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IELTS test in the UAE and Iran – January 2015 (Academic Module)

IELTS test takers from the UAE and Iran (thank you, A and S!) shared the following information about a recent exam which apparently was the same in these two countries.

Listening testIELTS test in the UAE

Section 1. A friend was giving advice to another friend who planned to visit Arizona in the USA.

Section 2. About a Ski centre in a mountain area and its facilities available to tourists.

Section 3. A discussion between students about the history of the Pacific region and Moire language.

Section 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. About sustainable development allowing to keep people safe from harm and risks associated with cooking in the kitchen.

Passage 2. About migration of birds.

Passage 3. The psychology behind a coffee-drinking habit.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of paper recycling in a factory.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some schools agree that fast food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in school and that schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What colours do you like?

Cue Card

Describe a traffic jam that you were in recently. Please say

– When did it happen?
– Where exactly was it?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– What are the main causes of traffic jams?
– What can be a potential solution for the traffic problem?
– Can the public transport system be improved further?
– Will it help to reduce traffic?

IELTS test in India – January 2015 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test topics and questions below were shared by M from India:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. About a house for rent by an agent.

Section 2. About grading machines.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About Australia’s animal species.

Reading test

Passage 1. About Albert Nobel prize.

Passage 2. About digital music industry.

Passage 3. The UK framework policy.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given four pie charts showing the statistics of clothing imports to the USA and Japan from different countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people are reducing their walks, however many health experts say that walking is the best exercise to maintain health. Why do people walk less? What might encourage people to walk longer distances?

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this profession?
– What position did you get when you first started working?
– Do you organise your time?
– With whom do you usually spend it?
– Do you usually plan your weekends?
– What do you do in your free time?
– Do you like to write letters or emails?
– To whom do you write?

Cue Card

Describe a place that you visited for a short time. Please say

– Where did you go to?
– Why did you choose that place?
– With whom did you go there?

Discussion

– Why do people visit the same places over and over again?
– What are popular short journey destinations in your country?
– Would you like to go there for a short visit?