IELTS Test in Serbia and India - September 2014 (General Training)

IELTS test in Serbia and India September 2014 (General Training)
Two IELTS test takers (thanks, V and B!) shared the writing and speaking
questions from a recent IELTS exam. The topics apparently were the same in
Serbia and India.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You want to learn a foreign language for work purposes from a teacher in
your locality. Write a letter to him/her and say
- Explain the reason for learning.
- How will it help with your work?
- Ask a few details about the course.
- How did you hear about him/her?
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
In some countries flights have become much cheaper compared to other

forms of transportation. Some people think this is a good development, while
others are concerned about this situation. Discuss both views and include
your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview
- What is your full name?

- Can I see your ID?
- Where are you from?
- Where is this place?
- Is it a place where your parents were born?
- Is it a good place to grow up in? Why?
- Do you like to write letters?
- Do you consider your handwriting to be clear?
- Do you like to receive letters?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like your job? Why?
- Is it easy to find a job in your country?
- Do you think there is a difference between working conditions now and in
the past?
Cue Card 1
Describe something you have worked on that was a total waste of time.
Please say
- What was it?
- When and where did it take place?
- Why do you think it was a waste of time?
Cue Card 2
Describe a job that is very important in your country. Please say

- Why do you think it is important?
- What is needed to be able to do this job?

- Why do you think it is important to have such people in the country?
Discussion
- What age is suitable for young people to start working a full time job?
- Are there many young people who decide not to study after they finish high
school in your country?
- Why do you think it is happening?
- How can young people be motivated to do their job better?
- Do you think that money aspect is important when looking for a job?
IELTS test in Australia and Nepal September 2014 (Academic

Module)
Our friends from Australia and Nepal shared the details of their recent IELTS
exams, and the writing and speaking questions were the same in both
countries here is what they remembered:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table showing the length of high speed trains in Japan, China
and France in 1990, 2010 and projected 2020. We had 6 figures to compare.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that environmental problems are too big to be solved by
individuals. Others say people can take some actions to help the
environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you like the place you live in now?
- Is it a good place to live with children?
- What type of food do you like? Why?
- Did your preferences in food change since childhood?
- Tell me about an interesting place that you have visited.
- Why do people stay in hotels?
- What is the relationship between luxury facilities of a hotel and the staff?
- Do you think people travel a lot these days? Why?
- What is the difference between a museum and an art gallery?
Cue Card 1
Talk about your favourite place that you have visited recently. Please say
- Where and what was it?

- Why do you like it?
- What was the reason for you to go there?
Cue Card 2
Describe a school that you have attended. Please say

- Where and what school was it?
- Describe the appearance of the classrooms.
- Did you like it there? Why?
Discussion
- What do you think good qualities of a teacher should be?

- Do you think people like to teach children more than adults? Why?
- Did the education system change in your country? How?
IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria August 2014
Thanks to the IELTS test taker S from Nigeria we can share these Speaking
questions:
Speaking test
Interview

- What subject are you studying?
- Do you like your neighbourhood?
- Is your neighbourhood good for small kids to play in?
- What kind of weather do you prefer?
- Do you and your friends discuss the weather?
- What seasons are there in your country?
Cue Card
Describe a celebration or a wedding that you have attended. Please say

- Where and what was the event?
- Did you enjoy the event?
- Who was there with you?
Discussion
- Do people overcomplicate weddings?

- Why do they do it?
- Do people get married late nowadays? Why?
IELTS test in Jamaica August 2014 (General Training)
An IELTS test taker from Jamaica (thanks, S!) remembered the following
questions from the Writing and Speaking sections:
Writing test
You looked after your friends house while he/she was away on holidays.
During the period you have damaged something in his/her house. Write to
him/her and say
- Explain how it happened.
- What is the estimated cost of repairs?
- What are you going to do about it?
Some people believe that children should have formal training at school to
become good parents. Do you agree or disagree? Give you own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview


- Where do you live?
- Do you like this place?
- Is this place suitable for living with children?
- Do you use a map?
- In your country do people usually use a map?
- When you were young did you use one?
Cue Card
Talk about someone who has an interesting job. Please say

- Who is this person?
- What does he/she do?
- Why do you like this person?
Discussion
- Do you prefer a part time or full time job?

