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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 Speaking test in the Philippines – September 2022

Thanks to our lovely friend K., today we are sharing the questions she remembered from her IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Did you study about the history of your hometown in school?
– Do you use a mobile phone often?
– Do you like texting?
– When was the first time you got a mobile phone?
– Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror?
– How often do you use mirrors?
– Have you ever bought a mirror?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a gift you would like to give to someone. You should say

– what gift it would be
– who you would give it to
– why you would like to give him/her this gift
– and explain why you chose this gift for him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you like giving gifts?
– What kind of things should we consider when choosing a gift?
– On what occasions do people in your country give gifts?
– Why is it sometimes difficult to choose a gift for someone?
– Why do some people consider the brand/price when giving gifts?
– Do parents in your country give many gifts to their children?

IELTS test in Iran – September 2022 (General Training)

Thanks to the lovely S.E. we are sharing the questions from her recent IELTS test in Iran:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently read a book about a city which you know well, and found some incorrect information in the book. Write a letter to the author. In your letter

– Inform him/her of the incorrect information
– Give him/her the correct information
– Explain why he/she should correct it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days world leaders of all kinds are younger than in the past. What are the reasons? Is this a negative or a positive trend?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– May I see your ID?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– What is it famous for?
– What sport do you like to watch? Why?
– Do you like to watch your favorite sport on TV or in a stadium? Why?
– What sport do you like to watch live? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of clothing that you like very much. You should say

– where you got it
– what it is like
– when and where you wear it
– and explain why you like wearing it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Have you ever given somebody a piece of clothing?
– Why is it important to wear uniforms?
– Does fashion influence people?