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IELTS test in Iran – January 2019 (Academic Module)

The IELTS test questions below are from Iran and were kindly shared by A (thank you!):

Writing testIELTS test in Iran

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two diagrams showing cutting tools from stone used by man 1.4 million and 80 thousand years ago. We had to summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparison where relevant.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that public health within a country can be improved by government making laws regarding nutritious food. Others, however, think that health is a matter of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like that area? Why?
– Do you know lots of people in your area?
– Let’s talk about shoes.
– Do you have a favourite pair of shoes?
– What do you consider more when buying shoes, comfort or style?
– Do you buy shoes on the Internet?
– How often do you buy shoes?
– Let’s talk about water.
– Do you prefer bottled or tap water? Why?
– How often do you drink water?
– Is bottled water expensive in your area?
– Did you ever experience suffering from thirst in your life?

Cue Card

Describe an activity that you like to do when you alone. Please say

– What is it?
– How often do you do it?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– What are the most popular activities among younger people in your country?
– Should parents guide their children when choosing a free time activity?
– Do you think people are working more now than in the past? Why?
– Do they work long hours because they personally like to work or they don’t have a choice?
– Do you think having flexible working hours is good?

IELTS test in the USA – January 2019 (General Training)

N took the IELTS exam in the USA recently and remembered the following questions:

Listening testIELTS test in USA

Section 1. A hotel reservation.
Section 2. Two students were discussing a paper they were preparing.
Section 3. A description of a tropical garden (the task was to label the map).
Section 4. About the African penguins.

Reading test

Passage 1. Different advertisements about market places in a city.
Passage 2. About work-related laws and rules for workers and visitors in a company.
Passage 3. The Ice Age, past and future.

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter

– explain why you are organizing the party
– describe what you are planning to do
– say how important it is to have your friend at the party

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some say that people working in different job roles should get different amount of holiday time. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– What are your responsibilities at work?
– If there was one thing you could change at work, what would it be? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a recent law implemented in your country that had a big impact on it. Please say

– What is the law?
– How do you know about it?
– How has it changed your country?

Discussion

– Describe how police officers are respected in your country.
– What are the necessary qualities of a police officer?
– What qualities does a good lawyer need?