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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – September 2022

Today we are sharing the questions that our kind friend K remembered from a recent IELTS Speaking test in Iran:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you like the subject you are studying?
– Do you like wearing a watch?
– Why do some people wear expensive watches?
– Do you like sports?
– Is playing sports in school good for students?
– Which sports do you like to watch on TV?
– Which sports would you like to play in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe the last time you used your mobile phone for something important. You should say

– what you used your mobile phone for
– when it happened
– how important it was to use your mobile phone
– and explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think the advancement of technology is a good development or not?
– Why do young people use mobile phones so much these days?
– Do older people in your country use social media less than younger people?
– What should parents do when they see their children being addicted to these kinds of technology?

IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines – September 2022

Thanks to our lovely friend U.E. today we are sharing the questions she remembered from a recent IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– Let’s talk about birthdays.
– What do you usually do on your birthday?
– Do you think celebrating a birthday is important?
– How did you celebrate your birthdays as a child?
– Let’s talk about public transportation, do you use public transport often?
– Do people use public transport in your country?
– Do you think public transportation will be used more in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when someone gave you money as a gift. You should say

– who gave you the money
– why he/she gave you the money
– what you used the money for
– and explain how you felt when you received the gift.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– At what age do you think children can have their own money?
– Why do you think a child asks for money?
– Is it essential for a child to learn how to earn and save money?
– Is it okay for a child to do some tasks in exchange for money?
– Which do you prefer, cash or credit card?
– Can you name two disadvantages of using a credit card?
– Is it a good idea for older people to use credit cards?