- What do most people do in your country?
- Why do some companies invest in educated employees by offering them
high salaries?
IELTS test in Singapore August 2014 (Academic Module)
An IELTS test taker from Singapore (thanks, E!) shared the topics and
questions from a recent exam:
Listening test
Section 1. About student accommodation.

Section 2. Students talked about their electives.
Section 3. Dont remember.
Section 4. About an extinct ancient languages.
Reading test
Passage 1. About London coffee houses.

Passage 2. A discussion about the global warming.
Passage 3. About things that motivate people to work.
Writing test
We were given two bar graphs showing the expenditure of European union as
a whole.
The 20th century had a huge breakthrough in air travel and communication.
This brought benefits to many nations through close contact with foreigners
on different levels, from tourism to business. Some people, however, say
there were more drawbacks than benefits. Discuss and give your own
opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Where do you live now?
- What do you like about this place?
- What dont you like? Why?
- Do you plan to stay there longer? Why?
- Do you like shopping?
- Where do you usually shop?
Cue Card
Describe an object that your family kept and passed on to you. Please say
- What is it?
- Since when do you keep it?
- Why is it so important to your family?
Discussion
- Do you think its important to keep historical buildings?
- Why is it so?
- Is it important for people to remember the past or history? Why?
- Do you have any old items in your house that you are still using today?
IELTS Speaking test in Iran August 2014
These Speaking questions were shared by E who recently took the IELTS test
in Iran:
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you like it? Why?
- Why did you choose this field?
- What are your routine eating habits?
- Do you eat fast food regularly?
- What type of food do you like the most? Why?
- Did your food preferences change since you were a child?
Cue Card
Talk about your best friend at school. Please say

- Who is he/she?
- What are your similarities?
- Did your friendship continue for a long time? Why?
Discussion
- Are you still in touch with your friend?

- Do you think nowadays making friends has changed?
- What is the difference between friendship in childhood and adulthood?
- Do you think parents can decide on their childrens friends?
IELTS test in India and Philippines August 2014 (General Training)
IELTS test takers from the Philippines and India (thanks M and K!) shared the
following information about the recent exam that was the same in these two
countries:
Listening test
Section 1. A swimming instructor explained the precautions to be taken by

various categories of people (adults, babies and children) including duration
of the course.
Section 2. About Japanese underground museum, its location and how to
enter it. Then in general on advantages of construction of underground and
overground buildings.
Section 3, 4. Dont remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. Comparison of various restaurants along the bay area.

Passage 2. Transport system in the bay area, talking about discounts for
various groups of people (students, pensioners and so on).
Questions: True/False/Not Given.
Passage 3. About different walking tracks along the mountains. Explanation of
the local nature, various places to see such as valleys and forests.
Questions: map labelling, summary completion.
Passage 4. Dont remember.
Writing test
You recently heard about an international company that you would like to
work for. Write a job application letter and say:
- How did you hear about the company?
- What skills and qualifications do you have?
- Why do you want to work there?
Nowadays traffic jams are becoming a big problem in most cities and bigger
towns. Some people suggest that widening of roads is a solution to this
problem. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and suggest a solution
to this problem.
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you watch TV regularly?
- How does regular and unlimited TV-watching affect children, in your
opinion?
Cue Card
Describe a garden or a park that you have visited recently. Please say
- What is this place?
- Where is it located?
- How often do you visit it? Why?
Discussion
- Do you think parks are necessary in urban areas?

- Is it beneficial for people living nearby in your view? Why?
- Will increasing population shrink park areas?
- Do you think parks help to reduce crime?
IELTS test in Sudan August 2014 (Academic Module)
The IELTS test taker Z from Sudan remembered the following topics and
questions (everything except for the Listening test):
Reading test
Passage 1. About underwater optic cable technology.

Questions : True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.
Passage 2. About Graffiti.
Questions: headings matching, sentence completion.
Passage 3. About different sports and their fans.
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, sentence completion.
Writing test
We were given a table showing the numbers of Australian visitors to seven

different countries between 1999 and 2009.
Some people believe that manufacturers and supermarkets should minimise

the packaging material used. However, others think that consumers should
avoid heavily packaged goods. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Why do you do this work?
- How did you find your first day at work?
- Have you been to a museum?
- Do you find museums helpful?
- Do you think schools should take students to museums?
Cue Card
Talk about an advice that has been given to you by someone and about the
situation. Please say
- What was the situation and the advice given?
- Do you always follow the advice offered to you?
- What quality should an advisor have in your view?
Discussion
- Do you find internet useful?

