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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 Pakistan – April 2024 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Pakistan Latest Questions April 2024

Our generous subscriber A has taken IELTS in Pakistan very recently and remembered the writing questions below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently learnt that a close friend of yours has had a baby, and you purchased a gift for the baby. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

– Congratulate them on the arrival of the baby
– Describe the gift you have chosen for the baby
– Suggest arrangements for your visit to deliver the gift

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some companies have a policy of employing people from different age groups. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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

IELTS Speaking questions from the UAE – April 2024

IELTS Speaking New Questions UAE April 2024

A very kind student of ours ZA has just taken IELTS in the UAE and remembered these questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Where are you from?
– What do you like about your hometown?
– Is there anything you dislike about your hometown?
– Why did you choose your job?
– What kind of job would you like to do in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a visit to a friend or a relative that you enjoyed. You should say

– who you visited
– when you visited
– what you did during your visit

and explain why you enjoyed the visit.

Follow-up question: Do you usually visit this person?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do people visit each other’s homes in your country?
– Do you think most people enjoy having visitors?
– When visiting someone in another city, is it better to stay at their hosts’ house or in a hotel?
– How do people in your country welcome visitors?
– Is visiting friends and family still popular in your country?
– Why do you think people visit each other less frequently now compared to the past?