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We were given a line graph that illustrated a number of inquiries received via telephone,
letter/email or in person over a six-month period from January 2011 to June 2011.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays most parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the
reasons for parents to do this? Does it have a positive or a negative effect on children in
general?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- How many languages do you speak?
- How many years did you study English? Why?
- Where did you study it?
- Lets talk about a place that you are living in now.
- What dont you like about this place?
- Do you think that you will be living in this city for the next few years? Why?
- Did you have any pets in your life? Why?
- What wild animal do you like? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a situation when you forgot to do something important. Please say
- What was it?
- When did it happen?
- Why did you forget to do it?
- How did you feel after that?
Discussion
- Do you think that its important to remember all the things? Why?
- How can we remember better things that need to be done during the day?
- How can a good memory help people to do their work?
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IELTS test in the USA, Lith uan ia an d India A pril 20 1 4 (Acade mic
Module)
Listening test
Section 1. A phone call for a room reservation.
Section 2. A lecture about ancient tribes.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word)
Section 3, 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. About obesity issues in the USA.
Passage 2. About the scientist Jean Piaget and his theory that placed great importance on
childrens education.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. About monitoring of weather conditions in the 19th century.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph and a pie chart. The line graph showed the female prisoners
population in a European country between 1909 and 2001, while the pie chart illustrated
the type of crime committed by the prisoners.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports in their free time.
Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples.
Speaking test
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IELTS test in India and Den ma rk Ja nuar y 2014 (Acade mic Modul e)
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a landlord and a woman seeking information about the
house, which is for sale.
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- Who is he/she?
- Do you like his/her shows? Why?
- Why is he/she so popular?
IELTS test in Den mar k No ve mber 2013 (Acad e mic M odule)
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a person and a representative of a newspaper agency
regarding furniture sale advertisement.
Section 2. A talk about a hotel, its rating and the facilities provided.
Section 3. A student was discussing a research project with his tutor.
Section 4. A lecture about amphibians.
Reading test
Passage 1. An article about the history of tea.
Passage 2. An article about the use of technology to minimise interruptions of a person.
Passage 3. Article explaining the relation between science and cooking techniques.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a process flow diagram describing a process of production of deep fried
salted peanuts in a particular company.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Competitiveness is considered a positive quality of the society. How does competition
affect individuals? Is it a positive or a negative approach?
Speaking test
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Some people say that artists should be financially supported by the governments of their
countries. However others believe that there are other choices that can be made. Do you
agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live?
- Is it an apartment or a house?
- Do you like your home?
- Describe your future dream home.
- Do you usually read news in magazines, newspapers or online? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a book you read or a film you saw about the future. Please say
- What was it about?
- Did you like it?
- Have you told your friends about this book/film?
- What did they think about it?
Discussion
- Would you like to become a news reporter?
- What electronic device has significantly changed our life?
- Do you think computers are important in our life?
- Nowadays many people are concerned about the future. Do you think there are reasons
to be worried about it?
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Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a chart showing the number of trips made by children travelling to and
from school using different types of transport in 1990 and 2010.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
It is believed that peoples health will be worse in the future than is it today. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- How often do you use a dictionary? Why?
- Would you like to write a dictionary? Why?
- How would you react to receiving a dictionary as a gift?
- Do you prefer a normal or electronic dictionary? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a friend that you havent seen for a long time. Please say
- Who is this person?
- Why havent you seen each other for so long?
- How did you feel when you met?
Discussion
- Why could friendships break up?
- Is it important to keep in touch with old friends? Why?
- How can you make international friends?
- Is it difficult? Why?
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Discussion
- Do you like having a mobile phone?
- Is it a good or a bad thing to have a mobile phone? Why?
- What can you do with a mobile phone?
- Do old and young people use mobile phones in the same way?
- What can be done to avoid children getting inattentive in class?
IELTS Spe aking te st in Austr alia M a y 2014
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What time of the day do you prefer to study? Why?
- Do you prefer to work in a silent place or a noisy place? Why?
- What kind of food do you like? Why?
- What kind of food were you eating as a child? Why?
Cue Card
Describe your first mobile device and how it changed your life. Please say
- What device was it?
