tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87377476264890412822025-10-14T00:25:52.422-07:00Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-8041335774163607832015-04-01T01:23:00.002-07:002015-04-01T01:23:10.883-07:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"> Test Post </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-11808153832894012932014-10-23T17:17:00.001-07:002015-02-01T02:05:18.187-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <hr> <u>IELTS Speaking test in India – October 2014</u><br> <i>Posted: 23 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT</i><br> <p> When K took the IELTS test in India, he was asked the following questions in Speaking:</p> <b>Speaking test</b><br> <b>Interview</b> <ul type="circle"> <li>- What is your full name?</li> <li>- Can I see your ID?</li> <li>- Where are you from?</li> <li>- Do you work or study?</li> <li>- Do you live in a house or an apartment?</li> <li>- What is your favourite room?</li> <li>- How long do you live in your house?</li> <li>- What is your favourite teacher?</li> <li>- What is the role of teachers?</li> <li>- Would you choose this as your future profession?</li> <li>- Do you like shopping?</li> <li>- When do you usually go shopping?</li> <li>- What was the last thing that you bought? </li> </ul> <b>Cue Card</b><br> Describe a singer or a band that you listen to. Please say <ul type="circle"> <li>- What band/singer is it?</li> <li>- Where and when did you hear them for the first time?</li> <li>- Do you still like their music? </li> </ul> <b>Discussion</b> <ul type="circle"> <li>- What music do people like these days?</li> <li>- Do you think music producers are mostly money-minded or that they actually care about the quality of music? </li> </ul> </div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-49668810519306437772014-10-21T18:04:00.001-07:002015-02-01T02:15:32.879-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <hr> <u>IELTS Speaking test in Iran – October 2014</u><br> <i>Posted: 21 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT</i> <p>Thanks to R who took the IELTS test in Iran we can share these Speaking questions:</p> <b>Speaking test</b><br> <b>Interview</b> <ul type="circle"> <li> - What is your full name?</li> <li> - Can I see your ID?</li> <li> - Where are you from?</li> <li> - Do you work or study?</li> <li> - What subject are you studying?</li> <li> - Why did you select this subject for study?</li> <li> - Do you think computers have more advantages than disadvantages? </li> </ul> <b>Cue Card</b><br> Describe a food product which is produced in your region. Please say <ul type="circle"> <li> - what the product is</li> <li> - where you can buy it</li> <li> - who usually buys it and why. </li> </ul> <b>Discussion</b> <ul type="circle"> <li> - Do you personally like this product?</li> <li> - Do you prefer local or imported products?</li> <li> - Do you think it is right for famous brands to export their food products anywhere?</li> <li> - Should people buy food products of their own country? Why?</li> <li> - Name some of the food products which are popular in other parts of the country</li> <li> - What types of food products are imported to your country? Why?</li> </ul> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-49119133067948337562014-10-20T17:58:00.001-07:002015-02-01T02:30:31.255-08:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <hr> <u>IELTS test in Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia – October 2014 (Academic Module)</u><br> <i>Posted: 20 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT</i> <p>Three IELTS test takers from Ireland, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia (thanks P, A and R!) remembered the following information about their exams:</p> <b>Listening test</b> <ul type="circle"> <li>Section 1. A conversation between a construction company representative and a customer. </li> <li>Section 2. About ways to become a millionaire. </li> <li>Section 3. A description of three different kinds of sharks. </li> <li>Section 4. A holiday plan, including sightseeing and places to visit. </li> </ul> <b>Reading test</b> <ul type="circle"> <li>Passage 1. The history of pencils. </li> <li>Passage 2. About different kinds of parrots. </li> <li>Passage 3. About children, literature and education. </li> </ul> <b>Writing test</b> <p><b>Writing task 1 :</b>(a report) We were given a diagram showing the process of production of electrical energy using both black and brown coal. We had to write a report on energy production and loss using these two energy sources.</p> <p><b>Writing task 2 :</b>(an essay) Some people think that our behaviour, customs and traditions are no longer relevant, and have to change due to the influence of modern ways of life. Do you agree or disagree? Include any relevant examples in your response.</p> <b>Speaking test</b><br> <b>Interview</b> <ul type="circle"> <li> - What is your full name?</li> <li> - Can I see your ID?</li> <li> - Where are you from?</li> <li> - Do you work or study?</li> <li> - What do you do?</li> <li> - Do you like your job?</li> <li> - Do you like wearing comfortable or fashionable shoes?</li> <li> - How often do you buy shoes?</li> <li> - What kind of shoes are convenient for you? </li> </ul> <b>Cue Card</b><br> Describe a nice conversation that you had with someone you know. Please say <ul type="circle"> <li> - Who was that person?</li> <li> - Where was it?</li> <li> - What were you talking about? </li> </ul> <b>Discussion</b> <ul type="circle"> <li> - Why did you like that conversation?</li> <li> - Nowadays what do men and women like to talk about?</li> <li> - Why do people feel nervous when talking in front of a big audience?</li> <li> - Do you think the use of pictures and graphs helps during public speaking? </li> </ul> </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-62255411338385402372014-10-17T17:21:00.001-07:002014-10-17T17:21:08.882-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Iran and Pakistan – September 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Iran and Pakistan – September 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Two IELTS test takers from Iran and Pakistan (thanks N and F!) remembered the following information about a recent exam. It appears that these two countries had the same exam. Listening test Section 1. Information about a camping trip. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. Project discussion between two students. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 3. A student was getting some advice from a friend about a course in Arts. Questions: multiple choice. Section 4. About an air pollution problem. Questions: filling in blanks, information matching. Reading test Passage 1. About waste recycling in different countries. Passage 2. About the mobile phone technology and its use in real life. Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, summary completion, match information to paragraphs. Passage 3. About a corporation and production of body spray. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table that compared percentages of 7 different social groups in Australia that use public transport. Writing task 2 (an essay) Decreasing levels of fresh water sources are becoming a global issue. What are the reasons? What can be done by governments to prevent it? 