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IELTS test in Singapore – August 2015 (Academic Module)

Our friend M took the IELTS test in Singapore and remembered the following questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Singapore

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two layout plans of session halls. Plan A was for up to 10 people, plan B for 10 and more. We had to describe and compare both plans.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays there is a trend of rapid increase in already excessive use of natural resources such as oil, forest and fresh water. What dangers does it bring? What are the possible solutions to address these issues?

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 your work?
– What exactly do you do?
– Would you like to change it in the near future?
– Do you watch TV in your free time?
– Do children spend their time in a different way now, compared to the past?
– Why is it so?
– Do you think they are watching too much TV now? Why?
– Did you watch TV often as a child?

Cue Card

Describe a vehicle that you would like to buy. Please say

– What vehicle is it?
– When will you buy it?
– Explain why you want to buy it.

Discussion

– Let’s talk about the traffic situation in major cities in your country.
– What are the main reasons for heavy traffic?
– What does the government do to address these problems?
– What solution would you suggest?
– What does the government face when addressing traffic problems?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – August 2015 (General Training)

Thanks to A and S who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India (and said the questions were identical) we are sharing the details they remembered:

Writing testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your manager asked you to provide feedback in writing on the company performance and also to give suggestions for improvement that will lead to better results. Write a letter and include the following:

– give one possible suggestion.
– say how it will benefit the company.
– explain what is required for its implementation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In the past people used to wear their traditional clothes depending on their culture. Nowadays the trend is changing and people wear different clothes. Is it a positive or negative development? How does it affect certain societies and people’s behavior?

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 at work?
– What is more important for you, the work itself or people you work with?
– Why is it so?
– Did you have a hobby in your childhood?
– Why did you choose that particular hobby?
– Do you have a hobby now?
– Can you describe it?

Cue Card

Talk about exercises that you do to keep yourself fit. Please say
– What are they?
– When and where do you usually do them?
– What is the importance of fitness?

Discussion

– Do you like walking?
– What do people do to keep themselves fit in your country?
– What other options do they have?
– What are the favourite sports activities in your country? Why?
– Nowadays there are many gyms opening everywhere. Why do you think it is?
– Do people in your country know the importance of sports activities?