Charles Martinez's Blog: IELTS test in Canada – November 2015 (Academic Module)

A Canadian IELTS test taker (thanks, C!) remembered the following topics and questions after a recent exam:

Listening test

Section 1. A conversation between a man and a woman about booking a place on a playground for his son.

Section 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. Discussion of a presentation of sculptures from Nigeria.

Reading test

Passage 1. A report featuring an interview with a famous Australian writer.

Passage 2, 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the number of hours men and women spent daily on household tasks in Britain in 2012.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that air travel should be restricted because it causes great pollution. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Tell me about the place where you grew up.
– Was it a safe place for kids?
– Would you like other children to grow up in this town?
– How often do you spend time with friends?
– When was the last time you went out with friends?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you have borrowed from somebody. Please say

– What was it?
– Why did you borrow it?
– Did it help you?

Discussion

– What is the acceptable duration of borrowing and return time of an article?
– How do you feel about others borrowing ideas for business?
– Do you think it is appropriate?
– How can musicians stop people from getting their music for free online?