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IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Canada – October 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Canada – October 2013 (Academic Module) Posted: 31 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT Our friend L who took the IELTS exam in Canada remembered the following questions from the Writing and Speaking tests: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two charts. One compared the performance of students who had TV in their rooms and those who didn't, in maths, writing and spelling. The second chart compared performance of students who had computers against those who didn't, in maths, spelling and writing. Writing task 2 (an essay) More and more people these days work harder and longer hours and have no time for family life and friends. What are the causes in your opinion? How is it affecting family life and the society as a whole? Use relevant examples to support your view. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your...

IELTS-Blog::Tips for IELTS Band 8 from Akshay Deep (competition winner) Tips for IELTS Band 8 from Akshay Deep (competition winner) Posted: 30 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT Akshay Deep is one of the best scorers in September, who received Band 8 in a General Training IELTS exam. He found IELTS-Blog.com helpful in his exam preparation, and wanted to help other test takers in our international family – so here are his tips: Magic Mantra – Practice, Practice and Practice! The secret behind my good scoring in Listening (8.5) and Reading (8.0) was that I had taken more than 35 Practice Papers over the course of my 2 month IELTS Exam Preparation. These practice tests gave me the confidence to do well in the main exam. My Tips / Strategies for Listening and Reading: 1. If your handwriting is bad (like mine), it will be better to answer all the questions in CAPITAL LETTERS. This strategy will also come in handy in situations where you ...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Australia – October 2013 IELTS Speaking test in Australia – October 2013 Posted: 29 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks, A!) shared these 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 job do you do? - What do you do at your work? - Do you like your job? Why? - Whom do you like to celebrate your birthdays with? - How did you like to celebrate your birthdays as a child? - What birthdays do you consider more important? - Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city? Why? - Do you walk? - Why do you consider walking important (or why not)? - What could be done to improve walking in the city? - Do you think you will keep walking as a part of your routine in the future? Cue Card Talk about a season or a time of the yea...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Hong Kong and Singapore – September 2013 (General Training) IELTS test in Hong Kong and Singapore – September 2013 (General Training) Posted: 28 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT Our friends from Hong Kong and Singapore say their IELTS exams were the same – here is what they remembered: Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have been advised by the manager to conduct a short session in school and share your work experience with the students. Write a letter to the headmaster of the school and say - Who are you and what kind of job do you do? - What are you planning to talk about? - What equipment will you need to use? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people believe money is a less important factor than free time for quality of life. What do you think about it? What other factors are necessary to live a good quality of lifestyle? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Italy – September 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Italy – September 2013 (Academic Module) Posted: 25 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker from Italy (thanks, J!) shared the questions he remembered from the Writing and Speaking tests. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two bar charts, one showing the average cost of room per night in 3, 4 and 5 star Australian hotels in one month of 2009. The second was showing percentages of capacity to which these hotels were occupied. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think parents should read or tell stories to their children, others say it is not important and can be replaced by watching TV and movies instead. 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? Cue Card Talk about a particular subject you...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013 IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013 Posted: 24 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT IELTS test takers S and M shared the questions they were asked in the Speaking test: 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 are birthday parties celebrated in your country? - What birthdays are very special in your culture? - Describe your city. - What are the main landmarks of the city? Cue Card Describe an interesting conversation that you had with someone you didn’t know. Please say - Who was that person? - When and where did you meet him/her? - What did you talk about? - Why was it interesting for you? Discussion - What is the difference between chatting and gossiping? - What is the difference betwee...