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IELTS test in India and Bangladesh – May 2013 (General Training)

Our friends from India and Bangladesh reported having the same IELTS exam in May. Here is what they remembered:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A conversation between a lady and the principal of a school in New Zealand. The lady recently moved from Hong Kong and wanted to enroll her daughter in this school.

Section 2. A lady was talking about a community of triathlon enthusiasts.

Section 3. A discussion between a professor and a student about her thesis regarding absence at workplace.

Section 4. A lady was speaking about the effect of children on adults’ fat intake.

Reading test

Passage 1. About tennis holidays.

Passage 2. About work particulars.

Passage 3. About the challenges and effects of starting a new business.

Passage 4. An article about the history of Egyptian clothing.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

An international company has opened its new branch in your town. You are interested in working there. Write a letter to the human resources and say:

– What position are you interested in?
– Why are you interested in this position?
– Ask for additional information about the company.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people agree that teachers should be strict with their students; others believe that teachers with friendly approach will achieve better results.

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 think about painting?
– Did you learn painting at school as a child?
– Do you think young children should learn painting at school?
– Would you buy a painting?
– What is your opinion about art collectors?

Cue Card

Talk about an interesting country that is not your own. Please say

– What country is it?
– How did you learn about this country?
– Why do you find this country interesting?

Discussion

– Do you think it is good to have international cooperation?
– Do you think that neighboring countries should have a good cooperation?
– How can they achieve it?
– Is international cooperation more important than national interests?

IELTS test in Thailand – May 2013 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test taker from Thailand (thanks N!) shared this exam update:

Listening testIELTS test in Thailand

Section 1. Application forms for work-related travel.

Section 2. About a university.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than X words), map labeling.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lecture about history.

Reading test

Passage 1. Water management procedures.
Questions: short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. About biometrics.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. About science.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the water consumption in 5 countries and a table with cost of water in these countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that humans can use animals in any way for their own benefit. Others, however, believe that people should not use animals in the wrong way. Discuss both this views 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 at your job?
– Would you recommend this job to others? Why?
– What occupations are the most popular in your country? Why?
– How often do you use the Internet?
– What do you think about the Internet?
– What are the negative effects of the Internet?
– Do your family members use the Internet?
– What do you do to stay healthy?
– What is your plan for the future?

Cue Card

Talk about an unusual job that you would like to do. Please say

– What would this job be?
– How do you know about this job?
– Why would you like to do it?

Discussion

– What are the parameters by which people are choosing jobs? Why?
– What is the difference between jobs for men and women?
– What suggestion would you give to children for choosing a future job?
– Do you agree that children should do part-time jobs? Why?