IELTS Recent Actual Tests 2014

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IELTS test in Paki stan – June 2014 ( Acade mic Module)

Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar chart showing the percentage of young people at universities in six different European countries (the UK, Poland, Finland, Italy, Spain, and Norway) in 2000 and 2007. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people give more importance to artists (painter,writers, musicians) in the current age of rapidly developing technology and science. What do you think? Do people prefer arts to technology in your view? 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 study? - Why did you select this subject? - What type of weather do you have in your country? - Do you like rain? - When does the rainy season come in your country? - Is there too much or too little rain? Why? Cue Card Describe a work that you do at home with an elderly person. Please say - What is it? - When did you start doing it? - How often do you do it? Discussion NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014

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- Are family gatherings important in your view? - On what occasions do people gather in your country? - What advantages do family gatherings have? - How much is gathering outside of home important? - What impact does it have on the family? - How do working parents affect their children’s lives? - What are the solutions for working parents to accommodate children in their absence? - How does it affect children’s lives when both parents are working? - Does it have any advantages? IELTS test in Iran and India – April 2 014 (Acade mic Mo dul e) Listening test Section 1. A student inquired about a part time job in a hotel. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. An explanation about some island, its surroundings and entertainment. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 3. Two students were discussing light pollution. Questions: multiple choice. Section 4. A talk about possible sites for development of an airport, their advantages and disadvantages. Questions: filling in blanks Reading test Passage 1. About use of fingerprints in the past and today as a tool to identify people or a way to detect criminals. Artists have also used fingerprints on pottery in the past. Passage 2. About fires in South California and their reasons, such as increase in the world’s temperature, long dry seasons and also building developments in free spaces. Passage 3. About innovation methods used for some company’s further development. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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We were given a line graph that illustrated a number of inquiries received via telephone, letter/email or in person over a six-month period from January 2011 to June 2011. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays most parents put a lot of pressure on their children to succeed. What are the reasons for parents to do this? Does it have a positive or a negative effect on children in general? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - How many languages do you speak? - How many years did you study English? Why? - Where did you study it? - Let’s talk about a place that you are living in now. - What don’t you like about this place? - Do you think that you will be living in this city for the next few years? Why? - Did you have any pets in your life? Why? - What wild animal do you like? Why? Cue Card Talk about a situation when you forgot to do something important. Please say - What was it? - When did it happen? - Why did you forget to do it? - How did you feel after that? Discussion - Do you think that it’s important to remember all the things? Why? - How can we remember better things that need to be done during the day? - How can a good memory help people to do their work? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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IELTS test in the USA, Lith uan ia an d India – A pril 20 1 4 (Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A phone call for a room reservation. Section 2. A lecture about ancient tribes. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word) Section 3, 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. About obesity issues in the USA. Passage 2. About the scientist Jean Piaget and his theory that placed great importance on children’s education. Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. About monitoring of weather conditions in the 19th century. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph and a pie chart. The line graph showed the female prisoners’ population in a European country between 1909 and 2001, while the pie chart illustrated the type of crime committed by the prisoners. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some children nowadays take sports seriously while others play sports in their free time. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples. Speaking test Interview NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Do you work or study? - Where are you from? - What region do you live in? - Do you enjoy taking photos? - Do you think it is important to be a good photographer? - Do you enjoy learning history? - Do you like to watch historical films? - Which period of history do you like in particular? Cue Card 1 Talk about a famous person in your country. Please say - Who is this person? - What does he/she do? - What do you like the most about this person? Cue Card 2 Talk about a website that you like to visit. Please say - What is the name of this website? - What is the most interesting thing about it? - Why do you like it? Discussion - Do you use internet a lot? - Do you shop online?

IELTS test in India and Den ma rk – Ja nuar y 2014 (Acade mic Modul e) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a landlord and a woman seeking information about the house, which is for sale. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Section 2. Description of Waiheke island and its tourist attractions. Section 3. A discussion between a media science student and his tutor about an assignment, an article for the newspaper. Section 4. An agricultural student was speaking about Saffron and its uses. Reading test Passage 1. About the development of telegraph, and the transatlantic telegraph line. Passage 2. About hand gestures and their interpretations. Passage 3. About the ability of animals to detect earthquakes long before they happen. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given six pie charts comparing satisfaction levels in three different facilities provided for undergraduate and postgraduate students in UK universities. Three pie charts were for undergraduate and three other pie charts for postgraduate students. Writing task 2 (an essay) Usually directors are paid much higher salaries than simple workers. Some people agree with this but others believe it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion on the topic. 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 comic actor popular in your country/area. Please say NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Who is he/she? - Do you like his/her shows? Why? - Why is he/she so popular? IELTS test in Den mar k – No ve mber 2013 (Acad e mic M odule) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a person and a representative of a newspaper agency regarding furniture sale advertisement. Section 2. A talk about a hotel, its rating and the facilities provided. Section 3. A student was discussing a research project with his tutor. Section 4. A lecture about amphibians. Reading test Passage 1. An article about the history of tea. Passage 2. An article about the use of technology to minimise interruptions of a person. Passage 3. Article explaining the relation between science and cooking techniques. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a process flow diagram describing a process of production of deep fried salted peanuts in a particular company. Writing task 2 (an essay) Competitiveness is considered a positive quality of the society. How does competition affect individuals? Is it a positive or a negative approach? Speaking test Interview NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Did you have friends at your study place? - What qualities do you look for when making friends? - What are the different ways to make new friends? - How have friendships changed today, compared to the past? - What kind of letters do you receive often? - Do you prefer to write an email or call a person? - How important is writing in your life? Cue Card Describe an interesting person you met recently. Please say - Who is this person? - Where and how did you meet him/her? - What is interesting about this person? Discussion - Why is this person interesting to you? - Would you like to stay in touch with this person? - Do you believe that first impression of a person is always correct? - Do you think companies should take into account the personality of a candidate along with his skills? - Do you think technology turned people into introverts? IELTS test in Kaza khstan and Den mar k – Nove mber 201 3 (Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A phone call regarding a newspaper advertisement. Section 2. A hotel presentation including rooms’ description and floor plan. Section 3. Discussion of a student’s research project in mathematics. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Section 4. About amphibians. Reading test Passage 1. About the history of tea. Passage 2. Molecular cuisine: a combination of science and cooking. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a diagram showing the process of making salted fried peanuts, starting from the harvest and finishing with distribution to the shops. Writing task 2 (an essay) Competitiveness is seen as a positive feature by many modern societies. What impact does it have on an individual? Is it a positive or a negative quality? 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 your profession? - Do you sing? - How often do you sing? - Who is your favorite singer? - Do you read the news? - Which media do you use to access the news? - Who is more interested in the news: the younger or the older generation? Cue Card Talk about the most important decision of your life. Please say NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- What was the decision? - When and how did you make that decision? - How did it change your life? Discussion - How can family influence a decision-making process? - What is the media’s influence on decision making, both positive and negative effects? - How are decisions made between countries? - What factors influence the international decision-making process? Related posts: IELTS test in Kaza khstan – J une 201 3 (Acade mic Modul e) Listening test Section 1. Application form for a new school. Section 2. About many volunteering programs, such as teaching and learning about or doing conservation work. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. About houses of particular shape and design. Reading test Passage 1. About T-Rex dinosaurs. Passage 2. About the theatre. Passage 3. About the need to reduce class sizes for more effective teaching. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph comparing two countries in terms of land used for crops. Writing task 2 (an essay) NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Some people say that artists should be financially supported by the governments of their countries. However others believe that there are other choices that can be made. Do you agree or disagree? 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? - Is it an apartment or a house? - Do you like your home? - Describe your future dream home. - Do you usually read news in magazines, newspapers or online? Why? Cue Card Describe a book you read or a film you saw about the future. Please say - What was it about? - Did you like it? - Have you told your friends about this book/film? - What did they think about it? Discussion - Would you like to become a news reporter? - What electronic device has significantly changed our life? - Do you think computers are important in our life? - Nowadays many people are concerned about the future. Do you think there are reasons to be worried about it?

