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2022

IELTS test in Bangladesh – December 2022 (Academic Module)

The questions below were shared by our wonderful friend F.N. who recently took IELTS in Bangladesh:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below describes the production of wheat by 5 countries in 2012 and 2020.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

IELTS Writing Task 1 chart describing the production of wheat

* Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The cost of public transport has been rapidly rising over the past decade. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you live, in a house or an apartment?
– What is your favourite room in your home?
– How did you decorate your home?
– What are some skills that you’re good at?
– Is anyone else in your family good at the same skills as you?
– Which skills would you like to improve?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something that surprised you. You should say

– what it was
– how it surprised you
– what you did
– and explain how you felt about this surprise.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you like surprises?
– How do people express their happiness?
– What do people do to show that they are happy?
– Some people are naturally sad and some are happy, why do you think it is?
– When people are smiling, does it always mean that they are happy?
– Do you think happiness is important?

IELTS essay, topic: In many workplaces online communication has overtaken face to face meetings (advantages/disadvantages)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in India.

In many workplaces online communication has overtaken face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

Sample Band 8 Essay

In today’s ever-increasingly digital world, online communication has become the norm for many workplaces. While this development offers numerous advantages for companies such as greater flexibility and efficiency, it also brings with it certain disadvantages like miscommunication, which must be weighed against its benefits.

One of the primary advantages of online communication is that it makes it easier for teams to stay in touch without having to physically convene. This is especially beneficial when individuals or groups are dispersed across vast distances. Reduced travel costs, as well as time saved from not having to travel to and from meetings, also represent meaningful savings for businesses. Additionally, online communication platforms often have a range of features designed to make collaboration more efficient, such as providing an easy way to share documents and other materials with remote team members. To illustrate, digital resources can be sent quickly and securely via email or other software services like Dropbox or Google Drive.

There is a potential drawback associated with relying too heavily on online communication at work, as the lack of physical proximity between members of a team can often lead to misunderstandings due to a loss of context or nonverbal cues that would otherwise be present during face-to-face meetings. However, in my opinion, issues of this nature can be solved by using written language more carefully to avoid any confusion or miscommunication among colleagues.

In conclusion, when online communication tools are used properly, they undoubtedly provide companies with greater flexibility in how their teams collaborate without sacrificing clarity of communication, quality or efficiency.

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