IELTS in South Africa was described by W, who bought my study book Target Band 7 2 weeks ago. W and I exchanged a couple of emails and she kindly shared everything she remembered about her Academic exam plus some advice for people who are yet to take their exams. I swear I didn’t bribe her to write this 🙂 .
“Life is good, and especially good with the EXAM behind me! Wow, what a relief …
I followed your advice. My tips to everyone:
I managed to complete all sections with time to spare.
Thanks again for all your encouragement and wonderful tips.”
And here are the topics and questions W remembered:
Writing test
Writing Task 1 (report)
Describe a double bar chart – trips made by men and women respectively during 2007 to 5 or 6 different destinations , eg to work, sport, shops, schools.
Writing Task 2 (essay)
Museums and art galleries should show art of their own culture, rather than those from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
– Describe your town.
– Do you enjoy living there?
– Do you have people come over to your home?
– How do you entertain them?
Cue card
Describe an interesting stage in your life, you should say
– when was it,
– where was it,
– why you find it interesting.
Discussion
– Describe different stages in life, that are celebrated in your culture.
– Describe the legal ages in your country.
