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IELTS test in Taiwan – September 2013 (Academic Module)

Thanks to J from Taiwan we know this much about a recent IELTS exam there:

Listening testIELTS test in Taiwan

Section 1. Booking a party over the phone, including the school name, address, contact number, how many people and special requirements.

Section 2. An advertisement about a marathon race for families.

Section 3. A conversation between two students and a teacher about their marketing research project.

Section 4. A lecture about gastropods.

Reading test

Passage 1. About conservation of bamboo.

Passage 2. Addiction to TV.

Passage 3. About language with focus on a specific research.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the carbon emissions from three different fossil fuel types used in the UK from 1977 till 2000.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that increasing working hours leads to economic success, but there are also some disadvantages to it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this point of view?

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?
– Which room do you like the most in your house?
– Are you going to move in the future?
– Are there any painting or drawing classes in your school?
– Why do people have paintings on their homes?
– Would you buy a painting?

Cue Card

Describe an activity that you do to stay in good health and shape. Please say

– What is it and when do you do it?
– How often do you do it?
– How is it helping you to stay healthy and in good shape?

Discussion

– What do most people do to stay healthy?
– Do you think the sports equipment in parks is useful?
– Is there any difference between men and women in terms of which exercises they should do to stay healthy?

IELTS test in Australia – September 2013 (General Training)

An IELTS test taker from Australia (thank you N!) shared this exam update. N didn’t remember the Listening and Reading, but did a good job with Writing and Speaking:

Writing testIELTS test in Australia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your landlord about the neighbours above your flat that are disturbing and say that you wish to make a complaint.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

There are people who like to spend time with their own age group and people that spend their time with different age groups. What approach is better in your opinion? Give relevant examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you receive gifts frequently?
– Do like to receive them? Why?
– What is the most precious gift you have received so far?
– Why do you like it so much?

Cue Card

Describe a shopping street that you would like to visit. Please say

– Where is it?
– Why would you like to go there?
– Whom would you take there with you?

Discussion

– Do you use the Internet for shopping?
– What are the pros and cons of Internet shopping?
– Will you continue to shop online in the future?