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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Australia – August 2010

Not surprisingly, the IELTS exam in Australia was just like the one in China. Here is another set of speaking questions (thanks to A for the contribution!)

Speaking test

– What is your full name?
– What can I call you?
– Where are you from?
– What are you doing, working or studying?
– Where are you doing your studies?
– What is the importance of reading for kids?

Cue card

Describe a garden where you often go to spend your time, please say
– where it is,
– what is special about it,
– why you go there.

Discussion

– What outdoor activities people prefer to do?
– What do you think about the city development?
– How countryside is being affected by the city development?
– Do you think government should take care of the natural resources?
– What are the men-made effects on natural resources?

IELTS test in China – August 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in China was described by W who managed to remember quite a bit. Here is the information he shared:

Listening test

Section 1. A man publishes an advertisement to sell an old computer table, he is being asked questions about his personal details and about the table. His answers were:

  • address: 124 Green Street
  • telephone no.:6547890
  • type of ad: goods for sale
  • the reason why he chose this newspaper to advertise in – because a relative had a good experience with them
  • the nature of the table – office furniture
  • the headline for the ad – Bargain
  • special features – printer shelf
  • condition – excellent
  • price – 99

    • Section 2. Introduction of President Hill
    Section 3. Two university students plan to teach an elementary school student about the biological chain in a pond, and ask their tutor’s advice.
    Section 4. Mangrove forest protection on an island.

    Reading test

    1. The advantages of sleep at work.
    2. Hatching eggs.
    3. E-learning (advantages and disadvantages).

    Writing test

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays, some organizations and charities publicize their activities by introducing special days every year such as National Children’s Day and Non-smoking Day. Why do they introduce special days and what effects does this have?

    Speaking test

    Cue Card

    Talk about your favorite shop, please say:
    – What is your favorite shop?
    – What can you buy from the shop?
    – Why is the shop important to you?