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New IELTS test in Iran – August 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic New Questions Iran August 2023

Our kind friend AG from Iran shared the writing questions from his very recent test. Write your own essay and report using these questions – it makes excellent practice for your upcoming test!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below provides information about weekly hours worked by Australian men and women in 2012.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Weekly hours worked by Australian men and women

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that the best way for developing countries to eradicate poverty is to provide six years of free education to every child. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

IELTS Speaking test in India – August 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India August 2023

Our kind friends AG and KP reported getting very similar Speaking questions in two different countries. They took their IELTS exams in India and Iran earlier this week, and here is what they collectively remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you use public transport?
– Are you using public transport now more than in the past?
– Why do you choose to use public transport?
– Have you ever been in a situation where using public transport was inconvenient?
– Do you think the cost of public transport in your country is reasonable?
– How do you think public transportation could be improved in your city or town?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a house you know well. You should say:

– whose house it is
– what it looks like
– how often you visit it

and explain why you chose to talk about this house.

Part 3 (Discussion)

Do you think is it important for homes to have natural light?
How does natural light contribute to the overall atmosphere of a home?
Do you think the amount of natural light affects people’s mood?
Are there any functional benefits to having natural light in a house?
Do you believe that homes in urban areas receive less natural light compared homes in rural areas?
How can architects ensure homes receive ample natural light?
What challenges are there in providing sufficient natural light in homes?
Are there certain regions or climates where natural light might be more important than others?