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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 Speaking test in India – September 2021

Thanks to our wonderful friend K.S. we can share these Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in India:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– May I see your identification?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you really enjoy your work?
– Have you ever lost your way before?
– How did you feel after getting lost?
– Do you use a GPS or maps to locate places?
– Have you ever helped anyone who got lost?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an interesting person you know from a foreign country. Please say

– Who that person is
– How you know him/her
– Why you like or dislike this person
– And explain why you think this person is interesting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you have many friends in foreign countries?
– What is a good way to learn about a foreign culture?
– What kind of issues do people have while visiting or living in a foreign country?
– How do cultural differences affect international companies?

IELTS test in Trinidad and Tobago – September 2021 (General Training)

A big thank-you to our friend L.H. who took the IELTS test in Trinidad and Tobago recently and shared the following questions:

Listening test

Part 1. A conversation about a hotel reservation.
Part 2. About college student jobs’ advantages, disadvantages and recommendations.
Part 3. Don’t remember.
Part 4. A lecture on marshlands.

Reading test

Passage 1. A text about maternity leave and pregnancy.
Passage 2. About procrastination.
Passage 3. Floral shows.
Passage 4. A text about trains.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You had a party at a hotel and it was a success, but there were some minor problems. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter

– give details of your party
– explain what you were satisfied with
– suggest some improvements.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In most countries people are allowed to start driving at the age of 18. Some say that that the legal driving age should be increased to 21. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where did you grow up?
– Is your hometown different now compared to when you were a child?
– Where would you rather live, in a city or in the countryside?
– Let’s talk about science.
– What is your favorite science?
– How does science help you?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a business person you admire. Please say

– Who this person is
– How you got to know him/her
– What he/she does
– And explain what impressed you about him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What is more important to get hired, experience or qualifications?
– There were more questions about businesses, managers and staff that I don’t remember.