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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Kuwait, Nigeria and Iran – August 2022 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our friends from Kuwait, Nigeria and Iran, today we are sharing the questions from their recent exams. The writing questions were the same in the three countries, and the Speaking questions below are from Nigeria.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The two plans below show the layout of a cinema in 1980 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Read a model answer here

IELTS Writing Task 1 Two Cinema Plans

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that modern technology has made shopping easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Where is your hometown?
– What is your hometown like?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– Do you know the history of your hometown?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a rule that you don’t like. You should say

– what it is
– why you don’t like it
– whether you have followed the rule
– and explain how others feel about the rule.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do schools make rules?
– What is the importance of obeying laws?
– What can parents and teachers do to help children obey rules?
– Is it a good thing to break rules sometimes?
– Why do some people say that rules are meant to be broken?
– Do you think children should follow all kinds of rules?
– Do you think it is necessary for children to wear a school uniform?
– What are the rules that students should follow at school?
– What rules should children follow at home?

IELTS test in India – August 2022 (Academic Module)

Thanks to S.P. who took IELTS in India, today we are sharing the questions from his recent exam:

Listening test

Part 1. A conversation between a man and woman about a hotel booking.
Part 2. A person was giving some information on city buildings in London.
Part 3. A conversation about research between some students.
Part 4. A lecture on survival and adaptation of different animals.

Reading test

Passage 1. Don’t remember.
Passage 2. A text about modern and old buildings.
Passage 3. The history and evolution of the radio and television in America.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table with some figures on fruit exports of different countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

People in many countries consider the influence of role models on young generation’s lives to be important. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you have a watch?
– Do you like watches?
– Some questions about advertisements.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a popular person you like or admire. You should say

– who the person is
– what he/she does
– why he/she is popular
– and explain why you admire him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why are some people popular in the office?
– How can the boss of a company become popular?
– What are the advantages of being popular as a child?
– What are the disadvantages?
– Do you think there are lots of harmful advertisements on social media?