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IELTS test in India – October 2021 (General Training)

A very kind IELTS test taker from India shared his questions from a recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your rental apartment was recently repaired. Later you have discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter,

– Explain what the problem is.
– Suggest how it can be fixed.
– Say what you would like the landlord to do about it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

It is said that young people should visit other countries as it is beneficial for their development. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Would you like to do the same job in the future?
– Do you prefer fashionable or comfortable shoes? Why?
– What shoes do you wear on daily basis?
– Can you find your size easily in shops?
– Are fashionable shoes important to you? Why?
– Do you spend a lot on shoes?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an occasion when you had to be friendly to someone you didn’t really like. Please say

– Who that person was
– When it happened
– Why you had to be friendly
– And explain how you felt about it later.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do think it is important to be friendly?
– Is there a difference between polite and friendly behavior?
– Is it important to behave in a friendly way in professional life?
– Do friendly people achieve more, in your opinion?
– Some people can pretend to be friendly when they actually are not.
– Does it feel familiar to you?
– Is it a good idea to ask a person directly for something that you want?

IELTS test in the Philippines – October 2021 (Academic Module)

A test taker from the Philippines remembered the questions from her recent IELTS exam – thanks for sharing, JH!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a pie chart describing the commodities and services in a European country in 1958 and 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

One way to solve the problem of congestion is to increase tax on private vehicles. Do the advantages of this solution outweigh its disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Let’s talk about science.
– Did you like science at school?
– When did you start learning science, in primary school or high school?
– Do you think science classes are important?
– If you could use science to invent something, what would it be? Why?
– Do you like barbecue parties?
– How often do you eat barbecue food?
– Do you invite your friends or family to barbecue parties?
– What kind of food do you like to cook on a barbecue?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about some interesting local news from your city. Please say

– What was the news
– Where you heard or read the news
– Who was involved
– And explain why people were interested in it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people like to read the local news?
– Why do people like the local news more than international news?
– How do people get the news?