It looks like IELTS exams was the same in Italy and Kuwait, according to what A and S are saying in their emails. Thanks a lot, guys, and here are the topics (make sure you read about the 2 different versions of the Speaking test).

Listening test


Section 1: a questioner for a residence association.

Section 2: a talk about wreck diving.


Section 3: two students talking about their research protect.

Section 4: a lecture about marine animals.


Note: This listening test looks to me the same as this one in Namibia.


Reading test


Passage 1: about Olympic Torch.

Passage 2: about socializing in children.

Passage 3: about violin and how it is made.


Writing test



Writing Task 1 (report)

We had 2 line graphs about the number of men & women voters in a European country. The two graphs were comparing data about local and international elections. Data was also compared by gender.


Writing Task 2 (essay)

We should invent a new language to communicate with people all over the world. Discuss whether the benefits outweigh the problems. Give your opinion.


Speaking test


Option 1 (Kuwait)


Interview

- What is your name?


- Where do you work?

- Is your job interesting?

- Do you go to parties?

- Do you go with family or friends?

- What is the difference in young people’s & old people’s party?


Cue card

Talk about a dress which you wore on a special occasion, you should say


- What dress was it?

- When did you wear it?

- Why you did you like the dress?


Then I was asked some follow up questions about fashion, uniforms, etc.


Option 2 (Italy)


Interview

- What is your full name?

- Are you a student or a worker?

- Do you like travel? Why?


- Where did you travel recently?

- Do you like going out with some friends?

- Where do you usually go?

- Do you prefer going out with a group or with only one or two people?


Cue card

Describe a speech you heard recently, you should say:

- Where was it?

- Who was the speaker?

- What was the main purpose of this speech?



Discussion

- What do you think are the most important qualities for a good speaker?

- Do you prefer a speech or a one on one discussion?