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IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Vietnam – August 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Vietnam – August 2013 (Academic Module) Posted: 30 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker from Vietnam (thanks, P!) shared the following topics and questions he remembered after a recent exam: 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. 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 customer’s ideas, profiles and other patterns. Passage 3. About online training and companies using computers to train their employees. The passage was about advantages and d

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – August 2013 (General Training) IELTS test in Australia – August 2013 (General Training) Posted: 29 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks C!) shared the topics from a recent exam, below: Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a representative and a client regarding concert performances. Section 2. About bike shops and what each shop offers. Section 3. A conversation between two students about the university’s satisfaction survey. Section 4. A talk about the new building that will be built in London. Reading test Passage 1. University parking guidelines and procedures. Passage 2. A list of different art exhibition centres and galleries. Passage 3. An article about paper origins – who and where has first developed it, who and when started paper mills. Passage 4. Don't remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Invite a friend to join y

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in the UK – July 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test in the UK – July 2013 (Academic Module) Posted: 28 Aug 2013 03:40 AM PDT The IELTS exam update below was shared by R who recently took the test in the UK. Listening test Section 1. A conversation between two neighbors regarding the nearby swimming pool facility. Section 2. A conversation between two class mates about preparation for a presentation. Section 3. An announcement by the head of the department to the pupils regarding their course outline, followed by the introduction of faculty members and their roles during the course. Section 4. A customer was talking to a travel agent about car hire companies, public transport and currency in Ghana. Reading test Passage 1. A story about the Olympic torch. Passage 2. About sleep and who needs it more. How long should people and animals sleep, different sleep patterns and their effects. Passage 3. Differen

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Canada – July 2013 IELTS Speaking test in Canada – July 2013 Posted: 27 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks, S!) shared his Speaking questions: 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 after work? - Do you use public transport? - What type of transport do use most often? - How can the city transport system be improved? Cue Card Talk about online shopping. Please say - What did you buy online recently? - Why did you buy online? - Were you happy with the product? Discussion - Do you see a difference between restaurants here and in your home country? - Would you like to be a news reporter? - What qualities should you have to become a news reporter? - Do you watch local or world news mostly? - Do you prefer to read news in a newspaper or online? Why?

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in the USA – July 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test in the USA – July 2013 (Academic Module) Posted: 26 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT The details of an IELTS test in the USA were shared by N, who remembered the following: Listening test Section 1. About buying concert tickets. Section 2. Two teachers were discussing an article on technology in schools. Section 3, 4. Don't remember. Reading test Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two maps showing a radio station 10 years ago and today, which we had to compare. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think the main benefit of international cooperation is in protection of the environment, while others think that the main benefit is in the worldwide business. 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? - Do you wo

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia and New Zealand – July 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Australia and New Zealand – July 2013 (Academic Module) Posted: 23 Aug 2013 03:30 AM PDT Below are the details of IELTS exams in Australia and New Zealand (thanks to E and K for sharing!): Reading test Passage 1. About the construction of a bridge in Australia. Passage 2. Emotion recognition in babies. Passage 3. About the first migration to Patagonia. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing the percentages of business, maths and science students who received a good rating after their first year. There were also figures for study aids they used (course resources, tutor, library, online research and so on). Writing task 2 (an essay) Humans tend to copy one another, especially in fashion, choice of clothes and consumer goods. Do you agree or disagree? Provide your view and examples from your own experienc