IELTS test in Kaza khstan – Ma y 201 4 (Acade mic Modul e) Listening test NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Section 1. A conversation about a holiday on an island with the description of attractions and facilities. Section 2. Radio advertisement about weekend events in the city. Section 3. Students were talking about intellectual property rights. Section 4. A lecturer was talking about an engineering project. Reading test Passage 1. How animals communicate between themselves. Passage 2. How emotions affect people’s lives. Passage 3. A research about navigation in the ocean. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph showing changes in numbers of 4 types of fish within a 20year period. Writing task 2 (an essay) Modern technology allows machines to perform the hard work instead of humans. Does this have a positive or a negative effect on people? Give your own opinion and examples. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Did you always want to do it? - Do you use dictionary? - Do you prefer electronic or print dictionary? Why? - Would you like to get a dictionary as a present? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Do you want to write a dictionary? - What clothes do you wear to the office? - Do you change when you come home? - Did you enjoy wearing special clothes as a child? - Do people spend a lot on clothes nowadays? Cue Card Describe a situation where you helped other people. Please say - What kind of help and when was it? - Whom did you help? - How often do you help others? Discussion - Is it important to teach children to help others? - How can children help at home? - Do people at work help their co-workers? - Should one help their co-worker for the same salary? Why? IELTS test in Ro m ania and the UAE – Februar y 2014 ( Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. About online education. Section 2. About a new job. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. About study options and today’s trends. Reading test Passage 1. About different reptiles, their habits and habitats. Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

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Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a chart showing the number of trips made by children travelling to and from school using different types of transport in 1990 and 2010. Writing task 2 (an essay) It is believed that people’s health will be worse in the future than is it today. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - How often do you use a dictionary? Why? - Would you like to write a dictionary? Why? - How would you react to receiving a dictionary as a gift? - Do you prefer a normal or electronic dictionary? Why? Cue Card Talk about a friend that you haven’t seen for a long time. Please say - Who is this person? - Why haven’t you seen each other for so long? - How did you feel when you met? Discussion - Why could friendships break up? - Is it important to keep in touch with old friends? Why? - How can you make international friends? - Is it difficult? Why?



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IELTS test in Ital y – Februar y 2014 ( Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. About cinema tickets and facilities. Section 2. Two people were discussing a project. Section 3,4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. Man or machine. Passage 2. About ahu ‘ula (feather cape). Passage 3. About some animal. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We had a bar chart describing different models used by a school. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some say that today’s life is better than it will be in the future, others disagree and say that in the future life will be better than now. Discuss, and include your own opinion. Speaking test Interview - Describe your home town. - Did you like living there? - How long did you live there? - Do you like plants? - Did you grow any plants in your childhood? - Would you like it if someone gave you a plant as a gift? Cue card Talk about a place near water that you visited, please say:



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- When did you go there? - With whom did you go? - Why did you go there? - How did you feel after that? Discussion - What happens when we spoil the water? - What problem do we face when we don’t have pure water? - Is swimming important for everyone? - What age is right for learning how to swim? - What type of games related to water are famous in your country? IELTS Spe aking te st in Ital y – Ma y 2 014 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Tell me about the country you are from. - Do you like it? - Do you like the weather there? - Is that kind of weather suitable for children? - Do you like museums? - What museum do you like the most? - Why do you like it so much? - Do you remember the museum you went to as a child? Cue Card Describe your first mobile phone. Please say - How old were you when you got it? - When and why did you buy it? - How did you feel when you first got it?



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Discussion - Do you like having a mobile phone? - Is it a good or a bad thing to have a mobile phone? Why? - What can you do with a mobile phone? - Do old and young people use mobile phones in the same way? - What can be done to avoid children getting inattentive in class? IELTS Spe aking te st in Austr alia – M a y 2014 Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What time of the day do you prefer to study? Why? - Do you prefer to work in a silent place or a noisy place? Why? - What kind of food do you like? Why? - What kind of food were you eating as a child? Why? Cue Card Describe your first mobile device and how it changed your life. Please say - What device was it? - When did you get it? - How did you feel after using it? IELTS Spe aking te st in Austr alia – J u ne 2014 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? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- 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 abide the law? - Do you think the law should be broken sometimes? If so, under what circumstances? IELTS test in Aus t ralia – June 2014 ( General Trai ning) Reading test Passage 1. How and when to purchase tickets to a theatre. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 2 words). Passage 2. About the cafeteria, souvenir shop and disability facilities at the theatre. Questions: True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. A letter from the manager to a sick employee who hasn’t attended work for a long period of time. About a meeting that needs to be arranged. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words). Passage 4. A recruitment agency advertisement. Questions: filling in blanks.



