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IELTS test in Russia, Estonia And Turkey – November 2012 (Academic Module)

Thanks to A, K and M we know about these topics and questions that appeared in IELTS exams in Russia, Estonia and Turkey (apparently, the exams were very similar).

Listening test IELTS test in Russia

Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. A text about two ancient tribes that lived in green Sahara.

Passage 2. A text about early history of photography.

Passage 3. Evolutionary psychology in business.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

Three bar charts showing different types of courses that were available in one university/college in 1984, 1994, 2004.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that governments should pay for health care and education; others, however, think this is not the governments’ responsibility. What is your opinion?

Speaking test

Interview

– Have you ever sent postcards?
– Would you send postcards now?
– Tell me about your hometown where you were born and grew up.
– What kind of entertainment do you have in your city?
– Speak about a town that you enjoyed visiting.
– How can tourism be useful for a city?
– Is it always useful?
– Why do some people like cities and others do not?
– How can local authorities attract more tourists?

Cue Card

Talk about an activity you did with your friends recently. Please say

– What was it?
– How did you feel about it?
– How often do you do it?

Discussion

Don’t remember.

IELTS test in Perth, Australia – November 2012 (General Training)

Our kind friend V shared topics and questions from a recent IELTS exam in Perth, Australia:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. Filling out a form for a direct mail service.

Section 2. Two people spoke about the assignment and other group members.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About a process of bird monitoring.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your local newspaper published an advertisement asking people to help with protecting the environment. Write a letter to offer your help to the project manager and say

– Why are you interested?
– What can you help with?
– When can you start?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and examples according to your knowledge and experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– Do you like flowers?
– Should flowers be planted outdoors or indoors?
– Do you give flowers to people?
– What flowers do you like the most?
– Why do people love flowers?
– Was there a particular flower you loved in your childhood?

Cue Card

Describe a happy event in your childhood. Please say

– What was it?
– When was it?
– Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

– Let’s focus on childhood and parenting nowadays.
– Is it easier to be a parent now than it was in the past?
– Should parents be stricter?
– Why do smells and places remind you of past events?
– Why is childhood important?