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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Nigeria – January 2023 (General Training Module)

IELTS Recent Questions Nigeria January 2023

Our friend A.P. remembered the following questions from his recent IELTS exam in Nigeria:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your friend asked you to find a part-time job for him/her to earn some money while studying. You found a job that might be suitable. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

– Give him/her the job description
– Explain why he/she should take the job
– Say what he/she should do to get the job.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, many people do not exercise enough and eat an unhealthy diet. Why is this happening? What can be done to help them improve their lifestyle?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Could you show me your identification?
– What is your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– How old are you?
– Where are you from?
– Is your area a safe place to live for all age groups?
– Do you like chocolate?
– Why do you think chocolate is a popular treat worldwide?
– Do you think chocolate makes a nice gift?
– Do you know anyone who doesn’t like chocolate?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an interesting conversation you had with a stranger. You should say

– who he/she is
– when you met him/her
– where you met
– and explain what you talked about.

Follow-up question: Where do you meet new people?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is there a difference between discussions with friends and strangers?
– What do you think is a typical topic of discussion between strangers?
– What do you think are the benefits of being able to have a conversation with a stranger?
– During a debate, can people with contrary views come to an agreement? Why?
– Do you think it is hard for motivational speakers to talk to strangers?
– What is a good way to overcome nervousness when giving a speech?
– What type of personality is best suited to become a public speaker?

IELTS test in Hong Kong – January 2023 (Academic Module)

IELTS Academic Recent Questions Hong Kong January 2023

Thanks to M.X. who took the IELTS test in Hong Kong, we are sharing these questions today:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The plans below show the town of Hensington, at present and after the proposed changes.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Town Of Hensington Map At Present

IELTS Writing Task 1 Town Of Hensington Future Map

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The number of people who are overweight is constantly growing, and the only solution is to increase the prices on unhealthy food and drinks. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– Tell me about the place where you live.
– Are there many older people living in your neighbourhood?
– Do you like to visit museums?
– Do you want to be an artist?
– Do you stay up late often?
– Did you stay up late when you were a child?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited where the air wasn’t clean. You should say

– where it was
– when it was
– why the air wasn’t clean
– and explain how you felt about that place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What can people do to reduce air pollution?
– Do you think companies take action to reduce pollution only when they are forced to do so?
– Do you think we should punish or reward companies for their actions on environmental issues?
– What can individuals do to protect the environment?
– Do you think we should do something to save the environment or just leave it as it is?
– Do you think that the level of pollution will decline in the future? Why?