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January 2015

IELTS test in Canada – January 2015 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks, J!) remembered the following information about a very recent IELTS exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Canada

Section 1. An arrangement for a birthday party.

Section 2. About the sport of Curling.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

Section 3. Seracini investigation of Da Vinci code painting.

Section 4. A discussion about environmental sustainability.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).

Reading test

Passage 1. Information about different sport clubs such as a fitness club, a swimming club, and also a tennis club.
Questions: match clubs to descriptions.

Passage 2. About some prehistoric events in the Sahara desert. It talked about Palaeolithic and Neolithic periods, and rock engravings and paintings of that era.

Passage 3. About the importance of letter-writing ability, for example a cover letter for gaining employment.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 2 words).

Passage 4. About grievances resolution with an employer.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have visited another city in your country. Prior to the visit you requested some information from a tourist centre, but the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the manager of the centre and say

– What information were you looking for?
– What was incorrect in it?
– What happened to you because of it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people spend a lot of money on clothes, haircuts, and beauty products to enhance their appearance. Some people think that it is a good way to spend money, while others think that there is a better way to spend it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of work do you do?
– Do you like it? Why?
– Do you do household chores?
– Did you do chores as a child?
– What could be done to make chores fun for kids?
– When did you meet you best friend?
– What do you and your friends usually do together?
– Would you prefer a small or large circle of friends? Why?

Cue Card

Describe an older person whom you know well and respect. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– What do you know about his/her younger life?
– What do you usually do together?

Discussion

– Why do you respect and admire this person?
– What qualities should people looking after the elderly have?
– How could neighbours help the elderly?
– How is technology helping the elderly to live better?
– What can be difficult to accept for old people in the modern lifestyle?

IELTS test in Pakistan – December 2014 (Academic Module)

Two IELTS test takers (thanks B and P!) remembered the following information about a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. The writing topics seem very similar to those in a recent exam in India.

Listening testIELTS test in Pakistan

Section 1. A conversation between students.

Section 2. Description of buildings and their purpose at school.
Questions: map labelling.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. A text on plants.

Passage 2. About technological advancements nowadays.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing spending on cars by UK residents from 1971 to 2006.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Over the last few years more and more students enroll in universities. This situation creates competition among individuals. Do you agree or disagree? Is it a good or a bad development?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like photography?
– What type of photos do you like to take? Why?
– When do you usually do it?

Cue Card 1

Describe an indoor game that you used to play as a child. Please say

– What is this game?
– When and where did you play it?
– With whom did you play it?

Discussion 1

– What other indoor games do you know?
– Do you think these are essential for children’s development?
– How can games help develop critical thinking skills?

Cue Card 2

Talk about an old person that you know well. Please say
– Who is the person?
– Do you like the person?
– How much time do you spend with the person?

Discussion 2

– Is there an old person that you are impressed by?
– Why do old people like to interact with children?
– Why do old people interact with teenage groups?