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December 2008

IELTS exam in Doha, Qatar – December 2008 (Academic Module)

This report was sent by A from Qatar after his Academic exam. Thanks, A!

Reading test
The topics were about human brain and the way our mind works.

Listening test
The topics were about history and archeology.

Writing test

Task 1 (Report)
Write a report about a graph showing the snow levels in New Zealand.

Task 2 (Essay)
Some people think that the modern childrens’ games do not contribute to their development as much as the traditional games do. Do you agree? Discuss.

Speaking test

Cue card
Describe a good cook that you know.

Discussion
– What is your favorite place to eat, a restaurant?
– What are the good laws of your country? Explain them.
– Where did you learn about the law?

IELTS Speaking test questions – December 2008

Our friend L shares the speaking questions from a recent exam:

Interview
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What is difficult about your job?
– Would you recommend your job to someone else?
– What are the types of shops that you usually go to?
– What is the name of the shop?
– What changes have you seen in those shops these days?
– Do you read books? What kinds of books?
– Did you read books when you were a child? How often?
– Do children nowadays love reading?
– Would you give a book as a gift?

Cue Card
Describe a magazine that you read, you should say
– Why is it interesting?
– Who reads them?
– Is it popular with other people?
Explain why is it important to read them.

Discussion
– Compare reading a newspaper and a magazine.
– How do people read them? Do they just read the headlines or the entire story?
– Why do people read magazines?
– Is reading the newspaper popular in your country?
– What are the other sources of news? Do people from the rural areas have the same access to these sources as people from the urban areas?
– What are the advantages of the Internet?
– Are there any disadvantages?
– Describe the impact of the internet in the lives of the students.
– Do you recommend that all countries adopt the latest trends in technology?