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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS in Nigeria – August 2009 (General Training)

IELTS in Nigeria was share by N, who managed to remember the questions in Writing and Speaking sections. Here they are:

Writing test

Writing Task 1 (letter)
You work in an international company. Write a letter to the manager to give you some time off, in your letter include the following:
– The reason why you need the time off,
– When you need the time off,
– Who should replace you when you are not around.

Writing Task 2 (essay)
Some people say that wild animals should not be kept in the zoos while others believe that zoos are good for them. Write about the both views and state your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview
– What is your name?
– Are you a student or you are working?
– What courses did you d?
– Do you drive? Why?
– What age will you allow your child to drive? Why?
– Do you like vegetables and fruits? Are they good for children? Why?

Cue card
Talk about a family member that you spend most time with
– Who is he /she ?
– What is he/she like?
– What do you do most of the time?

Discussion
– Do you think both mother and father should have the responsibility to care for their kids?
– How many generations are there in today’s family?

IELTS in Saudi Arabia – August 2009 (Academic Module)

IELTS in Saudi Arabia was shared by A, for which we thank him and wish him a great score. Here are the topics and the questions A remembered:

Listening test

A only remembers that the conversation on the recording was in British accent.

Reading test

A remembers that the first two passages were more difficult than the third one.
Passage 3 was quite simple, it was about the psychology, how smiling makes children feel.
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Writing test

Writing task 1 (report)
There was a graph describing three groups of people in Great Britain between 1971 and 2001. First group had one car , second group had two cars or more, last group had no car.

Writing task 2 (essay)
In the modern age , some people believe that it is not necessary to teach children the handwriting skills. Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Support your opinion with reasons and examples.

Speaking test

Interview
– What is your name?
– Are you student or do you work?
– What is your major subject?
– Why did you choose it ?
– Do you usually go out with friends or alone?
– What do you usually do when you go out?
– Tel me about your last a activity with your friends?
– Are there good facilities for sports in your hometown?
– Why sport is important for people?
– Do you like sport?
– What is your favorite sport?
– What do people do to stay healthy?

Cue card
Describe an activity that you enjoy, you should say
– What is it?
– Why you like it?