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IELTS Report, topic: Diagram describing a fire exit plan in a college accommodation

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Diagram Of a fire exit plan in a college accommodation

This is a model answer for an Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in India. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

The diagram below shows a fire exit plan in a college accommodation. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

IELTS Writing Task 1 Fire Exit Plan College Accommodation

* Note: this isn’t the actual diagram given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Band 8.5 Model Answer

The diagram illustrates the fire exit route for residents in a college accommodation in the event of a fire.

It can be clearly seen that the fire exit plan is strategically designed with two separate routes leading to distinct meeting points to ensure a quick and organised evacuation.

The layout of the college accommodation shows seven bedrooms, a corridor, and two staircases, with one of them located at the western end of the building and the other adjacent to the lift in the central part of the building.

Since the list is not to be used in case of a fire, occupants of bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 are directed to use the western staircase to exit the building. After descending the stairs, they are to gather at Meeting Point 1, which is located outside on the western side of the accommodation. In contrast, residents of bedrooms 4, 5, 6, and 7 are instructed to head towards the staircase on the northern side of the building. Those from bedrooms 4 and 5 have direct access to this staircase, whereas individuals from bedrooms 6 and 7 need to walk down the corridor to reach it. Upon exiting, they should gather at Meeting Point 2 located outside the building in close proximity to the staircase.

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IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – February 2024

IELTS Speaking New Questions Canada February 2024

Our generous subscriber K took her IELTS test in Canada very recently and remembered the following Speaking questions.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like your work, and why?
– Is it easy to get that type of job in your country?
– Let’s talk about social media.
– Do you use social media?
– Do your friends and family members use social media as well?
– How can social media influence children?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a uniform you had to wear. You should say

– what it looked like
– when you had to wear it
– who bought it for you

and explain how you felt about wearing it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the advantages of wearing a uniform?
– What are the disadvantages of wearing a uniform?
– Should employees wear a uniform?
– Do you think that wearing a uniform increases the employees’ loyalty to the company?
– Should companies seek employee feedback on the design of their uniforms?
– Do you think people should wear clothes that reflect their personality?