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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 – February 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic Recent Questions India February 2023

Our lovely friend P. has shared the writing questions from her recent IELTS exam in India, below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar chart and table below describe the proportions of part-time and full-time workers in 2011 in Australia.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Chart Table Employment Full and Part Time Australia 2011

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, instead of locally sourced produce, many supermarkets sell a variety of foods imported from countries all across the world.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – February 2023

IELTS Speaking Recent Questions Saudi Arabia February 2023

The questions below were shared by A. who recently took his IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Are you a student or do you work?
– Do you like your work environment?
– Is there an aspect of your work that you find stressful?
– What would you like to change at work?
– Did you learn about stars or planets when you were a child?
– Do you think you will travel to space in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person who dresses well. You should say:

– who the person is
– how you know him/her
– how often you see him/her
– and explain why you think this person dresses well.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What is the difference between online shopping and shopping in a real, physical shop?
– Do you think online shopping will eventually be replaced by in-store shopping?
– What are the disadvantages of online shopping?
– You said that not being able to try on clothes is a problem when shopping online. Are there any other disadvantages to online shopping?
– Who do you think buys more clothes online, older or younger people?
– Apart from clothes, what else do people prefer to buy online? Why?