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IELTS test in Australia – March 2015 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks M!) shared the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. Two students were discussing their research work about criminal activities, evidence and witnesses.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.

Section 2. A map of university campus and its facilities, such as a swimming pool, bus stop, dormitory location.
Questions: map labeling.

Section 3. A comparison between a house, a hostel and a flat in terms of facilities included (garden or outdoor area, garage, alarm system and so on).

Section 4. About plastic and recycling.

Reading test

Passage 1. There were some hotel advertisements and we had to find which option is available in which hotel/resort – options included vegetarian food, horse rides, function rooms available for wedding receptions, etc.

Passage 2. About a phone card that allows making international and local phone calls.

Passage 3. On how temporary staff can apply for a permanent job at the supermarket, through an internal recruitment process.

Passage 4. About several types of crocodiles such as the pancake crocodile, rat crocodile and duck crocodile, with their respective differences.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write an application letter to an organisation working with children to volunteer for a part-time job. Please say

– Why do you want to work there?
– Why are you suitable for this job?
– When will you be able to start?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Computers have made the world a better place to live. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Describe your apartment.
– Do you like watching the sky?
– Do you prefer to do it during the day or at night?
– How do you watch it?
– Do you go somewhere special?

Cue Card

Describe a movie that you watched a while ago and liked. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was so special about it?
– Why did you like that movie?

Discussion

– Do you think people should see dubbed movies or only movies in their own language?
– Do you think many people still visit cinemas these days?
– What is the importance of actors in movies?
– Does the plot play an important part in a movie’s success? Why?

IELTS test in Hungary – March 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Hungary remembered the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Hungary

Section 1. An interview with a resident about properties in her city.

Section 2. Facts on how to obtain a diving license in the UK including traffic features in some cities.

Section 3. Two students were talking about how to deter elephant herds from attacking Kenyan villages.

Section 4. Features of a course on food technology.

Reading test

Passage 1. About some strange paleontological findings in the Burgess shale in Canada.

Passage 2. About certain techniques helping people cope with stress. Also about attitudes positive versus negative and its influence on health.

Passage 3. New aspects of research on children’s literature.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing how coal is transformed into electricity.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries there are people with extremely high income. Some say it is good for the country, while others claim that governments should limit salaries. Discuss both views and give your own 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 now?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– How long have you been living there?
– Which is your favourite room? Why?
– What is your favourite colour? Why?
– What do you think about wearing bright colours?
– What is the best colour to paint house walls? Why?
– Is the colour of a car important to you?

Cue Card

Talk about a job that is important in your country. Please say

– What is the job?
– Why is it so important?
– What do you have to study for that job?

Discussion

– What makes a job desirable?
– At what age should people start a full-time job? Why?
– Why can it be good to spend some time abroad after graduation?
– Why do you think many people leave their country to work abroad?
– Is it good for a country if it receives many immigrants?
– Some people think that immigrants cause more harm than good. What is your opinion?