2023

Our friend A.J. took his IELTS exam in India and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You accidentally left an important item while checking out of a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager and ask to send the item back to you. In your letter,

– Provide the details of your stay
– Describe the item you left behind
– Tell the hotel manager how to return it to you.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

People are not exercising regularly, even though they know it is beneficial for their health. Why is this a problem? What can be done to tackle it?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like the people in your area? Why/why not?
– Did you play sports when you were young?
– What was your favourite sport?
– Did you know someone who was good at sports?
– Do you have small businesses in your area?
– Do you prefer buying from a small business?
– Why do you support small businesses?
– How can people support small businesses?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an area in your home where you feel relaxed. You should say:

– what area or room it is
– when you spend time in it
– why you feel relaxed there
– and explain what you do to relax.

Follow up question: Do you have much time to relax?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How do people relax?
– Can people relax in their homes?
– Should the government encourage relaxation activities?
– Do you think there should be classes for teaching young people and children how to relax?
– How can schools include these activities in their schedule?
– Are school trips a good way to relax?