- When did you get it?
- How did you feel after using it?
IELTS Spe aking te st in Austr alia J u ne 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- Where are you from?
- Can I see you ID?
- Are you working or studying?
- Which day of the week do you like the best? Why?
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- What is it?
- Explain the rules of this sport.
- What clothing and equipment are needed for it?
- Why do you like it so much?
Discussion
- What other sports do you like?
- Do you like to watch international sport events?
- What do you think about advertisements during sport events?
IELTS test in Aus t ralia Febr uar y 20 14 (Acade mic Mod ule)
Listening test
Section 1. A diagram of a zoo was shown and the speaker gave a welcome talk to the
tourists.
Section 2. An academic adviser spoke with a university student about the advantages and
disadvantages of his current study and gave other options for the future.
Section 3, 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. About bizen ware (a type of pottery) in Japan.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.
Passage 2. About task cooperation.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than X words), match headings to
paragraphs.
Passage 3. About various headings on pictographs, knots, and so on.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph showing the percentage of students enrolled in different
courses between 1985 and 2005 and a forecast for 2015.
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IELTS test in Aus t ralia and I nd onesia March 2 014 (Ac ade mic
Module)
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two diagrams to compare. One was the current plan of a university and
the other was a future project plan for 2015.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Living in big cities has a negative effect on peoples health. To what extent do you agree
or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Which do you prefer: working in the morning or in the afternoon?
- What kind of clothes do you wear for work?
- What do you think about peoples habit of buying clothes nowadays?
- Can you compare it to the past?
Cue Card 1
Talk about your trip far away from home. Please say
- When and where was it?
- Whom did you go with?
- Did you like this trip? Why?
Discussion 1
- Is it important for young people to travel?
- Is there a difference between how old and young people travel?
- Do you keep pets at home?
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Section 3. A conversation between a tutor and a student about an assignment and its
presentation.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 4. A research on dolphins.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Reading test
Passage 1. About some botany books and studies of plants.
Passage 2. An article about icebergs in Antarctica.
Passage 3. A study about music and language.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph showing the quantities of goods transported in some
European countries from 1980 to 2010 including prediction for 2015. There were four
different methods of transportation used: railways, roads, water and pipelines.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be useful to the
society, while others argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal ambitions of an
individual. Discuss, what is your opinion?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like the city you live in?
- What do you do for a job?
- Do you like it?
- Do you have plants at home?
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Cue Card
Describe a tourist attraction that you have recently visited. Please say
- Where was it?
- Why did you go there?
- Whom did you go there with?
- Did you enjoy visiting it? Why?
Discussion
- What are the tourist attractions in your country?
- Should they be free for everyone to visit?
- Do foreigners visit these attractions?
- What are the benefits of foreigners visiting tourist attractions in your country?
- What are the disadvantages of it?
- Do you know about any environmental issues associated with it?
IELTS test in Mala ys i a Apri l 2014 ( Acade mic Module)
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Reading test
Passage 1. About an ancient plant which can help people.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given.
Passage 2. About stress at work with views of different researchers.
Questions: 4 questions on matching the correct person with the comment followed by
filling in blanks.
Passage 3. Dont remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a diagram describing how a desalination plant works (extracting fresh
water from sea water). We had to explain the process in detail.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays many young people get involved in criminal activity. Why is this happening?
Give reasons followed by examples and suggest preventive measures to eliminate this
problem.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Tell me about the place you live in.
- What do you dislike about this place?
- Will you stay in this place or do you plan to move away?
- Who does the cooking at home?
- Do you help with cooking?
- What do you think about involving children in cooking?
Cue Card
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Discussion
- Do you think the government spends a lot of taxpayers money to repair old buildings in
your country?
- Is it good or bad in your opinion?
IELTS test in India and Sri La nka J ul y 2013 ( Acade mi c Module)
Listening test
Section 1. Lifeguard application form.
Section 2. About an international festival day celebration.
Section 3. Two students were getting advice in the college, what subjects to pursue for
further studies.
Section 4. A research on how to reduce days of absence at work.
Reading test
Passage 1. About a special type of birds.
Passage 2. A canal found in Egypt and a further research about it.
