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Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and the author of several renowned IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005, Simone has been committed to making IELTS preparation accessible and effective through her books and online resources. Her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target 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.

IELTS test in Nigeria – August 2023 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions Nigeria August 2023

Our friends from Nigeria reported the following Writing and Speaking questions from their recent exams. Use them to practice for your upcoming IELTS test and never run out of answers!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are applying for a job and you need a letter of reference from someone who can recommend you. You decided to ask a teacher who knows you well to write the reference. Write a letter to the teacher. In your letter,

– Explain why you have chosen to ask him/her to write the reference
– Describe the job you are applying for
– Say why you think you would be suitable for the job.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

It is sometimes said that modern technology brings people more free time. However, some people say that instead technology is making people even busier. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Do you like your work?
– What would you like to change about the work that you do?
– Do you have an interest in space and planets?
– Did you learn about space or the solar system when you were in school?
– How much do you know about the planets in our solar system?
– Have you ever visited an observatory or a planetarium to learn about space?
– What do you find most fascinating about outer space?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an activity you did in your free time as a child that you enjoyed. You should say

– what you did
– when you did it
– why you chose this activity

and explain why you enjoyed this activity.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think children’s leisure activities are important for their development? In what way?
– How can childhood hobbies and interests influence a person’s choices in adult life?
– Do you believe that childhood activities impact a person’s creativity later in life?
– Have the types of activities that children enjoy in their free time changed over the years? Why?
– How do you think modern technology has influenced the activities that children engage in today?
– Do you think traditional outdoor activities are still popular among children? Why or why not?

IELTS Speaking test in Ghana – August 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Ghana Africa August 2023

Thanks to our generous subscriber KJ we are sharing these IELTS Speaking questions today. KJ took his IELTS exam in Ghana a few days ago and remembered the following:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– What kind of job do you have?
– What do you like about your job?
– How many hours do you work?
– What do you think can be done to make you happy on the job?
– Do you have friends?
– Do you sometimes make time to meet your friends?
– What do you do when you get together with your friends?
– Why are your friends important to you?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a memorable car journey you went on. You should say

– where you went
– why you went there and with whom
– how long the journey was

and explain why this journey was memorable.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What industry do you think needs experienced drivers?
– Apart from checking their driver’s licences, what other things should companies do before hiring drivers?
– As technology advances, do you think the demand for experienced drivers in various industries will increase or decrease? Why?
– How might experienced drivers be affected by the rise of driverless vehicles?
– Do you think driverless vehicles can replace planes?
– What are the advantages of driverless vehicles?
– What are the disadvantages of driverless vehicles?