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IELTS test in India – November 2011 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend S was able to share the writing and speaking topics from his IELTS exam in India (many thanks!).

Writing test IELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a comparative bar chart depicting 8 categories of domestic electrical appliances owned by households in the UK in the years 1998 and 2006.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Teachers at schools exert a greater influence on intellectual and social development of their students, as compared to their parents. Do you agree or disagree? Provide arguments to support your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– Where do you stay?
– What do you like about your apartment?
– If there was one thing to improve in your apartment, what would that be?
– Which school did you go to?
– How did you commute between your home and school?
– Do you think computers have improved work efficiency?
– Is there anything else regarding the use of computers you would need to learn?

Cue Card

Describe a musical event you went to. Please say

– Why did you like or dislike the event?
– How did you come to know about the event?
– Do you go to many such events?

Discussion

– What is the importance of music in culture?
– Do you think international music is influencing traditional music?
– Can musicians be brand ambassadors of their country?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2011 (General Training)

The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend D from Australia. He didn’t remember anything about the Reading or Listening, but here are the questions from the Writing and Speaking sections:

Writing task 1 (a letter) IELTS test in Australia

You have purchased some furniture on advice of a sales person from the shop. After receiving the package you were not happy with it. Write a letter to the manager of that shop and say

– What happened at the time of purchase?
– Who advised you about this furniture?
– What is wrong with the package?
– Suggest how the problem could be solved.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

More and more people nowadays are showing interest in achieving success in the fields such as music, movies and sports. These people can sometimes be from an ordinary background. Do you think it is a positive development? Give reasons from your daily life.

Speaking test

Interview

Standard interview questions.

Cue Card

Talk about the best conversation you have had on the phone with somebody, please say

Who did you talk to?
What was the conversation about?
Why was this conversation the best you’ve ever had?

Discussion

– What are the important ways of communicating with others?
– Is it better to write letters, to send emails or to send text messages? Why?
– Explain the differences between these ways of communication.
– What are the benefits of using mobile phones for certain organizations? Why?