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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 Nigeria – October 2022 (Academic Module)

Our lovely friend M. recently took IELTS in Nigeria and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagrams below show the layout of the town’s shopping centre at present and after a future redevelopment.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Shopping Centre Maps at Present and in the Future

* Note: these aren’t the actual plans given in the test, they were recreated for demonstration purposes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that parents should choose the degree or the major for their child to study at university. Others feel that children should be able to choose their own degree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you write a lot?
– Do you like writing?
– What do you mostly write?
– Do you think your writing will change in the future?
– What name would you like to give your child, and why?
– Do people in your family have the same name as you?
– What’s the meaning of your name?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a person who dresses very well. You should say

– who he/she is
– what he/she does
– what type of clothes he/she wears
– and explain why you like the way he/she dresses.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you prefer buying clothes online or in store?
– Do you think online shopping will obliterate in-store shopping?
– What is the difference between how men and women dress?
– What would the world be like if everyone dressed the same?

IELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – October 2022

Our friend S.D. took IELTS in Sri Lanka and remembered the Speaking questions we’re sharing today:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– Is your job hard?
– What kind of challenges are you facing at work?
– What is your home town?
– Are you thinking about moving away from your hometown in the future?
– Were you helping your mother with housework when you were a child?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an English lesson you remember well. You should say

– when and where you had the lesson
– what you learnt
– who the teacher was
– and explain why you still remember the lesson.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the advantages of learning a foreign language?
– What kind of qualities should a good teacher have?
– Do you think that speaking alone is enough to learn a language?
– Are reading and other skills necessary to learn a language?
– Is learning grammar important?
– Can teaching a foreign language be enjoyable?