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IELTS test in Hong Kong – January 2013 (Academic Module)

This IELTS exam from Hong Kong was shared by P (thank you!). P remembered only the Writing and Speaking topics.

Writing testIELTS test in Hong Kong

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts showing the percentage of time spent on the Internet searches by male and female students. The task was to compare and contrast data where relevant.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days parents are more concerned with their children’s up-bringing than before. Child-care training course for parents can be the best way to update their parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and support it with examples where possible.

Speaking test

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name?
– Can I see your ID, please?
– Do you still work or have you retired?
– It seems to me you are still working so hard on your studies. Do you think it is worthwhile to do so?

Cue Card

Describe a parent in your family that you remember well. Please say

– Who was that person?
– How well do you remember him/her?
– Why did you like that person this much?

Discussion

– How many children do you have?
– In Hong Kong, do both parents need to work to support themselves and leave the children behind?
– Is it the current situation?
– How can they cope with this problem?
– Tell me in what kind of situations do you need to be attentive?
– In what situation concentration is much needed?
– It seems caring for children is important nowadays, do you think attention and concentration are skills that parents should use to teach their children?

IELTS test in Canada – January 2013 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks L!) shared these topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Canada

Section 1. About types of bicycles used by the older generations, their features and advantages.

Section 2. A discussion between a passenger and her children about travel plans and local regulations.

Section 3. A road map showing buildings and other sites.

Section 4. A discussion between two people about their study method.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table describing the percentage of workers (both men and women) who completed their university education in 5 European countries in a particular year.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people work only for a few months a year and take the rest of the time off to do whatever they like. To what extent do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– What type of work do you do?
– Do you write at work?
– Do you like writing?
– When do you write?
– Would you want to write a book?
– Do you like sleeping?
– What do you do to sleep better?
– What are the advantages of a conference?
– Which one is better, a conference or a group discussion?
– Is it good for people to visit schools and teach children different things?
– What type of talks are given to the students?
– Is it difficult for the speakers to talk before students?
– Do the students like such talks?

Cue Card

Describe a talk that you have heard recently. Please say

– Who gave the talk?
– Where was it?
– What was it about?

Discussion

– Was the talk interesting to you? Why?