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IELTS test in India – November 2021 (Academic Module)

N.J. took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following topics and questions:

Writing test

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Individuals can do nothing to protect the environment, and only governments and big companies can make a difference. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your identification please?
– What do you know about wild animals?
– Where can we find wild animals?
– In your country, where can people see wild animals?
– Have you ever seen a documentary or TV show about wild animals?
– What country would you like to visit, to see wild animals?
– What kind of advertisements do you like, and why?
– Where can we usually see a lot of advertisements?
– What kind of advertisements do you dislike, and why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a market that you have visited. You should say

– Where the market is
– How you got there
– What you bought
– And explain whether you enjoyed your visit to the market.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What is the difference between a street market and a shopping mall?
– What are the benefits of shopping at a street market?
– What are the benefits of shopping at a mall?
– Do people prefer to go shopping alone or with others?
– Do you think that shopping habits of consumers today have changed compared to the past?

IELTS Letter, topic: Asking a friend if he would like to buy your car

This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.

Set 2 General Training book, Practice Test 9

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

A friend of yours has always admired your car. You have now decided to sell it. Write a letter to your friend to ask if he is interested in buying your car.

In your letter,

– explain why you are selling your car
– describe the good points and any bad points about your car
– suggest the friend visits you to see and drive your car

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Tim,

Sample Band 9 Letter

Dear Tim,

I have decided to sell my car and I remember you being interested in it in the past. We are taking some time off to travel as a family, so we will be buying a caravan which requires a car with a bigger towing capacity. I am wondering whether you are still looking to buy a car and if mine would suit your needs.

My car is now seven years old and therefore has a few drawbacks that you should be aware of. First of all, the radio is not adapted to modern standards. I know that you like to listen to electronic and bass music, so this may not satisfy you. Also, the seats are visibly damaged in the back, as my kids have sat there most of the time, but this is repairable.

Otherwise though, the car is in excellent condition and I am sure that, besides the radio, you will be pleased with its properties. It drives very well and will get you through the most stressful drive to work or an enjoyable holiday trip with success.

Just call me or write back if you would like to know more. I hope to see you soon if you would like to inspect and test drive my car!

Best wishes,

Thomas

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