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? - Describe the home where you live. - Is spending holidays in a countryside better than in the city? Why? Cue Card Describe a project that you did during your studies. Please say - What was the project? - Why did you choose this topic? - How did you feel after finishing it? Discussion - What do you think about homework? - Is it good for children to have homework? - If children do their work at school, how will they spend time at home? - Should they spend some time learning something at home? Related posts: IELTS test in Pakistan and Iran – June 2014 (Academic Module) Two IELTS test takers B and A shared the information... IELTS test in Iran and India – April 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers from Iran and India (thank you, M... IELTS test in Egypt, India and Iran – September 2014 (Academic Module) Test takers from Egypt, India and Iran reported seeing the... IELTS test in the UK and Sri Lanka – May 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers from the UK and Sri Lanka (thank... IELTS test in Sri Lanka – July 2014 (Academic Module) This IELTS exam update was shared by A from Sri... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 18, 2014 at 05:41AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-54909745072575231352014-10-16T17:29:00.001-07:002014-10-16T17:29:48.873-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::Is IELTS Band 9 impossible for non-native English speakers? Is IELTS Band 9 impossible for non-native English speakers? Posted: 16 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT IELTS Band 9 is the holy grail of IELTS test takers, it’s often thought of as impossible, but it really is not. Of course it’s not easy to achieve, but… Emiliano from Uruguay is a living proof that you can still get Band 9 in IELTS, without being a native English speaker (his mother tongue is Spanish). We learned about Emiliano’s success when he emailed his IELTS results to participate in our monthly competition. When he won, and we asked him what was the secret behind his beautiful score (straight 9′s in Listening, Reading and Writing, and 8.5 in Speaking) – here is what he said: “I’d recommend doing some recreational reading in English, I think it really broadens your vocabulary and it reminds you that you can actually enjoy yourself while improving your English (as opposed to only studying for the test, which is important of course!). I did a bit of reading while I was studying for the test, and it proved not only useful but also entertaining! I believe a wide range of authors and styles is the way to go, so I went from Jack London and Arthur Conan Doyle to George R.R. Martin and Paul Auster. Regarding more specific tips, I think time management is of the essence, particularly in the Writing test. I’d recommend to start the test by planning the answers to both questions before starting to write any of them. That is: when the test starts you’re at your best (you’ll grow increasingly tired and stressed with every passing minute), so you should take advantage of that moment of relative clarity and plan your answers (I stress: both of them). I guess you could allow yourself ten minutes to do so. Once the answers are planned, all you have to do is follow the plan, and that makes it much easier, because you can think of every paragraph as a small task rather than look at the whole essay as a big scary task.<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 17, 2014 at 05:45AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-79448517060183947582014-10-15T17:20:00.001-07:002014-10-15T17:20:31.521-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training) Posted: 15 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Three IELTS test takers from Australia shared the following information about their recent exam: Listening test Section 1. A gym membership application. Section 2. Application for a fishing license. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. About Air New Zealand. Reading test Unfortunately, no one remembered the Reading topics. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have recently attended a conference and found it very informative. Write a letter to your manager and ask their permission to give a presentation on the same topic to your colleagues. Include the following details in your letter: - What was the presentation about? - Where was the conference held? - How can it be useful to your colleagues and the company? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people think young people are more influenced by their friends than their parents or teachers. Do you agree or disagree? 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? - What do you think about shoes? - Do you like fashionable or comfortable shoes? - How often do you buy shoes? Cue Card 1 Describe an app that you have downloaded from the Internet and how it is useful to you. Please say - What app is it? - How long have you had it for? - Is it useful in your daily life or not? Why? Discussion 1 - How do you thick technology affects our daily life? - Nowadays people are more attracted to technology than in the past, is that right? Why? - Is life without technology really that difficult? Why? Cue Card 2 Talk about a sportsman whose performance you have seen. Please say - Where did you see him? - What sport was it? - Why did you like his performance? Discussion 2 - What sports are popular in your country? - Do favorite sports vary from boys to girls? - Do you think sportsmen should be paid more than doctors and teachers? Related posts: IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks K!) shared the... IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training) Two IELTS test takers from Australia (thanks, N and V!)... IELTS test in Canada – September 2014 (General Training) A test taker from Canada (thanks, R!) shared the topics... IELTS test in Australia – April 2014 (General Training) Thanks to the IELTS test taker A from Australia we... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 16, 2014 at 05:43AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-57138372308838857992014-10-14T17:21:00.001-07:002014-10-14T17:21:49.085-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – September 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – September 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 14 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to the collective effort of our IELTS-taking friends from India and Saudi Arabia (great job K, D, V and A!), here are the topics and questions from a recent exam: Listening test Section 1. A conversation about different cars and their fuel efficiency. Section 2. Don’t remember. Section 3. About the Salsa dance. Section 4. About obesity in children, including a tutorial on how to avoid it. Reading test Passage 1. About food flavour. Passage 2. About coastline nature sculptures. Passage 3. About the global warming and its impact on New Zealand. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two maps of Sydney international airport. The first was from 1930 and the second was a recent map of the airport. We had to identify and describe the changes. Writing task 2 (an essay) The government should allocate more funds to public services instead of wasting money on arts such as music, painting and so on. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? 