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IELTS Speaking questions from Dubai, UAE – November 2023

IELTS Speaking New Questions Dubai UAE November 2023

Our student IM took IELTS in Dubai a few days ago and her examiner asked the following questions in the Speaking test.

Did you know? IELTS Speaking test questions and topic areas are known to repeat in every corner of the world! This is why preparing for the most recent Speaking questions is very effective and increases your chances of success. Give these questions a try – answer them and record yourself. Then listen to your recording and check for gaps in vocabulary or words you may have mispronounced.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Tell me about your home country.
– Where is it located?
– What kind of films do you like?
– Why do you like this kind of films?
– If given the opportunity, what kind of film would you direct?
– Did you go to the movies as a child?
– Did you go alone or with friends?
– How do you enjoy your free time now?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a recent party that you enjoyed. You should say

– when it happened
– where the party was
– whether you met any friends there

and explain why you enjoyed that party.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are parties really necessary, in your opinion?
– Should people invite their neighbours when they have a house party?
– Should all parties have loud music playing all the time?
– What types of parties do you like? Why?
– How do you feel when you’re at a party?
– What would you do if the neighbours complained about your noisy party?
– What can people do to make their party less noisy?

IELTS test questions from India – November 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic New Questions India November 2023

Thanks to two lovely subscribers, JN and AD, we know that the recent Academic IELTS exams in India and Bangladesh were the same. Here are the writing questions, as remembered by the two test takers:

Writing test

The chart below shows the percentage of the UK population who consumed the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables in 2002, 2006 and 2010.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Recent IELTS question Writing Task 1

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that too much attention and resources are given to the protection of wild animals and birds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Read the Speaking questions from Bangladesh here