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IELTS test in the UK – January 2012 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam in the UK was shared by S, who remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing test IELTS test in the UK

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart of the world’s total population in the years 1952 to 2002, and a prediction for 2030 amongst 3 countries: China, India and the USA.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters and so on) and give less importance to science and technology. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from originally?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you exercise? Why?
– How do you exercise?
– What exercises do you do?
– What are the health benefits of doing exercises in your view?

Cue Card

Talk about an animal inhabiting your country that you like. Please say

– What animal is it?
– What are its habits?
– How often can you spot one?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– What other animals have you seen in your area?
– Do people like wild animals?
– Who takes the responsibility for wild animals’ protection?
– Is there an organization that protects wild animals in your area?

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