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IELTS test in India – December 2012 (General Training)

Thanks to N, an IELTS test taker from India, we can share these topics from a recent exam:

Listening test

Section 1. A lady was inquiring about rental property.

Section 2. A man was providing information on how to join the Automobile club.

Section 3. Two students discussed their research topic.

Section 4. Talk about the history of Roman Empire; their buildings, weapons and culture.

Reading test

Passage 1. A text on various options of available guided tours.

Passage 2. Precautions that should be taken while using a ladder.

Passage 3. VISA application process for USA through InterExchange Institute.

Passage 4. A text explaining reasons behind a huge blast that took place in early 20th century. Whether it was due to a comet, a meteor and so on.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have seen a job advertisement in some newspaper. Write a letter to your friend asking him to consider this job. Please say

– Where have you seen the ad?
– What is the job description?
– Why do you think, he is a suitable candidate for it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

There are plenty of options available for spreading news, such as newspapers, radio, TV, Internet and so on. According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why?

Speaking test

Interview

– Tell me about the city you come from.
– What do you like to do on weekends?
– What do people in your country like to do on weekends?
– Do you think that weekends are necessary? Why?
– What are the entertainment places available in your area?
– Which entertainment place would you prefer in your area?

Cue Card

Describe an international sport event that you like the most. Please say

– Where and when did you see it?
– With whom did you watch it?
– What did you do while watching it?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in the UK – December 2012 (Academic Module)

This update was sent by A, an IELTS test taker from the UK (thank you!)

Listening testIELTS test in the UK

Section 1. Two classmates were discussing shopping online.

Section 2. The speaker was describing several new apartments for relocating workers.

Section 3. An adviser and a student were discussing possible ways to improve student’s results.

Section 4. A speaker was describing planned development of a holiday resort.

Reading test

Passage 1. History of coinage and the development of Greek, Roman and Byzantine coins.

Passage 2. Study about birds’ migration, why they go on their voyage and how they navigate.

Passage 3. About culture of over-working in the US and its effect on the people’s health. Should the nation leaders encourage the nation to work less, earn less, spend less, and enjoy more leisure?

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We had three pie-charts showing course types (traditional/correspondence/online/mixed) chosen by UK higher-education students in 1983, 1993 and 2003.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– What is your apartment like?
– How many rooms does it have?
– Which room do you like the most? Why?

Cue Card

What would you want to buy if you had enough money? Please say

– Why would you like that?
– Do you think you will actually buy that at some point?
– How would you feel after buying this item?

Discussion

– Does wealth make people happy?
– If not, what does?
– What do people live for?