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2014

IELTS test in Romania and the UAE – February 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS test takers D and A shared the following topics and questions after a recent exam (which was the same in Romania and the UAE):

Listening testIELTS test in Romania

Section 1. About online education.

Section 2. About a new job.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About study options and today’s trends.

Reading test

Passage 1. About different reptiles, their habits and habitats.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a chart showing the number of trips made by children travelling to and from school using different types of transport in 1990 and 2010.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It is believed that people’s health will be worse in the future than is it today. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– How often do you use a dictionary? Why?
– Would you like to write a dictionary? Why?
– How would you react to receiving a dictionary as a gift?
– Do you prefer a normal or electronic dictionary? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend that you haven’t seen for a long time. Please say

– Who is this person?
– Why haven’t you seen each other for so long?
– How did you feel when you met?

Discussion

– Why could friendships break up?
– Is it important to keep in touch with old friends? Why?
– How can you make international friends?
– Is it difficult? Why?

IELTS test in Japan and Australia – February 2014 (General Training)

IELTS test takers J and S shared the writing and speaking questions they remembered from their exams in Japan and Australia (the exams were the same).

Writing testIELTS test in Japan

Writing task 1 (a letter)

One of your friends invited you for a meal with his/her family in their home. Write a letter to your friend and say:

– Thank them and tell what you have enjoyed the most.
– How do you feel about this visit?
– Suggest some arrangements to invite them to your home.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Industrial pollution is increasing all around the world. Some people say that the most effective way to tackle the problem is to tax companies that are causing the pollution. Other argue that there are other ways to control the situation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you use the internet a lot?
– Which websites do you visit often?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite website. Please say

– What website is it?
– How did you find it?
– Describe the website.
– How easy is it to use this website?

Discussion

– Have you told your friends about it?
– Do they like/use it too?
– What is so special about this website?