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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 Nigeria – September 2021 (Academic Module)

Thanks to N.O we are sharing the questions from a recent IELTS exam that he took in Nigeria:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a map of a new proposed town.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Intelligence is the most important quality of a leader. 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?
– Did you have pets when you were a child?
– What are the most popular pets in your country?
– What kind of weather do you have in your home country?
– What are the benefits of a computer for children?
– What do you think about computers?
– What are the benefits of being a student?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a creative person you know that you admire. You should say

– Who he/she is
– How you know him/her
– What creative work he/she has done
– And explain why you think he/she is creative.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are you a creative person?
– Can creativity be learnt?
– What kind of jobs require the ability to be creative?
– Do you think leaders need to be creative?

IELTS Speaking test in India – August 2021

Thanks to our kind friend M.B. we can share these Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in India:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like watching the sky?
– Can you see the stars and the moon from where you live?
– Did you learn about stars and planets at school?
– Would you like to travel to other planets in the future? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a town or a city that you would like to work in. Please say

– What town/city is it?
– Where is it located?
– Why would you like to work there?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Did you have barbeques when you were a child?
– What kind of barbeque food do you like to eat?
– Do you like to have a barbeque with your family or friends?
– Where can you go for a barbeque in your city?
– Why do you go for a barbeque?
– Why are people choosing urban life and move to big cities?
– What are the disadvantages of living in a large city?
– Do you think large cities affect the environment? In what way?
– Do you think it is possible to design buildings in harmony with the nature?
– Whose responsibility should it be?