Lee Peterson's Blog: IELTS test in Nepal – June 2016 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Nepal (thanks, L!) remembered the following details about a recent exam:

Listening test

Section 1. A phone conversation between a company representative and hotel manager about a conference hall booking.

Section 2. A map description.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A conversation between university students about study in different faculties.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing the number of new immigrants arrived in three countries (US, Canada and Australia) in 2010. We had to compare and describe the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that the government of a country should pay for health care and education of its citizens. 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?
– Do you like to sing songs?
– What songs do you prefer to sing? Why?
– Do you read magazines or newspapers? Why?
– Which type of magazines are you used to reading?

Cue Card

Describe an interesting open place in your town. Please say

– What is this place?
– What activities can you do there?
– Why do you find it interesting?

Discussion

– How often do you visit this place?
– When did you visit it for the last time?
– Were you alone or with someone?
– What did you do there?