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IELTS test in Serbia – May 2012 (General Training)

This IELTS test was shared by G from Serbia, who remembered the writing and speaking parts:

Writing test IELTS test in Serbia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your friend from an English speaking country, who wants to visit your country. In your letter

– Invite him and his parents.
– Tell him what places they should visit in your country.
– Give him some useful advice.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, children play computer games for long hours and they do not play old traditional games. What do you think is the reason? Do you think this influences children in a good or a bad way?

Speaking test

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name?
– Can I see your ID, please?
– Do you like to draw?
– Are drawings important in people’s lives?
– Is it hard to draw?
– Can you tell me how you spend your birthdays?
– Please, describe your most interesting birthday.
– Do all your friends know when your birthday is?

Cue Card

Talk about the most interesting journey that you had when you were young. Please say

– Where have you been?
– Whom did you travel with?
– Why was that trip important for you?

Discussion

– How can people travel around your country?
– Can you compare prices of different transportation types?
– What transportation type will be used the most in the future?
– What benefits do people get from traveling?

IELTS test in China – May 2012 (General Training)

Our kind friend T shared the latest IELTS exam in China:

Listening test IELTS test in China

Section 1. A woman was booking a campervan through a rental company. She was asked about her personal details and also other passenger’s details. License, age, insurance details, extras items required in the van and so on.

Section 2. A student was discussing the concept and details of a play she is to put up.
Questions: multiple choice, matching point of view to the person.

Sections 3 and 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently bought a product after seeing it in an advertisement. However, having received the product you’ve realized it did not match the description in the advertisement. Write a letter to the manufacturer saying:

– What was the product?
– What was mentioned in the advertisement?
– Why didn’t the description match the product you bought?
– What would you like the manufacturer to do?

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people are of the opinion that children should be rewarded for good behavior. Others think they should be punished for bad behavior. Discuss both views and give your personal opinion and reasons.

Speaking test

Interview

– Describe the house/apartment that you live in.
– Do you entertain people at home often?
– Is it common to entertain people at home in your hometown?

Cue Card

Describe a small business that you would like to start. You should say

– What business is it?
– Where would you like to start it?
– What would it require to make a start?
– Why have you chosen this particular business?

Discussion

– What are the skills required to start a business?
– Do you think a university degree is more important than getting experience?
– Should academic programs be modified to include an internship?
– If so, what percentage of the academic program should include practical training?