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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 India – July 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic Latest Questions India July 2023

Our brilliant friend PJ from India remembered these questions from his very recent IELTS exam. Happy practicing!

Reading test

Passage 1. A text about The World’s Oldest Cities.
Passage 2. A text titled Multitasking and the Brain.
Passage 3. A text titled Child’s Play in Medieval times.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below give information on average life expectancy in four countries, from 1993 to 2008.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Chart Table Life Expectancy

* Note: these aren’t the actual charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that if a child commits a crime he or she should be punished, while others think it is the child’s parents who should be punished. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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

IELTS Speaking test in India – July 2023

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India July 2023

The questions below were shared by PJ who took his IELTS Speaking test in India a couple of days ago. Thank you so much, PJ!

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– What do you like about your work?
– What would make your work more interesting?
– What do you dislike about your job?
– How many hours do you work each week?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your idea of a perfect house. You should say:

– where it should be
– what features it should have
– who you would live there with
– and explain why this would be the perfect house for you.

Follow up question: Have you ever seen such a house in real life?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are there many types of houses in your country? What are they?
– Are there any traditional houses that are still popular in your country? Can you describe them?
– What is the difference between living in an old house and a new one?
– How have the types of houses in your country changed over the years?
– Have you ever been to the zoo?
– What wild animals are commonly found in your country?
– What wild animal from another country would you like to see in the future?