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IELTS test in Australia – April 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the IELTS test taker K from Australia we can share the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. A women and a travel agent were discussing a family trip to Vancouver.

Section 2. Description of a leisure centre and its facilities including membership information.
Questions: map labeling.

Section 3. Two people were discussing the Hei-tiki carving artworks of Maori culture.

Section 4. About food safety from different perspectives.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the history of Russian ballet in the past centuries.

Passage 2. About the discovery of episodic memory in various experiments with animals and observation of the human memory.

Passage 3. About the trend of healthy eating and green product launches. Explanation why some green products are selling well while others don’t, and how the green trend impacts on marketing.
Questions: short-answer questions.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the ratio of female and male population on five continents between 1959 and 2005. We had to compare, contrast and summarise the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some teachers tend to reward students with high academic results. Others, however, support and reward students that improved their grades. Discuss both approaches. Give your opinion and provide examples.

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

An IELTS test taker from the USA (thanks J!) remembered the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in USA

Section 1. A discussion about a horse riding center.

Section 2. A description of a certain location.
Questions: map labeling.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About Tunguska event.

Passage 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the environment officer in your area complaining about the garbage problem in your neighbourhood and say

– What is causing the problem?
– Why is it bothering you?
– Suggest a solution to rectify the problem.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Young people say that traveling to different countries benefits them and the society. Do you agree or disagree? 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?
– Where do you live?
– Describe the home where you live.
– How many rooms are there?
– What is your favorite room? Why?
– What is your favorite season? Why?
– Describe the seasons in your country.

Cue Card

Describe your experience of purchasing an item from a store. Please say

– What was the item?
– What made your experience a good one?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– What store was it?
– Would you recommend it to friends or family members?