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July 2017

IELTS test in Ottawa, Canada – June 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend S took the IELTS test in Ottawa, Canada, and remembered the following details:

Listening testIELTS test in Canada

Section 1. A man was asking about a party arrangement to celebrate his wife’s promotion.

Section 2. Information related to sight-seeing spots in a certain cycling area.

Section 3. A student and her tutor discussed the method and target for her project.

Section 4. About odors, aromas and the role of sense of smell in our life.

Reading test

Passage 1. A list of six cafes for brunch and breakfast in a certain area, including their description.

Passage 2. A process part-time work, from registering to receiving wages to feedback.

Passage 3. About different permits needed to open a business locally.

Passage 4. About meerkats.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar and line graph illustrating the average income of full time workers in five government sectors. We had to summarize the information.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Today many celebrities are famous only because of their wealth and glamour. Some people believe they can set a bad example for young people. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples.

IELTS Speaking test in Botswana – June 2017

When B took the IELTS Speaking test in Botswana he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Botswana

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Let’s talk about the place where you live.
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What would your ideal house look like?
– Where would you like it to be?
– Let’s talk about neighbours.
– Do you know all of your neighbours?
– Do you think it is important to have good neighbours?
– Let’s talk about transport.
– Do you prefer to travel by bus or tram?
– In the future, do you think you will travel more by buses or underground trains?
– What do you think the government should do to improve bus transport system in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a time when you went to a very good event which was attended by many people. Please say

– What was the event?
– Who did you go there with?
– How did you feel during and after the event?

Discussion

– Why did you go?
– How many people were there?
– Do you like over-crowded places?
– What makes people go to, or avoid crowded areas?
– What are advantages and disadvantages of going to crowded areas?
– What is your opinion about over-crowded places?
– Why do you think so?