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Recent IELTS exams

Real students tell about their recent IELTS exams: IELTS questions, topics, tasks, answers.

IELTS test in Uzbekistan – December 2016 (Academic Module)

When M took the IELTS test in Uzbekistan the following questions appeared in the exam (M didn’t remember the Listening topics):

Reading testIELTS test in Uzbekistan

Passage 1. About the hazards of multitasking.

Passage 2. About the population of ancient Mesopotamia.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing education levels among population of Glasgow in 2010 and a pie chart that described the level of education of men and women.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that art should be created by people with special abilities. Others believe that everyone is able to do art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like listening to music?

Cue Card

Describe a song that you would like to listen to in the future. Please say

– What is this song going to be about?
– Who could create this song?
– Why would you like to listen to this song?

Discussion

– Why do people like to listen to songs?
– Why do people go to music festivals rather than watch them on TV at home?
– Why do parents bring their children to music competitions?
– Why do people like live music better than recordings?
– What kind of songs are popular in your country? Why?

IELTS test in Australia – December 2016 (General Training)

Our friend remembered the following details from his recent IELTS test in Australia:

Listening testIELTS test in Australia

Section 1. A man wanted to get insurance for his bike and camera.

Section 2. About gym and leisure centre activities.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A talk about water recycling system and pollution.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. Advertisements of different jobs.

Passage 2. About the employment and benefits in a certain company.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About different types of clock sizes and their modifications according to time.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with transport system in your area. Please say

– Describe the situation you are facing.
– Why do you consider it a problem?
– What changes would you like to recommend?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people have to make the decision about their future career. Some people, however, believe that teachers and parents can make a better choice for their future career. Discuss both options and include your opinion with relevant examples from your own experience.