IELTS test in the USA – October 2013 (Academic Module)

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IELTS test in the USA – October 2013 (Academic Module)
Posted: 28 Nov 2013 02:30 AM PST

Our friend Y shared the following questions after taking the IELTS exam in the USA:

Listening test

• Section 1. A phone conversation about a car club membership. A guy was inquiring about the fees, club location and so on.
• Section 2. A conversation between 2 friends regarding refereeing.
• Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

• Section 1. About farmers’ markets, their history and role in our society today.
• Section 2. About childrens’ behaviour, the role of mother and siblings in it.
• Section 3. About pessimism and optimism.

Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a graph showing the amount of gym membership subscriptions for certain age groups in a 10-year period.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

We are seeing a significant increase in online shopping today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give your own opinion and relevant examples.

Speaking test
Interview

• - What is your full name?
• - Can I see your ID?
• - Where are you from?
• - Do you work or study?
• - Can you tell me more about your hometown?
• - Is it in a countryside or a big city?
• - What do you like or dislike about it?
• - How long have you been living there?
• - Do you like walking? Why?
• - Where do you prefer to walk, in the country or the city? Why?
• - Would you like to increase your walking time in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a place that you would like to visit. Please say

• - What and where is this place?
• - Why would you like to visit it?
• - Do you see yourself going there soon?

Discussion

• - Why do you think people like to visit new places?