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IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Nigeria and Sri Lanka – June 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Nigeria and Sri Lanka – June 2014 (General Training) Posted: 30 Jun 2014 03:30 AM PDT IELTS test takers from Nigeria and Sri Lanka (thank you, P and S!) shared the following speaking and writing topics (the exam was the same in these two countries). Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have been selected for a training course on computer skills that you cannot attend. Write a letter to your employer and say: - Explain how this training course would help you. - Why won’t you be able attend it? - Suggest a way to have that training again. Writing Task 2 (an essay) In some countries young people at the age of eighteen are considered adults and can drive a car, vote and get married, while other countries don’t allow it. What age do you think is the best to be considered an adult? Give reasons and examples from ...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – June 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Australia – June 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 27 Jun 2014 03:30 AM PDT Our kind friend A who recently took the IELTS test in Australia shared the following questions: Listening test Section 1. A young woman was on the phone to an agency, trying to find work as a nanny. They talked about her tasks, the family and conditions: salary, holidays, insurance and so on. Section 2. A guide was talking to people on the bus tour before they get off. She was explaining about different shops, markets, their location (street names and corners), opening times and what they sell. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A student was presenting his research about windmills and their effect on the environment, in particular on birds. Reading test Passage 1. About forests and the wood industry in New Zealand. Comparison of native wood versus plantatio...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Iran – June 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Iran – June 2014 Posted: 26 Jun 2014 03:30 AM PDT These Speaking questions were shared by A who recently took the IELTS test in Iran. The second cue card was contributed by A’s friend. 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 your neighbours there? - Is this place suitable for children? Why? - Do you like to visit museums or art galleries? - Do you think people should visit museums more? Why? - Do you like shopping? - Why do people prefer to buy from street shops? - Do you like to visit street shops in other countries? Cue Card 1 Talk about money that you have saved for a special thing. Please say - What was it? - How long were you saving for? - How did you feel when you eventually boug...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Qatar – June 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Qatar – June 2014 (General Training) Posted: 25 Jun 2014 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker from Qatar (thanks, M!) shared the Writing and Speaking questions he remembered: Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say - Suggest a product and explain what is good about it. - Tell him/her about the product in your country. - Advise what he/she should do with this product. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Schools don’t give proper health education to young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and examples based on your experience. 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? ...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Australia – June 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Australia – June 2014 Posted: 24 Jun 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to A who took the IELTS test in Australia we can share her Speaking questions: 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? - Which day of the week do you like the least? Why? - Given a chance, what daily task would you like to avoid? Cue Card Talk about a good law in your country. Please say - What law is it? - Why is it a good law? - Who does the law affect? - What would have happened without the law? Discussion - Talk about the role of a police officer in your country. - What is the criteria to be a good police officer? - How about a lawyer? - What job is more popular in your country, a policeman or a lawyer? Why? - Do most people in your country a...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Canada – June 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Canada – June 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 23 Jun 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to the IELTS test taker F we can share the following questions from a recent exam (F only remembered the Writing and Speaking) Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a flow chart that showed the manufacturing process of three types of tea. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some cultures value elderly people more, while other cultures value the youth more. Discuss both approaches 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 are you living now? - Do you like that place? - Do you know any of your neighbours? - Do you know them well? - Is your neighbourhood suitable for children? - Do you like street shopping? - Why do you think people...