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June 2012

IELTS test in Hong Kong and Vietnam – June 2012 (Academic Module)

Our kind friends L and B shared the following information about their IELTS exams in Vietnam and Hong Kong – which apparently were the same.

Listening test IELTS test in Hong Kong

Section 1. A conversation between a salesperson and a woman who wanted to buy a new fridge.

Section 2. A radio program about Yao Ming charity organization giving the audience information when it was established, about its work, events and causes.

Section 3. Two students and a teacher were discussing certain books.

Section 4. A researcher was talking about supplementary food provided to wildlife.

Reading test

Passage 1. About whether or not larger animals have a better chance to survive in the wild.

Passage 2. Controversies of losing weight.

Passage 3. About Morse code.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a data table showing percentages of population aged 65 and above in Canada, Germany and UK, in 1980, 2000 and the estimate for 2030.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that reading newspapers and watching TV news is a waste of time, because it has no direct connection with people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – May 2012

Our kind friends from Vietnam sent their Speaking questions – enjoy!

Speaking test IELTS test in Vietnam

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What can I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– Is it difficult to get such a job?
– Do you live in a flat or a house?
– Should people have small or luxury weddings?

Cue Card 1

Describe a business that you would set up. Please say

– What business is it?
– What are the necessary conditions to set up such a business?
– What product would it sell or produce?

Cue Card 2

Describe a historical event that you are familiar with. Please say

– What is the event?
– When and where did it take place?
– What was special about that event?

Discussion

– What are the most common products in Vietnam?
– What foreign products do Vietnamese people often buy?
– What is more important in a person’s career, academic knowledge or communication skills?