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2017

IELTS test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 2017 (Academic Module)

Two of our friends took the IELTS test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar graphs, one showing the percentage of children studying in secondary schools in the year 2000, and the other showing students in high schools, colleges and universities. We had to summarize and compare between the two bar graphs.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that it is better to keep criminals in prison for longer, while others disagree and say that we must find a different solution. 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?
– Why did you choose this profession?
– Do you still like it?
– What would you like to do in the future?

Cue Card 1

Talk about a movie that you watched recently. Please say

– What was the movie?
– When and where did you watch it?
– Did you like it? Why?

Cue Card 2

Talk about an interesting place near your city. Please say

– What is this place?
– Do people like to visit it? Why?
– What do people usually do there?
– Explain why this place is attractive.

Discussion

Don’t remember

IELTS test in India – February 2017 (General Training)

Thanks to H who took the IELTS test in India we can share the following topics and questions from the recent exam:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. Information about a hot air balloon company.

Section 2. Information on a tour.

Section 3. Description of the printing process.

Section 4. About different research methodologies.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your manager to tell him/her about some company documents that you lost while traveling with them. Please say

– What were the documents?
– Where and when did you travel with them?
– Suggest a solution for this situation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that international sporting events can contribute to world peace while others argue otherwise. 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?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you were not allowed to use your mobile phone. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was the situation?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

Don’t remember.