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July 2015

IELTS test in the Philippines – June 2015 (Academic)

An IELTS test taker from the Philippines remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in the Philippines

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph comparing the number of people in Sydney (Australia) using passenger trains, and the percentage of passenger trains arriving on time, from 1995 to 2004.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people feel unsafe either staying at home or going out. What are the possible reasons for this? What can be done to address this issue?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What job do you do?
– Do you like your job? Why?
– What responsibilities do you have at work?
– What is the most interesting part of your work? Why?
– How important is your job to you?
– Do you prefer working alone or with others?
– Are you planning to change your job in the future?
– Would you ever consider changing your job?
– How might the industry you work in change in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend who you think is a good leader. Please say

– Describe your friend.
– How did you first meet?
– Explain why you think he/she is a good leader.

Discussion

– How do others behave towards him/her?
– How do people become leaders?
– What do you think are the qualities of a good leader?
– Would you like to be a leader?
– What sort of leader would you like to become?
– Why do some people like to be leaders?
– Do you think society plays a role in forming people’s character who later become leaders?
– Do you think some people are born leaders?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – June 2015 (General Training)

Thanks to S and V who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India we are sharing these questions from a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Section 1. A conversion about an insurance company.

Section 2. About a research and its completion.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About special rats that were seen in America.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You colleague is coming back from a vacation abroad. Write a letter to him/her and say

– Invite him/her to a party and mention the date and venue.
– Write about some good news at the office.
– Explain the reason for the party.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Include your personal opinion and examples based on your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Describe something that you want to buy in the near future. Please say

– What is it?
– Why do you need it?
– How often will you use it?

Discussion

– What do you think about consumerism, in general?
– What is your opinion about advertisements?
– What are their main pros and cons?
– Do you think ads help consumers choose the right product?