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IELTS test in India and Egypt – December 2012 (Academic Module)

This update was shared by IELTS test takers R and M from India and Egypt (according to these kind people the exams were the same).

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A radio report on tourism in general with suggestions for various nature walks.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. About festivals and other city attractions.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 3. Two students were talking about how to choose a major and benefits of studying a foreign language.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 4. About sports and science. Study on performance genes and physical characteristics of an athlete.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. On how sport has changed over time.

Passage 2. How scientists reconstructed face from skull and the advancements made in this field.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 words), True/False/Not Given.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were asked to describe two line graphs showing different forecasts for carbon emissions and the global temperature change in 2020-2100.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that the government should stop supporting the professional sports activities and the cultural performances, and instead begin supporting schools to encourage children to take up sports and arts. What is your opinion?

Speaking test

Interview

– Are you a student or do you have a job?
– What do you do?
– Do you like sport?
– What sport is popular in your country? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a village/town/city that you like the most.

– Give a short description of that village/town/city.
– Why do you like it?
– What in particular do you like there?

Discussion

– Why do you call an area a city?
– Do you think the cities are too crowded?
– What impact does it have on the environment?
– What should be done to decrease the impact?

IELTS test in Sudan – December 2012 (General Training)

Shared by IELTS test taker K (thanks!) here comes the update from Sudan:

Listening testIELTS test in Sudan

Section 1. A conversation between a lady from New Zealand and a guy from Britain regarding the choice of educational qualifications.
Questions: on what is the best degree to get a job in New Zealand and abroad. Also, what are the two aspects of a lecture they both agree on?

Section 2. A topic related to Athletics.
Questions: identify the most useful body parts in different sports.

Section 3. Information about a city and the best things to do there on a weekend, including bus routes, time of events and hiking tracks.

Reading test

Passage 1. About the changing trend of use of bottled water.

Passage 2, 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to a friend who has visited you a few days ago and has left his mobile at your place. Please mention

– The visit he paid you and how you felt about it.
– How you found his/her cell phone at your place.
– Suggest ways of sending it back to him/her.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

These days many students are doing a part time job. Is it a good or a bad development? What is your opinion about it? Give examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What can I call you?
– What is the most challenging part of your job?
– Would you recommend your job to others?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you plan to do in life besides your work and personal life. Please say

– What do you want to do?
– What should you do for your plan to come true?
– Why do you want to do it?
– How would you feel once you have achieved it?

Discussion

– Do you like museums?
– Have you been to a museum recently?
– What museum would you like to visit?
– Is it important for children to visit museums?
– Do you think people take more photographs now than they did in the past?
– When was last time you took a photograph?