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IELTS test in Australia – December 2014 (General Training)

Thanks to two IELTS test takers R and D from Australia we can share the following Writing and Speaking questions (unfortunately they didn’t remember the Reading or the Listening topics).

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently went on a business trip to another country and you faced an issue at the airport. Write a letter to the airport management and say

– What were the details of your flight?
– What was the problem at the airport?
– Give some suggestions for improvement.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that subjects such as Music, Arts, Drama and Creative Writing will contribute a great deal to children’s development; therefore they should take a large part of the school timetable. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Describe your hometown.
– Is it a good place to grow up?
– Do you like comfortable or fashionable shoes?
– How often do you buy shoes?
– Do you like to visit gardens or parks?
– What is your favourite one?

Cue Card 1

Describe a famous person who is not from your country. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– What is this person famous for?
– Would you like to meet him/her, and why?

Discussion 1

– What makes people famous?
– What are the benefits and drawbacks of being famous?
– Why do you think so?

Cue Card 2

Talk about something that you don’t know how to do, but would like to learn in the future. Please say

– What is it?
– Why would you like to learn this skill?
– How would you learn this skill?

Discussion 2

– What is the best way to learn about computers?
– Why do you think it is easier for young people to learn to use a computer compared to older people?
– Do you think a computer can distract children from their study? Why?
– Do you believe children are looked after in a child care centre better than at home? Why?
– Where can children learn discipline better, at home or at school? Why?

IELTS test in Vietnam – December 2014 (Academic Module)

Two IELTS test takers from Vietnam (thanks, T and A!) remembered the following information after a recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Vietnam

Section 1. A conversation about a surf course in Mexico.

Section 2. About a new office building. Description of a map and rooms location.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About some living organisms.

Reading test

Passage 1. About Bristol pines and their preservation.

Passage 2. Literature critics about the theory of Marx and Engels.

Passage 3. About the impact of laughter on the mood.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing waste production percentages in six different counties in three years (1980, 1990, 2000). We had to compare them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that shops should sell only the healthy and good food and drinks to consumers. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.