- Do you use internet to search for advice?
- Where should consumers look for prices?
- Do you read customer reviews?
- Do you find them useful?
- Do you think harmful cosmetic products should be banned? Why?
IELTS Speaking test in India August 2014
Below are the Speaking questions that C was asked in a recent IELTS exam in
India:
Speaking test
Interview

- Are you satisfied with the field that you chose?
- When did you meet your best friend?
- How much time do you spend with your friends?
- What type of activities do you usually do together?
- Would you like to have few good friends or many just friends?
- What is your favourite colour? Why?
- Did it change since your childhood?
- Do you wear bright colours more than dull colours?
- What colours would you choose to paint walls in your house? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about something that was made with your own hands for your friend or
relative. Please say
- What was it?
- How did you make it?
- What was the response when he/she received it?
Discussion
- What type of hand-made products do people usually give to others? Why?

- Do people prefer to receive expensive gifts instead of handmade ones?
Why?
- Are girls more creative than boys? Why?
- Do you know people that prefer to receive hand-made products? Why?
- Do you think arts or crafts should be taught at schools? Why?
- Do you think it should be a compulsory subject? Why?
IELTS test in the UAE and India August 2014 (General Training)
IELTS test takers O and S remembered the following details from a recent
exam that was the same in India and the UAE:
Listening test
Section 1. About hotel reservation and trips available around the area.
Section 2. A lecture about chimpanzees, their culture, ability to learn and
stages of their development.
Reading test
Passage 1. About Indian legendary heroes.

Questions: summary completion.
Passage 2, 3, 4. Dont remember.
Writing test
You have been sent by your company to attend a course in a college and you
lost the certificate awarded to you. Write a letter to the principal requesting
an additional copy of the certificate. Include the following in your letter
- How did you lose the certificate?
- Why is it important for you?
- What do you want the principal to do about it?
Some people say that dangerous sports should be banned. Do you agree or
disagree? Give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Where do you work?
- Can you describe your work and the company?
- Why did you choose this job?
Cue Card
Talk about a place where you stayed away from home. Please say
- Where and what is this place?
- Why did you go there?
- How long have you stayed there?
- How did you feel staying away from home?
Discussion
- Have you stayed at a hotel before?

- Do you think people like to stay at hotels? Why?
- What are the most important things that a good hotel should have?
- Do you think hospitality jobs are desirable?
- Do you think the hotel industry should be regulated? Why?
IELTS test in Brazil August 2014 (Academic Module)
Thanks to the IELTS test taker C from Brazil we can share the following topics
and questions:
Listening test
Section 1. A phone conversation about trip booking and the activities in the
area.
Section 2. A school secretary was giving a tour to the parents and talking
about the school year activities.
Reading test
Passage 1. A text about British explorers of the Arctic who never returned
from their journey. The text was also about teams trying to discover what
happened to the explorers.
Passage 2. A text about a company that discovered a new source of
renewable energy. The company used it to manufacture textile and plastic
components. The text also explained the process of making plastic from corn
and the various applications of the product in daily life and industry.
Writing test
We were given a few diagrams showing how water is supplied to cities in

Australia and how it will be done in the future. The task was to create a short
text stating facts and comparing the diagrams.
Some people prefer to watch live performances from their home on TV or

online, others prefer to be present at the event and experience it live. Discuss
both ways and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?
- Do you usually go to the zoo?
Cue Card
Talk about something important that you forgot to do recently. Please say
- What is it?
- Why did you forget it?
- What was the impact of it?
Discussion
- Do you usually forget to do things or does it rarely happen to you?

- Do you think adults remember their experiences as children?
- What is the impact of childhood memories on an adult?
IELTS test in India August 2014 (Academic Module)
An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, V!) remembered the following topics
and questions from a recent exam:
Listening test
Section 1. A tourist was asked a few questions about his opinion on

attractions at a famous beach, as a part of a survey. The questions were
about the number of visits he made, reasons for his previous and latest visits,
the best and worst attractions, suggestions for improvements, his personal
details.
Section 2. A guide was giving instructions to tourists about a pick-up point,
number of places to visit, and also about famous monkeys they will be
visiting at the zoo.
Section 3. Two students discussed an ancient building as a part of their
assignment. A map of the building location was provided, and they were
trying to locate particular places on it.
Reading test
Passage 1. About ancient coins.

