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2021

IELTS test in Canada – August 2021 (Academic Module)

Our wonderful friends T. and K. remembered the following topics from a recent IELTS test they took in Canada:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the steps involved in production of fresh orange juice and orange juice from concentrate.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people leave their home country and go to other countries to live and work. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Did you always want to be in this profession?
– What do you like the most about your job?
– What don’t you like about your job? Why?
– Have you ever visited any museums?
– What kind of museums do you like?
– Do you like to visit a museum alone or in a group? Why?
– Would you like to work in a museum? Why?
– Do you like to read?
– Where do you like to read?
– What do you like to read?
– What are the benefits of reading?
– Why is reading important to you?
– Was it ever hard for you to read at a certain place?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a skill that you would like to teach others (other than drawing, cooking or writing). Please say

– What is it?
– Whom would you like to teach?
– Why did you choose this skill?
– And explain why this skill is beneficial.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the necessary qualities to be a good teacher?
– Can anyone become a teacher?
– Is it important to have a teacher to learn something?
– Do you think a teacher should use humour to teach?
– Do you think the environment plays a major role in teaching?
– Is the current education system failing to keep up with the change in the society, in your opinion?
– Do you think Artificial Intelligence can replace a teacher?

IELTS test in Bangladesh – August 2021 (General Training)

A big thank-you to our friend N.S. who took the IELTS test in Bangladesh recently and shared the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You would like to take a part time course at the university, but don’t have the money to do it. Write a letter to an organization that supports students financially and ask for help. In your letter

– Describe your qualification and degree.
– Provide some details of the course.
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many people have an unhealthy diet and do not exercise regularly. What are the reasons behind this trend? How can we encourage these people to live a healthy lifestyle?

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 do?
– Do you like your job?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Can you describe your house?
– What do you like about your house?
– What type of accommodation would you prefer to live in, in the future?
– Why is that?
– What festivals do you like the most? Why?
– Do you think festivals are important?
– Do you think you have enough holidays in your country?
– What do you do during holidays?
– What do you do to relax?
– Some people are doing workouts to lower their stress. Why do you think it helps them?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a piece of equipment you use at home. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where did you buy it?
– How often do you or your family members use it?
– And explain why you think it is useful.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What other useful equipment do you have and use at home?
– Do you think younger generation is more comfortable with modern equipment than older people? Why?
– Nowadays many factories use automatic machines and equipment instead of manual labor.
– Why do you think it is?
– Do you believe that robots will replace people in the near future?
– Where will people be replaced by robots completely, in your opinion?