Passage 3. About the energy in human body and its impact on the body, mind and health.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a diagram showing recycling of used cans and how its done; we had to
describe the diagram.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that travel helps gaining knowledge, but others think that TV and
internet play an important role in gaining knowledge. Discuss both views and give your
own opinion.
Speaking test
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Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you live in the countryside or town?
- How is the countryside different from town?
- How has life changed over time in the countryside?
Cue Card
Describe a game (not a sport) which you liked to play in your childhood. Please say
- Why did you like it?
- Whom were you playing with?
- Where and when were you playing it?
Discussion
- How have these games changed today?
- Do you think children nowadays still like to play those games?
- Has technology affected their playing habits, in your view?
- What games do adults play nowadays at parties?
- How has technology affected their choice of games?
IELTS Spe aking te st in Sri La nka J une 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
- Do you like reading books?
- What type of books do you read?
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IELTS test in the UK and Sa udi Ara bia April 2014 ( Acade mic
Module)
Listening test
Section 1. A phone conversation between a jobs seeker and an employment agency.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Section 2. An induction given by a teacher to new students, including description of
different subjects and where they are located.
Questions: match a subject with the correct room number.
Section 3. Dont remember.
Section 4. A research presentation about the importance of salt in Sweden.
Questions: filling in blanks.
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Reading test
Passage 1. About the history of public transport.
Passage 2. On how contagious yawning and empathy can be.
Passage 3. About the use of misleading words in Science and how they affect the
knowledge of ordinary people.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a graph comparing the percentage of men and women employed in
different occupational areas.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Celebrities are usually famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements.
Some say taking them as an example can be dangerous for young people. To what extent
do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you do for living?
- Describe your hometown.
- Did you have any pets in your life? Why?
- What wild animal do you like? Why?
- Do you think a teacher should encourage students to ask questions?
- Do you think the Internet is a good source of information?
Cue Card 1
Talk about a subject that people usually ask you about. Please say
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- What is it?
- Why do you think they ask about it?
- How do you feel about these questions?
Cue Card 2
Talk about something you have read. Please say
- What is it?
- When did you read it?
- Who is the writer?
- Did it affect you in any way? How?
Discussion 2
- What do you think about reading in general?
- Did it change compared to the past?
- Do young people still like reading nowadays in your opinion? Why?
IELTS test in Sau d i Arabia and Kuwa it March 2014 (G eneral
Training)
Listening test
Section 1. A passenger was complaining to a customer service agent about the
inconvenience experienced on the flight.
Section 2. Description of the places located on a map.
Section 3. Dont remember.
Section 4. A discussion between a professor and a student about the project done by the
student.
Questions: multiple choice.
Reading test
Passage 1. Eight paragraphs on different types of places.
Questions: match statements to paragraphs, short-answer questions.
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Discussion
- What reasons can lead to failure in business?
- What business do you think is better to do nowadays?
IELTS Spe aking te st in Saudi Arabia April 2014
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you watch the news?
- What is the significance of reading the news?
- How do you prefer to get the news?
- Why do you listen to the news?
- Do you think that the youth are less interested in the news than older people?
- What significance do birthday celebrations have in your country?
- Do you celebrate your birthdays?
- How did you celebrate your birthdays when you were young?
- What is the significance of birthdays in ones life?
- Why is it important to you?
Cue Card
Talk about a family business that you know. Please say
- How does this business operate?
- Were you a part of this business, and if yes what did you do?
- What kind of business model did it follow?
Discussion
- What reasons can lead to failure in business?
- What business do you think is better to do nowadays?
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Section 1. A conversation about joining the fitness club, a person was asking for details.
Section 2, 3. Dont remember.
Section 4. A study about two types of dolphins in Australia.
Reading test
Passage 1. About a water supply company.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Passage 2. About a library in New Zealand.
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. Reading a map.
Questions: map labeling, locating 4 positions on the map.
Passage 4. About the Inca Empire.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Write a letter to your English speaking friend about a movie that you are planning to
watch. Please say
- What is special about this movie?
- How is it related to your friend?
- Suggest an arrangement to see this movie together.
