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IELTS test in Japan – October 2013 (General Training)

Our friend S shared the IELTS topics from a recent exam in Japan:

Writing testIELTS test in Japan

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had a job interview recently. Write to the manager of the HR division and say

– Describe yourself and the position you applied for.
– Why do you think the interview result was positive?
– Why do you need the interview result soon?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In some countries young people move into their own homes in their early twenties. In other countries, young people stay with their parents until late thirties. Why is it happening? What are the advantages and disadvantages of both situations?

Speaking test

Interview

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

Cue Card

Talk about a new home you moved into or a new job you started recently. Please say

– When did you move/start working?
– Where did you move/start working?
– Why did you move/start working?

Discussion

– What are the advantages or disadvantages of moving to a new place/starting a new job?
– In the future, do you think that moving will increase or decrease?
– Do you think that having (buying) our own home is important?

IELTS test in Vietnam and Indonesia – October 2013 (Academic Module)

IELTS test takers T and L shared the following exam update after their tests in Vietnam and Indonesia:

Writing testIELTS test in Vietnam

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the percentage of people in various age groups who visited cinema once a month or more in the UK between 1984 and 2003.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people work in other countries these days. They also take their families with them. Give your opinion about the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Are you living in a house or an apartment?
– Can you describe your house?
– Which room do you like the most?
– Do you usually watch TV?
– What is your favourite program?
– Do you watch it often?
– Do you find that it benefits you?
– What toys did you play with as a child?
– Which toy was important to you?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a foreign country that you find interesting. Please say

– What country is it?
– How did you know about it?
– Why do you like it?

Cue Card 2

Describe a famous person in your country. Please say

– Who is this person?
– Why is she/he famous?
– Why is she/he became important to your country?

Discussion

– Why do people like to travel to other countries?
– What do people like to do when travelling abroad?
– Does tourism bring benefits to the city or the country?
– Does tourism have any disadvantages?
– Do you think Hanoi attracts many people?
– Would you like Hanoi to have more or less tourists?