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Passage 5. About shipwrecks and how to preserve them under water. Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings with their description, choose appropriate sub-headings. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Your friend is coming over from a different city to attend your relative’s wedding and you cannot meet him/her at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say - Apologise about the situation. - Explain why you can’t meet him/her at the airport. - Give directions to the hotel that is already booked for him/her. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Nowadays more people choose to move out from the area where they grew up, in a search for a better job. Do you think there are more advantages than disadvantages to this development? Why? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - How many seasons are there in your country? - What are they? - What season do you like the most? - Do you have a laptop? - Do you use it a lot? - What do you mostly use it for? Why? Cue Card Talk about your favourite sport. Please say



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- What is it? - Explain the rules of this sport. - What clothing and equipment are needed for it? - Why do you like it so much? Discussion - What other sports do you like? - Do you like to watch international sport events? - What do you think about advertisements during sport events? IELTS test in Aus t ralia – Febr uar y 20 14 (Acade mic Mod ule) Listening test Section 1. A diagram of a zoo was shown and the speaker gave a welcome talk to the tourists. Section 2. An academic adviser spoke with a university student about the advantages and disadvantages of his current study and gave other options for the future. Section 3, 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. About bizen ware (a type of pottery) in Japan. Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs. Passage 2. About task cooperation. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than X words), match headings to paragraphs. Passage 3. About various headings on pictographs, knots, and so on. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph showing the percentage of students enrolled in different courses between 1985 and 2005 and a forecast for 2015. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Writing task 2 (an essay) Most people believe that a society will produce more happy people if there is little difference between earnings of the poor and rich members of society. To what extent do you agree or disagree? IELTS test in Aus t ralia and the Philip pines – Ma rch 201 4 (Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A man was enquiring about 3 different types of guided walks. Questions: filling in blanks details about the price, how many km and what time the direct bus leaves the station. Section 2. Choose 3 letters from 6 choices, what kinds of assistance does the teacher provide for a building confidence, library info, course info, etc. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A talk about children in the UK, USA and some other country (a region, similar to a specific area in Africa). Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 1 word) Reading test Passage 1. Something about the production line of car manufacturing. Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs. Passage 2. About science. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word). Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report)



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We were given a flowchart of three different types of recruitment methods used by companies. Each methods involved four to five steps. We were required to explain the steps. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think young people should be required to continue education until they are 18 years old. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Describe the place where you lived in your country. - Did you like it or not? Why? - Do you watch news on TV? Why or why not? - Why do you need to be updated with the news?. Cue Card Talk about a statue or a sculpture that you have seen. Please say - What statue/sculpture is it? - Where is it located? - When did you see it for the first time? Discussion - Why do people go to museums? - Why do some people pay lots of money for paintings? - Do you think artists are paid enough? - Should governments pay the artists? - What factor can make even a piece of paper valuable?



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IELTS test in Aus t ralia and I nd onesia – March 2 014 (Ac ade mic Module) Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two diagrams to compare. One was the current plan of a university and the other was a future project plan for 2015. Writing task 2 (an essay) Living in big cities has a negative effect on people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Which do you prefer: working in the morning or in the afternoon? - What kind of clothes do you wear for work? - What do you think about people’s habit of buying clothes nowadays? - Can you compare it to the past? Cue Card 1 Talk about your trip far away from home. Please say - When and where was it? - Whom did you go with? - Did you like this trip? Why? Discussion 1 - Is it important for young people to travel? - Is there a difference between how old and young people travel? - Do you keep pets at home?



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- What kind of pets do you have at home? - Are there wild animals that you like? Cue Card 2 Talk about a tourist attraction that you have visited recently. Please say - What was it? - When and where was it? - How did you feel after the visit? Discussion 2 - What are the famous tourist attractions in your country? - What activities did you and your friends do as kids? - What activities do children like to do nowadays? IELTS test in Aus t ralia and Sa udi Ar abia – Marc h 2014 (Acade mic Module) Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph showing the percentage of quality river water in 4 countries, between 1995 and 2010, and including a forecast for 2015. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people say success can be achieved through hard work and determination, others argue it is reached by using money and personal appearance. Discuss both views 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?



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- Do you like history? - Do you like to watch historical movies? Cue Card 1 Talk about a letter that you received. Please say - Who was it from? - Why was it important to you? - When and where did you receive it? Discussion 1 - What is an important aspect of business communication? - What kind of letters are historians interested in? Cue Card 2 Talk about your favorite sport that you like to watch or play. Please say - What is your favorite sport? - Where and when does it take place? - Who plays it? Discussion 2 - Do you think that sport is important in school? - Why do you think it is important? - Do you like team or individual sports? Why? IELTS test in Mala ys i a and A ustralia – April 2014 (Aca de mic Module) Listening test Section 1. About an insurance company for households. Section 2. About a theme park. Questions: multiple choice.



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Section 3. A conversation between a tutor and a student about an assignment and its presentation. Questions: multiple choice. Section 4. A research on dolphins. Questions: filling in blanks. Reading test Passage 1. About some botany books and studies of plants. Passage 2. An article about icebergs in Antarctica. Passage 3. A study about music and language. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph showing the quantities of goods transported in some European countries from 1980 to 2010 including prediction for 2015. There were four different methods of transportation used: railways, roads, water and pipelines. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people say that the purpose of education for individuals is to be useful to the society, while others argue that the purpose is to fulfill personal ambitions of an individual. Discuss, what is 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 city you live in? - What do you do for a job? - Do you like it? - Do you have plants at home? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Cue Card Describe a tourist attraction that you have recently visited. Please say - Where was it? - Why did you go there? - Whom did you go there with? - Did you enjoy visiting it? Why? Discussion - What are the tourist attractions in your country? - Should they be free for everyone to visit? - Do foreigners visit these attractions? - What are the benefits of foreigners visiting tourist attractions in your country? - What are the disadvantages of it? - Do you know about any environmental issues associated with it? IELTS test in Mala ys i a – Apri l 2014 ( Acade mic Module)

Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two bar graphs. The first bar graph was showing film types released between 1996 and 2002. The second bar graph was showing tickets sales for the movies released in that period. Writing task 2 (an essay) In some countries, with the widespread use of the internet, people are able to work or study from home, instead of having to travel to work or college. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Discuss and state your own opinion. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What did you enjoy doing as a child? - What did you usually do during your free time as a child? - Have you had a hobby as a child? - Do you think there is a difference between children’s activities and hobbies today compared to the past? - What is the main difference in your opinion? Cue Card Describe a famous person in your country. Please say - Who is he/she? - What does he/she do? - Why is he/she so famous? - Why do you think people like him/her? Discussion - What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous? - Do you think many people would like to be famous? IELTS test in the UK and Sr i Lanka – Ma y 201 4 (Acad emi c Modu le) Listening test Section 1. A telephone conversation between a woman and a man regarding a first aid training program. Section 2. Information on holidays and bookings at Australian tourist sites. Questions: multiple choice, map labelling. Section 3. Two people were talking about their experience in different areas at their workplace. Questions: short-answer questions. Section 4. A talk on helping people with disabilities. Questions: filling in blanks.