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
Some people prefer to be in the same kind of job their entire life, but others like to
change their jobs frequently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
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Reading test
Passage 1. About two successful companies and their strategies regarding customers and
employees.
Passage 2. About similarities of human beings and chimpanzees.
Passage 3. Judgment of people based on their appearance.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a chart showing different ways of waste disposal during 6 years in one
European country.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In some countries it is illegal to reject candidates for a job based on their ages. Discuss
advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Where do you live?
- Is it an apartment or a house?
- What is your favorite room there?
- Who was choosing your clothes when you were a child?
- What kind of clothes do you wear now?
- What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes?
- Do you help others to choose clothes?
- When did you start using a mobile phone?
- When do you usually turn your mobile phone off? Why?
Cue Card
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Describe an outdoor activity that you havent done yet and would like to do in the future.
Please say
- What activity is it?
- When and where would you like to do it?
- What special skills or equipment would you need?
Discussion
- Do you think it would be expensive?
- What are the beneficial effects of physical activity, in general?
- Do you think today we are less physically active than in the past? Why?
- Do you think we should only blame technology for that?
- Why do some people like doing dangerous activities like parachuting?
- In your opinion, why is there an increased interest in these activities compared to the
past?
IELTS test in Iran Septe mbe r 2013 (Acade mic Module )
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Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a woman and a school secretary about registering her
son in the school.
Section 2. A radio program about hosts helping people in foreign countries.
Section 3. Two students were talking about their assignment on the topic of childrens
psychology.
Section 4. A talk about the expansion of a supermarket.
Reading test
Passage 1. An experiment about cognitive ability of animals.
Passage 2. An article about lean manufacturing practices.
Passage 3. An article about methods of teaching science in schools.
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Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given 3 bar charts showing information about air and water temperature in 3
different lakes in Europe in 3 different seasons.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Todays teaching methods and communication between teachers and students will
disappear by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
IELTS test in the UAE Se pte mber 2013 (Acad e mic M odule)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given three bar charts showing water and air temperature of 3 different lakes.
We had to summarize and compare information where relevant.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Modern technology has an influence on schools today. Do you think teachers will still
have a role in 2050 or the study process will be completely computerised?
Speaking test
Interview
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- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject are you studying?
- Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
- Do you like reading books?
- What type of books do you read?
- Are you reading a book presently?
- Would you like to write a book in the future?
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Cue Card
Talk about a nice place (school, office, or club) that you know well. Please say
- Why is the place so distinct?
- With whom did you go there?
- What did you experience there?
Discussion
- Do you think that unpaid jobs affect the community?
- What is your opinion about people who work from home?
- Would you do it yourself?
IELTS test in the UAE Se pte mber 2013 (Acad e mic M odule)
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a client and party organizer.
Section 2. A journalist was interviewing an Eco tourism company owner.
Section 3. A conversation between two friends about their future study plans.
Section 4. A lecture about farming.
Reading test
Dont remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a few bar charts showing the percentage of boys and girls in elementary
and high schools in developed and developing countries in 2008.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Modern communication systems benefit many people yet there are some that oppose to
them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What kind of job do you have?
- Does your name have a meaning?
- What is it?
- What are the most common names in your culture? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a party that you would like to give to someone. Please say
- Who is that person?
- Whom will you invite to the party?
- Why would you give this party?
- When are you planning to do it? Why?
Discussion
- Tell me about family parties in your country.
- Do you feel under pressure while preparing a party?
- Do you prefer to be busy all the time or not ? Why?
- Do you feel under pressure when you have lots of tasks to do?
IELTS test in Viet na m Sept e mber 2 013 (Acade mic Mo dule)
Listening test
Section 1. A reserve / park famous for poppies.
Section 2. About a global travel service to provide career for graduates.
Section 3. Two students discussed their courses at the university.
Section 4. Three different senses that animals use for hunting.
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Reading test
Passage 1. The effects of global warming on tourism in some countries.
Passage 2. Dont remember.
Passage 3: About the competition for students studying business, sponsored by local
entrepreneurs in Hong Kong.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table showing the percentage of the total workforce employed in 6
industries in Australia in 1997 and 2007.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that we can use as much fresh water as we want. Others think that
fresh water supply should be controlled strictly by governments as the sources are
limited. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you live in an apartment or a house?
