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IELTS test in Australia – October 2014 (General Training)

Thanks to our kind friend B we can share the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam in Australia:
 
Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You forgot a coat at your friend’s house last weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say

– Where do you think it might be?
– What does the coat look like?
– Suggest some options to get it back.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays people are getting married and having children in their thirties. Does it have a positive or a negative impact on the society? Give your opinion and examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like advertisements?
– Where do you see ads mostly?
– Do you like ads on the streets?
– What does your home look like?
– Do you like to spend time outside your home?
– What is the best way to spend time in nature?

Cue Card

Talk about a prize that you would like to win in your life. Please say

– What is the prize that you want to win?
– What do you need to do, to get it?
– How would you feel if you won it?

Discussion

– Which kind of prizes are given to children in your country?
– Do you think kids in your country are forced to study?
– Is it a good or a bad approach?

IELTS test in Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia – October 2014 (Academic Module)

Three IELTS test takers from Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia (thanks P, A and R!) remembered the following information about their exams:

Listening testIELTS test in Ireland

Section 1. A conversation between a construction company representative and a customer.

Section 2. About ways to become a millionaire.

Section 3. A description of three different kinds of sharks.

Section 4. A holiday plan, including sightseeing and places to visit.

Reading test

Passage 1. The history of pencils.

Passage 2. About different kinds of parrots.

Passage 3. About children, literature and education.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of production of electrical energy using both black and brown coal. We had to write a report on energy production and loss using these two energy sources.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that our behaviour, customs and traditions are no longer relevant, and have to change due to the influence of modern ways of life. Do you agree or disagree? Include any relevant examples in your response.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your job?
– Do you like wearing comfortable or fashionable shoes?
– How often do you buy shoes?
– What kind of shoes are convenient for you?

Cue Card

Describe a nice conversation that you had with someone you know. Please say

– Who was that person?
– Where was it?
– What were you talking about?

Discussion

– Why did you like that conversation?
– Nowadays what do men and women like to talk about?
– Why do people feel nervous when talking in front of a big audience?
– Do you think the use of pictures and graphs helps during public speaking?