Thanks to IELTS test takers V and M we know that recent IELTS exams in Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria were the same, and here are the questions they remembered:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table comparing types of food consumed daily in Europe in 1987, 1997 and 2007. We had to summarise the data.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that the government should pay for and offer housing to people who lost their homes or cannot afford them. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion. Use specific reasons and examples to support it.
Speaking test 1
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– What makes your major interesting to you?
– Do you like to visit nature places?
– What is the best way to learn about the nature?
Cue Card
Describe something that you don’t know and would like to learn. Please say
– What is it you want to learn?
– How do you want to learn it?
– Who would you choose to teach you?
Discussion
– Is it your dream to become a teacher?
– Is there a teacher special to you? Why?
– When do you think a teacher becomes a professional?
Speaking test 2
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you try to manage your time?
– How do you do it?
– Where do you look for time management tips?
Cue Card
Describe your favourite famous person. Please say
– Who is he/she?
– What does he/she do?
– Why do you like him/her?
Discussion
– Do you want to be famous?
– How do children of famous parents feel?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous person’s child?
