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IELTS test in Italy and the USA – October 2012 (Academic Module)

This update was sent by J, I, and V (thank you guys!), it contains the information from their IELTS exams in Italy and the USA.

Listening test

Section 1. A lady was booking a work lunch at the hotel.

Section 2. A manager was presenting the modifications of a garden shop to his staff.

Section 3. 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Fragrance specialists were going to visit Madagascar to find new aromas.

Passage 2. About some new architecture developments.

Passage3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two graphs comparing the age people marry in a certain country in 1998 and 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

As computers and technology develop, they can be used to teach children and teachers won’t be necessary soon. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Please, show me your ID.
– Do you work or study?
– What is the most challenging part of your job?
– Would you recommend it to others?
– Do you use the Internet?
– Do all members of your family use it?
– When did you use it for the first time?
– Are there any disadvantages to the Internet?

Cue Card

Talk about a film or real event that you have seen recently. Please say

– When did you see it?
– What was it?
– Why was it important?
– Why did you remember it?

Discussion

– Do you think actors need to be famous?
– Why are some of the international actors more famous than others?
– Is there any particular role to films in the society?
– Do you think heroes of animated films will replace human actors in the future?

IELTS test in Australia – October 2012 (General Training)

This update was shared by G who recently took the IELTS test in Australia:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. Choosing a university course.

Section 2. About products sold on New Zealand farmer’s market.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About the development of bees.

Reading test

Passage 1. About special stamps that you could get your face on in the post office.

Passage 2. Listings of 4 separate apartments. The questions were similar to “Which flat is not wheelchair accessible?” (the one with the stairs).

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About the history of chocolate and cacao beans in particular.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have just returned from a working trip overseas. Write your colleagues a letter thanking them for your experience. Please say:

– How do you feel about being home?
– Thank them for their time.
– Invite them to come and visit you.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that it is better for a child to grow up in the countryside than in the city, others disagree. Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– What do you do?
– What does that entail specifically?
– What do you plan to do in the future?
– Lets talk about sports.
– What are the benefits of taking part in sporting activities?
– Do you drive a car?
– What cars are popular in your home country?
– Do you like comedy?
– What are the comedy scenes like in your country?
– Do you think men and women find different things funny?
– Do you think it’s important for couples to find similar things funny?

Cue Card

Talk about something that made you laugh. Please say

– Where was it?
– Who was there with you?
– Why did it stick in your memory?

Discussion

Don’t remember.