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IELTS test in the UAE – October 2013 (Academic Module)

A test taker from the UAE (thanks, M!) shared the following IELTS update:

Listening test IELTS test in the UAE

Section 1. A conversation between a job seeker and an employer about a fruit picking job.

Section 2. A speaker talked about various types of ongoing theater plays.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A teacher was guiding students about various facilities available on the campus.

Reading test

Passage 1. A discussion about similarities of human beings and chimpanzees.

Passage 2. A text about various famous businesses and their qualities.

Passage 3. A passage explaining how we usually judge people by appearance alone.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart about various methods of waste disposal and showing increase or decrease of the total amount of waste disposed in different years.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Sometimes people are rejecting a job opportunity due to their age or other circumstances. Is it a negative or a positive approach? Give your opinion and relevant 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?
– Is it an apartment or a house?
– Which room do you like the most?
– When did you start using a mobile phone?
– Do you think it is a good thing to have a mobile phone?
– How does it benefit you exactly?
– Do you like paintings?
– Would you buy some paintings for your home?

Cue Card

Talk about something important that you have learnt from someone. Please say

– What was it?
– Whom did you learn it from?
– How do you think it has benefited you?

Discussion

– Do you think learning something new is good?
– Is there any age limit for learning or should there be?
– Do you think kids learn a lot from their parents?
– What are the ways to teach preschool age kids to be ready for school?
– Is teaching teenagers different from teaching little kids?

IELTS test in Singapore – October 2013 (General Training)

Our friend L who took the IELTS test in Singapore remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Singapore

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a swimming pool proposed to be built in your town. Write to the city council and say

– Why is this swimming pool important to you?
– Suggest where it should be built.
– Why is it a good idea to have a swimming pool in the town and not outside of town?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that after finishing their education adults can increase knowledge through continuous reading. Those who disagree say there are other ways to increase knowledge. Discuss these methods and give your opinion.

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 for a living?
– Do you think your work is interesting? Why?
– Will you stay long at your current job? Why?
– Were you playing games as a child?
– What kind of games did you play?
– What do you think about the games children play today?
– Are these games different from the ones you played as a child?
– Do you like photography? Why?
– Do you like taking photos yourself?
– When and where do you usually do it?
– Do you like taking photos of yourself? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite program that you always watch on TV. Please say

– What program is it?
– What is it about?
– What do you like or dislike about this program?

Discussion

– What types of programs are shown in your country on daily basis?
– Why do you think there is an increase of international programs on local channels nowadays?
– What do you think is the effect of 24 hour news like CNN and BBC on the society?