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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Iran – September 2022 (General Training)

Thanks to the lovely S.E. we are sharing the questions from her recent IELTS test in Iran:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently read a book about a city which you know well, and found some incorrect information in the book. Write a letter to the author. In your letter

– Inform him/her of the incorrect information
– Give him/her the correct information
– Explain why he/she should correct it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days world leaders of all kinds are younger than in the past. What are the reasons? Is this a negative or a positive trend?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– May I see your ID?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– What is it famous for?
– What sport do you like to watch? Why?
– Do you like to watch your favorite sport on TV or in a stadium? Why?
– What sport do you like to watch live? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a piece of clothing that you like very much. You should say

– where you got it
– what it is like
– when and where you wear it
– and explain why you like wearing it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Have you ever given somebody a piece of clothing?
– Why is it important to wear uniforms?
– Does fashion influence people?

IELTS test in Australia – September 2022 (Academic Module)

Thanks to S. who took IELTS in Australia, today we are sharing the questions from her recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days, many young people are not spending their weekends and holidays doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering. Why is that? How can they be encouraged to spend more time in the natural environment?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Now let’s talk about household chores.
– Do you cook?
– When you were young, were you asked to do chores?
– What are your least favourite chores?
– Did you study geography?
– Do you like geography?
– When you are choosing a country to visit, are you trying to learn more about its geography?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time you missed an important meeting, such as a medical appointment or a meeting with a friend. You should say

– what the meeting was
– who you were meeting
– why you missed it
– and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you feel that people value the importance of a work appointment more than a casual meeting with friends?
– What do you think of people who have photographic memory?
– Is it important to have a good memory?
– Do you think a person with a good memory can perform better in exams?