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IELTS test in Singapore – October 2013 (General Training)

IELTS test in Singapore – October 2013 (General Training)

Our friend L who took the IELTS test in Singapore remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Singapore

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a swimming pool proposed to be built in your town. Write to the city council and say

– Why is this swimming pool important to you?
– Suggest where it should be built.
– Why is it a good idea to have a swimming pool in the town and not outside of town?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that after finishing their education adults can increase knowledge through continuous reading. Those who disagree say there are other ways to increase knowledge. Discuss these methods 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?
– What do you do for a living?
– Do you think your work is interesting? Why?
– Will you stay long at your current job? Why?
– Were you playing games as a child?
– What kind of games did you play?
– What do you think about the games children play today?
– Are these games different from the ones you played as a child?
– Do you like photography? Why?
– Do you like taking photos yourself?
– When and where do you usually do it?
– Do you like taking photos of yourself? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite program that you always watch on TV. Please say

– What program is it?
– What is it about?
– What do you like or dislike about this program?

Discussion

– What types of programs are shown in your country on daily basis?
– Why do you think there is an increase of international programs on local channels nowadays?
– What do you think is the effect of 24 hour news like CNN and BBC on the society?

IELTS test in Thailand and New Zealand – October 2013 (Academic Module)

Our friends who took the IELTS test in Thailand and New Zealand remembered the following questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Thailand

Section 1. Conversation between a women and a school administrator about school regulations for new students.

Section 2. About a marketing survey.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Conversation of three students with their professor about their research.
Questions: multiple choice.

Reading test

Passage 1. Banana industry history, its problems and future prospects.

Passage 2. About the life of native frogs in New Zealand.

Passage 3. Transportation system in the European Union. There was a lot of information and it was quite complicated.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a chart describing a process of application for a driving license.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Most countries are compared by their economic success. Do you think there are some other important factors that need to be taken into consideration? 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?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Do you plan to change your job in the future? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a successful family business. Please say

– What is it?
– How did you know it?
– Why do you think it is successful?

Discussion

– Do you prefer to work in a big or a small company?
– Why is that?
– What is benefit of working in a big company?
– Why do not you like to work in small company?
– What is a benefit of a small company?