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IELTS test in Australia – November 2011 (General Training)

The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend D from Australia. He didn’t remember anything about the Reading or Listening, but here are the questions from the Writing and Speaking sections:

Writing task 1 (a letter) IELTS test in Australia

You have purchased some furniture on advice of a sales person from the shop. After receiving the package you were not happy with it. Write a letter to the manager of that shop and say

– What happened at the time of purchase?
– Who advised you about this furniture?
– What is wrong with the package?
– Suggest how the problem could be solved.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

More and more people nowadays are showing interest in achieving success in the fields such as music, movies and sports. These people can sometimes be from an ordinary background. Do you think it is a positive development? Give reasons from your daily life.

Speaking test

Interview

Standard interview questions.

Cue Card

Talk about the best conversation you have had on the phone with somebody, please say

Who did you talk to?
What was the conversation about?
Why was this conversation the best you’ve ever had?

Discussion

– What are the important ways of communicating with others?
– Is it better to write letters, to send emails or to send text messages? Why?
– Explain the differences between these ways of communication.
– What are the benefits of using mobile phones for certain organizations? Why?

IELTS test in the Russian Federation – November 2011 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend P, after her IELTS exam in Russia.

Listening test IELTS test in Russia

Section 1. Exhibition of Software.

Section 2. Home plan description.
Questions: diagram / map labeling.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Lecture about textile industry in the UK in 20th century and now.

Reading test

Passage 1. About tea and its history.

Passage 2. About water filters made of organic materials.

Passage 3. About multitasking experiments.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

Don’t remember.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that teachers at school are more responsible for children’s intellectual and social development than parents. To what extend do you agree or disagree? What is your personal opinion?

Speaking test

Interview

– Where do you come from?
– What do you like about your town?
– Do you think there are many opportunities for young generation in your town?
– Do you send letters or e-mails?
– How do you cope with letters?
– Do you use computer or paper to write them?
– Do you find it difficult to write a letter?

Cue Card

Talk about your closest friend. Please say

– When did you meet at first?
– What do you do together?
– Why is this person important to you?

Discussion

– Have you seen your friend recently?
– Why do people lose friends?
– Why is it important to people to have friends?
– If the trust between friends is lost, can people fix this situation?
– How can parents and children stay friends?