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IELTS test in Penang, Malaysia – April 2015 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend T took the IELTS test in Malaysia and remembered the following writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph and a bar chart showing the traffic levels in England and Wales in particular. The charts included vehicle types that contributed the most to CO2 emissions from 2001 and up to 2020 (projected).

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more and more older people compete with younger people for the same jobs. What can be the reason for this? What would you suggest as a solution?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you think your English is good?
– What will you do after studying this language?
– Do you like weekends?
– What do you do usually at weekends?
– Do you plan your weekends?
– Do you like trees?
– Have you ever planted a tree?

Cue Card

Describe a documentary or a movie that you enjoyed and would like to watch again. Please say

– What movie is it?
– Why did you like it so much?
– Would you recommend it to others?

Discussion

– Do you think featuring famous artists is important for a movie’s success?
– Do you think people in different stages of life will choose different types of movies? Why?
– Do you think that older people like to watch movies of their generation more than modern ones?

IELTS test in India – April 2015 (General Training)

Three IELTS test takers remembered and shared the following details from a recent exam in India:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A conversation between a lady and a furniture removal company.

Section 2. About health club facilities.

Section 3. Information for students about a trip to a desert in Mexico.

Section 4. Information on business ethic and behaviour.

Reading test

Passage 1. Don’t remember.

Passage 2. About public transport and bus stations in particular.

Passage 3. About general employee’s workplace rights.

Passage 4. About glaciers and icebergs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have been invited to your friend’s wedding which will take place in another country next month. Write a letter to the couple and say that you cannot attend.

– Explain why you are unable to come.
– Invite them to visit you after the wedding.
– Describe some activities you can do together when they come to visit.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays there is an increase in people with an unhealthy diet and not doing enough physical exercises. What do you think might be the reason? What can be done to encourage people to have a healthier lifestyle?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you stay?
– Is it a house or an apartment?
– What do you like the most about your home?
– What is your favourite room?
– Do you like natural beauty?
– Where do you go to enjoy nature?
– How do you do it?

Cue Card

Talk about the biggest traffic jam that you have experienced. Please say

– Where and when was it?
– What did you do during this time?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– How can traffic jams be reduced in cities?
– Will road extensions reduce traffic problems?
– Can you tell me about some initiative by your local municipal authority to reduce traffic?
– How can you persuade people to buy smaller cars?