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Simone Braverman

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.

Update from a General IELTS exam, Malaysia

Thanks to Sharon from Malaysia for telling us about her General Training IELTS exam.

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to apply for a part time job in a new international company. You have heard about the position from someone in your neighborhood.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

The topic was about the zoos in the 21st century – do we agree or disagree that animals should be kept in the men-made cells.

Speaking test

I think I didn’t do very well. The questions were not what I expected.

Interview

Questions about shopping and names in my culture.

Cue Card

Describe a place that you have visited, where there was plenty of water.

Discussion

The rest of the questions were all about water. I didn’t do well at talking about names and water.

Update from a General IELTS exam, India

This is what our friend R. from India has shared about his General Training IELTS exam.
IELTS test in India

Listening test

It was okay, I scored 7.5

Reading test

I thought I did pretty well but I only got 6. I usually scores very well in all the exercises I did prior to this exam. I still don’t know how this is possible.

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter of recommendation for a friend who submitted his resume to a tourist office.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Advertising influences people to buy thing such as clothes and shoes. What are the problems caused by advertising? What solutions can be offered?

I scored 6.5 on this task here – again I don’t know where I went wrong, the topic is quite simple.

Speaking test

Cue Card

Describe a useful piece of equipment other than a computer. Please say:
– Where it is used,
– How it works,
– How it benefits you.

In the Speaking I scored 7. Never mind that the examiner was falling asleep 🙂