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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Malaysia – May 2011 (Academic Module)

A recent IELTS exam in Malaysia was shared by M, who remembered the following details.

Listening test

Section 1. A man was asking for assistance with online shopping.

Section 2. Description of an airport.
Questions: map labeling.

Section 3. Research about tea tree oil and its effects.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Lack of physical exercise in the young generation in the UK.

Passage 2. Environment-friendly shops.

Passage 3. Changes that are happening on Mars.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

A table with population figures for 3 regions in the world, including prediction for the period from year 2000 to 2050.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that teachers should teach students how to judge right from wrong and how to behave, while others think they should just teach academic subjects. What is your opinion?

Speaking test

Interview

– What do you do?
– Are you studying or working?
– What is your major?
– Why did you choose it?
– When did you learn how to swim?
– Do you think children should learn swimming?
– Are there a lot of birds in the place where you live?
– Do people keep birds in your country as a pet? Why?
– Are birds representing something of importance in your country?
– Do you think birds should be protected?

Cue Card

Describe a conversation on the phone that you have enjoyed the most. Please say

– Was it long?
– Who were you talking to?
– Why was it special to you?

Discussion

– Are older and young generations using phones differently?
– Is there a difference between face to face and phone conversations?

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – May 2011 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend L, who recently took her IELTS exam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Listening test

Section 1. Owner of a book store was showing it to new workers and explaining about the locations of different categories (art books, children’s books and so on).

Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2-4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About face recognition.

Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, matching headings.

Passage 2. Traditional air conditioning methods.

Passage 3. About paper.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing US energy consumption (of coal, natural gas, solar power) in the year 1980 with a prediction for 2030.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that public health is important and there should be more sports facilities. Others say that they have small impact on individuals. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– How shall I pronounce your name?
– Can you tell me about yourself?
– Describe to me the place that you live in today.
– Do you enjoy your stay in Riyadh?
– How long are you here for?
– Do you enjoy cooking?
– Who is responsible for managing the household chores?

Cue Card

Talk about the news that you found interesting. Please say

– When did it happen?
– Who was involved?
– Where did the news take place?

Discussion

– Which is commonly used in your country to acquire news, television or radio?
– How are the lives of the people in your country affected by news?
– What is the role of technology today in delivering news?