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Update from a General IELTS exam, Canada

This summary came from a couple of very happy Canadian students. Both of them used IELTS-Blog materials, got 7 in the General IELTS and felt like helping others. Thank you, guys!

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

Imagine you are going to an English speaking country to live. Write a letter to a rental agency. In your letter say
– what type of a house you need.
– what the house size should be
– in what area should it be located

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Express your opinion about how modernism can affect our health. What can the government do to overcome such circumstances? Discuss.

Speaking test

Interview
– What is your name?
(Asked for my passport to confirm my identity)
– Tell me about your work.

Cue Card

What is your opinion about working in shifts? Give examples (doctors, hotel staff, etc).

Discussion
Different jobs demand shift work, in my opinion should the choice be given to the candidate to work in shifts or not?

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