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January 2012

IELTS test in Delhi, India – December 2011 (Academic Module)

The following IELTS exam was shared by S from India (thank you!)

Listening test IELTS test in India

Section 1. A person reported a burglary.
Section 2. Childcare and motherhood questionnaire.
Section 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Unfortunately S did not remember the topics.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table and a bar graph which compared water consumption in Australia for domestic and agricultural use in 2004.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Rich people should open the doors to opportunities by helping others. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– How do you contact your friends?
– Have you ever experienced a problem with a mobile phone?
– What are the advantages of mobile phones?

Cue Card

Describe a foreign musical festival that you enjoyed. Please say

– Where was it?
– When was it?
– Who was there with you?
– How did you feel after that?

Discussion

– Do you enjoy music in general?
– What types of music do you know?
– Which is your favorite and why?
– Do you think choice of music has changed, why?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of music?
– Is there any difference in people’s choice in music?
– Why do old and young people like different music?

IELTS test in China – December 2011 (General Training)

The following IELTS exam was shared by X from China. X didn’t remember the listening or the reading, but had a good recollection of the writing and speaking questions.

Writing test IELTS test in China

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You saw a newspaper job ad, of a nursing house looking for carers. You are interested in the position. Write a letter and say

– Why are you interested in this position?
– What relevant skills do you have?
– When could you start?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people are interested in national news, while others think international news is more important. Discuss both views.

Speaking test

Interview

– Do you have a mobile phone?
– Do you use it to text messages or call other people? Why?
– Describe a trip where you had some problems with mobile phones.
– Do you like dancing? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an open air place that you like. Please say

– When do you go there?
– Where is this place?
– Why do you go there?
– Why do you think this is a good place for relaxation?

Discussion

– Why do people feel more stressed these days?
– Why do people fail to feel relaxed even while staying at home?