IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – May 2011 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam below was shared by S, who took the test recently in Melbourne, Australia.

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a personal trainer and a customer, about creating an individual fitness plan.
Questions: Filling in blanks.

Section 2. Zoo keeper was sharing his experience and advising students who want to choose a similar course.
Questions: multiple choice, filling in blanks.

Section 3. Two students were talking about their assignment.
Questions: multiple choice, filling in blanks.

Section 4. A researcher was sharing his views about wind mills and why they are dangerous for birds.
Questions: multiple choice, filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. Gathering of seeds.

Passage 2. Stress management – experts’ opinions and solutions.

Passage 3. A study about student intelligence and teaching methods.
Questions: Filling in blanks, matching opinions with experts’ names.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph comparing the trend of purchasing books from book shops, supermarkets and internet with a prediction for 2012.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Environmental pollution is a serious issue and it is important to take steps on an individual level to reduce it. But now, since it is becoming an international issue, it is time to take environmental protection to a higher level. To what extent do you agree or disagree?