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November 2012

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – October 2012

The Speaking questions from the IELTS exam in Vietnam were shared by our kind friend P (thanks!)

Speaking testIELTS test in Vietnam

Interview

– How do you usually spend your weekends?
– In your country, do men and women usually do the same kinds of things on weekends?
– When do you spend time with your family?
– Do you think it is important to make the most of your weekend?
– Is there anything new that you would like to do on weekends?

Cue Card

Describe a sporting event you enjoyed watching. You should say

– What event was it?
– What happened there?
– Who were you watching it with?
– Explain why you enjoyed watching that event.

Discussion

– Is sport very popular in your country?
– What are the most popular sports in your country?
– Is there much difference between men and women when it comes to playing sport?
– What kinds of people are most interested in sport? Why?
– Do people in your country prefer to play team sports or individual sports?
– Do people prefer to attend sports events or to watch them on TV?

IELTS test in Italy and the USA – October 2012 (Academic Module)

This update was sent by J, I, and V (thank you guys!), it contains the information from their IELTS exams in Italy and the USA.

Listening test

Section 1. A lady was booking a work lunch at the hotel.

Section 2. A manager was presenting the modifications of a garden shop to his staff.

Section 3. 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Fragrance specialists were going to visit Madagascar to find new aromas.

Passage 2. About some new architecture developments.

Passage3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two graphs comparing the age people marry in a certain country in 1998 and 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

As computers and technology develop, they can be used to teach children and teachers won’t be necessary soon. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Please, show me your ID.
– Do you work or study?
– What is the most challenging part of your job?
– Would you recommend it to others?
– Do you use the Internet?
– Do all members of your family use it?
– When did you use it for the first time?
– Are there any disadvantages to the Internet?

Cue Card

Talk about a film or real event that you have seen recently. Please say

– When did you see it?
– What was it?
– Why was it important?
– Why did you remember it?

Discussion

– Do you think actors need to be famous?
– Why are some of the international actors more famous than others?
– Is there any particular role to films in the society?
– Do you think heroes of animated films will replace human actors in the future?