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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in the Russian Federation – November 2011 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend P, after her IELTS exam in Russia.

Listening test IELTS test in Russia

Section 1. Exhibition of Software.

Section 2. Home plan description.
Questions: diagram / map labeling.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Lecture about textile industry in the UK in 20th century and now.

Reading test

Passage 1. About tea and its history.

Passage 2. About water filters made of organic materials.

Passage 3. About multitasking experiments.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

Don’t remember.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that teachers at school are more responsible for children’s intellectual and social development than parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What is your personal opinion?

Speaking test

Interview

– Where do you come from?
– What do you like about your town?
– Do you think there are many opportunities for young generation in your town?
– Do you send letters or e-mails?
– How do you cope with letters?
– Do you use computer or paper to write them?
– Do you find it difficult to write a letter?

Cue Card

Talk about your closest friend. Please say

– When did you meet at first?
– What do you do together?
– Why is this person important to you?

Discussion

– Have you seen your friend recently?
– Why do people lose friends?
– Why is it important to people to have friends?
– If the trust between friends is lost, can people fix this situation?
– How can parents and children stay friends?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2011 (General Training)

The IELTS exam below was shared by R – thank you for your contribution.

Listening test IELTS test in Australia

Section 1. Insurance inquiry related to kitchen door damage.

Section 2. Conversation between an Australian and a Canadian about bees’ cultivation process.

Section 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Childcare facility’s advertisement including timetable and other related information.

Passage 2. About sales letters in a form of direct mail or email. What is the best way to attract customers?

Passage 3. Information about a healthcare center including opening time, how to make an appointment, what to bring with you and so on.

Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Passage 5. About American film industry history: what contributed to its success, what causes the industry move to Hollywood, reasons of decreasing market share of other countries in the movie industry.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have been invited to your friend’s family event, but you couldn’t attend. Write a letter to apologize and explain:

– Why couldn’t you attend the event?
– Ask questions regarding the event.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that a staff who has been working for long time in the company should be promoted to the senior level. What is your opinion about this matter?

Speaking test

Interview

– Describe a house that you live in now.
– Which part of the house do you like most?
– Do you really want to change any part of your house? Why?
– Do you enjoy watching TV? Why?
– Do you prefer to watch TV alone or with company?

Cue Card

Describe a family event that you have enjoyed a lot. Please say

– What was the event?
– What was the most enjoyable part of it?
– How important was this event to your family?

Discussion

Don’t remember.