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January 2016

IELTS test in Indonesia – December 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to N who took the IELTS test in Indonesia we can share these topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Indonesia

Section 1. About a library.

Section 2. About different types of music.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About molasses.

Reading test

Passage 1. About literature for children.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of making fruit jam. We had to describe it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays children are experiencing increased educational, social and commercial pressure. What are the reasons for this? What can be a solution to reduce the pressure?

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 snacks.
– What snacks do you like?
– When do you usually eat snacks during the day?
– What is your criteria when choosing a snack?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent event that made you happy. Please say

– What was the event?
– Who else was involved in the event?
– Why did it make you happy?

Discussion

– Do you think rich people are always happy?
– What family events make most people happy?

IELTS test in India – December 2015 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, S!) remembered the following topics and questions from a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A talk between a tenant and the landlord.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. A lecture about orangutans.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Facts about Australia.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a seminar in a foreign country. Write a letter to the seminar organiser and say

– What problem did you face there?
– Why do you want to complain about it?
– What is your suggestion for improvement in the future?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that TV is a source of information and education. Others believe that TV is useful for entertainment only. 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 is you job?
– Do you like it?
– Do you like to visit museums?
– Did you visit any museums recently?
– Do you like to read history books?

Cue Card

Describe an activity that you done in school such as sport, arts, crafts and so on. Please say

– What was it?
– When and how long did you do it for?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– What is the importance of traditional clothes?
– Do you think traditional arts and crafts are important for children?
– Is it better to give hand made presents to our friends or relatives?
– What is the role of traditional clothes and crafts in our life?
– Should we pass knowledge of our traditions and culture to our children?
– Why do you think so?