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Recent IELTS exams

Real students tell about their recent IELTS exams: IELTS questions, topics, tasks, answers.

New IELTS questions from the UAE – January 2025 (General Training)

Latest IELTS General Training Questions UAE January 2025

Our kind friend AV recently took the IELTS test in the UAE and remembered the following writing questions:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently had a positive experience at a department store where a staff member was very helpful to you. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:

– Mention which part of the store you visited.
– Describe how the staff member assisted you.
– Suggest what you would like the manager to do to reward their good service.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, governments and individuals spend too much money on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

Recent IELTS Speaking questions from India – January 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India January 2025

MP took the IELTS test in India earlier this week and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?
– How often do you meet new people?
– Do you have a lot of close friends or just a few?
– What do you usually do when you spend time with your friends?
– Do you prefer making new friends or spending time with old ones? Why?
– How important is friendship in your life?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a well-known place you often go to and enjoy. You should say:

– what the place is
– where it is located
– what you usually do there

and explain why you enjoy going to this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think parks are important in cities?
– How do parks benefit people’s health and well-being?
– Should governments invest more in creating parks and green spaces? Why or why not?
– Do you think working in a group is more effective than working alone? Why?
– What are the challenges people face when working in a team?
– How can people improve their teamwork skills?