Lee Peterson's Blog: IELTS test in Australia – December 2016 (General Training)

Our friend remembered the following details from his recent IELTS test in Australia:

Listening test

Section 1. A man wanted to get insurance for his bike and camera.

Section 2. About gym and leisure centre activities.
Questions: multiple choice.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A talk about water recycling system and pollution.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. Advertisements of different jobs.

Passage 2. About the employment and benefits in a certain company.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About different types of clock sizes and their modifications according to time.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with transport system in your area. Please say

– Describe the situation you are facing.
– Why do you consider it a problem?
– What changes would you like to recommend?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people have to make the decision about their future career. Some people, however, believe that teachers and parents can make a better choice for their future career. Discuss both options and include your opinion with relevant examples from your own experience.