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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS exam in Bangladesh – November 2008 (Academic Module)

Thanks to 2 students from Bangladesh for telling us about the Academic exams they just had. Here goes:

Writing test

Task 1 (Report)
We had 3 pie charts about the amount of money spend annually by university students in three countries. They named countries A,B,C and used 3 pie charts (Books,Accommodation,Leisure,other, in each pie chart.)

Task 2 (Essay)
People nowadays change their careers and place of residence frequently instead of confining in one place. Give your opinion whether it is positive or negative for development? Describe with evidence and examples with you own experiences.

Speaking test

Do you go on holidays frequently?
When do you like to go for holiday?
Do your friends go on holidays?
What do you do on the holidays?
Do you think you want to avoid some works in the holidays?
Do you go to parties?
Is going to parties useful?
Which season you like most? Why?
What do you prefer cool weather or hot weather?
Why do you not like hot weather?

IELTS exam in Philippines – October 2008 (General Training)

Thanks to our friend Martial from Philippines we have some information about the recent General Training IELTS exam – here it is:

Listening test

Tasks: fill-in the blanks from 1-10, its a little bit easy, then there were multiple choice questions from 11-40, discussion about the planning for the school enhancement.
The speaker was often correcting him/herself so better watch out! the speaking speed becomes more intense as it progresses.

Reading test

Tasks: there are matching type of questions, the rest I can no longer remember but one thing is for sure, the challenge is the TIME and not the Reading exam, so manage it carefully.

Writing test

Task 1 (Letter)
You are studying in a foreign country and for some reason you have to go back to your country without finishing college/study. Write a letter stating the appreciation to the teacher, reason for leaving, what you liked about the course.

Speaking test

The examiner asked me about the types of weather in the Philippines;
Is biking/cycling good and is it safe in the city;
What is the advantage of summer as compared to rainy season;
and other questions related to the weather in the country