- Which room do you like the most? Why?
- Do you like writing emails?
- Whom do you often receive emails from?
Cue Card
Talk about a public transport that you have used recently. Please say
- When did you use it?
- What kind of public transport have you used?
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Some people say that increasing working hours leads to economic success, but there are
also some disadvantages to it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this point of
view?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- Which room do you like the most in your house?
- Are you going to move in the future?
- Are there any painting or drawing classes in your school?
- Why do people have paintings on their homes?
- Would you buy a painting?
Cue Card
Describe an activity that you do to stay in good health and shape. Please say
- What is it and when do you do it?
- How often do you do it?
- How is it helping you to stay healthy and in good shape?
Discussion
- What do most people do to stay healthy?
- Do you think the sports equipment in parks is useful?
- Is there any difference between men and women in terms of which exercises they
should do to stay healthy?
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IELTS test in Aus t ralia and Vie tna m Dece mber 2013 ( Acade mic
Module)
Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.
Listening test
Section 1. A phone conversation between two people about a trip that one of them will
take.
Section 2. Dont remember.
Section 3. A conversation between two students about a project they have to plan at the
university.
Section 4. A lecture about relationships of transport and business from 1940s to 1990s.
Reading test
Passage 1. Dont remember.
Passage 2. About influential people in business.
Passage 3. About the use of magnets to treat diseases.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a pie chart showing the consumption of bottled water in 1991 in different
regions of the word, and a bar graph showing the increase in consumption of bottled
water in certain areas between 1991 and 2001.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study.
Why is this happening? What are advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
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Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you live in a house or an apartment?
- What is your favourite part of the house?
- Do you like trees?
- Have you lived in a place with a lot of trees?
Cue Card
Describe a trip that you took by public transportation. Please say
- When and where did you go?
- What kind of transport did you use?
- How was your trip?
- Why did you choose to use public transport?
Discussion
- Do you think people should use public transportation more often?
- What type of public transports is in use in your country?
- Do you think government invests enough in public transport?
- What do you think your government should do to improve the quality of public
transport in your country?
IELTS test in Viet na m Aug ust 201 3 (Acade mic Modul e)
Listening test
Section 1. A man wanted to join a race and was having a conversation with a
representative who works there.
Section 2. A radio advertisement about a healthcare centre.
Section 3. A student was asking for advice on his presentation.
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Section 4. About an architectural aspect of school buildings all over the world.
Reading test
Passage 1. About an eco-tourism resort in Australia.
Passage 2. About technology being used in shops and malls to help the owners know
more about customers ideas, profiles and other patterns.
Passage 3. About online training and companies using computers to train their
employees. The passage was about advantages and disadvantages of this new way of
training.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two line graphs showing the number of train passengers on a particular
route and the percentage of trains arriving on time, along with the target they had
between 2000-2009.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Restoration of old buildings in major cities involves enormous government expenditure.
Some say this money should be used to build new housing and roads instead. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Tell me about holidays and festivals in your country.
Cue Card
Talk about a party that you would like to give to your family and friends.
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Discussion
- What festivals are there in your country?
- How do people celebrate them?
IELTS test in Viet na m Nov e mber 2 013 (Acade mic Mo dule)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two tables. The 1st showed the consumption of potatoes in 5 regions and
the 2nd showed the production of potatoes in these 5 regions. We had to describe the
tables.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
The raise of living standard benefits mostly cities, not the rural areas. What are the causes
of this problem? What issues might such differences lead to? How can we prevent these
issues?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you live in an apartment or a house?
- Which room do you like the most? Why?
Cue Card
Describe an occasion when guests came to your home. Please say
- What was the occasion?
- Why did visitors come to your home?
- What did you do during this visit?
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Discussion
- Did you enjoy that visit?
- Discuss the change in visiting habit in your country now compared to the past.
IELTS test in Viet na m and In donesia October 2013 (A cade mic
Module)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph showing the percentage of people in various age groups who
visited cinema once a month or more in the UK between 1984 and 2003.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people work in other countries these days. They also take their families with them.
