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IELTS test in Malaysia – January 2016 (Academic Module)

IELTS test in Malaysia – January 2016 (Academic Module)

Thanks to an IELTS test taker from Malaysia we can share the following topics and questions from a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Malaysia

Section 1. Information on accommodation and activities offered in a certain area.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 2 words and/or a number).

Section 2. Two students discussed their assignment.
Questions: multiple choice, match different types of music played in a restaurant to their effects.

Section 3. About a Scottish canal.

Section 4. A lecture about some kind of process.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the origin of barrels, construction and the current situation.

Passage 2. About the psychological effect of mirror reflection.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice, information matching.

Passage 3. About different endangered animals, that are declared as extinct.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, match information to different years of study.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of a riverside park in 2010 and now. We had to describe and compare between them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more and more people read news on the Internet. Nevertheless, newspapers will remain an important source of news and information for the majority of people. 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 do you do?
– Would it be better to raise a child in a big city or the countryside? Why?
– Did you ever think about living in the countryside?
– Do you like to have snacks between your normal meals? Why?
– Do you eat different types of snacks at different times? Why?
– How do you choose what type of snack to eat?
– How often do you use online social networks such as Facebook?
– Do you think such social networks are popular in your country?
– Do you think people will continue to use them in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a film that you recently watched in a cinema. Please say
– What film was it?
– Why did you choose to watch it?
– Did you like it? Why?

Discussion

– What kind of films do you like to watch?
– Did you watch cartoons as a child?
– Do you think children nowadays are still watching the same films?
– Do you think the choice of films for children is bigger now than in the past?
– Are these educational programs included in schools?

Romit’s 4 secrets to IELTS Band 8.5

Band 8 in IELTSRomit is a 34 year-old Indian IELTS candidate, whose first language is Bengali. His remarkable IELTS score (Overall Band 8.5 with a perfect 9 in Reading) was the reason we ‘met’ – he sent his IELTS results to participate in our monthly competition, and won. When we asked Romit to share his secret to success, it turned out there was more than just one – “Start early, be determined, know yourself and have confidence” are the rules that should guide you in your IELTS preparation, he said.

Here is what Romit suggested in his winner’s interview:

“First of all, I think it is very important to start preparing early for IELTS. I used to practice for a minimum of 1 hour every day for 3 months. There are numerous online materials for IELTS preparation available and test seekers should look to exploit them, especially for Reading and Listening modules.

Secondly, I feel that focus is very important. One should have fire in their bellies and an urge to perform well. Dedication, determination and discipline are extremely important. Otherwise you cannot separate yourself from the crowd.

Thirdly, it is also important to understand one’s strengths and weaknesses for each module. For example, I felt I needed more practice and tips for the Writing tasks and so put more time and effort towards it. I referred to many materials online to understand the requirements of a good score in the Writing module and tried to write accordingly in the test.

Fourthly, for the Speaking test, it is not only your speaking skills that are evaluated by the examiner, but also your body language, facial expressions and attitude. So I took extra care to get these aspects right. One has to look confident and positive during the Speaking test. It is good to listen to a lot of videos available online, listen to people who speak well, focus on grammar and pronunciation and converse as much as possible in English to iron out any issues that might be there.

Lastly, for the Listening and Reading modules, there are certain techniques that are employed for every section and which are very well explained and captured in the British Council training materials. One should go through them, understand the intricacies and implement them in the exams.”