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IELTS test in Australia – July 2021 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the kindness of A.T. we know this much about the recent IELTS exam in Australia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the number of people going to the cinema every day of the week in one European country in 2003, 2005 and 2007.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays most information is available online, whereas in the past knowledge used to be stored in books and on paper. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Let’s talk about names.
– Do you normally remember people’s names?
– Is it easy for you to remember names?
– Have you ever forgotten someone’s name?
– How did you feel?
– What did you do about it?
– How would you feel if someone forgot your name?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a situation when you were extremely bored. Please say

– When and where was it?
– Who was there with you?
– How did you feel about it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What did you do to entertain yourself?
– Do you often buy things that you don’t need later?
– How should people decide on buying what they need?
– Do you think marketing plays a role in buying branded products?

IELTS test in the UK – July 2021 (Academic Module)

A test taker from the UK remembered the following topics and questions from her recent IELTS exam. Thanks, M!

Listening test

Part 1. A person enquired about a job.
Part 2. Holiday enquiries.
Part 3. About photography.
Part 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Passage 1. Study of the brain in relation to a job.
Passage 2. The history of the textile/garment industry.
Passage 3. About machinery.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the budgets and expenses of retirees, for singles and couples. We had to summarize and describe the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Schools should stop using books for teaching and instead use films, TV and computers. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Are you happy at work?
– Is farming common in your country?
– Do you like farming?
– How important is happiness to you?
– Can you tell me about a time when you did something to make everyone happy?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when you had an encounter with a wild animal. Please say

– when it happened
– where it happened
– who was there with you
– what you did

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Have you been to the zoo recently?
– Why are zoos important?
– Do you think it is good for the animals live in the zoo?
– Why do people like keeping pets?