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IELTS test in Canada – November 2013 (Academic Module)

IELTS test in Canada – November 2013 (Academic Module)

Our Canadian friend S shared the following IELTS exam update. S didn’t remember the Listening topics but had a good recollection of the rest:

Reading testIELTS test in Canada

Passage 1. About animals survival after consuming poisonous plants.

Passage 2. About two German writers and their books.

Passage3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing population growth in Japan in three different years. We had to describe the graph.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that the government spends too much money on developing space exploration technology. There are many others financial needs that the government should address instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What did you study?
– Do you think people should communicate with their classmates?
– Why is it important?

Cue Card

Talk about a shopping street that you would like to visit. Please say

– Where is it located?
– Why do you want to go there?
– What is so special about it?
– What do you like the most about it?

Discussion

– What do you think about shopping streets and malls in general?
– Which do you prefer? Why?
– Do you think shopping malls are bad for the environment or not? Why?
– What is good for the economy: spending money or saving it? Why?

IELTS test in Australia – November 2013 (General Training)

Our kind friend L shared the following Writing and Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam in Australia:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You saw a column in the newspaper about your childhood friend. You would like to contact him/her. Write a letter to the editor of this newspaper asking for details about your friend. Please say

– Why do you want to contact him/her?
– Suggest how the editor can contact you.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays we see children spending lots of time playing games on computers or watching TV, instead of getting more quality time with their parents. What do you think are the reasons for it? What might be the results? Give your opinion and relevant examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy your work or not? Why?
– What kind of news interest you more: local or international?
– What source do you use (newspapers, radio, the Internet)?

Cue Card

Describe a piece of art that you know about. Please say

– What is it?
– How do know about it?
– Do you like it? Why?

Discussion

– Do you think younger generation is still interested in art?
– What kind of art forms are popular these days in your opinion?