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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Australia – August 2011 (Academic Module)

The questions below were shared by G, who recently had an Academic IELTS exam in Australia. She didn’t remember much about the reading or listening, but was able to send us the writing and speaking topics. Thanks G!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We had to describe a table that outlined figures in 4 countries in relation to the number of temporary skilled migrants for two years (2003 and 2006 respectively), as well as the number of workers per 1000 people.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

There is an increase in violence in society because police officers carry guns. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your personal experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– Describe the town or city you currently live in.
– What do you like about it?
– Is it an interesting place to live in?
– What do you think about public holidays?
– Do you think there are enough public holidays?

Cue Card

Describe a time when you helped someone. Please say

– Who was that person?
– What did you do to help him/her?
– Do you think it helped that person?

Discussion

– Do you think you will help anyone in the future?
– What support do family members provide to each other?
– Are there any non government organizations in your country that help people in need?
– How do they help people?
– Do you think that their existence is important?

IELTS test in Australia – August 2011 (General Training)

The information below was shared by our kind friends V and Y, who took their IELTS exams in Australia.

Listening test

Section 1. Three professors were talking about the effect of computers on today’s life.

Section 2. A talk about a museum.

Section 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have found out about the construction of a new airport in your area. Write a letter to the local authorities to complain and express your concerns. Please say:

– How did you find out about the project?
– When did you first learn about it?
– How would it affect the area or you personally?
– What would you suggest as a solution to this dispute?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many students take a year off in order to work before they go to college or university. Do you think this has more advantages than disadvantages?

Speaking test 1

Interview

Don’t remember.

Cue Card

Talk about a music concert that you went to. Please say

– Where was the concert?
– What was its main theme?
– Why did you like it?

Discussion

– Do you think music can promote the image of a country?
– Do you think national anthems may be bad for multicultural countries?
– Do you think globalization influenced the music in your country?
– Is there any impact on the traditional music?

Speaking test 2

Interview

Don’t remember.

Cue Card

Talk about a person that you know who has a healthy life style, please say

– Who is he/she?
– Why do you think he/she has got a healthy life style?
– Do people in modern society eat more junk food or healthy food?

Discussion

– Do you like photographs?
– Is photography a big issue in your country?
– Do you prefer a post card or a self-taken photo?