IELTS test in Israel – November 2012 (General Training)

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These topics were sent by P who took his IELTS exam in Israel (thanks to the contributor!).

Listening test

Section 1. Accommodation request made on the phone.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. About a sports center.
Questions: choosing options from a list.

Section 3. Oral history of one football team.
Questions: choosing options from a list.

Section 4. Sleep patterns of animals.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. Six advertisements of entertainment events.
Questions: match letters to paragraphs.

Passage 2. Medical care for students.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. Rules for a 5 star hotel receptionist.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 4. Guidance how to use computer screens.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 5. History of gold extraction.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, matching names to dates.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

As part of your study you have worked for a short period of time in a company. Write a letter to the manager of this company. In your letter:

- Thank him/her for the opportunity
- Explain how the experience gained there has helped you
- Share your plans for the future.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, people move to big cities. Why do you think this is happening? Is this trend a bad or a good thing?

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IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – October 2012

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The Speaking questions from the IELTS exam in Vietnam were shared by our kind friend P (thanks!)

Speaking test

Interview

- How do you usually spend your weekends?
- In your country, do men and women usually do the same kinds of things on weekends?
- When do you spend time with your family?
- Do you think it is important to make the most of your weekend?
- Is there anything new that you would like to do on weekends?

Cue Card

Describe a sporting event you enjoyed watching. You should say

- What event was it?
- What happened there?
- Who were you watching it with?
- Explain why you enjoyed watching that event.

Discussion

- Is sport very popular in your country?
- What are the most popular sports in your country?
- Is there much difference between men and women when it comes to playing sport?
- What kinds of people are most interested in sport? Why?
- Do people in your country prefer to play team sports or individual sports?
- Do people prefer to attend sports events or to watch them on TV?

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IELTS Letter, topic: A complaint about a purchase made online

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You have recently ordered an item through the Internet, but are not happy with the purchase. Write to the company. In your letter:

- describe what you purchased,
- explain why you are not happy with the purchase,
- tell them what you would like them to do about the situation.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to express my disappointment with a recent purchase on your online store, order number #7298883. I ordered a set of soccer equipments that were advertised on your site as a package including 3 pairs of socks and a pair of soccer boots. However, on their arrival I found out that there were only 2 pairs of socks. In addition, there were scratches on the boots that suggest that they had been used before and returned to your store.

I have since found the same offer on another website and will be returning the packages to your office. I have read the refund policy, and as I am dissatisfied with the product, I would like to request a return of all fees paid, as well as the postal and packaging fees. Should you have any questions, you can contact me via email, my address is raymond_squared@live.com.

I look forward to a swift resolution to this matter.

Thanks for your time,

Raymond Jose

The student has sufficiently addressed all the points in the task statement. The information is organized well and conveyed coherently. The paragraphing of the letter is fine. Even though some minor grammatical errors are present in this letter, it is a very good one, and seems worthy of Band 8.

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IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – November 2012

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Thanks to L who took the IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia, we have these Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Interview

- Please introduce yourself.
- Which country are you from?
- What do you do?
- What made you choose this subject to study at the University?
- What do you do for relaxation?
- Which method works the best to help you relax?
- Do you think people have less time for relaxation these days?

Cue Card

Describe an important event in your life. Please say

- What was it?
- Why was it so important for you?
- Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

- What factors affect children growing up?
- Do you think children grow up faster compare to the past?
- Why do you think they grow up faster?
- Which factors affect them?
- Do you think children nowadays can cope with technology better than in the past?

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IELTS test in Uzbekistan and India – November 2012 (Academic Module)

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Our friends K and J shared the topics and questions from their IELTS exams which took place in Uzbekistan and India (apparently the two exams were the same).

Listening test

Section 1. A student was making an inquiry about a rental apartment.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Section 2. 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lecture about animals.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. About bovines.

Passage 2. Sleep patterns in animals.

Passage3. Study of different human groups and their behavior.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a graph showing the amount of smokers among teenagers living in the UK between the years 1988 and 1998.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Solving environmental problems should be responsibility of one international organization instead of state or national governments. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you come from?
- Is it a nice place to live?
- Do you like sports?
- Are you interested in cars?

Cue Card

Talk about a TV program that you like to watch. Please say

- What the program is about
- When you watch it
- Who you watch it with, and
- Why you think it is interesting.

Cue Card 1

Describe the most difficult task that you have ever done in your life. Please say

- What task was it
- When and why you did it
- How you felt upon completion

Discussion

- Do you think ambitions play an important role in our life?
- If damage occurs somewhere, who is considered responsible for it?

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