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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 India – February 2022 (Academic Module)

P.S. contacted us after her recent IELTS test in India and shared the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph that illustrated the sales of one store in the UK. Each bar described the sales of a different type of goods during 2015.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some parents think that children should be the best at everything they do, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where is your hometown?
– Is there anything special about your hometown?
– Let’s talk about mirrors.
– How often do you look in the mirror?
– Do you like to check yourself out in the mirror while trying on new clothes?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person you follow daily on social media. Please say

– who the person is
– how you know this person
– what content he/she posts on social media
– and explain why you follow this person on social media.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do other people also follow this person on social media?
– Do younger and older people use the same social media platforms?
– Who spends more time on social media, older or younger people?
– There were some more questions that P.S. didn’t remember.

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – February 2022 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend M.H. recently took the IELTS test in Sri Lanka and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram describing the manufacturing process of carbonated soft drinks. The process had 5 stages.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Scientists recommend making it mandatory for children to learn how to play a musical instrument. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of job do you have?
– How do you feel about your job?
– What is your favourite colour?
– What is the colour that you don’t like?
– What colour would you not choose for your room?
– Did colours matter to you when you were younger?
– What colours do people in your country like?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an exciting book that you read. Please say

– what book it is
– when you read it
– what it is about
– and explain why you consider it exciting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– I was asked about fiction and history books (don’t remember the exact questions).
– Why is reading important to children?
– What are the benefits of reading history books?
– What are some types of books that people read in your country?