IELTS test in the UAE – May 2019 – Academic Module

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given two line graphs showing the number of visitors from France and America in the UK. One was showing visitors for business, and the other – for tourism. We had to summarise and compare both graphs

Writing Task 2 : an essay

Nowadays shops have extended opening hours almost every day of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development for shoppers and local community

Speaking test

Interview

? What is your full name –
? Can I see your ID –
? Where are you from –
? Do you work or study –
? Do you live in a house or a flat –
? Do you use sunglasses –
? Do you like to receive sunglasses as a gift –
? Did you ever lose sunglasses –
? What is your favourite colour? Why –
? What colour would you use for a bedroom –
? Is colour of a car important to you –
? Do you think people were more patient in the past? Why –
? What jobs need patience? Why –

Cue Card

Describe a meeting or discussion about fake news. Please say

? What was it about –
? When and where did it happen –
? Did it distract you –

Discussion

? Why do people believe in fake news –
? Are social media apps spreading fake news –
? Why do people read or watch fake news –
? Are you planning to use social media apps in the future –
? Why does the media spread fake news –
? When are fake news very dangerous or destructive –