IELTS test in the UAE – September 2013 (Academic Module)

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IELTS test in the UAE – September 2013 (Academic Module)
Posted: 11 Oct 2013 03:30 AM PDT

Our kind friend T shared this IELTS update from the UAE.

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?

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?