IELTS test in India – July 2017 – Academic Module

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given a graph showing the population figures of three cities from 1990 to 2000 and the predicted population for 2020. We had to summarize and describe it

Writing task 2 : an essay

Scientists believe that in the near future cars will be driven by computers. What are the reasons behind it? Would it be a positive or negative development, in your 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 –
? Do you like it so far –
? What are your plans for the future –
. Let’s talk about birthday celebrations –
? Do you celebrate your birthdays –
? How do you do it –
? What was the most memorable birthday for you –
? Why is that –
? Do you like marriage celebrations or weddings –
? When was the last one you attended –
? Who did you go there with –

Cue Card

Describe a happy married couple that you know well. Please say

? Who are they –
? When and where did you meet them –
? What is the secret of their happiness, in your opinion –

Discussion

? Is parenting a hard task? Why –
? Should parents have long maternity/paternity leave or not –
? Why do you think so –