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Recent IELTS exams

Real students tell about their recent IELTS exams: IELTS questions, topics, tasks, answers.

IELTS test in Malaysia and Indonesia – March 2012 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam below was shared by A from Malaysia and V from Indonesia – thank you!

Listening test IELTS test in Malaysia

Section 1. Hospital form filling for a new patient.

Section 2-4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Don’t remember.

Passage 2. About species of wild dog in US.

Passage 3. About digital filming.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the number of mobile phone users and personal computer users in six different countries in 2003.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays in many countries the proportion of older people is higher than that of younger people. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Where do you live?
– What kind of house do you live in?
– What kind of house do you want in the future?
– Do you like meeting new people? Why?
– Where do you usually meet new people?
– During childhood, where did you meet new people?
– How often do you use public transport?
– What do you usually do while using public transport?
– Do you feel disturbed by noises from other passengers?

Cue Card

Describe a product that you want to buy that is made in another country. Please say
– What product is it?
– What country is it made in?
– What are the specifications of the product?
– Why do you want to buy it?

Discussion

– What imported products do people in your country like to buy?
– Why do they buy imported products?
– There are people that prefer a product made in their own country to an imported product. Why?
– How do corporations benefit from global economy?
– Is internet beneficial to these companies?

IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – March 2012

Our kind friend F has shared the questions he was asked in his IELTS Speaking exam in Pakistan:

Speaking test IELTS test in Pakistan

Interview

– Please tell me your full name.
– Where are you from?
– Where have you planned to go on your vacation?
– Is this a place in your country or abroad?
– What do you like about this place?
– Will you go with your family or alone?
– Will you prefer to go to this place for vacation again next year and if yes, why?

Cue Card

Talk about a leader from the world of business, politics or sports. Please say

– Why do you think he is a leader?
– What does distinguish him from other leaders?
– What does inspire you about him?

Discussion

– What are the qualities of a good leader?
– Is the leader responsible for his/her followers?
– Is there any social responsibility that lies with a leader?
– What should leaders do to inspire their followers?
– What role do media and technology play in creation of leaders?