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IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India, UAE and UK – October 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in India, UAE and UK – October 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 31 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT The recent IELTS exams in India, UAE and UK appear to be the same according to S, A and R, who collectively remembered the following topics and questions: Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a college student and a university staff member. The student was enquiring about some Arts courses. Section 2. A conversation between a university supervisor and two students about some research. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A conversation with the owner of a forest railway track and how he is progressing. He was telling about what he and his family does there. Reading test Passage 1. About facial impressions recognition and body language reading. Passage 2. About women and their performance at work compared to men. Their ability to outperform m

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Dubai, UAE – October 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Dubai, UAE – October 2014 Posted: 30 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to A from the UAE we can share the Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam: 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? - Why did you choose it? - Do you like your job? - How was your first day there? - Do you drive or use public transport? - Why is it better? - What is your favourite day of the week? Why? - What is the busiest day of the week for you? - What can you do to avoid it? Cue Card Talk about an item that you bought but rarely use. Please say - What is the item? Describe it. - Where and when did you buy it? - Did you actually need it? Why? Discussion - What is shopping like in your country? - Is online shopping popular in your country? - What i

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in the UAE and India – October 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in the UAE and India – October 2014 (General Training) Posted: 29 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to the good memory of P, A and W we can share the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam in the UAE and India. Apparently, these two countries had the same questions. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have recently read an article in a newspaper about your favourite restaurant. The writer did not like the restaurant, but you disagree with his/her opinion. Write a letter to the editor and say - Where the restaurant is and its name - Describe your last visit to the restaurant - Why you disagree with the writer’s opinion - What should the editor do about this Writing Task 2 (an essay) Today people spend more time travelling to work than before. Some people suggest employers should allow employees to do some work from home

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Ireland – October 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Ireland – October 2014 Posted: 28 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Our friend M who took the IELTS test in Ireland remembered the following Speaking test questions: 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 now? - Describe your home. - What are its advantages and disadvantages? - What is your favourite spot at home? - What is your favourite colour? - Are you used to wearing bright colours? - Do you like cooking or baking? Why? Cue Card Talk about things that you do to live a healthier lifestyle. Please say - What do you do? - When do you prefer to do this activity? - When did you start doing this? Why? Discussion - Why is it important to do physical exercises? - Why do you think people don’t do them regularly? - Who is responsible for t

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – October 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Australia – October 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 27 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Below are the topics and questions we received from Y (thank you!) after a recent IELTS exam in Australia. She didn’t remember the Reading or the Listening, but had a good recollection of the Writing and Speaking sub tests: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a graph and a bar chart showing the percentage of population per square kilometer in 7 countries in 2003. We had to compare and describe the data. Writing task 2 (an essay) The government is funding universities and providing scholarships for the best students. To what extent do you agree with this approach? Shouldn’t it be supported by private organizations and students paying their own tuition fees? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from?

IELTS-Blog::5 Things You Can Do Today to Raise Your Listening Score [by Hamid, Band 9 in IELTS Listening] 5 Things You Can Do Today to Raise Your Listening Score [by Hamid, Band 9 in IELTS Listening] Posted: 24 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Hamid is a 30 year old IELTS test taker, who got an Overall Band Score of 8.5 with two straight 9′s in the Listening and Speaking sub tests. When we asked Hamid what his advice would be to other IELTS candidates trying to raise their score, he invested a lot of effort and put together the following tips. Have a read, and see what you can change about YOUR Listening practice today, to get a big improvement: “It’s generally believed there’s nothing candidates can do to elevate their score in a short period of time. I beg to differ and do believe that with enough dedication, practice, time allocation and directed guidance, getting a higher score in Listening is not so far-fetched. Here are some tips that might hel