Passage 2. About historical features of West Africa.
Passage 3. About literature, in particular science fiction.
We were given two bar graphs showing the number of hours Australian
parents spend with their children during weekdays and weekends. The bar
graphs presented the data by different age groups.
It is believed that everyone should have an ambition to become successful in

life. Is it really important to have these ambitions? Is being ambitious good or
bad?
Speaking test
Interview

- What do you do at your work?
- Do you enjoy your job?
- Lets talk about photography.
- Do you prefer to take photos with your mobile or a camera?
- How did people take photos in the past?
- Why do people take photos during special occasions?
- Would you like to become a professional photographer?
- Do you read blogs before planning your travel?
Cue Card
Describe a special gift that you have given to someone that was brought from
your recent travel. Please say
- What was it?
- Where was the gift brought from?
- Whom did you give it to?
- Did he/she like it?
Discussion
- Lets talk about gifts.

- Do you like gifts? Why?
- What type of gifts do you like to give to someone?
- What gifts would you like to receive? Why?
- What gifts did you like when you were young?
- What is the importance of preserving souvenirs?
IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia August 2014
The IELTS test taker S from Saudi Arabia remembered the following Speaking
questions:
Speaking test
Interview

- What do you like about the place you live in?
- Is this place suitable for kids and families?
- What do you like the most about this place?
- Do you prefer to be with relatives or friends?
- Do you think guests should do house chores when they visit?
Cue Card
Talk about a time that you have spent away from home. Please say
- Where did you spend it?
- How long were you away?
- Did you like it there? Why?
- How did you feel about being away from home?
Discussion
- Describe the hospitality industry in your hometown.

- How does the hospitality industry affect your country in general?
- Do you think the hospitality industry should be regulated or not?
IELTS test in Tokyo, Japan August 2014 (General Training)
An IELTS test taker A from Japan remembered the following Writing and
Speaking questions:
Writing test
You had an incident during your stay in a hotel. One of the staff members was
very helpful. Write a letter to the hotel management about it and say
- What was the incident?
- How did the staff member help you?
- Suggest how the management should show appreciation to him/her.
Some people say that the Olympic games dont have a role to play in the 21st
century. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- What do you do for a job?
- Did you always want to do it?
- How did you feel on the first day at work?
- Lets talk about your weekly schedule.
- Do you do the same things every day?
- What is your favourite day of the week? Why?
- What is the busiest day of the week for you?
- If you could change something in your daily schedule would you do it? Why?
- What changes would you do exactly?
Cue Card
Talk about a friend that you had during your school days. Please say
- Who was he/she?
- How did you become friends?
- What did you two talk about?
- Why was he/she interesting to you?
Discussion
- When did you last see your friend?

- Lets talk about friends and friendship.
- What is the importance of friends?

- Would you like to have a few very good friends or a lot of just friends?
- If you had a problem, would you go to your friends or family? Why?
- Can you give me an example of such situation?
- Do you think it is always better to talk to your friends about such a problem?
IELTS test in Canada August 2014 (Academic Module)
Thanks to the IELTS test taker S from Canada we can share the topics and
questions from a recent exam (except for the Listening, which S couldnt
remember).
Reading test
Passage 1. About a 296 year-old skull of European origin that was discovered
in Australia.
Passage 2. How paper banknotes originated from metal coins.
Passage 3. A strategy of superstores.
Writing test
We were given two line graphs showing the amount of male and female
prisoners in Australia from 1911 to 2001.
Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in public,

especially on public transport, in restaurants and cinemas. Others think that
mobile phones should be allowed to use anywhere. Discuss both views and
give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Why did you choose this profession?
- Did you like the first day of your job?
- What type of weather do you like?
- Do you discuss the weather with your friends?
Cue Card
Describe a law in your home country, that you feel is very good for people.
Please say
- What is it?
- How did you get to know about this law?
- Why do you think it is good for people?
Discussion
- Do you think rules and laws are important? Why?

- What qualities of a police officer are the most important in your view?
- Should a police officer be punctual? Why?
- Are rules and laws strictly obeyed in your country?
IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria August 2014
The IELTS test taker D from Nigeria remembered the following Speaking
questions:
Speaking test
Interview

- What do you do for a job?
- Do you use a computer at work?
- How important is it for you? Why?
- When did you see a computer for the first time?
- When did you use it for the first time?
- What was it for?
- Do you think it is good that children are exposed to computers at an early
age now? Why?
Cue Card
Describe a place that you have visited far away from home. Please say
- Where and what is this place?
- How did you travel to this place?
- What did you do there?
Discussion
- What mode of travel do you prefer? Why?

