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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.

IELTS test in India – February 2023 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions India February 2023

Our friend A.J. took his IELTS exam in India and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You accidentally left an important item while checking out of a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager and ask to send the item back to you. In your letter,

– Provide the details of your stay
– Describe the item you left behind
– Tell the hotel manager how to return it to you.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

People are not exercising regularly, even though they know it is beneficial for their health. Why is this a problem? What can be done to tackle it?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like the people in your area? Why/why not?
– Did you play sports when you were young?
– What was your favourite sport?
– Did you know someone who was good at sports?
– Do you have small businesses in your area?
– Do you prefer buying from a small business?
– Why do you support small businesses?
– How can people support small businesses?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an area in your home where you feel relaxed. You should say:

– what area or room it is
– when you spend time in it
– why you feel relaxed there
– and explain what you do to relax.

Follow up question: Do you have much time to relax?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How do people relax?
– Can people relax in their homes?
– Should the government encourage relaxation activities?
– Do you think there should be classes for teaching young people and children how to relax?
– How can schools include these activities in their schedule?
– Are school trips a good way to relax?

IELTS Speaking test in Canada – February 2023

IELTS Speaking Recent Questions Canada February 2023

Thanks to the wonderful V.B. today we are sharing the Speaking questions that she remembered from her recent exam in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Do you like your job?
– Does your work require a lot of effort or activity?
– What do you do after work?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a situation where you had to wait. You should say

– what you waited for
– why you had to wait
– what you did while waiting
– and explain how you felt after waiting for that particular thing.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– You said that waiting takes a lot of patience. Do you believe that patience is a virtue? Why?
– Do you think being patient is a skill we are born with, or is it developed as we experience certain situations?
– Do you think the older generation is more patient compared to the younger generation?
– You talked about technology. Do you think things are more convenient because of technology?
– Are you a fan of using social media?
– Do you use social media often?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media?