Give your opinion about the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Are you living in a house or an apartment?
- Can you describe your house?
- Which room do you like the most?
- Do you usually watch TV?
- What is your favourite program?
- Do you watch it often?
- Do you find that it benefits you?
- What toys did you play with as a child?
- Which toy was important to you?
Cue Card 1
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Talk about a foreign country that you find interesting. Please say
- What country is it?
- How did you know about it?
- Why do you like it?
Cue Card 2
Describe a famous person in your country. Please say
- Who is this person?
- Why is she/he famous?
- Why is she/he became important to your country?
Discussion
- Why do people like to travel to other countries?
- What do people like to do when travelling abroad?
- Does tourism bring benefits to the city or the country?
- Does tourism have any disadvantages?
- Do you think Hanoi attracts many people?
- Would you like Hanoi to have more or less tourists?
IELTS Spe aking te s t in Vietna m N o ve mber 201 3
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Are you interested in your job?
- Will you change your job in the future?
- How do you get the news?
- Do children want to know the news?
Cue Card
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Talk about a family business that you would like to start. Please say
- What business would it be?
- Where would it be located?
- Who would be your clients? Why?
Discussion
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of a family business?
- Are men and women equally good at running a business?
IELTS Spe aking te st in Austr alia and Vietna m Septe mber 2013
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What city are you from?
- Where is it located exactly?
- Do you like living there?
- Tell me some interesting facts about it.
- Are there many large cities in your country?
Cue Card
Describe the thing that you cannot live without (except phone and internet). Please say
- What is it?
- Why cant you manage without it?
- How long do you have it for?
- How did you feel without it?
Discussion 1
- Did you take photos recently?
- Talk about a photograph or a theme you couldnt take.
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We were given two diagrams. We had to describe the main parts of a hot air balloon and
compare ascending and descending in flight.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing
secondary education and before starting university. To what extent do you agree or
disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and examples.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- How do you celebrate your birthday?
- How did you celebrate your birthdays as a child?
- Do you like your birthday celebration?
- What do you like the most about it?
- Whom do you spend this special day with?
Cue Card 1
Talk about a famous person in your country. Please say
- Who is he/she?
- Why is he/she so famous?
- What did he/she do for the country?
Cue Card 2
Describe a film that you watched and didnt like. Please say
- What film was it?
- When and where did you watch it?
- Who was there with you?
- Why didnt you like it?
Discussion
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The famous American actor John Wayne once said Tomorrow is the most important
thing in our life. However, some people think that the present time is more important.
How important is it for individuals and the country to think and do something for the
future? What is your own opinion?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like the place where you live?
- Do you know the neighbours there?
- Is this place suitable for children? Why?
- Are there any parks near your home?
- How often do you visit these parks?
- What do you usually do there?
- When was the last time you went there?
- Do you like open parks or parks with leisure facilities?
- What facilities would you like in the park near you?
- Do you like taking photos with your phone or camera?
- What photos do you like to take?
- What will you do with these photos? Why?
- Would you like to do a course in photography?
Cue Card
Talk about a person that you know, who has an interesting job. Please say
- Who is this person?
- Describe his/her job.
- Why do you think its interesting?
Discussion
- What jobs do people prefer to do in your country?
- Do you think young people today find career choice confusing?
- Some companies allow their staff to study, what do you think about it?
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In the near future it is expected that the proportion of older people will be higher than that
of young people in many developed countries. What are the positive or negative effects
of this development?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Is it suitable for living with family and children?
- How do you spend your weekends?
- Do you spend all weekends in the same way?
- What is your favourite day of the week? Why?
- What day is the busiest for you? Why?
- Are there many street markets in your country? Why?
- Do you like buying at street markets? Why?
Cue Card 1
Talk about a beautiful place where you would like to have your dream home. Please say
- Where and what is this place?
- Describe the place.
- Why would you like to live there?
Cue Card 2
Describe a famous person outside of your county. Please say
- Who is this person?
- How do you know him/her?
- What is this person famous for?
Discussion 2
- Is he/she popular in your country?
- Is it good to be famous? Why?
- Are there any advantages or disadvantages to being famous?
- Why do some people like to stay famous as long as they can and others dont?
