Discussion

– Do you know any other interesting customs or traditions?
– Are there any changes in modern and traditional lifestyles?
– What are the advantages or disadvantages of traditional lifestyle? Why?
– Why did the attitude towards traditional lifestyle change?