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IELTS test in Hong Kong and Singapore – May 2013 (General Training)

IELTS test takers from Hong Kong and Singapore (thank you, A and P) shared this exam update:

Listening testIELTS test in Singapore

Section 1. A conversation between a client and an agent about a rental property.

Section 2. An instructor was briefing on driving tests and nearby places.
Questions: multiple choice, diagram/map labeling.

Section 3. Two students were discussing a language learning project.

Section 4. A zoo keeper from Brisbane, Australia was talking about the extinction of some animal species.

Reading test

Passage 1. Description of various natural tourist attractions.
Questions: multiple choice.

Passage 2. About NHS Direct which is a health care hotline service in the UK.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. How to write a good Curriculum Vitae (Resume).
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 4. A briefing on self-access IT training.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 5. About a great barred frog by the researcher in NSW, Australia.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You work for an international company. Recently your job has changed and you believe that more training is needed. Write a letter to your manager and say

– How has your job changed?
– Describe a type of training you will need.
– Suggest the arrangements incorporating training and your work.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that cooking food at home is a waste of time. They claim that good restaurants are better and can make modern living easier and less stressful. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy cooking?
– What was the first thing you cooked in your life?
– Who is responsible for cooking in your family?

Cue Card

Describe a historical event that you know well. Please say

– When did it happen?
– Give some other details about this event.
– How did you know about the event?

Discussion

– Does the government in your country protect historical sites well?

IELTS test in Almaty, Kazakhstan – May 2013 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Almaty, Kazakhstan (thanks A!) shared the information below:

Listening testIELTS test in Kazakhstan

Section 1. Insurance claim form.

Section 2. A talk about theme parks.

Section 3. A conversation between a tutor and a student about his project.

Section 4. A story about dolphins.

Reading test

Passage 1. Public transport in the future.

Passage 2. Expedition to the Arctic.

Passage 3. An article about portraying.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given 3 schemes (maps) of the same ground floor area of a particular building, which was used for different purposes in different time periods (as an office, apartments, floral shop). We needed to group information by periods and write a report on it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Education of young people is a highly prioritized in many countries. However educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

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 more regular mail or emails?
– What kind of emails do you receive?
– How often do you receive them?
– Do you prefer to send regular mail or emails?
– How often do you send?
– What was the best gift you ever received?
– Have you ever received gifts which you did not like?
– How do you choose gifts?

Cue Card

Describe a country (not your home country) which is interesting to you. Please say

– What country is it?
– How did you come to know about it?
– Why do you find it interesting?

Discussion

– Let’s talk about international tourism.
– Why do people like to travel?
– Why do people live or study abroad?
– Is it good for children to visit different countries?