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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Oman, Iran and Sri Lanka – November 2022 (Academic Module)

Three test takers remembered their questions and it turns out they had the same exam in Oman, Iran and Sri Lanka. Special thank-you to N. from Iran for the maps!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagrams below describe the floor plan of a café 10 years ago, 5 years ago and at present.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Cafe Floor Plan 10 Years Ago

IELTS Writing Task 1 Cafe Floor Plan 5 Years Ago

IELTS Writing Task 1 Cafe Floor Plan Now

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that educational qualifications are important to success in life. Others believe that this is not the only way to become successful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you prefer to do your work in the morning or evening? Why?
– What do you do in your free time in the evening?
– Who do you prefer to spend your free time with?
– Do you think spending leisure time at weekends should be different from weekdays?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe one of your neighbours who you think is interesting. You should say

– who he/she is
– how long you have known him/her
– what relationship you have with him/her
– and explain why you think he/she is interesting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think people these days know their neighbours?
– Do you think in urban areas people usually don’t know their neighbours as well as people in rural areas?
– What does national identity mean to you?
– Is wearing some specific clothes or eating some types of food related to national identity?
– Why do you think some people cannot benefit from belonging to a nation?

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia, with answers – November 2022

The questions below were shared by S. who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia.

Here are some high-scoring model answers for Speaking Test Part 1, to give you an idea how to respond to those questions. You can find Part 2 (cue card) and Part 3 answers on the VIP Club website.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

1. Do you live in a house or an apartment?

I currently live in a cosy one-bedroom apartment in a high-rise building on the waterfront. It has an open-plan kitchen and a small living room. It’s a bit cramped, but we have managed to make good use of the small amount of space we have. As a matter of fact, my neighbourhood is quite pricey, so I consider myself lucky to have found some reasonably priced accommodation, even if space is tight.

2. Do you have a favourite room?

Well, technically it’s not really a room, but I have always loved spending time on our little enclosed patio. I am not one for fancy decorations, you could say that I am more of a minimalist by nature. So, this space can only fit a small table and chairs, and I also use it to grow a few herbs and some flowering plants.

3. Why is this room your favourite?

In the afternoons, the sun hits the balcony at just the right angle and it becomes the perfect place to unwind with a good book and a cup of tea. I have a few planters there, which makes this room special because it’s the closest I can get to nature in the city. I love the vibrant colours and calming scents of the flowers in spring. I guess it’s because it reminds me a lot of the garden in my childhood home.

4. Have you ever visited old buildings or monuments?
Yes, quite a few times. As a child, my family and I would often travel to different parts of the country to take a look at historical buildings or ancient ruins. More recently, we visited an ancient Buddhist monastery which is also a world heritage site, and it was quite enlightening.

5. Would you like to visit any old buildings/monuments in the future?
Yes, of course. I will continue our family tradition in the future, and it’s always been one of my dreams to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza. I am fascinated by ancient Egyptian history. As a kid, I would devour any book on the topic that I could get my hands on, and I always imagined what it would be like to see those majestic structures in real life.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a famous person from your country. You should say

– who the person is
– what he/she does
– what the person is famous for
– and explain how you feel about this person.

Read a model answer on the VIP Club website

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do famous people have an influence on public opinion?
– How do influencers affect public opinion?
– What is the difference between influence and power?
– Do you feel it is important to be popular among colleagues at work?
– Do you think popularity at work is a good thing?
– Are promotions based on influence or skills?

Read model answers on the VIP Club website