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April 2015

IELTS Speaking test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – April 2015

When B took the IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia, he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do for a job?
– What is your main responsibility at work?
– Do you have a clear handwriting?
– Do you think handwriting is a skill?

Cue Card

Describe an app on your mobile device that is very useful. Please say

– What is it?
– How can you use it?
– Why is it useful to you?

Discussion

– Where can you use it?
– Do you think modern technology is helpful?

IELTS test in the UK and Kazakhstan – April 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to two IELTS test takers from the UK and Kazakhstan we can share this information about a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in the UK

Section 1. About a travel agency.

Section 2. About crocodiles.

Section 3. About a new university course for overseas students.

Section 4. About people that kill dolphins.

Reading test

Passage 1. About modern science and technology.

Passage 2. About theaters.

Passage 3. About Australian wild animals including dingo, kangaroo and so on.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the amounts of money spent on research of new energy resources in four countries between 1980 and 2000.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that children should learn to obey and do as parents and teachers say. Others think that this kind of upbringing will not prepare our children for real life. 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 do you do for a job?
– What is your favorite color?
– Do you like visiting people?
– How often do you do it? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an achievement you haven’t completed yet. Please say
– What is the achievement?
– How will you do it?
– When do you think you will achieve this?

Discussion

– What song do you remember from your childhood?
– What is your favorite music? Why?
– What do you listen to these days?