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Reading test Passage 1. About an ancient plant which can help people. Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given. Passage 2. About stress at work with views of different researchers. Questions: 4 questions on matching the correct person with the comment followed by filling in blanks. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a diagram describing how a desalination plant works (extracting fresh water from sea water). We had to explain the process in detail. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Nowadays many young people get involved in criminal activity. Why is this happening? Give reasons followed by examples and suggest preventive measures to eliminate this problem. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Tell me about the place you live in. - What do you dislike about this place? - Will you stay in this place or do you plan to move away? - Who does the cooking at home? - Do you help with cooking? - What do you think about involving children in cooking? Cue Card NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Describe a beautiful garden that you have visited. Please say - What garden is it? - When did you visit it? - What did you do there? Discussion - Do you think more places on earth should be green? Why? - Do you think gardens are destroyed for the purpose of building new apartments? - Do you go to nature parks a lot? - Why do you do it? Related posts: IELTS Spe aking te st in Sri La nka – Ma y 2014 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What is your hometown? - Tell me about your hometown. - What kind of work do people do in your town? - What do you usually do on weekends? - What are your plans for the next weekend? - Do you go to museums? - Can you describe the museum in your city? - Where is it? - Do you have a hobby? - What is it? - Do you do it every day? - Can you tell me about your family? Cue Card



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Describe your favourite animal. Please say - What is it? - Where does it live? - What kind of food does it eat? - Why do you like it so much? Discussion - What do you think about animals killed by humans? - What action should be taken by the government to prevent the killing? - What can be done by people? ELTS Spea king tes t in Sri Lanka – Ja nuar y 2014 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Is the city you come from is a small or a big one? - How long have you been living there? - Did you sing as a child? - Who is your favorite singer? Why? - How often do you walk? - Do you walk in the city or in the countryside? Why? - What should we do to improve walking tracks in cities? - Do you think you’ll walk more often in the future? Why? Cue Card Talk about a house/apartment that you have visited recently and liked. Please say - Whose house/apartment was it? - Where is it located? - Why did you like it so much?



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Discussion - Do you think the government spends a lot of taxpayers’ money to repair old buildings in your country? - Is it good or bad in your opinion? IELTS test in India and Sri La nka – J ul y 2013 ( Acade mi c Module) Listening test Section 1. Lifeguard application form. Section 2. About an international festival day celebration. Section 3. Two students were getting advice in the college, what subjects to pursue for further studies. Section 4. A research on how to reduce days of absence at work. Reading test Passage 1. About a special type of birds. Passage 2. A canal found in Egypt and a further research about it. Passage 3. About the energy in human body and its impact on the body, mind and health. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a diagram showing recycling of used cans and how its done; we had to describe the diagram. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think that travel helps gaining knowledge, but others think that TV and internet play an important role in gaining knowledge. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Speaking test NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you live in the countryside or town? - How is the countryside different from town? - How has life changed over time in the countryside? Cue Card Describe a game (not a sport) which you liked to play in your childhood. Please say - Why did you like it? - Whom were you playing with? - Where and when were you playing it? Discussion - How have these games changed today? - Do you think children nowadays still like to play those games? - Has technology affected their playing habits, in your view? - What games do adults play nowadays at parties? - How has technology affected their choice of games? IELTS Spe aking te st in Sri La nka – J une 2014 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? - Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country? - Do you like reading books? - What type of books do you read? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Are you reading a book presently? - Would you like to write a book in the future? Cue Card Talk about an event that changed your life. Please say - What was the event? - Why did it change your life? - Where and when did it take place? - Who was there with you? Discussion - Who is more prone to change: younger or older people? Why? - Who is more adaptable to changes: younger or older people? - Do you prefer to use an old fashioned dictionary or an electronic one? Why? - Would you like to get a dictionary as a birthday gift? - If you had a chance of writing a dictionary, would you do it? - Would you find it interesting? Why?

IELTS test in the UK and Sa udi Ara bia – April 2014 ( Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A phone conversation between a jobs seeker and an employment agency. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. An induction given by a teacher to new students, including description of different subjects and where they are located. Questions: match a subject with the correct room number. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A research presentation about the importance of salt in Sweden. Questions: filling in blanks.



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Reading test Passage 1. About the history of public transport. Passage 2. On how contagious yawning and empathy can be. Passage 3. About the use of misleading words in Science and how they affect the knowledge of ordinary people. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a graph comparing the percentage of men and women employed in different occupational areas. Writing task 2 (an essay) Celebrities are usually famous for glamor and wealth rather than their achievements. Some say taking them as an example can be dangerous for young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree? 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 living? - Describe your hometown. - Did you have any pets in your life? Why? - What wild animal do you like? Why? - Do you think a teacher should encourage students to ask questions? - Do you think the Internet is a good source of information? Cue Card 1 Talk about a subject that people usually ask you about. Please say NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- What is it? - Why do you think they ask about it? - How do you feel about these questions? Cue Card 2 Talk about something you have read. Please say - What is it? - When did you read it? - Who is the writer? - Did it affect you in any way? How? Discussion 2 - What do you think about reading in general? - Did it change compared to the past? - Do young people still like reading nowadays in your opinion? Why? IELTS test in Sau d i Arabia and Kuwa it – March 2014 (G eneral Training) Listening test Section 1. A passenger was complaining to a customer service agent about the inconvenience experienced on the flight. Section 2. Description of the places located on a map. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A discussion between a professor and a student about the project done by the student. Questions: multiple choice. Reading test Passage 1. Eight paragraphs on different types of places. Questions: match statements to paragraphs, short-answer questions.



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Passage 2. Don’t remember. Passage 3. About a manufacturing process. Questions: filling in blanks. Passage 4. About sports that help to improve memory. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have some repairs to do at home, but there is a restaurant next to your house. Write a letter to the restaurant manager and say: - What repairs are you going to do? - How will it affect the restaurant? - Provide a solution for the inconvenience. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Many people think that money brings happiness, but others think that having too much money is a problem. Discuss both views 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? - What is interesting about your city? - Let’s discuss politeness. - Who taught you to be polite when you were a child? - Do you need to show politeness and to whom? - Why do you need to be polite with older people? Cue Card Talk about a subject that you didn’t like at school. Please say NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- What subject was it? - How long did you study it? - Why didn’t you like it so much? Discussion - Who helped you with the subject you didn’t like? - Do you think subjects should be forced on students? - What subjects are unnecessary in school in your opinion? Related posts: IELTS Spe aking te st in Saudi Arabia – April 2014 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you watch the news? - What is the significance of reading the news? - How do you prefer to get the news? - Why do you listen to the news? - Do you think that the youth are less interested in the news than older people? - What significance do birthday celebrations have in your country? - Do you celebrate your birthdays? - How did you celebrate your birthdays when you were young? - What is the significance of birthdays in one’s life? - Why is it important to you? Cue Card Talk about a family business that you know. Please say - How does this business operate? - Were you a part of this business, and if yes what did you do? - What kind of business model did it follow? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Discussion - What reasons can lead to failure in business? - What business do you think is better to do nowadays? IELTS Spe aking te st in Saudi Arabia – April 2014 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you watch the news? - What is the significance of reading the news? - How do you prefer to get the news? - Why do you listen to the news? - Do you think that the youth are less interested in the news than older people? - What significance do birthday celebrations have in your country? - Do you celebrate your birthdays? - How did you celebrate your birthdays when you were young? - What is the significance of birthdays in one’s life? - Why is it important to you? Cue Card Talk about a family business that you know. Please say - How does this business operate? - Were you a part of this business, and if yes what did you do? - What kind of business model did it follow? Discussion - What reasons can lead to failure in business? - What business do you think is better to do nowadays?



