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2021

IELTS test in Iran – September 2021 (Academic Module)

Our wonderful friend K.S. remembered the following questions from her recent IELTS exam in Iran:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing the numbers of graduates in different countries in the last two years. We had to compare the number of people who left their countries and started working in other nations to those who stayed in their own country.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– What do you study?
– Where was your first school?
– What did you like/dislike about it?
– How did you go to school?
– Did anyone accompany you on your way to school?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– Do you like it? Why?
– Can you describe your house/apartment?
– How many bedrooms does your house/apartment have?
– Describe the view from your house/apartment.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a tall building in your city that you like or dislike. You should say:

– Where it is
– What it is used for
– What it looks like
– And explain why you like or dislike it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in tall buildings?
– Do you think there will be more tall buildings in the future?
– Why aren’t there many tall buildings in the countryside?
– Why do some people like to live in tall buildings nowadays?

IELTS test in Jamaica – September 2021 (General Training)

A big thank-you to our friend D.L. who took the IELTS test in Jamaica recently and remembered the following details:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A very important piece of equipment at work broke down. Write a letter to the company’s technician. In your letter

– Describe the problem
– Explain how is it affecting your work
– Say what you want them to do about it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Computer games are becoming very popular among children of all ages and nationalities. Parents say they are concerned because these games have little educational value and many harmful effects. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where did you grow up?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like wearing special clothes?
– When was the last time you wore special clothes?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a leisure activity that you enjoy doing near the sea. Please say

– what the activity is
– when you do it
– with whom you do it
– and explain why you enjoy doing this activity.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about global warming.
– Do you believe that global warming is a real problem?
– What are the reasons for global warming?
– What is being done to reduce the effects of global warming?
– Should there be penalties for companies that contribute to global warming?