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February 2015

IELTS test in Singapore – February 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Singapore (thanks, T!) remembered the Writing and Speaking questions below:

Writing testIELTS test in Singapore

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the average time spent per day on five different household activities by males and females in the UK in 2008. There was also a table comparing the average time spent a day on three leisure activities by both genders.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not the local people. Why is this so? What could be done to encourage more local visitors? Please include relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you think your job is easy?
– Why is it so?
– Do you watch TV programs?
– What is your favorite?
– Did you watch more TV as a child?
– What kind of programs were you watching?
– Do you think TV is good for children? Why?
– Do you think children these days watch TV more often than in the past?

Cue Card

Describe a place near water that you have visited recently. Please say

– Where and when was it?
– What did you do there?
– How did you feel after that?

Discussion

– Do you think water is important for people? Why?
– Is there a difference in water consumption in urban and rural areas?
– Is there a problem of fresh water supply in your country?
– What do you think about the demand for water in the future?
– Is it possible to reduce this demand? How?

IELTS test in Australia – February 2015 (General Training)

Three IELTS test takers from Australia (thanks G, A and M!) remembered the following questions from a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You saw an advertisement requiring volunteers for an organisation that helps children. Write a letter and offer to volunteer part time. Include the following in your letter:

– Why are you applying for this position?
– What makes you suitable for it?
– When will you be available?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that computers help to make the world a better place. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 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 subject did you study?
– Do you like to write emails?
– Do you prefer to receive a phone call or an email?
– What type of emails do you receive mostly?
– What type of email is hard to write for you? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about news that you saw on TV or the Internet recently. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was the news?
– How did you feel after that?

Discussion

– What news would you like to see on TV?