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IELTS test in Sau d i Arabia – October 2013 (Aca de mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a person and a customer service representative about a race competition. The person was asking for details about the race: the distance to run, camps location, protection and more. Section 2. An announcement on the radio about museums and art/culture shows, including information about opening times, dates, admission fees and so on. Section 3. About the unique features of some schools and the way they were built. There also was information about school location, building materials and student culture revealed. Section 4. A discussion between a professor and his student who wanted advice on a project. It was about Moa birds that were extinct like dinosaurs. Reading test Passage 1. An article described and compared people’s decisions, choices and whether they are happy making them, which classified them as maximisers and minimisers. Passage 2. An article about coyotes. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a diagram showing a school library before and after renovation. We had to compare the changes, shifts and additions that were made. Writing task 2 (an essay) In many cases the development of a country is accompanied by pollution and environmental damage. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Can it be simply avoided if the country takes an environmentally friendly approach?



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IELTS Spe aking te st in Saudi Arabia – October 2013 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 study? - What kind of TV shows do you watch? - Who cooks in your home? - How much time do you spend watching TV? - Can you get better at cooking by watching cooking shows? Cue Card Talk about something that you bought from a store (an item that you like a lot). Please say - What was it? - Where did you buy it? - How did you install it? - How do you use it? Discussion - How do TV and electronic devices affect our life? - What makes people buy new smart phones? - Is it showing their status or are they just technology fans? - What were previous generations doing without electronics? - Why are computers necessary at every workplace these days? - What will happen if something goes wrong with the computer systems, as every company is dependent on them nowadays? IELTS test s in Ind i a, Saudi Ar abia an d Iran – Jul y 2013 (General Training) Listening test NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Section 1. A conversation about joining the fitness club, a person was asking for details. Section 2, 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. A study about two types of dolphins in Australia. Reading test Passage 1. About a water supply company. Questions: filling in blanks. Passage 2. About a library in New Zealand. Questions: True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. Reading a map. Questions: map labeling, locating 4 positions on the map. Passage 4. About the Inca Empire. Questions: filling in blanks. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to your English speaking friend about a movie that you are planning to watch. Please say - What is special about this movie? - How is it related to your friend? - Suggest an arrangement to see this movie together. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people prefer to be in the same kind of job their entire life, but others like to change their jobs frequently. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Speaking test Interview



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- What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What kind of home would you prefer? - Why don’t you like living in a flat? Cue Card Talk about a country that you would like to visit. Please say - What country is it? - Why do you want to go there? - What would you be doing there? Discussion - What are the advantages of global tourism? - How does tourism help the economy of a country? - What are the disadvantages of tourism? - Do you agree that cultural differences of tourists may affect locals? IELTS Spe aking te sts in Iran a nd Indi a – Jul y 20 13 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - How close are you to your friends? - Did your parents choose your clothes for you when you were young? - What kind of clothes do you prefer now? - Did you ever have to choose clothes for anyone? Cue Card 1 Talk about an interesting advertisement that you saw. Please say NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- What was it? - When and where did you see it? - How did it affect you? Discussion 1 - What forms of advertisements are popular? - Did you ever have a boat trip? - Is it popular in your country? - Do you enjoy spending time on a boat? Cue Card 2 Describe a book that you are interested in. Please say - What is the book about? - Why are you interested in it? - How did you know about that book? Discussion 2 - Can reading books be a hobby for everyone? - What kind of books are famous in your home country? - Why do people prefer to buy old books? - What kind of books were read in the past? - What do you think about e-leanring? IELTS test in Iran – Dece mber 2013 ( Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a job seeker and an employer about a fruit picking job. Section 2. About various types of ongoing theatrical plays. Section 3. A conversation between a student and tutor about an ancient language. Section 4. A teacher was guiding students about facilities available on campus.



