IELTS test in Kuwait – August 2013 (General Training)

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IELTS test in Kuwait – August 2013 (General Training)
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 03:30 AM PDT

An IELTS test taker from Kuwait (thank you B!) shared the following details of a recent exam:

Listening test

• Section 1. A conversation about hotel reservation.
• Section 2. A conversation between two people regarding education.
• Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

• Passage 1. About an exotic island in the Pacific region.
• Passage 2. About endangered birds in New Zealand.
• Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had purchased a toy online and upon delivery found that there was a problem with it. Write a letter to the manager of the toy company.

• - Describe a toy that you bought.
• - Describe why you think the toy is faulty.
• - What do you want the company to do about it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people argue that cars should be banned in city centres while others are against this idea. Discuss both sides 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?
• - Do you work late hours? Why?
• - What is the optimum sleep time a person requires?
• - How many hours a day do you usually sleep? Why?

Cue Card

Describe your favourite piece of clothing. Please say

• - What is it?
• - Where did you buy it?
• - Where do you usually wear it to?

Discussion

• - What is the type of formal wear for people in your country?
• - What is your opinion about internet shopping?
• - Do you go out shopping with your friends or your wife? Why?
• - Do women in your country wear fashion accessories?