- What are the advantages of travelling by air?
- Do you think air travel is becoming globalised?
- Do you think airlines are managing the gas emissions correctly?
- Do you think that passengers would be willing to pay more for travel to fund
a way to reduce these emissions properly?
IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK August 2014 (General Training)
Three IELTS test takers from Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK said their exams
were the same. Here are the Writing and Speaking questions they
remembered:
Writing test
There is a bad road in your locality. Write a letter to the council telling about
the problem with the road. In your letter
- introduce yourself,
- explain what and where the problem is,
- suggest what the council should do about it.
Some people believe that competition helps children to be better prepared

for their future, while others say that competition can be harmful for children
and should be limited to adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

Cue Card
Talk about a city that you have visited recently. Please say
- What and where is the city?

- Why did you go there?
- What did you like or dislike about it?
Discussion
- Do you like travelling?

- Do you prefer to do it yourself or with friends?
- What is your favourite destination?
IELTS Speaking test in Iran August 2014
The IELTS test taker A from Iran remembered being asked the following
questions in Speaking:
Speaking test
Interview

- What kind of work do you do?
- Why do you do this job?
- Do you like it?
- What do you like about it in particular?
Cue Card
Talk about a country that you would choose for travel if you had a chance to
go anywhere. Please say
- What country would it be?
- How long would you be staying there?
- What time of the year would you go there?
Discussion
- When was the last time you used a taxi?

- Why did you use a taxi?
- Do you think the taxi service is good?
- Is travelling abroad popular with young people in your country?
- Why is it so popular?
- What is your opinion about the advantages and disadvantages of tourism?
- Have you ever faced or heard about cultural invasion caused by tourism?
IELTS test in Iran August 2014 (Academic Module)
The IELTS test taker F from Iran remembered and shared the following topics
and questions:
Listening test
Section 1. A student was applying for a part-time job.

Section 2. A speaker was talking about swimming lessons.
Section 3. Two students were talking about their presentation.
Section 4. A speaker was talking about a museum.
Reading test
Passage 1. The invention of a new method of time-keeping on ships.

Passage 2. About different types of renewable energy in Australia.
Passage 3. How honey bees can be used in agriculture.
Writing test
We were given a bar chart showing the amount of money spent in five
different retail outlets in Australia between 2009 and 2011.
Many people believe that university students should pay tuition fees in full
themselves, because they gain education for their own benefit and not for the
society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you like living there?
- Is it an appropriate place for families?
- Do you know a lot of people there?
- What type of food do you like?
- How often do you eat fast food?
- Did you learn to cook when you were a child?
- What types of material can be recycled?
- Do you think peoples attitude toward recycling has changed?
- Can people be motivated to recycle? How?
Cue Card
Talk about an object you have bought recently, that you did not use. Please
say
- What is it?
- When and where did you buy it?
- Why did you buy it?
- Explain why you did not use it.
Discussion
- What do you think about advertisements?

- Are they effective?
- Are they useful for people?
- Can you compare advertisements on TV and in magazines?
- Is the difference only in extent of the audience?
- Are their methods always ethical?
IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan August 2014
Our kind friend A who took the IELTS test in Pakistan remembered the
following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Interview

- What kind of area is it?
- Do you plan to move somewhere else in the near future?
- How often do you refer to dictionaries?
- Did you ever think about writing a dictionary?
Cue Card
Describe a gift that you have received as a child. Please say

- What was the gift?
- When did you receive it?
- Do you still have it? Why?
Discussion
- Do you think boys and girls will prefer different gifts?

