Lee Peterson's Blog: IELTS test in Oman and Saudi Arabia

Two IELTS test takers (thanks, P and L!) took their exams in Oman and Saudi Arabia and remembered the following details:

Listening test

Section 1. About a house for sale by a real estate agency.

Section 2. About a horse riding park.

Section 3. Regarding research of farmed products.

Section 4. About insects as a food.

Reading test

Passage 1. About child care centres.

Passage 2. About some training certifications.

Passage 3. About work procedures.

Passage 4. An article on reptiles.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently attended a 90th birthday party of a close relative. It was successfully organised by hotel staff. Write a letter to the manager and say

– Describe the event.
– Talk about the facilities provided to guests, especially the elderly.
– Mention a particular employee whose service was great.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people spend a lot of money attending cultural or sports events. Is it a good or a bad thing? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

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 boats? Why?
– Do you like rain? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a business person whom you know and admire. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– What does he/she do?
– Why do you admire him/her?

Discussion

Don’t remember.