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February 2011

IELTS Speaking tests in Iran and Pakistan – January 2011

Our kind friends shared their IELTS exams in Iran and Pakistan (thanks, S and Y!). Here is what they remembered:

Speaking test in Iran

Interview

– Tell me you full name please.
– Why are you taking the IELTS exam?
– May I see your passport, please?
– Do you study or work?
– Is it easy to find a job similar to yours in your country?

Cue card

Talk about a foreigner you once met, please say:

– Who was he / she?
– Where did you meet him / her?
– How was the meeting?

Discussion

– Why do people immigrate to other countries?
– When people immigrate to other countries, what problems might they encounter?
– Is it easy to learn a new language?
– How is globalization affecting your country?

Speaking test in Pakistan

Interview

– What is your name?
– What kind of work do you do?
– Where do young people meet in your city?
– Do you meet any foreigners in your city?
– Where do people go in your city to entertain themselves?

Cue Card

Tell me about the job that you would like to do, please say
– What is the particular job?
– What are the skills needed to do that job?
– Why would you like to do that job?

IELTS test in Israel – January 2011(Academic Module)

IELTS exam was shared by S from Israel, who remembered the following details:

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a report)

We were given a pie chart which shows the employment percentages of business school graduates in the year 2004 (retail 3%, marketing 4%, other 14%, etc). In addition there was a table that showed how much money each sector’s employees earned in 2004 and next to it data of what percentage had their salaries increased / decreased since 2003 (0.2+, 5+, 8+, 0, -5, -2, -1).

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Natural resources such as fresh water, oil and forests are disappearing from Earth. Why is this happening? Is that dangerous? Suggest a solution for this problem. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Speaking test

– Can I see your ID or passport?
– Can you tell me your full name?
– Do you live in a small town or a city?
– Where do you live, in a house or an apartment?
– What can a visitor do in your city?

Cue card

Talk about a person you would choose to travel with. Please say:
– Where would you travel?
– Why did you choose this person?
– Tell me about the person’s character and qualities.

Discussion

– What qualities does a person need to be a good traveling companion?
– Would you prefer traveling alone or with someone? Why?

and then we ran out of time.