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2011

IELTS test in Vietnam and Australia – February 2011 (Academic Module)

The following IELTS exam was shared by our friends T from Vietnam and M from Australia.

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation about booking a room.

Section 2. Telephone inquiry about volunteer work.
Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

Section 3. A conversation between two students about their project.

Section 4. Facts about bee fly.

Reading test

Passage1. About a tour to honey bees farm.

Passage 2. Photography.

Passage 3. Salinity levels in Australia.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

There were two diagrams describing architectural plans for the town of Medway between 2000 and 2015, when it will host an international sports competition.

The first diagram was showing shoe and furniture factory and a garage. All of them were located next the main road and wild grass was surrounding the area. There was also a railway nearby.

The second diagram, after changes were made: the railway was replaced by the subway. The main road was replaced by walkways leading directly to the swimming pool, station and the rest of the facilities. All these were built where shoes and furniture factory were located previously. The new flower gardens replaced wild grass.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Countries should try to produce food for all their population needs locally and import as little as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Can I see your ID please?
– Where is your hometown?
– What is it famous for?
– Do you like to travel?
– Is it important for you to have holidays during the year?

Cue Card

Talk about your best friend.

Discussion

– Do you think technology has influenced friendship in some way?

IELTS test in Australia – February 2011 (General Training)

IELTS exam below was shared by U from Australia, who remembered the topics in the Writing test and the questions in the Speaking test:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You found a small bag and want to return it to the owner. Please write a letter and say:
– Where did you find it?
– What is in the bag?
– How do you want it to be collected?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Modern inventions are helpful, but they come with some disadvantages as well. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– Can I see your ID, please?
– Where do you live?
– Tell me about your home town.
– What is it famous for?
– When did you visit it last time?

Cue Card

Talk about a restaurant that you like to go to, please say:
– Who did you go with?
– Where is it?
– Why do you like this place?
– What is it famous for?

Discussion

– Would you recommend this restaurant?
– Lets talk about healthy food. What is healthy food for you?
– Are eating habits changing nowadays?
– Do people eat out more now than in the past?
– What part can schools play in the awareness of healthy food?
– Do advertisements bring any change in the food selection?
– How can a home made food bring more health into our life?