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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 Liberia – September 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic New Questions Liberia September 2023

Thanks to our caring subscriber NK from Liberia, today we are sharing the writing questions she remembered from this weekend’s IELTS test.

Preparation Tip: Set aside an hour of your time and write your own essay and report under timed conditions. Start by writing an essay (approximately 40 minutes) and then write a report using the rest of your time. Simulating real exam conditions will help you get better at time management and perform well under pressure. Have a productive study session!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below show the hours worked per week by people in four European countries in 2002.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 hours worked per week by people in four European countries

* Note: these aren’t the actual charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that in order to solve environmental problems, fuel prices for cars and other vehicles must increase. Do you agree or disagree?

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

Read a Band 8 answer here

IELTS test in Sri Lanka – September 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic New Questions Sri Lanka September 2023

Thanks to our generous subscriber TS from Sri Lanka, today we are sharing the writing questions she remembered from a recent IELTS exam.

Preparation Tip: Make sure to write your own essay and report under timed conditions, spending no more than an hour in total on both Writing Task 1 and Task 2. Simulating real exam conditions will help you get better at time management and perform well under pressure. Happy studying!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to the gym once a month or more, between 1990 and 2010.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Percentage of People Going to the Gym

* 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 believe that hard work and determination are the main requirements to become successful in life, while others say there are other factors that lead to success.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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