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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 Bahrain – June 2022 (General Training)

A kind IELTS test taker J.C. from Bahrain remembered the following questions from his recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You’ve been asked to do a presentation and you will need help with setting up the equipment for it. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,

– Let him/her know when and where the presentation will take place
– Tell him/her what equipment you will need
– Explain how he/she can help you.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– How do you normally start your day at work?
– Tell me about a person that supports you at work.
– How often do you look at yourself in the mirror?
– Have you purchased a mirror before?
– Do you think mirrors can be used for decoration?
– How often do you use email?
– Do you think email is better than any other means of communication?
– Is email popular in your country?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a free item you received. Please say

– what the item was
– why it was free
– when you received it
– and explain how you felt about receiving this item.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What other items do shops usually give away for free? Why?
– Is there anything more valuable than money?
– What other things do people value more than their money?
– Do people take better care of the items they purchased, compared to items they received free?

IELTS Speaking test in India – June 2022

Thanks to our kind friend M.P. we know this much about her recent IELTS Speaking test in India:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– May I see your ID?
– Where do you live?
– Describe your hometown, please.
– Do you know how to drive?
– Do you like to drive a car or to be a passenger?
– Who taught you how to drive?
– Do you like art?
– Do you like visiting art galleries?
– Would you like to learn more about art?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an interesting story that someone told you when you were a child. Please say

– What the story was
– Who told you the story and when
– And explain why you think it was an interesting story.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think parents should tell their children stories? Why?
– Is family important in your country?
– What role do grandparents play in the family in your country?
– In what way do you think the family will change in the future?