IELTS test in Vietnam – March 2015 (Academic Module)
Thanks to our friend N who took the IELTS test in Vietnam we can share these questions:
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a house renter and their landlord.
Section 2. Two students were talking about their project.
Section 3. Don’t remember.
Section 4. A lecturer was giving a talk about the development of Australian literature.
Reading test
Passage 1. About the history of tea and its benefits for the health.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.
Passage 2. About moderate use of technology.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.
Passage 3. About cooking and science.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two charts showing different resources used to produce 10,000 disposable cups from two types of materials, paper and polystyrene cups.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some parents think that childcare centres provide the best services for children of pre-school age. Other working parents think that family members such as grandparents will be better carers for their kids. 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?
– Lets talk about your place.
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What is your favourite room there?
– What colour is it?
– Do you like to wear bright-coloured clothing?
– When you were younger did you like the same colours?
– Do you have a close friend?
– When did you meet him/her?
– How often do you spend time with friends?
– Do you prefer having a few close friends or a lot of just friends?
– How often do you watch TV?
Cue Card
Talk about your favourite TV or radio program. Please say
– What is it about?
– Why do you like this program?
– Do you want to share it with your friends or family members?
Discussion
– Is there a broadcasting tendency in your country?
– Why is there this tendency?
– What foreign TV program is popular in your country?
– How can foreign TV programs help viewers improve their foreign language skills?
