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February 2012

IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – January 2012 (Academic Module)

Below are the questions shared by our friends who took IELTS exams in India and Saudi Arabia. O and N only remembered the Writing and Speaking parts, and from their emails it looks like the two exams were very similar, if not identical.

Writing test IELTS test in the India and Saudi Arabia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart of population growth in four countries (China, India, the USA and Japan), in the years 1969, 2002 and a suggested figure for 2050.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Why do you think artists like writers, musicians and painters still have value in our society? Discuss.

Speaking test

Interview

– Tell me about the house where you stay at the moment.
– What do you like or dislike in it the most?
– Are there any electrical appliances that you would like to buy?
– What kind of products is dominant in your country?
– Is it important for your country to export products to other countries?
– How should a company’s staff be trained?

Cue Card

Talk about an old building that you have visited recently, please say

– what is that building
– where is it located
– why did you visit that building

Discussion

Don’t remember

IELTS test in Canada – January 2012 (General Training)

Our Canadian friend S has shared the two parts of IELTS exam she remembered (Writing and Speaking).

Writing test IELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have trouble paying rent for the house where you live. Write a letter to your landlord explaining your current financial situation and ask for a house change.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– Where are you from?
– Do you like guests?
– Where do you like to spend time with them, at home or outside? Why?
– Tell me about your house.
– What would your dream house look like?
– What are your goals for the near future?

Cue Card

If you were to start a business, what kind of business would it be? Please say

– How do you know about it?
– What would inspire you to do it?
– What is the advantage of this business?

Discussion

Don’t remember.