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June 2013

IELTS test in Hong Kong and Singapore – May 2013 (General Training)

IELTS test takers from Hong Kong and Singapore (thank you, A and P) shared this exam update:

Listening testIELTS test in Singapore

Section 1. A conversation between a client and an agent about a rental property.

Section 2. An instructor was briefing on driving tests and nearby places.
Questions: multiple choice, diagram/map labeling.

Section 3. Two students were discussing a language learning project.

Section 4. A zoo keeper from Brisbane, Australia was talking about the extinction of some animal species.

Reading test

Passage 1. Description of various natural tourist attractions.
Questions: multiple choice.

Passage 2. About NHS Direct which is a health care hotline service in the UK.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. How to write a good Curriculum Vitae (Resume).
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 4. A briefing on self-access IT training.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 5. About a great barred frog by the researcher in NSW, Australia.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You work for an international company. Recently your job has changed and you believe that more training is needed. Write a letter to your manager and say

– How has your job changed?
– Describe a type of training you will need.
– Suggest the arrangements incorporating training and your work.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that cooking food at home is a waste of time. They claim that good restaurants are better and can make modern living easier and less stressful. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy cooking?
– What was the first thing you cooked in your life?
– Who is responsible for cooking in your family?

Cue Card

Describe a historical event that you know well. Please say

– When did it happen?
– Give some other details about this event.
– How did you know about the event?

Discussion

– Does the government in your country protect historical sites well?

IELTS Speaking test in Australia and Macedonia – May 2013

These Speaking questions were shared by IELTS test takers from Australia and Macedonia (thank you, M and H):

Speaking testIELTS test in Australia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Do you like toys? Why?
– What kind of toys did you usually play with as a child?
– Do you still have them? Why?
– What was the most important toy you had? Why?
– Why do you think some people value their toys?
– How often do you use a mobile phone?
– Do you switch off you phone during the day?
– Do you like to replace your phones often? Why?
– Why are trees important?
– Do you think every person has to plant a tree?

Cue Card

Describe a film or program that makes you laugh. Please say

– What film or program is it?
– Who is the actor or actress?
– Why does it make you laugh?

Discussion

– Do you think people should laugh more often? Why?
– Do you think humor should be included in school lessons?
– Do you think sense of humor is important in a relationship?
– Do you know what happens to our body when we laugh?
– What does make children laugh?
– Why do children laugh more than adults?