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IELTS test in Canada – December 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Canada remembered the following topics and questions from a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Canada

Section 1. About hotel accommodation options.

Section 2. Descriptions of parks in New Zeeland and a recommendation of must-see places.

Section 3. A discussion about art and music in hospitals.

Section 4. A discussion about CO2 emissions.

Reading test

Passage 1. A lie detection technique.

Passage 2. About ancient cities.

Passage 3. Oil as a source of energy.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing three different types of storms that took place worldwide from 1975 to 2005.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that advertisements of toys and snacks have a huge impact on children and their parents, and therefore advertising to children should be banned. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Give your own opinion.

IELTS test in the USA – December 2015 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from the USA remembered the following topics and questions from a recent IELTS exam:

Listening testIELTS test in USA

Section 1. About a sports club membership.
Questions: diagram labelling.

Section 2. A person inquired about an apartment rental.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. An article about the origin of maps.

Passage 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job to support his studies. In your letter

– Describe the job you found for him/her
– Explain why this job is good for him/her
– Say what he/she needs to do to get the job

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people agree that free public transportation should be available in most major cities. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this idea?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you have enough holidays during the year?
– Do you think we need more holidays?
– What is the most popular sport in your country?
– What sport would you like to do in the future, if any?
– How are the elderly treated in your country?
– Do you think older people can still be employed and stay in the workforce?
– What jobs should they be doing mostly?

Cue Card

Describe a stage in your life that you think was the happiest, so far. Please say

– When and where was it?
– Why was it the happiest?
– How do you feel about it now?

Discussion

– Is it easy to be happy with your life?
– What can make our life happier?