IELTS test in China – August 2010 (General Training)

IELTS exam in China was described by W who managed to remember quite a bit. Here is the information he shared:

Listening test

Section 1. A man publishes an advertisement to sell an old computer table, he is being asked questions about his personal details and about the table. His answers were:

address: 124 Green Street

telephone no.:6547890

type of ad: goods for sale

the reason why he chose this newspaper to advertise in – because a relative had a good experience with them

the nature of the table – office furniture

the headline for the ad – Bargain

special features – printer shelf

condition – excellent

price – 99

Section 2. Introduction of President Hill
Section 3. Two university students plan to teach an elementary school student about the biological chain in a pond, and ask their tutor’s advice.
Section 4. Mangrove forest protection on an island.

Reading test

1. The advantages of sleep at work.
2. Hatching eggs.
3. E-learning (advantages and disadvantages).

Writing test

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, some organizations and charities publicize their activities by introducing special days every year such as National Children’s Day and Non-smoking Day. Why do they introduce special days and what effects does this have?

Speaking test

Cue Card

Talk about your favorite shop, please say:
– What is your favorite shop?
– What can you buy from the shop?
– Why is the shop important to you?