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IELTS test in Japan – August 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend H took the IELTS test in Japan and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Japan

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two tables showing the number of average working hours per week in three European countries: the Netherlands, Germany and the UK in 2012. The first table showed full-time jobs, the second table described part-time positions, also women and men separately. We had to summarize the information.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary school such as reading, writing and math. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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?
– Is there anything you dislike about your job?
– What kind of TV programs do you watch?
– Do you watch TV alone or with somebody?
– How often do you watch TV?
– Who is your best friend?
– Where and when did you meet?
– What do you usually do together?
– Explain the reasons of your strong friendship.

Cue Card

Talk about a speech you heard recently or an interesting conversation you had. Please say

– Who was the speaker/the person you had the conversation with?
– When and where did you hear the speech/had the conversation?
– What was it about?
– Why was it interesting to you?

Discussion

– Do you think that it is necessary for children to listen to speeches or lectures in English?
– Why do you think so?
– Many people will be nervous when speaking or presenting to an audience. Why do you think it happens?
– Did you ever do a presentation using a PowerPoint or a similar tool?

IELTS test in India – August 2017 (General Training)

Our friend R took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following details:

Listening testIELTS test in India

Section 1. A lady who wanted to buy a fridge talked to a sales person.
Questions: filling in blanks, match a fridge to requirements.

Section 2. About eye care charity organisation.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Lifeguard application form.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You will soon start a home renovation, which will continue for a while. Write a letter to the manager of the neighbouring restaurant and explain.

– What will be happening at your place?
– Explain the inconvenience the restaurant might experience.
– Suggest possible solutions to ease the problem.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that money can buy all the happiness in life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples to support your answer.

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 it?
– Do you find your work hard?
– What would you like to do in the future?
– Were you helping parents as a child doing some household chores?
– Should children help their parents at home?
– Why do you think so?

Cue Card

Talk about a new shop that opened recently in your locality. Please say

– What does it sell?
– Did you shop there and with whom?
– Do you think it’s going to be popular?

Discussion

– What are the benefits of big stores in comparison to small shops?
– Why do people like to buy things from small shops?
– How can the government help small shopkeepers?
– What is the importance of local shops for the community?