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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 Sri Lanka and Nigeria – March 2023 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions Sri Lanka Nigeria March 2023

Our friends from Sri Lanka and Nigeria have just shared their exam questions, and it appears that the writing test was the same in the two countries. Thank you, N and M, for sharing!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are going to teach English to your friend’s child. Write a letter to your past English teacher to ask if you can borrow some books from him/her. In your letter,

– Tell your teacher about the child
– Say when and where you will teach the child
– Explain what books you would like to borrow.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

More and more people participate in extreme sports. Why do people take part in these dangerous sports? What can be done to reduce the danger associated with such activities?

IELTS Speaking test in Jammu, India – March 2023

IELTS Speaking Recent Questions Jammu India March 2023

We would like to thank our friend A for sharing the questions from a very recent IELTS exam in Jammu, India. Here is what she remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– How may I address you?
– Show me your passport.
– Are you working or studying?
– Where do you live?
– Where did you go to school?
– Would you recommend it?
– What changes would you like to make in your school?
– Do you like art?
– What kind of art do you prefer, traditional or modern?
– Do you like visiting art galleries in your free time?
– Did you do art as a child?
– Do you see yourself working as an artist in the future?
– Have you ever visited a library?
– Did you go to a library when you were a child?
– Do kids nowadays visit libraries more often?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a recent development in your city. You should say

– what it is
– where it is located
– how long it took to complete
– and explain how you feel about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Were people in your city happy with this development?
– Why are there are some restrictions by the government that apply to developments?
– What are the consequences of not following these restrictions?
– Do traditional and modern architecture go hand in hand nowadays?
– When a development is initiated by the government, is it important who does the construction? Why?