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November 2010

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – November 2010

IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia was the same as in Australia, so we are told by I. Here is what he was asked in the Speaking test.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– What kind of sports did you play when you were a child?
– Did you enjoy playing sports when you were a child?
– Would you like your children to play sports?

– When was the last time you have visited a museum?
– Do you think selling items in museums should be allowed?

Cue Card

Talk about an activity that you do to protect the environment, please say
– what activity that is,
– how often you do it,
– who else does it with you,
– how it helps with protecting the environment.

Discussion

– How can we change the life style that affects the environment negatively?
– How do you think we can solve the problem of industrial pollution?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2010 (General Training)

The update you are about to read was sent by E who took the IELTS test in Australia. He wishes good luck to all the future test takers.

Listening Test

Section 1. Inquiry in a Nursery School.
Questions: filling in the blanks – no more than three words.

Section 2. House Map.
Questions: labeling.

Section 3. A man was inquiring about some of the facilities of the University that can help with his writing.
Questions: filling in the blanks – no more than two words.

Section 4. A speaker was talking about different kinds of sports.
Questions: filling in the blanks – no specific word limit.

Reading Test

Passage 1. Information for all travelers: “A tour of the Historic City of Macarthur”.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, multiple choice A-F.

Passage 2. Work life balance (important flexible practices – the pros and cons).
Questions: filling in the blanks – as mentioned in the passage.

Passage 3. Preventing back pain and limb injuries (A guide for manager in the hotel and restaurant business).
Questions: filling in the blanks – as mentioned in the passage.

Passage 4. Evolution of pen.
Questions: multiple choice A-G, True/False/Not Given.

Writing Test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to an English friend who has just moved to a new home recently. As a friend you are thinking to give him/her a gift. In your letter
– describe your present
– say why you choose this present
– explain how you are going to send him/her the present.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people working abroad are bringing their family for a period of time. Do you think it has more advantages or disadvantages? Give your opinion and examples.