IELTS test in London, UK – May 2019 – Academic Module

Listening test

:Section 1

A woman asked for information about some courses for children
Questions: filling in blanks

:Section 2

A student discussed with his tutor project preparation on dinosaurs and ancient birds
Questions: multiple choice

:Section 4

A lecture about underground ventilation systems
Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given

Reading test

:Passage 1

About the mystery of ill-fated Franklin’s expedition

:Passage 2

About two types of bees and their behaviour. Also about ranks in their habitat

:Passage 3

About production of eco-friendly packaging

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given a diagram showing the production process and usage of natural gas. We had to summarise and describe the data

Writing task 2 : an essay

Nowadays people can buy a large variety of household goods, more than ever before in most countries in the world. Is this a good or bad development? Give your opinion and examples

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 –
? Can you describe your job –
? Would you change anything at your workplace –
. Let’s talk about your morning routine –
? Did it change since your childhood –
? Do you think breakfast is important or not? Why –
? Do you listen to music a lot –
? Have you been to a live concert –
? What kind of music do you like and dislike? Why –
? Would you consider learning to play an instrument –

Cue Card

Describe a beautiful city that you visited recently. Please say

? What and where is it –
? How did you know about it –
? Why do you think it is beautiful –

Discussion

? Do you like cities’ architecture? Why –
? Why usually there are high buildings in city centres –
? What is the difference between life in the city and in countryside –
? Is it true that cities have lost contact with nature –