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2018

IELTS test in Canada – October 2018 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test questions below were shared by A who took IELTS in Canada:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of rain water collection and conversion to drinking water in an Australian town. The stages were rain water collection, filtering, storage and treatment by adding chemicals. After that drinking water was ready and went to homes through pipes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays men’s sports are given far more attention by the society compared to women’s sports. What are the reasons for that? Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your job?
– Would you like to change it in the future?

Cue Card

Describe an instance when you have lost something valuable. Please say

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

Discussion

– Why do some people lose their belongings more often than others?
– Do you often lose things?
– Do you manage to find them later?

IELTS letter, topic: a complaint about a rental car (from Ace the IELTS book)

This letter was written on a topic from “Ace the IELTS” book (page 40, reprinted with permission).

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter

– introduce yourself
– explain the situation
– say what action you would like the company to take

Write at least 150 words

You do not need to write your address.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam,

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to complain about the problem with the air conditioning of the car, which I rented on 24 April. My work as a product analyst requires driving minimum 6-8 hours a day on company business. In the hot weather that we have now, driving a car without a functional air conditioner is uncomfortable and very tiring.

The car I rented is a Toyota Camry with registration number VGW910. I rented this car from your Surfers Paradise rental office. I was assured that the car was in working condition but I noticed a fault with the air conditioner on the same day I picked the car up. It only worked for a short period of time before shutting off and couldn’t be turned on later. I phoned your customer service a week ago and was reassured that I will get a replacement car within 24 hours. It is extremely disappointing that I haven’t had any communication from them since that day.

I request an immediate replacement of the car and expect a reply from you as soon as possible. I also believe I deserve an apology and an appropriate compensation for the inconvenience caused to me.

Yours faithfully,

Matthew Hayes

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