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? - What do you do? - Do you like your job? - Do you prefer to have a lot of just friends or a few good friends? - When was the last time you went shopping? - Do you like to buy things from small or big shops? Why? Cue Card Talk about an old person in your life. Please say - who he/she is - how often you see him/her - how you feel about spending time with him/her Discussion - Should we spend more time with old people? - Should we take advice from them? Related posts: IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – September 2014 (General Training) Our friends A and P took their IELTS exams in... IELTS test in the UK and Saudi Arabia – April 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers C and A from the UK and... IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey – August 2014 (Academic Module) Two IELTS test takers (thanks, G and M!) shared these... IELTS test in Australia and Saudi Arabia – March 2014 (Academic Module) Our friends, IELTS test takers from Australia and Saudi Arabia,... IELTS test in the UK, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia – July 2014 (Academic Module) Three IELTS test takers from the UK, Switzerland and Saudi... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 15, 2014 at 05:47AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-24918995238644223262014-10-13T17:22:00.001-07:002014-10-13T17:22:12.306-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Sofia, Bulgaria – September 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Sofia, Bulgaria – September 2014 Posted: 13 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT When our friend O took the IELTS test in Sofia, Bulgaria, here are the questions he was asked in Speaking: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you live in a house or a flat? - Describe your house. - What would you prefer to have, many friends or a few good friends? - Do you spend time with your friends? - How did you meet your best friend? Cue Card Describe a prize that you want to win. Please say - What is it? - How did you learn about it? - Why do you want to win it? Discussion - Do you like spending time in green places? - How can we learn about the nature? - Do you like camping? - Do you like sports? - Should money be the motivation for professional athletes? - How can you motivate employees to do their job better? - What is the best way to do it? Why? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014 Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we have the... IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – December 2013 The Speaking questions below were shared by A who took... IELTS Speaking test in El Salvador – September 2014 Two IELTS test takers from El Salvador shared their Speaking... IELTS Speaking test in Kazakhstan – September 2013 Our friend I who took the IELTS test in Kazakhstan... IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training) Two IELTS test takers from Australia (thanks, N and V!)... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 14, 2014 at 05:47AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-74412335129923106172014-10-10T17:22:00.001-07:002014-10-10T17:22:49.932-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Australia – September 2014 (General Training) Posted: 10 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Two IELTS test takers from Australia (thanks, N and V!) remembered the following topics and questions from their recent exam: Listening test Section 1. A parent and a teacher were discussing some changes in the school schedule. Section 2. A student and his teacher were discussing different methods of doing a research. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. About urban living. Reading test Passage 1. A discussion about different restaurants and their facilities. Passage 2. A person was applying for a job online. Passage 3. Requirements for people working in a foreign country. Passage 4. A story about the sheep that can recognise faces. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have stayed at a friend’s house last weekend and forgot your watch there. Write a letter to him/her and say - Thank him/her for the weekend stay. - Describe your watch and where you could have left it. - Suggest a way how to get it back. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better to encourage them to spend more time outside playing sports and games. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? 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? - Describe your job. - What is your favourite food? - When do you usually eat it? - Do you know how to cook? Cue Card 1 Talk about a language that you would like to learn. Please say - What language is it? - Why do you like it? - What should you do to learn it? Discussion 1 - What is the best way to relax? - Why can some people easily learn a different language and others can’t? - Is it important to learn foreign language in a formal classroom? Cue Card 2 Talk about something or someone you’ve been waiting for. Please say: - Who or what were you waiting for? - Why were you waiting? - What happened in the end? Discussion 2 - Give an example of waiting for something that you purchased (such as a TV, a house or a car). - Do you think the waiting time for electronics should be decreased? - Do you like waiting for something? Why? Related posts: IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers from India (thank you L and R)... IELTS test in Serbia and India – September 2014 (General Training) Two IELTS test takers (thanks, V and B!) shared the... IELTS test in Australia and Singapore – May 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers from Australia and Singapore (thank you, R... IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – September 2014 (General Training) Our friends A and P took their IELTS exams in... IELTS test in Australia and Japan – November 2013 (General Training) Our friends S and H remembered the following questions from... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 11, 2014 at 05:41AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-52937314455475037112014-10-09T17:27:00.001-07:002014-10-09T17:27:25.620-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – September 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – September 2014 Posted: 09 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to D who took the IELTS test in Malaysia we can share the following Speaking questions: Speaking test Interview - What is your name? - What should I call you? - May I have your ID, please? - Are you still studying? - Why did you choose the subject you are studying? - Do you like going to a museum or an art exhibition? - In your opinion, is it important for students to go to museums or art exhibitions? Why? - Do you think people nowadays have time to relax? - What do people do to relax? - Does exercising help to relax? - What would you like to do to relax? Cue card Describe an item that you have but don’t really use. Please say - what the item is, - why you bought it, - why you rarely use it, and - when you usually use it. Discussion - Is the online shopping more popular now? - What are the benefits of online shopping? - Why do people usually go shopping? - Do you think recycling is important? Why? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in India – September 2014 An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, R!) remembered the... IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – January 2014 These speaking questions were shared by N who took the... IELTS Speaking test in the Russian Federation – June 2014 Our Russian friend N shared the speaking questions she was... IELTS test in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia – September 2014 (Academic Module) According to IELTS test takers from Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia... IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013 IELTS test takers S and M shared the questions they... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 10, 2014 at 05:48AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-79608710421210124552014-10-08T17:22:00.001-07:002014-10-08T17:22:14.687-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia – September 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia – September 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 08 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT According to IELTS test takers from Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia the exams in these countries were the same (thank you N, Y and S). Here are the details they remembered: Listening test Section 1. A conversation about a playground and its location. Section 2. A conversation between two people regarding their Arts resumes. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A lecture on how to prepare yourself for mountain climbing. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word). Reading test Passage 1. About the development of banknotes, starting from coins invention. Passage 2. Don’t remember. Passage 3. An explanation how to present your product in a store or a supermarket. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table with figures of cars production in Argentina, Thailand and Australia between 2003 and 2009. We had to describe the table and make any relevant comparisons. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays more people are living by themselves. What are the reasons for this? Will this have a negative or a positive impact on the society? 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 for a job? - Why did you choose this job? - What was your first day experience? Cue Card 1 Talk about a family member whom you enjoy spending time with. Please say - How much time do you spend together? - What do you do? - Why do you like spending time with him/her? Discussion 1 - Why do some families have close relationships and others don’t? - Do different cultures influence it? - Why are people choosing to live independently? - Did the family system change in your country? - Why are social network sites so popular? - How is Facebook helpful to you? - Would you be upset if there were no updates on your Facebook wall? Cue Card 2 Talk about a good habit of your friend. Please say - what habit it is - why you consider this a good habit. Discussion 2 - What is your opinion about people who always have a routine schedule? - What do you think about their creativity? Cue Card 3 Describe a family celebration. Please say - what the reason for this celebration was - when it took place - who attended it - how you felt about it. Discussion 3 - Why is there a tendency to marry later in life nowadays? - What is your opinion on marriage? - Is it good or bad for a husband and wife to have the same level of education? Related posts: IELTS test in Australia and Indonesia – March 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers S and W shared the Writing and... IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – April 2014 (Academic Module) Three IELTS test takers contributed to this exam update (thanks... IELTS test in Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand – May 2014 (Academic Module) Thanks to three IELTS test takers from Malaysia, Australia and... IELTS test in Australia and Nepal – September 2014 (Academic Module) Our friends from Australia and Nepal shared the details of... IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – March 2014 (General Training) Our friends J and S shared these questions from the... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 09, 2014 at 05:51AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-48319637357658503582014-10-07T17:27:00.001-07:002014-10-07T17:27:18.850-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Results competition winners in September 2014 IELTS Results competition winners in September 2014 Posted: 07 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT It is a true pleasure to announce the 15 test takers who won in the IELTS Results Competition in September. They come from 7 different countries and speak 12 different languages, but all of them have one thing in common – a great IELTS score. Let’s give a round of applause to the winners: Academic Module – 1st place Alvin Garett Paul Dousip from New Zealand, Band 8.5 Academic Module – 2nd place Ranjit Bajarang Chougale from India, Band 8 Sepehr Haddadshargh from Iran, Band 8 Academic Module – 3rd place Fuad Ahmadov from Azerbaijan, Band 7.5 Mrinmoy Das from India, Band 7.5 Aliyabanu Kansara from India, Band 7.5 General Training Module – 1st place Kheirian Hamidreza from Iran, Band 8.5 Karthiga Renga Sastha Murugan from India, Band 8.5 Haider Zeeshan Khan from Pakistan, Band 8.5 General Training Module – 2nd place Prithvi Hemmige from India, Band 8 General Training Module – 3rd place Cyril Thevenet from France, Band 7.5 Gagandeep Singh Bhurjee from India, Band 7.5 Dhruv Bhandari from India, Band 7.5 Rashmi Nair from India, Band 7.5 Sherifat Oluwakemisola Onabanjo from Nigeria, Band 7.5 Congratulations to the winners! You must be determined, dedicated and hardworking people, and deserve every bit of this success. As a token of our appreciation we are sending your certificates of achievement to your emails. Winning IELTS results will be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so if you won, please feel free to show them off to your friends! So, what does it take to get a high score in IELTS? How do you make it happen? All we know at the moment is that Fuad Ahmadov (Band 7.5) used our book “IELTS Success Formula”, and Prithvi Hemmige (Overall Band 8 with straight 9′s in Listening and Reading) used our book “Ace the IELTS”. But there must be so much more information our winners can share! We hope to hear from the winners the stories of how they prepared and studied, and what helped them achieve success in IELTS. Anything they wish to share will be posted on IELTS-Blog without delay, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month. P.S. IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here. Related posts: IELTS Results competition winners in July 2014 Just in time for the weekend I’m happy to announce... IELTS Results competition winners in June 2014 Today we’re happy to present the 15 top scorers who... IELTS Results competition winners in September 2013 Today we’re proud to present and celebrate the 14 winners,... IELTS Results competition winners in March 2014 What a great feeling it is to finally reveal the... IELTS Results competition winners in August 2014 Today we’re happy to present the 11 high achievers who... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 08, 2014 at 05:49AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-66304647460577261582014-10-03T17:20:00.001-07:002014-10-03T17:20:31.719-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – September 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and India – September 2014 (General Training) Posted: 03 Oct 2014 04:01 AM PDT Our friends A and P took their IELTS exams in Saudi Arabia and India, and shared the following information: Listening test Section 1. A client and a real estate agent were discussing a house for rent in New Zealand. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. A student was talking to his professor about his broken finger and asking for suggestions. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. A student was talking about his research on pine trees in Canada. