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IELTS test in Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia – October 2015 (Academic Module)

Our friends N and J had the same IELTS exam in Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia. Here are the topics and questions they remembered:

Listening testIELTS test in Uzbekistan

Section 1. A telephone conversation about mail services.

Section 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About the use of robots in the future.

Reading test

Passage 1. About teaching methods in different cultures.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two diagrams of a park, before and after redesign. We had to describe the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Children often find it difficult to study maths and philosophy. Some people think that these subjects should be optional in the study curriculum. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subjects do you study?
– Why did you choose these subjects?
– How often do you use social media websites?
– Will you use social media more or less in the future?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Talk about an event that made you happy. Please say

– What was the event?
– Who was there with you?
– Why did it make you happy?

Discussion

– What makes old people happy? Why?
– Is it important to have skills and abilities to do something?
– Were you happy during your school days?
– What will you do after completing your studies?

IELTS test in Ireland – October 2015 (General Training)

Our friend A took IELTS in Ireland, and even though English is her mother tongue, she still felt the test is very intense and requires a lot of practicing to succeed. Here are the questions A remembered:

Writing testIELTS test in Ireland

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are writing to your friend who lives in another country. You are inviting him/her to stay with you. There is a public event occurring that you would like him/her to go to with you. In your letter say

– Why and when do you invite him/her?
– Describe the event.
– Suggest other entertainment and things to do during his/her stay.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Most employers do job interviews before offering a position to a person. Do you think this is the best way to do it, or are there better alternatives? What is the best method of choosing employees in 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 is your job?
– Do you like it?
– What do you like about it?
– Do you think that you will stay in this job in the future?
– What is your favorite snack?
– Do you like to exercise? Why?
– Do you think that it is an issue today, exercise or the lack of it?

Cue Card

Talk about the last movie you watched at home or in a cinema. Please say

– What type of movie was it?
– Can you tell a little about the story line?
– Did you like this movie? Why?

Discussion

– In your opinion what makes a movie successful?