IELTS test in Philippines - May 2012 (Academic Module)

IELTS test in the Philippines – May 2012 (Academic Module)

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The IELTS exams below were shared by J from the Philippines, who remembered the writing and speaking parts:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

Describe a chart about the percentage of water usage in Egypt, Canada and Turkey and the distribution of water in the world.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In most countries, prison is the most common solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking Test 1

Interview

- Can you tell me your full name?
- Where are you from?
- Describe the house you live in.
- What do you like about your house?
- What should your house or apartment look like in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where people congratulated you for the things that you’ve done. Please say

- What was it that you did?
- When did it happen?
- What did people tell you?

Discussion

- What can drive a person to become successful?
- Can the competition help in making the person successful?

Speaking Test 2

Interview

- Can you tell me your full name?
- How do you spend your weekends?
- Where did you go on a holiday?
- Do you want to go to that place again?
- What problems did you encounter using mobile phones?

Cue Card

Talk about things that can make you a bit angry. Please say

- What are they?
- When and where are they happening, usually?
- Why do they make you angry?

Discussion

- When you think about it, do you still feel angry?
- Is it good to express emotions?
- What are the disadvantages of hiding emotions?