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Reading test Passage 1. About two successful companies and their strategies regarding customers and employees. Passage 2. About similarities of human beings and chimpanzees. Passage 3. Judgment of people based on their appearance. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a chart showing different ways of waste disposal during 6 years in one European country. Writing task 2 (an essay) In some countries it is illegal to reject candidates for a job based on their ages. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this 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 do you live? - Is it an apartment or a house? - What is your favorite room there? - Who was choosing your clothes when you were a child? - What kind of clothes do you wear now? - What aspect is important for you when choosing clothes? - Do you help others to choose clothes? - When did you start using a mobile phone? - When do you usually turn your mobile phone off? Why? Cue Card NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Describe an outdoor activity that you haven’t done yet and would like to do in the future. Please say - What activity is it? - When and where would you like to do it? - What special skills or equipment would you need? Discussion - Do you think it would be expensive? - What are the beneficial effects of physical activity, in general? - Do you think today we are less physically active than in the past? Why? - Do you think we should only blame technology for that? - Why do some people like doing dangerous activities like parachuting? - In your opinion, why is there an increased interest in these activities compared to the past? IELTS test in Iran – Septe mbe r 2013 (Acade mic Module ) : Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a woman and a school secretary about registering her son in the school. Section 2. A radio program about hosts helping people in foreign countries. Section 3. Two students were talking about their assignment on the topic of children’s psychology. Section 4. A talk about the expansion of a supermarket. Reading test Passage 1. An experiment about cognitive ability of animals. Passage 2. An article about lean manufacturing practices. Passage 3. An article about methods of teaching science in schools. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given 3 bar charts showing information about air and water temperature in 3 different lakes in Europe in 3 different seasons. Writing task 2 (an essay) Today’s teaching methods and communication between teachers and students will disappear by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree? IELTS test in the UAE – Se pte mber 2013 (Acad e mic M odule) Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given three bar charts showing water and air temperature of 3 different lakes. We had to summarize and compare information where relevant. Writing task 2 (an essay) Modern technology has an influence on schools today. Do you think teachers will still have a role in 2050 or the study process will be completely computerised? 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? - Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country? - Do you like reading books? - What type of books do you read? - Are you reading a book presently? - Would you like to write a book in the future? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Cue Card Talk about a nice place (school, office, or club) that you know well. Please say - Why is the place so distinct? - With whom did you go there? - What did you experience there? Discussion - Do you think that unpaid jobs affect the community? - What is your opinion about people who work from home? - Would you do it yourself? IELTS test in the UAE – Se pte mber 2013 (Acad e mic M odule) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a client and party organizer. Section 2. A journalist was interviewing an Eco tourism company owner. Section 3. A conversation between two friends about their future study plans. Section 4. A lecture about farming. Reading test Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a few bar charts showing the percentage of boys and girls in elementary and high schools in developed and developing countries in 2008. Writing task 2 (an essay) Modern communication systems benefit many people yet there are some that oppose to them. To what extent do you agree or disagree? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What kind of job do you have? - Does your name have a meaning? - What is it? - What are the most common names in your culture? Why? Cue Card Describe a party that you would like to give to someone. Please say - Who is that person? - Whom will you invite to the party? - Why would you give this party? - When are you planning to do it? Why? Discussion - Tell me about family parties in your country. - Do you feel under pressure while preparing a party? - Do you prefer to be busy all the time or not ? Why? - Do you feel under pressure when you have lots of tasks to do? IELTS test in Viet na m – Sept e mber 2 013 (Acade mic Mo dule) Listening test Section 1. A reserve / park famous for poppies. Section 2. About a global travel service to provide career for graduates. Section 3. Two students discussed their courses at the university. Section 4. Three different senses that animals use for hunting. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Reading test Passage 1. The effects of global warming on tourism in some countries. Passage 2. Don’t remember. Passage 3: About the competition for students studying business, sponsored by local entrepreneurs in Hong Kong. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing the percentage of the total workforce employed in 6 industries in Australia in 1997 and 2007. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think that we can use as much fresh water as we want. Others think that fresh water supply should be controlled strictly by governments as the sources are limited. 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 live in an apartment or a house? - Which room do you like the most? Why? - Do you like writing emails? - Whom do you often receive emails from? Cue Card Talk about a public transport that you have used recently. Please say - When did you use it? - What kind of public transport have you used? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Describe your journey. - How did you feel after the trip? Discussion - Do people in your country use cars to demonstrate a social status? Why? - What kind of transport do you think will be available in the future? - What can the government do to reduce the use of cars in your country? IELTS test in Taiw an – Septe mber 20 13 (Acade mic Mod ule) Listening test Section 1. Booking a party over the phone, including the school name, address, contact number, how many people and special requirements. Section 2. An advertisement about a marathon race for families. Section 3. A conversation between two students and a teacher about their marketing research project. Section 4. A lecture about gastropods. Reading test Passage 1. About conservation of bamboo. Passage 2. Addiction to TV. Passage 3. About language with focus on a specific research. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar chart showing the carbon emissions from three different fossil fuel types used in the UK from 1977 till 2000. Writing task 2 (an essay)



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Some people say that increasing working hours leads to economic success, but there are also some disadvantages to it. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this point of view? 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 an apartment? - Which room do you like the most in your house? - Are you going to move in the future? - Are there any painting or drawing classes in your school? - Why do people have paintings on their homes? - Would you buy a painting? Cue Card Describe an activity that you do to stay in good health and shape. Please say - What is it and when do you do it? - How often do you do it? - How is it helping you to stay healthy and in good shape? Discussion - What do most people do to stay healthy? - Do you think the sports equipment in parks is useful? - Is there any difference between men and women in terms of which exercises they should do to stay healthy?



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IELTS test in Aus t ralia and Vie tna m – Dece mber 2013 ( Acade mic Module) Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

Listening test Section 1. A phone conversation between two people about a trip that one of them will take. Section 2. Don’t remember. Section 3. A conversation between two students about a project they have to plan at the university. Section 4. A lecture about relationships of transport and business from 1940s to 1990s. Reading test Passage 1. Don’t remember. Passage 2. About influential people in business. Passage 3. About the use of magnets to treat diseases. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a pie chart showing the consumption of bottled water in 1991 in different regions of the word, and a bar graph showing the increase in consumption of bottled water in certain areas between 1991 and 2001. Writing task 2 (an essay) In many countries, young people are moving from rural areas to cities to work or study. Why is this happening? What are advantages or disadvantages of this trend? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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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 an apartment? - What is your favourite part of the house? - Do you like trees? - Have you lived in a place with a lot of trees? Cue Card Describe a trip that you took by public transportation. Please say - When and where did you go? - What kind of transport did you use? - How was your trip? - Why did you choose to use public transport? Discussion - Do you think people should use public transportation more often? - What type of public transports is in use in your country? - Do you think government invests enough in public transport? - What do you think your government should do to improve the quality of public transport in your country? IELTS test in Viet na m – Aug ust 201 3 (Acade mic Modul e) 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. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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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 disadvantages of this new way of training. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two line graphs showing the number of train passengers on a particular route and the percentage of trains arriving on time, along with the target they had between 2000-2009. Writing task 2 (an essay) Restoration of old buildings in major cities involves enormous government expenditure. Some say this money should be used to build new housing and roads instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Tell me about holidays and festivals in your country. Cue Card Talk about a party that you would like to give to your family and friends. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Discussion - What festivals are there in your country? - How do people celebrate them? IELTS test in Viet na m – Nov e mber 2 013 (Acade mic Mo dule) Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two tables. The 1st showed the consumption of potatoes in 5 regions and the 2nd showed the production of potatoes in these 5 regions. We had to describe the tables. Writing task 2 (an essay) The raise of living standard benefits mostly cities, not the rural areas. What are the causes of this problem? What issues might such differences lead to? How can we prevent these issues? 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 an apartment or a house? - Which room do you like the most? Why? Cue Card Describe an occasion when guests came to your home. Please say - What was the occasion? - Why did visitors come to your home? - What did you do during this visit?



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Discussion - Did you enjoy that visit? - Discuss the change in visiting habit in your country now compared to the past. IELTS test in Viet na m and In donesia – October 2013 (A cade mic Module) Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph showing the percentage of people in various age groups who visited cinema once a month or more in the UK between 1984 and 2003. Writing task 2 (an essay) Many people work in other countries these days. They also take their families with them. Give your opinion about the situation. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Are you living in a house or an apartment? - Can you describe your house? - Which room do you like the most? - Do you usually watch TV? - What is your favourite program? - Do you watch it often? - Do you find that it benefits you? - What toys did you play with as a child? - Which toy was important to you? Cue Card 1



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Talk about a foreign country that you find interesting. Please say - What country is it? - How did you know about it? - Why do you like it? Cue Card 2 Describe a famous person in your country. Please say - Who is this person? - Why is she/he famous? - Why is she/he became important to your country? Discussion - Why do people like to travel to other countries? - What do people like to do when travelling abroad? - Does tourism bring benefits to the city or the country? - Does tourism have any disadvantages? - Do you think Hanoi attracts many people? - Would you like Hanoi to have more or less tourists? IELTS Spe aking te s t in Vietna m – N o ve mber 201 3 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Are you interested in your job? - Will you change your job in the future? - How do you get the news? - Do children want to know the news? Cue Card



