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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking Test, Part 1 questions with model answers (Seasons + Weather)

Here are some high-scoring Part 1 model answers for the Speaking Test that was shared by a student from Italy. The answers show a good way to respond to these questions.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

1. What is the weather like in your hometown?

I would say that the weather is very pleasant there, we get mild winters with occasional rain and hot summers moderated by the ocean breezes. It’s a great place to live or visit, especially if you like warm temperatures year-round!

2. Do you have a favourite season?

I absolutely love springtime. I used to love summer when I was younger, because it was the longest break we had from school, but I found that as I got older, spring became my favourite season.

3. Why is this season your favourite?

I love spring because the weather is finally starting to get nicer. The flowers start blooming, the sun comes out more often, and it’s not as cold outside. It’s a great time to go on walks and enjoy nature.

4. How often do you check the weather? Why?

I check the weather every day, sometimes multiple times a day. I’m a very weather-sensitive person and need to be prepared for all kinds of possible conditions. I know that some people find it obsessive, but it’s just part of being conscientious and taking care of myself. I’d rather be safe than sorry!

5. Have your plans ever been affected by the weather?

Yes, my plans have been constantly affected by the weather. Most recently, I was supposed to fly to Europe for a vacation, but my flight got cancelled because of the snowstorm that hit the east coast. I had to reschedule my flight and lost a lot of money.

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IELTS test in Nigeria – January 2023 (Academic Module)

According to IELTS test takers from Nigeria, Ghana, Uzbekistan and Iran, the Writing tasks 1 and 2 in their recent exam were the same. The Speaking questions below are from Nigeria.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagram below shows the use of 5 different types of transport by people in the UK in 1990 and 2010 (in billion kilometres travelled).

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Travel By 5 Types Of Transport
* Note: this isn’t the actual graph given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you currently work or study?
– What is your daily routine at work?
– What would you do if you quit your job?
– What makes a home complete, in your opinion?
– Do you feel comfortable at home with your family?
– Are people in your country generally close with their families?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe the home of a person you know well. You should say

– who the person is
– how you know him/her
– when you visited him/her at home
– and explain how you felt after your visit.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is it easy to find an affordable place to live in your country?
– Why is there a shortage of affordable housing in your country?
– Should countries invest more in affordable housing?
– Do people in your country prefer to live in apartments or houses?
– Is it more common to rent or buy a house in your country?
– What are the advantages of renting compared to owning your home?