IELTS test in New Zealand – May 2020 – Academic Module

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given two bar charts with percentages of distribution of number of people sharing a house in the UK in 2 different time periods

It was similar to explaining/comparing pie charts but there were bar charts instead of pie charts

Writing task 2 : an essay

Some schools prefer to teach specialised subjects to students after the age of 15, while others suggest that all the subjects should be taught throughout school life. What are the benefits of these 2 approaches? Which one is better, in your opinion

Speaking test

Interview

? What is your full name –
? Can I see your ID –
. Describe the house you live in –
? Why do you like the house –
? Are there shops around it –

Cue Card

Describe a performance you have watched. Please say

? Where was it –
? What kind of performance was it –
? What did you like the most about it –

?Follow up question: Would you go to a similar concert again

Discussion

? How likely are cultural performances to be accepted at international levels –
? Should the government provide financial support to cultural performances –
? What is the impact of TV on cultural performances –