IELTS test in Canada – May 2010 (Academic Module)
IELTS exam in Canada was described by M (thanks a lot!) who remembered some of the Reading, the Writing and the Speaking:
Reading test
Passage 1. About water shortage in a certain area and some solutions for it.
Passage 2. Teaching maths to infants and toddlers and some opinions about it.
Passage 3. Don’t remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We had a process diagram describing how salted peanuts are produced, starting in the fields and ending in the market and shops. There were 5 pictures in the diagram.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that criminals should stay in prison, however, others think that they need medical and psychological assistance. What is your opinion?
Speaking test
Interview– What is your full name?
– Do you work / are you a student?
– What are you studying?
– Other basic questions.
Cue Card
Tell me about a true story that is very popular with people in your country, please say:
– What is this story about?
– Why is it popular?
– How do you feel about this story?
Discussion
– Do you think everybody can write a story?
– What are the qualities of a good writer?