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice. Section 4. Two students were discussing all the pros and cons of living in dormitory. Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs. Reading test Passage 1. About scientific discoveries in a museum. Questions: match headings to paragraphs. Passage 2. About the pension system for retirees in the UK. Questions: True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. About the structure of dental care system in the UK. Questions: filling in blanks. Passage 4. How to join the Civil Voluntary system in Canada. Questions: filling in blanks, match headings to paragraphs. Passage 5. A successes story of a certain Norwegian music band. Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have recently enrolled in an evening school course. Write a letter to the director about something you’re not happy with. - Give details of the course. - Explain what the problem is. - What do you expect the school to do? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Many nations nowadays are competing for the right to host international sport events, however some people think it is not a good idea. Discuss both views and mention 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? - Why did you choose this job? - What kind of weather do you like? - Do you prefer to spend a vacation in a hot or a cold place? - Do some weather conditions provoke certain feelings? Why? - Do you discuss weather with your friends? Cue Card Talk about a person that you know from school. Please say - Who is this person? - What does he/she look like? - What do you have in common? - Why did you choose him/her as a friend? Discussion - What should the qualities of a friend be? - Is it better to have few close friends than many just friends? - Is honesty important in friendship? Why? - Should parents interfere in choosing their children’s friends? - What is more important, friends or family? - If a friend confessed to you something illegal that he/she has done, what would you do? - How can you keep a long term friendship? Related posts: IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait – March 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (thanks, S... IELTS test in India – April 2014 (General Training) This exam update was shared by K, who took the... IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey – August 2014 (Academic Module) Two IELTS test takers (thanks, G and M!) shared these... IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training) Three IELTS test takers from Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the... IELTS test in the UK and Saudi Arabia – April 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers C and A from the UK and... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 04, 2014 at 05:47AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-61935663195730059752014-10-02T17:35:00.001-07:002014-10-02T17:35:16.192-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::Erica shares her tips after scoring 8.5 in IELTS Erica shares her tips after scoring 8.5 in IELTS Posted: 02 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Erica, a lovely lady from Nigeria, has won in our IELTS Results competition in May, and no wonder – her Overall Band Score is 8.5 with a perfect 9 in Listening. When we asked Erica how she did it, and what she would recommend that other test takers do to prepare well for IELTS, here is what she said: BEFORE THE TEST - I made enquiries to find out when I can take the exam, how many modules there will be, and how each module affects the overall score. - I started my preparation as soon as I decided to take the test. - I purchased the official IELTS practice materials, read all the tips and studied the booklet. I also attempted all the practice questions for the four modules and watched the DVD. - I attempted all the sample questions on the official IELTS website and in search of more practice materials I discovered www.IELTS-Blog.com . - I visited IELTS-Blog regularly and attempted a lot of sample questions. More importantly I read through all the exam preparation tips on the website and those posted by candidates who took the test. DURING THE TEST - Read all instructions carefully especially during the listening test. - Remember to allocate your time proportionally, especially during the writing test. - Work through the easiest part first during the reading test as lingering on the more challenging questions may rob you of valuable time. - When answering speaking questions, try to relax and be as honest as possible as this would ensure a free flow of conversation. Remember, the test is mostly about your English ability and not about who or what you are. Do not feel intimidated in any way, the examiners are professionals and I believe are well trained. AFTER THE TEST Do not worry if you found the test challenging, because most people probably did as well. Good luck everyone!<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 03, 2014 at 05:42AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-68837530178403548672014-10-01T17:15:00.001-07:002014-10-01T17:15:05.748-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in India – September 2014 IELTS Speaking test in India – September 2014 Posted: 01 Oct 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to S who took the IELTS test in India we are sharing these Speaking questions today: 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 for a job? - What are your responsibilities there? - Are you happy with this job? - Explain why you are happy. Cue Card Talk about your recent experience in a traffic jam. Please say - When and where was it? - What did you do during this time? - How do traffic jams affect your daily life? Discussion - How does the increasing traffic congestion affect the environment? - How can we reduce traffic jams? - Do you think they will get worse in the future? - What is your opinion on widening roads? - What is the difference between commuting by bus and by car? - What do you prefer? Why? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Australia – September 2013 These Speaking questions were shared by Z who took the... IELTS test in India and Philippines – August 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers from the Philippines and India (thanks M... IELTS Speaking test in India – July 2014 Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we can share... IELTS test in Egypt, India and Iran – September 2014 (Academic Module) Test takers from Egypt, India and Iran reported seeing the... IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2014 An IELTS test taker N from India shared the questions... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 02, 2014 at 05:41AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-15095702665473104352014-09-30T17:25:00.001-07:002014-09-30T17:25:23.571-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Mandalay, Burma – September 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Mandalay, Burma – September 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 30 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to A who recently took the IELTS test in Mandalay, Burma we can share these topics and questions: Listening test Section 1. Phone enquiry about an office rental including the required facilities (essential, desirable and so on). Section 2. Information about different kinds of whales including their behaviour and photos. Section 3, 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. A research about functions of brain in general and memory in particular. Different types of memory were discussed, semantic and episodic. Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given an emergency exit plan of the second floor of a student accommodation with fire exits A and B for rooms 1 to 8, two ladders, and a lift. We had to write a description of the exit plan. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays some governments encourage industrial factories and businesses to move out of large cities. Is it a positive or negative development? Discuss 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? - What do you do for a job? - Do you enjoy your work? - What kind of music do you like? - Did your taste in music change since you were younger? - Why do you like this kind of music? - Do you listen to other kinds of music? - What kind of benefits do you get from listening to music? - Is there anything you would like to do if you had more free time? Cue Card Describe something good that you do to help others. Please say - What do you do? - Whom do you help? Why? - How do you feel about it? Discussion - Is there anything else you do to help others? - Do you think countries are obligated to share their research discoveries with other countries? - Do you think natural disasters are consequences of the nature or caused by human beings? - Do you think countries should help one another in times of disasters? Related posts: IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – April 2014 (Academic Module) Three IELTS test takers contributed to this exam update (thanks... IELTS test in Taiwan – September 2013 (Academic Module) Thanks to J from Taiwan we know this much about... IELTS test in Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand – May 2014 (Academic Module) Thanks to three IELTS test takers from Malaysia, Australia and... IELTS test in Australia – June 2014 (Academic Module) Our kind friend A who recently took the IELTS test... IELTS test in India – July 2014 (Academic Module) Thanks to the IELTS test taker D from India we... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />October 01, 2014 at 05:49AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-48262840970511312682014-09-29T17:40:00.001-07:002014-09-29T17:40:49.202-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Canada – September 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Canada – September 2014 (General Training) Posted: 29 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT A test taker from Canada (thanks, R!) shared the topics and questions from a recent exam: Listening test Section 1. A survey about a resort. Section 2. Two students were allocating responsibilities for a research on an old city. Section 3. Based on the research a map has been prepared and we had to identify places on it. Section 4. About some weed species that take over the native plants, and measures to control and eliminate them. Reading test Passage 1. Instructions for an online job application. Passage 2. Electricians in Ontario, a detailed text on how to get trained, get a job and who controls it. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Passage 4. Dreamwear – a text about various types of special clothes and fabrics and their usage. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have moved recently into an apartment and found a few things that weren’t working. Write a letter to the landlord and say: - what wasn’t working - why this is a problem for you - what you want them to do about it. Writing Task 2 (an essay) For some people high salary is an important criterion when choosing a new job. Others are satisfied if the job contributes to the society. 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? - Where do you live now? - Is it a good place for families and children? - What day of the week is your favourite? Why? - What is the busiest day of the week for you? Why? - What can you do to make your day better? - Do you want to change the way things are happening now? - Lets talk about food. - What is your favourite food? Why? - What is your favourite meal? - Do you cook it yourself or not? Why? Cue Card Talk about an indoor game that you played in your childhood. Please say - What game was it? - Did you like it? - Will you teach your children to play this game? Discussion - Do you think competitive games have an impact on students in schools? - What can students learn from these games? - What is better in your view, indoor or outdoor games? Why? Related posts: IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers A and C from India shared this... IELTS test in Tokyo, Japan – August 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker A from Japan remembered the following... IELTS test in the Philippines and India – August 2014 (General Training) Thanks to the IELTS test takers M and D we... IELTS test in the USA and India – September 2013 (General Training) Our friends H and G took their IELTS tests in... IELTS test in the USA – July 2014 (General Training) The IELTS test taker H from the USA shared the... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 30, 2014 at 05:50AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-91267191207213622042014-09-26T17:10:00.001-07:002014-09-26T17:10:17.583-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::Glenn’s tips for busy people who need a high IELTS score (he got Band 8!) Glenn’s tips for busy people who need a high IELTS score (he got Band 8!) Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT Glenn is a 33 year-old man from the Philippines, whose dream of moving to Canada is just about to come true. He works full time, but even though he’s very busy, he still managed to get an Overall Band 8.0 in IELTS with an amazing 9 in Reading. With such a score in his pocket, permanent residency is just a matter of time! As a winner of our monthly IELTS results competition we asked Glenn to share his best tips for success. Here is what he suggests to test takers who want to follow his path to a high IELTS score: “Work on your overall English language skills. Make the most of every opportunity to communicate in English. Be comfortable expressing yourself in the language (speaking and writing), as well as receiving and processing information (listening and reading). Hone your speaking and listening skills by observing and emulating native speakers with different accents, and by getting used to hearing the language via movies and music. When you speak or write, apply the English words and expressions you have encountered. By reading as much as you can, your eyes will get accustomed to seeing printed sentences and paragraphs, you enrich your vocabulary and grammatical range, and you gather valuable ideas about various topics. If you expose yourself to good reading materials, you also learn how excellent writing is accomplished. After sharpening your English language ability, get familiar with the IELTS test format and question types. The exam may be designed to assess your language skills, but it is easy to receive a mark even lower than your actual English level if you do not know what to expect. To achieve a high band score, you have to acquire or approximate the way the test makers think. You cannot afford being unprepared for the test. You must train for it with commitment and perseverance. You need to develop strategies, some sort of game plan. It is a well-crafted advanced exam, which makes it the World Cup of English language proficiency tests. Take advantage of the technology we have. The Internet helped me tremendously in getting