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IELTS test in Iran and Brazil – July 2015 (General Training)

Two IELTS test takers from Iran and Brazil (thanks, N and J!) shared their Writing and Speaking questions. The Writing questions were the same in these two countries.

Writing testIELTS test in Iran

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a local newspaper and describe a restaurant where you and your family have had a delicious meal recently. Please say

– What restaurant and where is it?
– What food do they serve?
– Would you recommend it to others? Why?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays people are living longer and some believe that this can contribute to people’s development. What are the causes of this change? Is it a positive or negative phenomenon?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like watching stars?
– Have you studied something about stars?
– How much time do you spend looking at them?
– What is the best place to observe stars? Why?

Cue Card 1

Describe an exciting sport that you enjoy the most. Please say

– What is it?
– When do you usually do it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion 1

– How did you come to know about it?
– Do you think sport is important for well-being?
– What can the government do to promote sport to people?

Cue Card 2

Talk about an unusual building that you came across. Please say

– What building is it?
– Where and when did you see it?
– Why do you think it is unusual?

Discussion 2

– What is the social importance of modern buildings?
– Some people prefer living in older buildings. Why?
– What are the different styles of architecture in your city?

IELTS test in Canada – July 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to A who took the IELTS test in Canada we are sharing the following details about a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Canada

Section 1. Booking private dining rooms in a hotel for a celebration.

Section 2. About fun run marathon.
Questions: map labeling.

Section 3. A conversation between a student and an instructor about a project.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 4. About music as part of education. The effects and role of music in children’s and adults’ development as well as that of people with disabilities such as the deaf and blind.

Reading test

Passage 1. About Geckos.

Passage 2. About public libraries in the USA.

Passage 3. About children’s learning patterns.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing the percentage of children in childcare in 5 European countries in 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The main purpose of public libraries should be to provide books. Public libraries should not spend their limited resources on computer software, videos or DVDs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?