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IELTS test in Vietnam and Australia – December 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS test in Vietnam and Australia – December 2014 (Academic Module)

Two IELTS test takers from Vietnam and Australia (thanks, P and N!) remembered the following information about their exams:

Listening testIELTS test in Vietnam

Section 1. A conversation about a studio rental.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. A description of a fitness center map.
Questions: multiple choice, map labeling.

Section 3. A conversation between a tutor and two students comparing ecology courses in two universities.
Questions: filling in blanks, match universities to statements.

Section 4. A presentation on Nano technology.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the history of wallpaper.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, diagram labeling.

Passage 2. A research about twins.
Questions: multiple choice, match statements to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About graffiti in New York.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, match a statement to a person.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a triple line graph showing football audiences in Italy, England and Germany from 1994 to 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that a vertical city in which people work and live in tall buildings is a good idea. Others say that horizontal living is better. Discuss both views and express your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your job?
– Do you celebrate your birthday?
– Do you like birthday celebrations in general?

Cue Card

Talk about a foreign movie that you liked. Please say

– What was the movie?
– When and where did you watch it?
– Why did you like it?

Discussion

– Do people in your country watch English movies?
– How do people find them, especially elderly people?
– Do movies reflect the truth about the country they belong to?
– What movies other than English are popular in your country?
– Do you think foreign movies can teach us something?

IELTS test in Iran – November 2014 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Iran shared the following information about a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Iran

Section 1. About a hotel brochure that needs many changes.

Section 2. About a map of hiking routes and facilities for children around the area.

Section 3. Two nursing students talked with their teacher about their attitude to nursing.

Section 4. About penguins that live in Africa.

Reading test

Passage 1. Advertisements and information on different kinds of exhibitions.

Passage 2. An article about the relationship between a manager and staff members in a company.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. An article about different kinds of shifts, such as 2 days / 2 nights or 3 days / 3 nights and their advantages and disadvantages.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 4. An article about tea including its history and effects on health.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your neighbour burns his garbage near your house. Write a letter to him and include the following:

– Complain about the situation.
– Explain about the effects of his actions on your family.
– Suggest a solution.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that media (such as newspapers) should be allowed to publish information about the private life of people. Others say that people have a right to privacy and the issue must be controlled or even stopped. Discuss both views.

Speaking test

Don’t remember.