- What is the reason behind this?
- Is it an innate or an acquired behaviour, in your view?
IELTS test in Sri Lanka and India August 2014 (General Training)
Thanks to A and J who took IELTS in Sri Lanka and India (and had the same
exam) we can share the topics below:
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a man and a woman about a holiday trip,

hotel reservation and activities organized by the hotel.
Section 2. A conversation between a man and a woman about the soap opera
they watched.
Questions: multiple choice.
Section 3. A conversation between three people about videography.
Section 4. A monologue about the culture of chimpanzees.
Questions: multiple choice, sentence completion.
Reading test
Passage 1. A leaflet with Museum information, including opening days and

hours and other details.
Passage 2. About car pool initiative at a certain organisation.
Questions: match headings to paragraphs.
Passage 3. About ergonomic chairs.
Questions: multiple choice, sentence completion.
Passage 4. About the Maldive Islands tourism and marine wildlife protection.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.
Writing test
Your company has sent you to attend a course at college in a different

country. You have completed the course and received a certificate, but you
lost it on the way back. Write a letter to the Principal of the college and say
- How did you lose the certificate?
- Why do you need it?
- What do you expect the principal to do?
Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others
disagree. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Speaking test
Interview

- Do you like your work? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a movie that you watched and didnt like. Please say
- what movie it was
- what was the movie about
- why you didnt like the movie.
Discussion
- What do people do in their leisure time?

- Is there any difference between the previous and current generations in the
way they spend leisure time?
IELTS test in India July 2014 (Academic Module)
Thanks to the IELTS test taker D from India we can share the topics and
questions from a recent exam:
Listening test
Section 1. Booking of a caravan for the trip in New Zealand.

Section 2. Plan of the university library.
Section 3. Students discussion about various kinds of bees.
Section 4. A lecture about statistic results of libraries development
worldwide.
Reading test
Passage 1. About circadian rhythms.

Passage 2. About different scales of human societies from small groups to a
town.
Writing test
We were given a pair of graphs showing how people spent their free time in
1980 and 2010.
People continue to commit crimes even after being punished for it. Why do
you think this happens? How can crime be stopped?
Speaking test
Interview

- What dont you like about the place where you live?
Cue Card
Talk about a time when you saved money for a special occasion. Please say
- What was it for?
- How did it feel?
- Did you tell anyone about it?
Discussion
- Do you think credit cards increased the amount of money people spend?
- Do you think online shopping has increased peoples spending?
IELTS test in the UAE, India and Nigeria July 2014 (General Training)
It appears that the recent IELTS exams in the UAE, India and Nigeria were the
same (thanks to A, U, M, and C for sharing the topics and questions!).
Listening test
Section 1. A conversation between a personal trainer and a student about

different scheduled programs of physical exercises such as walking, yoga and
so on.
Section 2. A lecture given by a university professor about history and
evolution of sea horses.
Section 4. A conversation between two students about their projects and
subjects in their forthcoming educational year.
Reading test
Passage 1. About Yellow Pages and advertisements in it.

Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word).
Passage 2. About 9 various types of advertisements given in a magazine.
Questions: information matching.
Passage 4. A text about different work models for 24/7 employment. Day and
night shift workers, hazardous workers, permanent and temporary
employees. Also about well-being and policies regarding night and day
workers in the organization.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words), matching
headings to paragraphs.
Writing test
You have forgotten an important thing or document in a taxi on your recent

trip. Write a letter to the taxi company manager and say
- Give details of your journey.
- Describe the importance of what you left in that taxi.
- What do you expect the taxi company manager to do?
Nowadays many parents are sending their kids abroad to acquire good
education. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend. Give
your own opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Which city are you living in now?
- What kind of job do you do?
- Do you enjoy doing your job?
- Which day of the week is the busiest at work?
- Which is the slowest? Why?
- Do you use taxis a lot?

- When did you last travel by taxi?
- Are there traffic concerns in your city?
Cue Card
Talk about the first school you went to. Please say
- Where and when was it?
- What is the most important thing you remember about that place?
- What were the surroundings like in the school?
Discussion
- How good were the teachers in your school?

- Do you think young children have too much pressure in school today?
- Is it easy to make friends at school?
- Do teachers have a lot of influence on young kids?
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IELTS test in India July 2014 (General Training)
Two IELTS test takers from India (thanks, M and A!) shared the following
information about their recent exam:
Listening test
Section 1. A discussion regarding a wedding reception.

Section 2. Directions for getting around some facility.
Questions: filling in blanks.
Section 4. A discussion about mining in Canada.
Reading test
Passage 1. About traveling by train.