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Talk about a family business that you would like to start. Please say - What business would it be? - Where would it be located? - Who would be your clients? Why? Discussion - What are the advantages and disadvantages of a family business? - Are men and women equally good at running a business? IELTS Spe aking te st in Austr alia and Vietna m – Septe mber 2013 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What city are you from? - Where is it located exactly? - Do you like living there? - Tell me some interesting facts about it. - Are there many large cities in your country? Cue Card Describe the thing that you cannot live without (except phone and internet). Please say - What is it? - Why can’t you manage without it? - How long do you have it for? - How did you feel without it? Discussion 1 - Did you take photos recently? - Talk about a photograph or a theme you couldn’t take. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Do you like to take pictures of yourself? Why? - Do you think media can influence people to buy or like things they see? Discussion 2 - Why do teenagers want to have the latest devices such as iPhone 5? - Why do they often buy a new one even though they already have one? - What do they do with the old one after buying a new one? - How hard is it for parents to convince their children not to buy an expensive phone? IELTS Spe aking te st in Azerba ij an – Februar y 2 014 Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Do you work or study? - Where are you from? - Describe the place that you live in. - How long have you been living in this place? - Did you ever think of moving to a different place? - Where would it be? Cue Card Describe a TV program that you enjoy watching. Please say - What is the name of the program? - Where do you usually watch it? - Why is this program important to you? Discussion - What kind of programs are popular in your country? - What do you think, are there more intellectual programs than entertainment programs? - Why do people need TV advertisements? - Do these advertisements help people to find what they want? - Does the government have any regulations regarding advertisements? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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IELTS Spe aking te st in Turke y – Dec ember 2013 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? - Do you like the city you live in? Why? - Do you think walking in the countryside is better than in the city?Why? - Do you like to walk? - Why do you consider walking important? - 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? - Do you like parties? Cue Card Talk about a school or a house that you recently went to. Please say - Where is it? - When did you go there? - Why did you go there? Discussion - Why do people move homes? - İs it a good feeling to move to a new house? Why? - What problems can you face when moving to a new house? - Describe your dream house. IELTS test in Azer baijan and UK – Februar y 201 4 (Aca de mic Mod ule) Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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We were given two diagrams. We had to describe the main parts of a hot air balloon and compare ascending and descending in flight. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing secondary education and before starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and examples. 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 did you celebrate your birthdays as a child? - Do you like your birthday celebration? - What do you like the most about it? - Whom do you spend this special day with? Cue Card 1 Talk about a famous person in your country. Please say - Who is he/she? - Why is he/she so famous? - What did he/she do for the country? Cue Card 2 Describe a film that you watched and didn’t like. Please say - What film was it? - When and where did you watch it? - Who was there with you? - Why didn’t you like it? Discussion NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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IELTS test in India , Azerbaijan, Nepa l and the U K – Ma y 2 014 (Acade mic Module ) Listening test Section 1. Two people were speaking about arrangements for a lecture in the guest room of the hotel. Questions: form completion. Section 2. A radio program on Buyer’s Guide. Questions: table completion, matching ideas to speakers. Section 3. Two management students were talking with their lecturer about the output of their assignment. Questions: multiple choice, match answers to paragraphs. Section 4. A lecture about aboriginal garment designs. Questions: sentence completion. Reading test Passage 1. About butterfly farms in the UK. Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given, match answers to paragraphs. Passage 2. About multitasking. Questions: match a paragraph to a person and his/her ideas, multiple choice. Passage 3. About green house emissions and desalination. Questions: True/False/Not Given, filling in blanks (no more than two words), diagram completion (no more than three words). Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two maps. The first was showing the current road system with accidentprone areas and the second was showing proposed changes in these areas including new roundabouts, traffic lights and so on. Writing task 2 (an essay) NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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The famous American actor John Wayne once said “Tomorrow is the most important thing in our life.” However, some people think that the present time is more important. How important is it for individuals and the country to think and do something for the future? What is 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? - Do you like the place where you live? - Do you know the neighbours there? - Is this place suitable for children? Why? - Are there any parks near your home? - How often do you visit these parks? - What do you usually do there? - When was the last time you went there? - Do you like open parks or parks with leisure facilities? - What facilities would you like in the park near you? - Do you like taking photos with your phone or camera? - What photos do you like to take? - What will you do with these photos? Why? - Would you like to do a course in photography? Cue Card Talk about a person that you know, who has an interesting job. Please say - Who is this person? - Describe his/her job. - Why do you think it’s interesting? Discussion - What jobs do people prefer to do in your country? - Do you think young people today find career choice confusing? - Some companies allow their staff to study, what do you think about it? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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IELTS test in O ma n, Banglade sh and the UK – J une 201 4 (Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between two people about Art. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. A discussion between a student and a lecturer about a research on bridges in the UK. Questions: multiple choice, matching statements to people. Section 3. About different types of tea. Section 4. About a tea tree growing in Australia that is used in oil production. Questions: filling in blanks. Reading test Passage 1. About the “Potbelly Hill” ruins, an archaeological site at the top of a mountain ridge in Turkey. Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given. Passage 2. A discussion about intelligence, whether it is a quality people are born with, or an acquired one. Questions: True/False/Not Given, statements completion. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a table showing the income and expenditure from a public building (BOCKLEY HALL) hire over a period of three years. The total income was divided into a few sections: rooms hire, income from cafeteria, funding from the town council and funding from other bodies, then expenditure on maintenance and services. The last two rows were showing the total profit. Writing task 2 (an essay) NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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In the near future it is expected that the proportion of older people will be higher than that of young people in many developed countries. What are the positive or negative effects of this development? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Is it suitable for living with family and children? - How do you spend your weekends? - Do you spend all weekends in the same way? - What is your favourite day of the week? Why? - What day is the busiest for you? Why? - Are there many street markets in your country? Why? - Do you like buying at street markets? Why? Cue Card 1 Talk about a beautiful place where you would like to have your dream home. Please say - Where and what is this place? - Describe the place. - Why would you like to live there? Cue Card 2 Describe a famous person outside of your county. Please say - Who is this person? - How do you know him/her? - What is this person famous for? Discussion 2 - Is he/she popular in your country? - Is it good to be famous? Why? - Are there any advantages or disadvantages to being famous? - Why do some people like to stay famous as long as they can and others don’t? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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IELTS test in Ban g ladesh and Jordan – Dece mber 2013 ( Acade mic Module) Listening test Section 1. Application for a part-time job. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 2 words or numbers) Section 2. Description of a zoo map. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. An academic discussion about studying chemistry and comparison between this and engineering. Reading test Passage 1. Discussion about ships, in particular about an engineer and his achievements in different types of transatlantic ships. Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, statements matching with the name of a ship. Passage 2. About ecological issues in Florida including water pollution, its causes and prevention methods. Passage 3. About a novel writer criticism. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two tables comparing the sales figures of fair trade labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in 5 European countries. We had to prepare a report for a university lecturer describing both tables. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people believe that parents should be teaching their children to use recycled things and avoid wastage. Others argue that school is the best place to teach it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - In what particular region do you live? - Why do you enjoy living there? - How long have you been living there? - What activities did you enjoy more as a child, indoor or outdoor? Why? - What activities did you enjoy the most? Why? - Do you believe that today children’s activities are different from the past? - How often do you walk? - Do you walk in the city or countryside? Why? - What should we do to improve walking in cities? - Do you think you’ll walk more often in the future? Why? Cue Card 1 Talk about a tourists attraction site that you have visited. Please say - When was it? - Where was it? - Why did you visit it? - Did you like it there? Discussion 1 Can you tell me about tourist attraction sites in your country? Cue Card 2 Describe a rule that you had to follow at school. Please say - What was the rule? - Who made it? - What was the punishment for breaking the rule? - How did it influence you? Discussion 2 NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Did all of your classmates follow that rule? - What was their opinion about the rule? - Should all organizations and workplaces follow strict rules and regulations in your view? - Do you think uniform for all workers is justified? - Do you think there should be a rule of a fixed maximum working hours for employees? - What will be the effect of extra load on workers? - Some people say that parents should maintain strict rules for their children, is it good or bad? - Is it true that nowadays teenagers don’t want to follow their parents’ rules? - What can parents do to fix this type of behaviour? IELTS test in Lon d on, UK – Dece mbe r 2013 (Aca de mic Module) Listening test Section 1. A person was talking to a representative about the facilities that should be improved in the community. Section 2. New employees were given a speech on the first day (induction program). Section 3. Foreign students were discussing with their teacher a new course, which they should join during the semester. Section 4. A scientist described his research on two groups of animals. Reading test Passage 1. About the initial world exploration and seafood. Passage 2. A research on monkeys’ behaviour, in particular on what they do in different alarming situations. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report)