ready for the test. If you have a smartphone, there are many IELTS preparation apps you can install. Numerous websites like www.ielts-blog.com and www.ielts-simon.com provide useful ideas on how to perform well during the exam. I also recommend www.ieltsielts.com and www.ieltsnetwork.com for more inputs. To set myself not only to English mode but also to IELTS mode, I maximized social media. Facebook has pages dedicated to IELTS preparation which you can like. YouTube is a rich source of tips and tricks. I created a playlist of videos I watched again and again to condition myself. The more websites and videos you check out, the better you understand the test and the more confident you will be taking it. During my preparation, I printed copies of IELTS answer sheets and practiced with them while sticking to the time limit for each portion of the written exam. Be comfortable using pencil and paper. Read the instructions carefully. Circle or underline key words and identify the answer expected (is it a word, phrase, number, noun, verb, or adjective?). Questions give clues. Throughout the entire IELTS test, knowledge of paraphrasing and synonyms is a huge plus. In the listening and reading components, the answers are often skillfully disguised so expect an idea or message to be stated in different ways. In the speaking and writing subtests, you will be able to communicate yourself more effectively through a variety of terms and sentence structures. In the listening subtest, make the most of the time given to read the questions. Once you are allowed to open the booklet, view quickly the more difficult sections first so that you can anticipate the topics. Multitasking is a must: while you listen, you read the questions and take note of the answers. Stay focused. Bear in mind that the reading test has 40 questions whose answers are buried in overwhelming texts, and by the end of the hour these must be on the answer sheet. Highlight key words in the questions, then go to the passage. Be calm and do not waste time. Proceed to the next item if a question requires too much analysis. I find the writing component the most challenging among the four. Producing two written outputs in an hour is just outrageous. IELTS writing is not your usual writing; it is necessary to study and practice for it. While preparing for the exam, I consulted the websites I mentioned earlier, for sample task responses. You must read as much as you can since you can be asked to write on any topic. By reading sample IELTS writing tasks and their corresponding essays, you should notice how the authors tackle specific topics. Doing so will help you equip yourself with strategies on how to develop concepts. You must have techniques or templates in mind when you take the test. Remember that the speaking test lasts for less than 15 minutes, yet your performance within that short period of time will be the basis of your score. What if you are asked about something you are not interested in, or worse, a subject you know nothing about? It is crucial to have a database of ideas so that you can maximize every second you talk. I think it helps if you have experienced being interviewed several times. Organize your thoughts, speak clearly and audibly, and showcase your vocabulary and grammatical skills appropriately. Do not be shy and enjoy expressing yourself. Once you understand how the entire exam is done and how you are scored, identify your weaknesses as well as the aspects of the test you find the hardest, and spend more time addressing them. Treat the exam as a mental marathon that requires stamina so make sure you rest properly at least a day before. Ultimately, IELTS is more than a language skills assessment: it tests quick thinking, imagination, creativity and common sense.” Related posts: A smart thing Sina did to increase his IELTS score by 1 whole band instantly Everyone, meet Sina Borzooei – an IELTS test taker from... Here’s what Suku did to score 7.5 in IELTS Suku George comes from India and his first language is... Tips for IELTS Band 8 from Akshay Deep (competition winner) Akshay Deep is one of the best scorers in September,... How Ayesha got IELTS Band 8.5 without any coaching (preparation tips) Would YOU like to get Band 8.5 in IELTS in... 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Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 27, 2014 at 05:38AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-79924715295045166002014-09-25T17:19:00.001-07:002014-09-25T17:19:42.752-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in El Salvador – September 2014 IELTS Speaking test in El Salvador – September 2014 Posted: 25 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT Two IELTS test takers from El Salvador shared their Speaking questions, here is what they remembered: 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 for a living? - What do you dislike about your house? - Do you plan to live there in the future? Why? - What is your favourite animal? - Do you have pets? - Do you like to cook? - Who does the cooking in your house? Cue Card 1 Talk about an important event that changed your life. Please say - What and when did it happen? - Why was it important for you? - How do you feel about it now? Discussion 1 - Why do you think young people move to other countries to study or work? - What do you think the government should do to minimise this development? - What do you think about new technological devices? Cue Card 2 Describe your favourite sport. Please say - What sport do you practice? - What gear do you need to play it? - Why do you like it? - Explain the rules of this sport. Discussion 2 - What do you think about people that succeed in sports? - Why do you think people practice sports on that level? - Do they set an example for young people? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in the UAE – July 2014 The Speaking questions below were shared by A from the... IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – June 2014 Our kind friend H shared the Speaking questions he was... IELTS Speaking test in Australia – September 2013 These Speaking questions were shared by Z who took the... IELTS test in Serbia and India – September 2014 (General Training) Two IELTS test takers (thanks, V and B!) shared the... IELTS test in Australia – June 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers A and U shared the following information... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 26, 2014 at 05:47AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-84268738820437287392014-09-24T17:11:00.001-07:002014-09-24T17:11:18.512-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Egypt, India and Iran – September 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Egypt, India and Iran – September 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 24 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT Test takers from Egypt, India and Iran reported seeing the same topics and questions in their exams. Here is what they remembered: Listening test Section 1. A conversation about places to go on vacation with their details. Section 2. A lecture about recycling. Section 3. A conversation of two students about their presentation. Section 4. A part of lecture, with some different dialogues about rural developments in comparison to urban ones. Reading test Passage 1. About the power of business in Australia. Passage 2. About recycling and landfills in the USA and Germany. Passage 3. About technology development in general and mobile technology in particular. