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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and author of several popular IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005 her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target IELTS 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.

Latest IELTS questions from Kazakhstan – October 2024 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions Kazakhstan October 2024

Thanks to our kind subscriber JB from Kazakhstan, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar chart below shows the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in four countries in the years 1990 – 2005.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 government spending on roads and transport in four countries

* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that the development of technology decreases crime, while other believe it encourages criminal activity. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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

How Tanet Earned a Scholarship with ‘Target Band 7’

How Tanet Earned a Scholarship with Target Band 7

When Tanet found out he needed IELTS to get a scholarship, the countdown began.

With just three months to prepare for the IELTS exam, he had no time to waste. Luckily, his mother bought him a copy of Target Band 7, hoping it would give him the edge he needed.

Tanet got straight to work, tackling each section step by step. Raising his scores in Listening and Reading was a matter of consistent practice. He started at Band 5.5, and with hard work, managed to push his scores to Listening 8.5 and Reading 7.5.

Writing proved more challenging. He struggled with grammar and task achievement, but the sample tasks and writing corrections helped him sharpen those skills.

When it came to Speaking, Tanet enlisted his family to act as interviewers, practicing until he felt confident. That practice didn’t just boost his IELTS score – it also gave him the skills to nail his scholarship interview.

The Outcome

“In the end I got Listening 8.5, Reading 7.5, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, with a total band of 6.5, which was enough for me to get my scholarship from a designated university within the first attempt. I improvised on the speaking skills I practiced for my interview too, which I am very satisfied with. Once again thank you for your help.”

Tanet’s success isn’t a one-off – it’s the result of a proven method. The same strategies he used are available to you, too. If you’re ready to boost your IELTS score, this book is exactly what you need.

Get your copy of Target Band 7 today and start your IELTS success story!

If Tanet could do it, so can you. Why wait?