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Simone Braverman

Simone Braverman is the founder of IELTS-Blog.com and author of several popular IELTS preparation books, including Ace the IELTS, Target Band 7, the High Scorer's Choice practice test series, and IELTS Success Formula. Since 2005 her work has helped 100,000's of students worldwide achieve their target IELTS 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.

New IELTS questions from India – March 2025 (General Training)

Latest IELTS General Training Questions India March 2025

Our subscriber LS kindly shared the writing questions from his recent IELTS exam in India, below:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently bought a new piece of technology for your home. Your friend is interested in buying the same item. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

– Explain what the technology is
– Describe how it is useful to you
– Give your advice on whether your friend should buy it or not.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that public transportation should be free and available around the clock in order to reduce traffic congestion in cities.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

Recent IELTS Speaking questions from India – March 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India March 2025

Our lovely student JK has shared her questions from a very recent IELTS exam in India, below:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where are you from?
– Can you describe your hometown?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Did you learn about the history of your hometown at school?
– Do you think it’s important to know about your hometown’s history?
– Would you recommend your hometown to tourists? Why or why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an ambition you have that you have not yet achieved. You should say:

– what the ambition is
– how long you have had it
– why you want to achieve it

and explain why you haven’t achieved it yet.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think children’s ambitions are usually achievable? Why or why not?
– Is it good for children to be very ambitious?
– How does ambition affect a person’s success?
– Can being too ambitious cause problems?
– How can ambition be helpful in a team setting?
– Do you think ambition is more important in individual work or teamwork? Why?