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IELTS test in India and Philippines – August 2014 (General Training)

IELTS test in India and Philippines – August 2014 (General Training)

IELTS test takers from the Philippines and India (thanks M and K!) shared the following information about the recent exam that was the same in these two countries:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A swimming instructor explained the precautions to be taken by various categories of people (adults, babies and children) including duration of the course.

Section 2. About Japanese underground museum, its location and how to enter it. Then in general on advantages of construction of underground and overground buildings.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Comparison of various restaurants along the bay area.

Passage 2. Transport system in the bay area, talking about discounts for various groups of people (students, pensioners and so on).
Questions: True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. About different walking tracks along the mountains. Explanation of the local nature, various places to see such as valleys and forests.
Questions: map labelling, summary completion.

Passage 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently heard about an international company that you would like to work for. Write a job application letter and say:

– How did you hear about the company?
– What skills and qualifications do you have?
– Why do you want to work there?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays traffic jams are becoming a big problem in most cities and bigger towns. Some people suggest that widening of roads is a solution to this problem. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and suggest a solution to this problem.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you watch TV regularly?
– How does regular and unlimited TV-watching affect children, in your opinion?

Cue Card

Describe a garden or a park that you have visited recently. Please say

– What is this place?
– Where is it located?
– How often do you visit it? Why?

Discussion

– Do you think parks are necessary in urban areas?
– Is it beneficial for people living nearby in your view? Why?
– Will increasing population shrink park areas?
– Do you think parks help to reduce crime?

IELTS test in Sudan – August 2014 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test taker Z from Sudan remembered the following topics and questions (everything except for the Listening test):

Reading testIELTS test in Sudan

Passage 1. About underwater optic cable technology.
Questions : True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.

Passage 2. About Graffiti.
Questions: headings matching, sentence completion.

Passage 3. About different sports and their fans.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the numbers of Australian visitors to seven different countries between 1999 and 2009.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimise the packaging material used. However, others think that consumers should avoid heavily packaged goods. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Why do you do this work?
– How did you find your first day at work?
– Have you been to a museum?
– Do you find museums helpful?
– Do you think schools should take students to museums?

Cue Card

Talk about an advice that has been given to you by someone and about the situation. Please say

– What was the situation and the advice given?
– Do you always follow the advice offered to you?
– What quality should an advisor have in your view?

Discussion

– Do you find internet useful?
– Do you use internet to search for advice?
– Where should consumers look for prices?
– Do you read customer reviews?
– Do you find them useful?
– Do you think harmful cosmetic products should be banned? Why?