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IELTS test in Australia – October 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic New Questions Australia October 2023

Thanks to our wonderful VIP Club member YT, today we are sharing the IELTS questions she remembered from the computer-delivered exam she took two days ago.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

There were two maps, one showing a particular town at present and another showing the future changes to it. There weren’t many changes, perhaps only two, and so to write 150+ words YT had no choice but to describe the things that remained unchanged (!)

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say the government should manage people’s health, while others think that individuals should be in charge of their own health. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of work do you do?
– What is your favourite part of your work?
There were some more questions in Part 1 that YT didn’t remember.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an expensive gift you bought for someone. You should say

– what it is
– who you bought it for
– how long you saved money to buy it

and explain why you bought this person an expensive gift.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about saving money. How important is it for you to save money?
– Is it hard to save money? Why or why not?
– How important is it for children to save money?
– Why would children need to save money?
– What do you think about digital currency?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of digital currency?
– In your home country, is education compulsory?

IELTS Speaking Test, Part 2 question with model answer: Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant

IELTS Model Speaking Answers Band 9, 2023

Here is a Band 9 Speaking Part 2 answer for the cue card “Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant”. This cue card has been seen recently in an IELTS exam in Australia. The answer below shows a good way to respond to this question.

Watch and listen in the video, or read the model answer below:

 
Speaking test

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant. You should say

– when and where it happened
– what happened
– how you felt about the service

and explain how the experience could have been improved.

Answer

Oh, do I have a story for you! Picture this. It was pouring rain on Friday afternoon, and I thought, why not treat myself to lunch at this supposedly amazing restaurant downtown? So, there I was, super excited for a great meal.

But, oh boy, right from the start, things felt off. The waiter barely noticed me and seemed like he’d rather be anywhere else. I asked about the menu, and he mumbled something I could barely understand. I figured maybe he was just having a rough day.

Then it got worse. My food took forever to arrive, and when it did, it had a weird taste. I tried to get the waiter’s attention, but he was nowhere to be found. Drinks were forgotten, orders were messed up – it was like a comedy sketch gone wrong.

Now, I’m a patient person, but this was too much. I felt annoyed and confused at the same time. Was this place always like this, or was it just my luck?

But here’s the kicker – just as I was about to storm out, the chef, who overheard my complaints, came to my table. He was genuinely sorry and explained they were short-staffed. To make up for it, he gave me a free dessert and promised a discount next time.

I was shocked, to say the least. His sincerity turned my whole experience around. This outing was anything but ordinary, starting with frustration and ending with a surprising dose of hospitality.

Read more model answers on the VIP Club website