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IELTS test in Pakistan – July 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to M who took the IELTS test in Pakistan we can share the his topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Pakistan

Section 1. A phone conversation about home insurance claim.

Section 2. A conversation about transportation means such as taxis and buses in Ghana.

Section 3. Two students were discussing a college presentation.

Section 4. A lecture about animals living in caves.

Reading test

Passage 1. About music development in Russia in the 19th century.

Passage 2. A scientific study about memory.

Passage 3. About Automotive developments and a “Go green” program.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph comparing the total population, growth and death rates in England and Scotland between 1700 and 1900.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that governments should provide subsidies to farmers to produce cheap healthy food. Others think that governments should tax companies producing unhealthy foods. Give your own opinion and examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Where would you like to live in the future?
– Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why?
– What type of films do you like to watch?
– What type of films did you watch as a child?
– Would you like to make a film if you had a chance?
– What subject did you not like at school? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a person you know who speaks fluently a foreign language. Please say

– Who is this person?
– When and where did you meet him/her?
– How did that person learn the language?

Discussion

– Do you think learning a foreign language is important? Why?
– Do you think people speaking a common language share a common culture?
– Do you think speaking the culture’s language helps in understanding the culture better?
– What is easier, speaking or writing in a foreign language?

IELTS test in Iran and Brazil – July 2015 (General Training)

Two IELTS test takers from Iran and Brazil (thanks, N and J!) shared their Writing and Speaking questions. The Writing questions were the same in these two countries.

Writing testIELTS test in Iran

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a local newspaper and describe a restaurant where you and your family have had a delicious meal recently. Please say

– What restaurant and where is it?
– What food do they serve?
– Would you recommend it to others? Why?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays people are living longer and some believe that this can contribute to people’s development. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative phenomenon?

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 watching stars?
– Have you studied something about stars?
– How much time do you spend looking at them?
– What is the best place to observe stars? Why?

Cue Card 1

Describe an exciting sport that you enjoy the most. Please say

– What is it?
– When do you usually do it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion 1

– How did you come to know about it?
– Do you think sport is important for well-being?
– What can the government do to promote sport to people?

Cue Card 2

Talk about an unusual building that you came across. Please say

– What building is it?
– Where and when did you see it?
– Why do you think it is unusual?

Discussion 2

– What is the social importance of modern buildings?
– Some people prefer living in older buildings. Why?
– What are the different styles of architecture in your city?