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September 2017

IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – September 2017 (General Training)

Our kind friend F took the IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia and remembered the following questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. A talk between a tutor and student about an assignment.

Section 2. A virtual tour around the garden.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing Test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

You recently stayed at a hotel and had a problem there. Write an email to the manager and describe how the receptionist helped to fix the problem quickly. Include the following in your letter:

– When and where did you stay?
– What was the problem?
– How did the receptionist help you?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think it is a good idea to put children of different ages in the same class, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own 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 your job?

Cue Card

Describe an organization or a company that you know. Please say

– How big is it?
– Do you find this company successful? Why?
– What can you say about the working environment there?

Discussion

– Do you think a company should give everyone a job opportunity?
– Should everyone get retirement benefits?
– Do you think a company should pay higher salaries?

IELTS test in Canada – September 2017 (General Training)

When D took the IELTS test in Canada, he got the following questions in the Writing and Speaking sections:

Writing TestIELTS test in Canada

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

You will be moving to a new office soon. Write a letter to the general manager to request some necessary equipment for your future office. In your letter say

– What equipment will you need and when?
– Explain why you will need it.
– Suggest where to get it from and why.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe sport lessons are important in school timetable. Both boys and girls should take part in sports. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples from 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?
– What is your job?
– Do you like it?
– Will you change it in the future?
– Why do you think people like jewellery?
– Why do people buy jewellery?
– Do you like it?
– Did you buy it for anyone?
– Was it a friend or a family member?
– How could we teach children to be helpful members of the society?
– What is the role of community in this?
– Do you think people nowadays have become more selfish?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend who studied with you or helped you in any way. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– Where and when did you meet?
– Why did he/she do it?

Discussion

– Do you help others?
– Why do you do it?
– How do you feel after that?