Passage 2. Information about clubs in a certain area for easy selection.
Passage 4. A text about an autistic person named Tammy.
Writing test
Write a letter to a friend who stays in another country that you are planning
to visit and say
- What do you plan to see?
- Ask his/her opinion on where to stay.
- Suggest some activities you can do together.
Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only; others,
however, feel cell phones should be used mostly for work. Discuss both views
and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Is there a park in your area?
- When did you visit a park?
Cue Card
Describe an important letter that you have received. Please say

- When did you receive the letter?
- Who was it from?
- Why was it important?
Discussion
- What does effective communication mean to you?

- What do you think about the use of pictures in communication?
- How will communication change in the future?
IELTS test in Buenos Aires, Argentina July 2014 (General Training)
Thanks to our kind friend E we can share the topics from a recent IELTS exam
in Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Listening test
Section 1. A women was calling a sport club to get some information about it.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).
Section 2. A ranger was talking about the main attractions of the park.
Questions: multiple choice, match descriptions to paragraphs.
Section 3. A conversation between two students about new models of
submarines.
Questions: information matching.
Section 4. About a new software company.
Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).
Reading test
Passage 1. Advertisements of different hotels.

Questions: short-answer questions.
Passage 2. A survey of a telephone company regarding the advertisement of
their services.
Passage 3. A test of intelligence of sheep.
Questions: short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given, match headings to
paragraphs.
Writing test
Write a letter to a rental agency asking for information about available rental
accommodation.
- Describe yourself and your family.
- What kind and size of accommodation do you need?
- What area would you like to live in?
Nowadays companies and other organisations are requiring their employees

to wear a uniform. Think about jobs where uniform is important. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
Speaking test
Interview

- Describe a normal day at your work.
- Did you always want to do this job?
- Do you prefer to work in the morning or in the afternoon?
- Do you like going shopping?

- Which shops do you like in particular?
- What is your favourite TV channel?
Cue Card
Talk about a good experience that you had as a teenager. Please say
- What was it?
- Why was it good?
- Who was there with you?
Discussion
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a teenager?

- Do teenagers get on well with old people? Why?
- Do children watch more TV now than in the past?
- Do you think that todays TV programs are better or worse than in the past?
Why?
- What are the disadvantages of being a timid person?why?
IELTS Speaking test in India July 2014
Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we can share the Speaking questions that
were recently asked in India:
Speaking test
Interview

- What kind of job do you do?
- How did you get this job?
- What are your responsibilities there?
- Do you find this job interesting? Why?
- Are you happy with your job?
- What is the value of time in your life?
- Do you wear a watch?
- When is the most productive time for you: morning or afternoon?
Cue Card
Talk about the most intelligent person that you know. Please say
- Who is this person?
- How did you meet him/her?
- Why do you think he/she is intelligent?
- Describe any incident showing his/her intelligence.
Discussion
- Do you like to meet intelligent people? Why?
- What can you learn from them?

- Do you think intelligent people are the happiest people in the world?
- Lets talk about computers. When did you see a computer for the first time?
- Do you have a computer at home?
- How is it important for you? Why?
- When do you use a computer and for what purpose?
IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey August 2014 (Academic Module)
Two IELTS test takers (thanks, G and M!) shared these details about their
exams which were the same in Saudi Arabia and Turkey:
Listening test
Section 1. Someone was applying for a part time job.

Section 2. A student was talking about the requirements for a presentation.
Section 4. A lecture about underground structures, their history and features.
Reading test

Passage 2. About renewable energy sources.
Passage 3. About honeybees.
Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs, sentence
completion.
Writing test
We were given a bar graph showing the spending in millions of dollars in five
types of retail stores in Australia in March 2009 and March 2011.
University students must pay all costs associated with their education,
because it benefits mostly them individually, rather than the society as a
whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Speaking test
Interview

- Are you a morning or an afternoon person?
- What is your favourite wild animal? Why?
- Do you like watching animals in zoos?
- What kind of music do you like to listen to?
- Did your music preferences change over the years? Why?
Cue Card
Talk about a subject that people always ask you about. Please say
- What is it?
- Where did you learn it?
- Why do they ask you about it?
- How do you feel about it, when they ask?
Discussion
- Is it necessary to be well-informed?
- What is the best way of acquiring information? Why?
- What do you think about knowledge quizzes on TV?
- Is it necessary to be aware of the general issues around us?
- Do you think internet sources provide reliable information?

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Writing task 2 (an essay)

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Section 1. A swimming instructor explained the precautions to be taken by

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Writing task 1 (a letter)

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

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Writing Task 2 (an essay)

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Writing task 2 (an essay)