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February 2012

IELTS test in Australia – January 2012 (General Training)

The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind friend L, who remembered almost everything, except for the Speaking:

Listening test IELTS test in Australia

Section 1. In a hostel, a man was outlining the facilities, rooms and things guests are responsible for.

Section 2. The origin of plastic, a paragraph on Bakelite, then about an exhibition of plastics.

Section 3. Two people discussing research for a project and how they will share the work.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. An expert on tree houses, Peter Nelson was the main hero.
Questions: match people to paragraphs, who said what.

Passage 2. About employees’ tribunal in the airline industry.

Passage 3. About employees’ privacy at work.

Passage 4. Description of holiday parks.
Questions: matching the correct descriptions to paragraphs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job. Describe a job you have found for him/her including:

– What are the duties?
– Why do you think it is a good job for him/her?
– What does he/she have to do to get it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Why do criminal programs and films on TV have become so popular? What are the reasons for it and the effect on society? Use examples from your own experience and give reasons for your answer.

IELTS test in the UK – January 2012 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam in the UK was shared by S, who remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test IELTS test in the UK

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart of the world’s total population in the years 1952 to 2002, and a prediction for 2030 amongst 3 countries: China, India and the USA.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters and so on) and give less importance to science and technology. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from originally?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you exercise? Why?
– How do you exercise?
– What exercises do you do?
– What are the health benefits of doing exercises in your view?

Cue Card

Talk about an animal inhabiting your country that you like. Please say

– What animal is it?
– What are its habits?
– How often can you spot one?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– What other animals have you seen in your area?
– Do people like wild animals?
– Who takes the responsibility for wild animals’ protection?
– Is there an organization that protects wild animals in your area?