IELTS test in Oman and Saudi Arabia – March 2018 (General Training)
Two IELTS test takers (thanks, P and L!) took their exams in Oman and Saudi Arabia and remembered the following details:
Section 1. About a house for sale by a real estate agency.
Section 2. About a horse riding park.
Section 3. Regarding research of farmed products.
Section 4. About insects as a food.
Reading test
Passage 1. About child care centres.
Passage 2. About some training certifications.
Passage 3. About work procedures.
Passage 4. An article on reptiles.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have recently attended a 90th birthday party of a close relative. It was successfully organised by hotel staff. Write a letter to the manager and say
– Describe the event.
– Talk about the facilities provided to guests, especially the elderly.
– Mention a particular employee whose service was great.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people spend a lot of money attending cultural or sports events. Is it a good or a bad thing? 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?
– What do you do?
– Do you like boats? Why?
– Do you like rain? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a business person whom you know and admire. Please say
– Who is he/she?
– What does he/she do?
– Why do you admire him/her?
Discussion
Don’t remember.