IELTS test in the Philippines – December 2017 – Academic Module

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given a line graph showing the number of visits in 3 areas in a certain European country from 1987 to 2007. We had to summarise and describe the data

Writing task 2 : an essay

Nowadays the use of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and so on is becoming more popular than one-on-one conversations in person. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience

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 –
? Where do you live now –
? Do you like art –
? What kind of art do you prefer –

Cue Card

Describe any work of art, such as a sculpture, painting, installation that you like. Please say

? What is it –
? Where and when did you see it –
? Why do you like it –

Discussion

? Do you think other people like it too –
? What is the difference between a work of art and a simple production object –
? Do you agree that artists are not compensated enough most of the time –
? Do you think the government must fund artists? Why –