IELTS test in the UK – April 2021 – Academic Module

Reading test

:Passage 1

About music and emotions

:Passage 2

The effects of climate on economy

:Passage 3

About green or living roofs covered by vegetation

Writing test

Writing task 1 : a report

We were given a table describing the consumption of three basic primary foods in four different countries: Cambodia, Egypt, Mexico and Poland. The consumption figures were given in calories per person per day. The three basic foods were wheat, rice and maize

Writing task 2 : an essay

Some people believe that it is important to spend money on family celebrations such as weddings and birthdays, while others think this is a waste of money. Discuss both views and give your opinion

Speaking test

Part 1 : Interview

? What is your full name –
? Can I see your ID –
? Where are you from –
? Do you work or study –
? What do you study –
. Let’s talk about the place where you live now –
? Where is it –
? Do you like the area –
? Is it a good place for children –
. Let’s talk about concentration –
? Are you good at concentrating on things or tasks –
? What do you do to concentrate –
? Is it easy for you to concentrate when you study –
. Let’s talk about making lists –
? Do you prefer to make a list when you go shopping –
? Do you make paper lists or use your phone for it –
? Why don’t some people like making lists –

Part 2 : Cue Card

Describe a music event that you have attended but didn’t like the music. Please say

? When and where was it –
? Who were there with you –
. Explain why you didn’t like the music –

Part 3 : Discussion

? Do you go to such events regularly –
? Do you think music should be taught at school –
? What music do you like –
? Why is music played in shopping malls –
? Does it have an impact on shoppers –
? Does it increase the sales –
? Do you think music can change the mood –
? Why is music played in gyms –
? Do you think music tells anything about the culture of a country –