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IELTS test in Australia – October 2015 (General Training)

IELTS test in Australia – October 2015 (General Training)

Our friend S took the IELTS test in Australia and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have been living in an apartment for a year. Recently the landlord notified you about rent increase starting from next month. Write a complaint letter to him/her and say

– Introduce yourself and describe your situation.
– Explain why you cannot pay the increased rent.
– What will you do, if the landlord will insist on increasing the rent?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays communication technology is developing rapidly; people communicate in different ways. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?

Cue Card

Talk about loud noise in public places. Please say

– What and where is it?
– How does it affect you?
– Suggest a solution to this situation.

Discussion

– Do people consider noise and air pollution to be of the same level of importance? Why?
– Do people really feel comfortable in absolutely silent places? Why?
– Why do you think friends meet at loud places such as pubs?
– Can they hear each other at all?
– What place would you choose to have a good conversation? Why?

IELTS test in Uzbekistan – October 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Uzbekistan (thanks, J!) remembered the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Uzbekistan

Section 1. About rental property agreement.

Section 2. A diagram describing university campus.

Section 3. About sport festivals.

Section 4. A discussion between university students about research methodology.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of rubber manufacturing.

Passage 2. The history of currency development in different societies.

Passage 3. About memory blindness.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing birth and death numbers from 1950 with projection for 2050 in one European country.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that computer games are bad for children, while others believe that they are useful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of computer games and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– Do you like books?
– Do you like reading?
– Which novel/book have you read fully?
– Who introduced you to books and reading?

Cue Card

Describe the national music of your country. Please say

– what kind of music this is
– when is it played
– why this music is important
– how this music makes you feel

Discussion

– Do you like music?
– Do you often listen to music? Why?
– What type of music do you listen to the most? Why?