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We were given a bar graph showing the power consumption of 5 different countries in 5 different years. We had to compare it in our report. Writing task 2 (an essay) These days due to advancement in computers and technology, the trend of working or studying from home is increasing. Do you think it will become common and people will stop going to schools and offices in the future? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What is your hometown? - Do you live in a flat or a house? - Which room is your favourite and why? - Who chose clothes for you when you were a child? - Do children today follow their parents’ path as they used to in the past? - Do you lose patience easily? - What do you do to overcome the impatience? Cue Card Describe a rule that was implemented in your school. Please say - What was the rule? - What were you suppose to do? - Why was it implemented? - Did you like or dislike this rule? Discussion - What was the impact of the rule on your classmates? - Were they happy or unhappy about it? - Do you think it’s good to work under rules? - Do you support the rule of working for a fixed number of hours per week in an NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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organisation? - What can be the disadvantages of too many rules and regulations? Related posts: IELTS test in the UK – Dece mber 20 13 (Acade mic Mod ule) Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a man and a women regarding a survey about a living area. Section 2. A discussion between a music teacher and parents about music classes. Section 3. Radio presentation about food recipe books and the differences between books from the past and today. Section 4. A speech about some kind of ancient seeds and how to save them. Reading test Passage 1. About marketing of clothes, shoes and cosmetics using the internet. Passage 2. A report about the wild life and wild birds. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a graph showing the differences between the 18th, 19th and 20th century. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people claim there are different ways of saving energy (electricity and gas), such as using energy for shorter periods of time in the workplace and not using electricity/gas one day a week. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion. Speaking test NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What subject do you study? - Do you enjoy your life? - How do you do it? - Do you think money is the most important thing in your life? - What is more important in life, money or relationships? - Do poor and rich people enjoy their life in the same way? - Do you think people like their jobs? Cue Card Talk about the happiest moment you had recently. Please say - What was the situation? - With whom did you share this moment? - Where and how did it happen? Discussion - Do you think mobile phones are really useful? - When did you get your first mobile phone? - Do you like changing them often? - Do you think updating mobile technology is important? IELTS test in the UK – June 2013 ( A cade mic Mo dule) Listening test Section 1. Filling an application to join a new cinema club. Section 2. A presentation of a new farms concept and directions to visit these farms. Section 3. A discussion between a teacher and two students about a school research trip (biology).



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Section 4. A lecture about amber. Reading test Passage 1. A text about music therapy and its effect on the brain. Passage 2. How to protect a particular species of Orangutans. Passage 3. About the importance of business research and publication in a “business journal” for university. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar chart showing different activities on the Internet by users in 2007 and 2009. Writing task 2 (an essay) Competition versus cooperation and group work for students. Do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages? Discuss and include 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 is your favorite room in the house? - Do you often use your phone/mobile? - When do you switch it off? - Would you like to change it? - What do you prefer to do on weekends? - Do you write (type or by hand) as part of your daily life? - Is writing important in life? - Do you like to write? - Would you like to write a book? NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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- Tell me about a present that you liked a lot. - Did you ever get a present that you didn’t like at all? Cue Card Talk about a place where you have studied or worked in the past. Please say - What was it? - Did you like being there? - How did you feel after leaving it? Discussion - What features are important at a work place? - Do you think that we work too much? - What is important for you in your work? IELTS test in Cana da – June 2 013 (Ac ade mic Mo dule) Listening test Section 1. A phone conversation between a travel agent and a client. Section 2. Instructions for employees of a new shopping mall. Section 3. Two students were talking about African lions. Section 4. A lecture on shipwrecks. Reading test Passage 1. A biography of a certain shipbuilder. Passage 2. An article about environmental issues in Florida’s Everglades. Passage 3. A story about children’s books author from New Zealand. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) NGUYỄN KHẮC THỨC DANANG 2014


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We were given a graph showing the percentage of self-employed workers in five different countries in 1998 and 2000. Writing task 2 (an essay) Do advantages of having your own car outweigh the environmental issues caused by pollution? Discuss, and include 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? - Do you live in a house or a condo? Why? - Which part of your daily routine would you like to change? - How is your daily routine different now from when you were a child? Cue Card Talk about a foreign language (except English) that you would like to learn. Please say - What language would you learn? - Why would you learn it? - How would you learn it? - How would you use it? Discussion - Do you think it’s possible to learn a country’s culture without speaking the language? - Do you think children learn foreign languages faster than adults?



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