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IELTS test in the UAE, India, Qatar – July 2013 (General Training)

Three of our students (thank you S, O and S!) reported the same IELTS exam in three counties: UAE, India and Qatar. Here is what they remembered:

Listening testIELTS test in the UAE

Section 1. Lifeguard application form.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. Two students were planning a dissertation with their lecturer.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. A flowchart showing how to deal with arguments between colleagues.

Passage 2. An airline was trying to redesign the interior of a double decked aircraft and done a survey to see passengers’ preferences.

Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend and ask to take care of your children while you are away on a business trip overseas. In your letter include

– What their likes and dislikes in food are.
– What activities they like the most.
– Suggest an arrangement for you to pick them up after the trip.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Doctors say that many people have health problems due to lack of physical activity. What is your opinion on this issue? What might be the reasons for this? What are the ways to improve the situation?

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 the transportation system in your country?
– What would you suggest to improve it?

Cue Card 1

Talk about someone whom you know as a very polite person. Please say

– How did you meet him/her?
– Why do you think this person is so polite?
– Do you enjoy spending time with him/her?

Discussion 1

– Are you a polite person?
– What mode of transport do you prefer?

Cue Card 2

Describe a time when you had missed something important. Please say

– Where and when was it?
– What could have been done to avoid it?
– How did you feel about it later?

IELTS test in Tashkent, Uzbekistan – June 2013 (Academic Module)

Our friend A shared the details below about the IELTS exam in Uzbekistan:

Reading testIELTS test in Uzbekistan

Passage 1. About a certain variety of frogs.

Passage 2. Don’t remember.

Passage 3. About transportation of various goods.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table describing the medical care in Austria, Sweden and France, including a number of physicians, beds, and hours spent per 1000 people in hospitals.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that women should be given an equal role to men in the military forces or police. Others, however, claim that such occupations are not suitable for women. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is the meaning of your name?
– What are the cultural differences of names in your country?
– Are there any common names in your country?
– What are they?
– Why are these names so popular?
– Describe your home.
– Which room is your favourite? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a science subject (such as chemistry, biology, math) that you learnt in school. Please say

– What equipment was used for teaching?
– Was it interesting for you or not?
– Did you enjoy the lessons?
– Describe how you felt about the subject(s).

Discussion

– Should young generation be taught science subjects at school? Why?
– Should science subjects be taught inside or outside the classroom? Why?
– Why are there more men in science than women?
– Is it the same in your country?