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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Australia – March 2010 (General Training)

IELTS test in Australia was shared by K (thanks a lot!) and here is what we know:

Reading test

Passage 1. University/hostel regulations such as curfew after 8:30 pm, whether swimming is free for guests, etc.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. Guided tour from the university to the city, boating, cycling, wearing protective clothing.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. Rott Island bridge building technique (involving bridge parts, community help, labor, aggregates and sand).

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend that you can’t collect from the airport, as you have promised, because of some reason. In your letter
– explain why you can’t come,
– guide them regarding other options to get to your home,
– describe the plans/visits you made to show them around when your friend arrives.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Money is an important factor in achieving happiness, however some people say that feeling contented has nothing to do with money. Do you agree or disagree? Give your personal opinion explaining advantages/disadvantages.

Speaking test

The topics I remember were:
– Fashion and clothing.
– Should we follow fashion?
– Does it make a person feel happy?
– How does it affect everyone?

IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – March 2010

Today I have 3 sets of IELTS Speaking questions for you, thanks to A and her friends from Australia, who shared all they remembered. Here goes:

Speaking Test 1

Introduction
– Tell me, where are you from?
– Do you like cooking?
– How often you will cook in future? Why?
– Do you read newspapers?
– What are the benefits of reading newspapers?

Cue card
Describe a famous person (not from your own country) who you want to meet. You should say:
– who that person is,
– what personality he/she has,
– what is the reason he/she is famous,
– why you want to meet him/her.

Discussion
– Are there any benefits to being famous?
– Why do you think people want to be famous?
– Does it bring any disadvantages to the country if there are many famous people?
– Who else do you think that can be famous except for celebrities?
– Is it good to be famous?

Speaking Test 2

Introduction
– What’s your name?
– Where are you from?
– Let’s talk about newspapers, do you like reading newspapers?
– Which area are you interested in when reading a newspaper?
– Do you prefer to watch a film at home or in the cinema? Why?
– What kind of films do you like?

Cue Card
Talk about your favorite book when you were a little child, please say:
– what book it was,
– who gave it to you and when,
– what it was about,
and explain why you like it.

Discussion
– What are the benefits of reading books?
– Do you think there is any difference in reading now compared to the past?
– Do you think technology has changed the habit of reading?
– Is it sad to see that technology has replaced the books?
– What is the importance of having public libraries in the society?
– Is government responsible for building public libraries?

Speaking Test 3

Introduction
– Can you tell me your full name please?
– Let’s talk about films. Do you like watching films at home or in the cinema? Why?
– Let’s talk about neighbors. Do you see your neighbors very often?
– How’s the relationship between you and your neighbors?
– How important is it to have a good relationship with neighbors?

Cue Card
Describe something old that your family have kept. Please say:
– what it is,
– why you like it,
– how long have your family kept it,
and explain why you like to keep it.

Discussion
– In your culture, is there something else that is passed on from generation to generation?
– Is it good to have such item to be passed on? Why?
– How can you prevent unpleasant things from happening by having such item?
– Why do you think it’s important to preserve old things?
– Let’s talk about traditional buildings. What’s the difference between old traditional buildings and modern buildings?
– What are the benefits of living in an old traditional building?
– Do you prefer to live in an old or a modern building?