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September 2017

IELTS test in Lebanon – September 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend D took the IELTS test in Lebanon and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a report showing the percentages of bottled water and soft drinks consumed in a certain country.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that economic development is necessary for a country’s success. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such approach?

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?
– Will you continue your job in the future? Why?
– What do you like the most about your job?

Cue Card

Talk about a child you spent some time with. Please say

– who the child was
– what you did together
– how you felt after spending time with this child

Discussion

– Describe your vision of raising children and the relationship with them.
– Do all children like music?
– Why do you think it is so?
– What is the relationship between children and music?

IELTS test in India – August 2017 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from India remembered the following details (everything except for the Listening)

Reading testIELTS test in India

Passage 1. About a certain job and benefits to employees.

Passage 2. About rodeo festival in Canada.

Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to an airline manager to find out about something you forgot on the plane during your travel. In your letter

– give details about your flight
– describe the item you forgot
– explain why it is important that you get it back

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people make friends through social sites and chat rooms. Others believe that it is not a good idea to make friends without meeting them face to face. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

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?

Cue Card

Talk about an invention that is changed the world in a good way. Please say

– What was the invention?
– How do you use it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– Can you name other inventions that you think are great?
– What inventions might be made in the next 20 years?