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IELTS test in Iran – May 2012 (Academic Module)

Our Iranian friend A has shared the writing and speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam. Enjoy!

Writing test IELTS test in Iran

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar-charts. One was about the average number of holidays in five European countries in a typical year. Another one was about the average working hours in those countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The news about violent crimes may frighten people or, on contrary, encourage them to commit a crime. Therefore, some believe that these types of news should not be reported in newspapers or on TV. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Describe your home, please.
– What are the special features of your home that you really like?
– Do you prefer to live in an area with a colder or warmer climate?
– Do you want to live in a big house?

Cue Card

Talk about a movie that you recently saw, please say

– What was the movie title?
– Whom did you see it with?
– When did you see it?
– What was it about?
– Explain why you liked this movie.

Discussion

– Do you think movies convey messages better than books?
– Why do some people like to watch old films?
– How can movies help language learners?

IELTS test in Serbia – May 2012 (General Training)

This IELTS test was shared by G from Serbia, who remembered the writing and speaking parts:

Writing test IELTS test in Serbia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend from an English speaking country, who wants to visit your country. In your letter

– Invite him and his parents.
– Tell him what places they should visit in your country.
– Give him some useful advice.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, children play computer games for long hours and they do not play old traditional games. What do you think is the reason? Do you think this influences children in a good or a bad way?

Speaking test

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name?
– Can I see your ID, please?
– Do you like to draw?
– Are drawings important in people’s lives?
– Is it hard to draw?
– Can you tell me how you spend your birthdays?
– Please, describe your most interesting birthday.
– Do all your friends know when your birthday is?

Cue Card

Talk about the most interesting journey that you had when you were young. Please say

– Where have you been?
– Whom did you travel with?
– Why was that trip important for you?

Discussion

– How can people travel around your country?
– Can you compare prices of different transportation types?
– What transportation type will be used the most in the future?
– What benefits do people get from traveling?