Thanks to our kind subscriber KK today we are sharing the questions from her very recent IELTS exam in Canada:
Listening test
Part 1 questions – fill in the blanks, one word only.
Part 2 questions – multiple choice and map labelling.
Part 3 questions – multiple choice and choose the correct statement.
Part 4 questions – fill in the blanks, one word and /or a number.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You need a website for your business and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
– Include a brief description of your business
– Explain what you would like to have on the website
– Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that friends have a bigger impact on young people while others think parents and teachers influence them more. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test
To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you
- Address each bullet point clearly.
- Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
- Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
- Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.
To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you
- Make your position clear throughout the essay.
- Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
- Use formal vocabulary.
- Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
- Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.
