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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Sydney, Australia – November 2011 (General Training)

The topics below were share by two test takers A and I (thank you!) after their exam in Sydney, Australia.

Listening test IELTS test in Australia

Section 1. Phone call to book a venue for a wedding.

Section 2. A conversation between a student and a lecturer in regard to an upcoming assignment.

Section 3. Presentation about a research on electric cars.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About dogs registration.
Questions: Match heading to each paragraph.

Passage 2. Information on the eligibility and procedures for applying for paternity leave.

Passage 3. About the safety of scuba diving and the history of the invention of under-water air apparatus.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than X words), multiple choice.

Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had a meeting scheduled with an employee in another company. Unfortunately, you are not able to come to the meeting.
Write an apology letter to the person whom you are unable to meet. Please say

– Why can’t you keep the commitment?
– Inform him/her about the new arrangement.
– Apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Students should have physical activity as a compulsory subject at school on a regular basis. Why is it beneficial for students to participate in physical activity? Which sports do you think are the safest physical activity? Give examples from your own experience.

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – November 2011

The questions below were shared by our kind friend B who took her IELTS test in Iran recently.

Speaking test IELTS test in Iran

Interview

– Did you grow up in a village or a city?
– What are the advantages for young people in your village?
– What do you usually do with friends?
– Do you prefer to go out with your family or friends?
– Do you send letters or e-mails? Why?
– Did you ever have any problem with your cell phone?

Cue Card

Describe an outdoor activity that you enjoy. Please say

– What activity is it?
– Where and when do you do it?
– Whom do you prefer to do it with?

Discussion

– When was the last time you did an outdoor activity?
– Do you think computer games are good?
– What are the drawbacks of computer games?
– How can parents prevent children from these kinds of games?
– Do you think schools can do anything about this issue?
– What about governments and the media, can they help?