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IELTS test in Nagoya, Japan – September 2012 (Academic Module)

The following update was shared by N who took the IELTS test in Japan:

Listening testIELTS test in Japan

Section 1. A new settler calls a local theater group to ask for details before joining.
Section 2. A discussion about assignments and how they are progressing.
Section 3. A lecture about insects, whether they are harmful or not.
Section 4. A lecture about pesticides and their advantages and disadvantages.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of refrigerator and different techniques used for refrigeration.
Passage 2. Don’t remember.
Passage 3. A study about yawning.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We had two pie charts that compared reasons why students chose a particular UK university in 1990 and 2010.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, young people become richer, healthier and live longer, but they are less happy. What is the reason and what can be done about it?

Speaking test

Interview

– Where are you from?
– Do you like the place?
– Do you like taking photos?
– Do you like to travel?

Cue Card

Describe a garden that you have visited and would like to return to. Please say

– Where is it?
– What do people do there?
– Why do you want to go there again?

Discussion

– Do you like parks and gardens?
– Should the government help to develop and maintain parks?
– What do people do in parks in your country?
– What are your favorite sports?

IELTS test in Serbia – September 2012 (General Training)

The following update was shared by M (thanks!) who recently took the IELTS test in Serbia. The only thing M remembered nothing about was the Listening test.

Reading testIELTS test in Serbia

Passage 1. Excursions in England.
Passage 2. Airline tickets for students.
Passage 3. About Ford manufacturing plant.
Passage 4. Driving license in Great Britain.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You will have to undergo a minor surgical procedure and you won’t be able to do your job in full. Write to your manager

– Explain about the operation.
– Say what part of the job you won’t be able to do.
– Suggest a solution to this situation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

It is believed that young people have too much freedom and they don’t pay much attention to the older people’s advice. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Where is your hometown located?
– Is there any particular meaning to your name?
– What name would you give to your child?
– Are there some names more popular than others?
– How do you take care of your health?
– Do people take care of their health in your country?
– Do you have some entertainment facilities in your town?
– Is there any facility you would like to see in your town?

Cue Card

Talk about a situation when you were very relaxed. Please say

– Where was it?
– When was it?
– Who were you with?

Discussion

– Do you think that people can relax while they are at home?
– How do people relax nowadays?
– Is there any similar way for people of all countries?
– Do you believe that in the future people will have enough time to rest?
– Do you think that health industry is becoming profitable?
– Do you think people will have more or less leisure time in the future?