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IELTS test in Ban g ladesh and Jordan Dece mber 2013 ( Acade mic
Module)
Listening test
Section 1. Application for a part-time job.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 2 words or numbers)
Section 2. Description of a zoo map.
Section 3. Dont remember.
Section 4. An academic discussion about studying chemistry and comparison between
this and engineering.
Reading test
Passage 1. Discussion about ships, in particular about an engineer and his achievements
in different types of transatlantic ships.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, statements matching with the name of
a ship.
Passage 2. About ecological issues in Florida including water pollution, its causes and
prevention methods.
Passage 3. About a novel writer criticism.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two tables comparing the sales figures of fair trade labelled coffee and
bananas in 1999 and 2004 in 5 European countries. We had to prepare a report for a
university lecturer describing both tables.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that parents should be teaching their children to use recycled things
and avoid wastage. Others argue that school is the best place to teach it. Discuss both
views and give your own opinion.
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Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- In what particular region do you live?
- Why do you enjoy living there?
- How long have you been living there?
- What activities did you enjoy more as a child, indoor or outdoor? Why?
- What activities did you enjoy the most? Why?
- Do you believe that today childrens activities are different from the past?
- How often do you walk?
- Do you walk in the city or countryside? Why?
- What should we do to improve walking in cities?
- Do you think youll walk more often in the future? Why?
Cue Card 1
Talk about a tourists attraction site that you have visited. Please say
- When was it?
- Where was it?
- Why did you visit it?
- Did you like it there?
Discussion 1
Can you tell me about tourist attraction sites in your country?
Cue Card 2
Describe a rule that you had to follow at school. Please say
- What was the rule?
- Who made it?
- What was the punishment for breaking the rule?
- How did it influence you?
Discussion 2
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We were given a bar graph showing the power consumption of 5 different countries in 5
different years. We had to compare it in our report.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
These days due to advancement in computers and technology, the trend of working or
studying from home is increasing. Do you think it will become common and people will
stop going to schools and offices in the future?
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What is your hometown?
- Do you live in a flat or a house?
- Which room is your favourite and why?
- Who chose clothes for you when you were a child?
- Do children today follow their parents path as they used to in the past?
- Do you lose patience easily?
- What do you do to overcome the impatience?
Cue Card
Describe a rule that was implemented in your school. Please say
- What was the rule?
- What were you suppose to do?
- Why was it implemented?
- Did you like or dislike this rule?
Discussion
- What was the impact of the rule on your classmates?
- Were they happy or unhappy about it?
- Do you think its good to work under rules?
- Do you support the rule of working for a fixed number of hours per week in an
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organisation?
- What can be the disadvantages of too many rules and regulations?
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IELTS test in the UK Dece mber 20 13 (Acade mic Mod ule)
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a man and a women regarding a survey about a living
area.
Section 2. A discussion between a music teacher and parents about music classes.
Section 3. Radio presentation about food recipe books and the differences between books
from the past and today.
Section 4. A speech about some kind of ancient seeds and how to save them.
Reading test
Passage 1. About marketing of clothes, shoes and cosmetics using the internet.
Passage 2. A report about the wild life and wild birds.
Passage 3. Dont remember.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a graph showing the differences between the 18th, 19th and 20th century.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as
using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one
day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion.
Speaking test
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Interview
- What is your full name?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Do you work or study?
- What subject do you study?
- Do you enjoy your life?
- How do you do it?
- Do you think money is the most important thing in your life?
- What is more important in life, money or relationships?
- Do poor and rich people enjoy their life in the same way?
- Do you think people like their jobs?
Cue Card
Talk about the happiest moment you had recently. Please say
- What was the situation?
- With whom did you share this moment?
- Where and how did it happen?
Discussion
- Do you think mobile phones are really useful?
- When did you get your first mobile phone?
- Do you like changing them often?
- Do you think updating mobile technology is important?
IELTS test in the UK June 2013 ( A cade mic Mo dule)
Listening test
Section 1. Filling an application to join a new cinema club.
Section 2. A presentation of a new farms concept and directions to visit these farms.
Section 3. A discussion between a teacher and two students about a school research trip
(biology).
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