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Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and author of several popular IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005 her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target IELTS scores and live their dream lives. When Simone isn't working on her next IELTS book, video lesson, or coaching, she enjoys playing the guitar or rollerblading.

Latest IELTS questions from Canada – November 2024 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions Canada November 2024

Thanks to our kind subscriber MJ from Canada, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in Canada:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The line graph below shows the percentages of Australian exports to four countries between 1990 and 2012.

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

Percentages of Australian exports to four countries

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Competitiveness is considered a positive quality for people in most societies. How does competitiveness affect individuals? Is it a positive or a negative trend?

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

IELTS Speaking questions from India – November 2024

IELTS Speaking New Questions India November 2024

Our kind student TS has shared these Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in India, below:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Has your hometown changed much over the years?
– Would you recommend your hometown to tourists? Why or why not?
– How do you think your hometown will change in the future?
– Do you use coins in your daily life?
– Do you usually carry coins with you?
– Is it convenient to use coins?
– Would you consider collecting coins? Why / why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an old friend you lost touch with and got in contact with again. You should say

– who he/she is and how you knew each other
– why you lost contact
– how you got in contact again

and explain how you felt after reconnecting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think you are good at maintaining relationships with others?
– Why do people feel the need to make new friends?
– Why do old friends sometimes lose touch with each other?
– How important is it to have long-term friendships?
– What are some ways to maintain friendships in the digital age?
– How do friendships change as people get older?