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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Nigeria – May 2011 (Academic Module)

Shared by our kind friend B here comes the recent Academic IELTS test from Nigeria:

Listening test

Section 1. A recording about hiring a campervan for vacation.

Questions: filling a form, the missing fields included the phone number, preferred means of contact, the capacity of a van, the facilities in the van and so on.

Section 2. Discussion between a teacher and his student on a project work.

Questions: about the presentation and the setting of stage for the program.

Section 3. A lecture on importance and benefits of using manure in agriculture in India.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the new way of shopping introduced by Saunders, including the way customers go about shopping.

Questions: matching headings to paragraphs, filling in the blanks, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. About using reeds (tall grass) to purify water in the rural areas.

Questions: Multiple choice, diagram labeling (description for the planting of reeds).

Passage 3. About Research into how computer games were invented. Discussion on both the merits and demerits of video games.

Questions: matching headings, True/False/Not Given, filling in the blanks.

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a report)

There was a table supplied with information about expenses per week of a retiree, a single person and couple in Australia.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Reducing global environmental damage should be handled by governments rather than individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and provide relevant examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like outdoor activities?
– What are your favorite outdoor activities?
– What are the people in your area known for?
– Do you think people do more of housework these days in your country?
– What were the chores you have helped with as a child?
– Do you think children should be taught and introduced to housework early in life?

Cue Card

Talk about a successful small company you know. Please say

– What is the name of the company?
– How did you come to know about it?
– Why do you think it is successful?
– What do they do to make it successful?

Discussion

– What things need to be changed to improve economic conditions in your country?

IELTS test in Bahrain – May 2011 (General Training)

The topics and questions below were shared by S, who took his IELTS exam in Bahrain recently. S didn’t remember much about listening and reading, but he did remember the questions from writing and speaking.

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a man and a woman on participation in a new course.

Section 2. A conversation of two students about their project.

Sections 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading Test

Passage 1. Several advertisements.

Passages 2-4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A friend is having a party at home and asked you to help him/her in the preparation. Write a letter and say

– How would you help him/her?
– What will you bring to the party?
– When will you be free to see him/her?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that keeping pets is beneficial while others believe it is a bad idea. Discuss both views and include your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Tell me about the apartments you live in.
– What are the advantages of living in it?
– What changes will you do there to make it your home?
– Do people keep birds in your area?
– Do people kill birds in your country?

Cue card

Describe a music event that you saw live or on TV. Please say

– What was the event about?
– How did you find out about it?
– Why was it so interesting?

Discussion

– What do you think about the popularity of music amongst children?
– Is Western music popular in your country?
– What is the long term impact of listening to Western music?