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing the percentage of people using public transport for daily commuting in seven cities in Australia, in 1996 and 2000. Writing task 2 (an essay) There is a growing demand for fresh water nowadays and this is becoming a global problem. Discuss the possible causes for it. What measures can be taken by governments and individuals to overcome this problems? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Did you select this subject for study? Why? - Do you think your hand writing is good or bad? Why? - Can we really learn about someone’s personality by seeing his/her handwriting? Cue Card Talk about something you did for your good health. Please say - What did you do? - How did you do that? - Did you enjoy doing that? Discussion - What can people do for a healthier lifestyle? - How can school help to promote healthy lifestyle to children? - What do you think about advertisements on TV? - Do you like them? Why? - Do like to watch them on TV or through the Internet? Why? - Do you think advertisements on TV can help to spread awareness of healthy lifestyle? - Do you think newspapers are helpful too? - Do you think street advertisements are helpful? Why? Related posts: IELTS test in Iran – August 2014 (Academic Module) The IELTS test taker F from Iran remembered and shared... IELTS test in Iran and India – April 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers from Iran and India (thank you, M... IELTS test in Iran – September 2013 (Academic Module) An IELTS test taker from Iran (thanks, A!) shared this... IELTS test in Taiwan – September 2013 (Academic Module) Thanks to J from Taiwan we know this much about... IELTS test in India – July 2014 (Academic Module) Thanks to the IELTS test taker D from India we... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 25, 2014 at 05:36AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-4295979551708222732014-09-23T17:23:00.001-07:002014-09-23T17:23:19.445-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Serbia and India – September 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Serbia and India – September 2014 (General Training) Posted: 23 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT 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? Related posts: IELTS test in India – September 2013 (General Training) Our friend N who took the IELTS test in India... IELTS test in the USA and India – September 2013 (General Training) Our friends H and G took their IELTS tests in... IELTS test in the UAE, India and Nigeria – July 2014 (General Training) It appears that the recent IELTS exams in the UAE,... IELTS test in India – July 2014 (General Training) Two IELTS test takers from India (thanks, M and A!)... IELTS test in the UAE and India – August 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers O and S remembered the following details... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 24, 2014 at 05:49AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-39325414795583166712014-09-22T17:22:00.001-07:002014-09-22T17:22:46.858-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia and Nepal – September 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Australia and Nepal – September 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 22 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT 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 - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - 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? Related posts: IELTS test in India, Azerbaijan, Nepal and the UK – May 2014 (Academic Module) The topics and questions below were shared by four IELTS... IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training) Three IELTS test takers from Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the... IELTS test in Australia and Thailand – April 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers M, P and T from Australia and... IELTS test in Singapore and Australia – May 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers from Singapore and Australia shared the following... IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – April 2014 (Academic Module) Three IELTS test takers contributed to this exam update (thanks... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 23, 2014 at 05:40AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-8465949397837581312014-09-19T17:10:00.001-07:002014-09-19T17:10:53.649-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey – August 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Turkey – August 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 19 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT 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 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A lecture about underground structures, their history and features. Reading test Passage 1. Don’t remember. Passage 2. About renewable energy sources. Questions: True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. About honeybees. Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs, sentence completion. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) 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. Writing task 2 (an essay) 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 - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - 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? Related posts: IELTS test in the UK and Saudi Arabia – April 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers C and A from the UK and... IELTS test in Australia and Saudi Arabia – March 2014 (Academic Module) Our friends, IELTS test takers from Australia and Saudi Arabia,... IELTS test in the UK, Switzerland and Saudi Arabia – July 2014 (Academic Module) Three IELTS test takers from the UK, Switzerland and Saudi... IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – October 2013 (Academic Module) Our kind friend M shared the following questions after taking... IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training) Three IELTS test takers from Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 20, 2014 at 05:39AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8737747626489041282.post-47768592847019357652014-09-17T17:14:00.001-07:002014-09-17T17:14:29.106-07:00<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'>IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria – August 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria – August 2014 Posted: 17 Sep 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to the IELTS test taker S from Nigeria we can share 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 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? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – August 2014 The IELTS test taker D from Nigeria remembered the following... IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014 Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we have the... IELTS test in Nigeria and Sri Lanka – June 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers from Nigeria and Sri Lanka (thank you,... IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – July 2014 When N took the IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria he... IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria – May 2014 Our kind friend R shared the Speaking questions from a... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610<br/><br /><hr/><br />September 18, 2014 at 05:39AM</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06181390386381921907noreply@blogger.com0