IELTS test in the UK – February 2018 (Academic Module)

 

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a woman and receptionist about school admission for a toddler.

Section 2. A lecture by the tourist guide about a certain mountain trail and its location.

Questions: map labeling.

Section 3. A conversation between two students regarding a farmland project.

Section 4. A lecture about people’s sense of smell and types of odours we are able to distinguish.

Questions: summary completion.

 

Reading test

Passage 1. A text about American libraries.

Passage 2. About Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales.

Passage 3. About different theme parks and their details.

 

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing the hours spent on domestic chores at three time points, broken down by gender and whether the person was in full or part time employment or unemployed. We had to summarise and describe it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think parents are responsible for transporting their children to school. Others think it is the government’s responsibility. Discuss both views 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?

– What do you do?

– Describe your hometown, please.

– What time do you have your meals usually?

– Have your eating habits changed since you were a child?

– Why do you think it is so?

Cue Card

Talk about a traditional product from your country. Please say

– What is it?

– Why is it so popular?

– Do you use it yourself?