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IELTS test in China – May 2012 (General Training)

Our kind friend T shared the latest IELTS exam in China:

Listening test IELTS test in China

Section 1. A woman was booking a campervan through a rental company. She was asked about her personal details and also other passenger’s details. License, age, insurance details, extras items required in the van and so on.

Section 2. A student was discussing the concept and details of a play she is to put up.
Questions: multiple choice, matching point of view to the person.

Sections 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently bought a product after seeing it in an advertisement. However, having received the product you’ve realized it did not match the description in the advertisement. Write a letter to the manufacturer saying:

– What was the product?
– What was mentioned in the advertisement?
– Why didn’t the description match the product you bought?
– What would you like the manufacturer to do?

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people are of the opinion that children should be rewarded for good behavior. Others think they should be punished for bad behavior. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion and reasons.

Speaking test

Interview

– Describe the house/apartment that you live in.
– Do you entertain people at home often?
– Is it common to entertain people at home in your hometown?

Cue Card

Describe a small business that you would like to start. You should say

– What business is it?
– Where would you like to start it?
– What would it require to make a start?
– Why have you chosen this particular business?

Discussion

– What are the skills required to start a business?
– Do you think a university degree is more important than getting experience?
– Should academic programs be modified to include an internship?
– If so, what percentage of the academic program should include practical training?

IELTS test in the Philippines – May 2012 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exams below were shared by J from the Philippines, who remembered the writing and speaking parts:

Writing test IELTS test in the Philippines

Writing task 1 (a report)

Describe a chart about the percentage of water usage in Egypt, Canada and Turkey and the distribution of water in the world.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In most countries, prison is the most common solution when people commit a crime. However, if they were to receive better education, it could prevent them from becoming criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking Test 1

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Describe the house you live in.
– What do you like about your house?
– What should your house or apartment look like in the future?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where people congratulated you for the things that you’ve done. Please say

– What was it that you did?
– When did it happen?
– What did people tell you?

Discussion

– What can drive a person to become successful?
– Can the competition help in making the person successful?

Speaking Test 2

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name?
– How do you spend your weekends?
– Where did you go on a holiday?
– Do you want to go to that place again?
– What problems did you encounter using mobile phones?

Cue Card

Talk about things that can make you a bit angry. Please say

– What are they?
– When and where are they happening, usually?
– Why do they make you angry?

Discussion

– When you think about it, do you still feel angry?
– Is it good to express emotions?
– What are the disadvantages of hiding emotions?