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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Canada – July 2022 (General Training)

A very kind IELTS test taker from Canada (thanks, CM!) remembered the following questions from his recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You and a friend recently went on a holiday together. There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday. Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular photo. In your letter,

– Tell him/her about the problem with your photos
– Say which photo you would like him/her to send you
– Explain why you need this photo.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and the society. What is your opinion?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– There were more questions, but unfortunately CM didn’t remember them.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an invention you like that has become part of everyday life. You should say

– what it is
– why you like it
– how it helps people
– and explain why you would recommend it to someone.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think inventions are making people lazy?
– What do you think makes people invent such things?
– To what extent should people use them?
– In what way are inventions affecting people?
– Do you think that in certain fields inventions should do the work that people used to do?

IELTS test in India – July 2022 (General Training)

Two lovely IELTS test takers from India (thank you LR and PT!) remembered the following questions from their recent exams:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the manager of the Lost and Found department of the railway regarding the luggage you accidentally left on the train. In your letter,

– Give the details of your train trip
– Describe the luggage you left on the train
– Say what actions do you want him/her to take.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays a lot of importance is given to the dress and appearance of celebrities, however, some people feel it is completely unnecessary. What is your opinion?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your routine on a work day?
– Who helps you the most at work?
– What time do you go to bed?
– How do you usually start your day?
– How do you prefer to spend your weekends?
– Do you spend all your weekends the same way?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a tourist attraction that you have visited. You should say

– what the attraction was
– when you visited it
– why you went there
– and say whether you enjoyed the visit or not.

Model Answer: watch this video for ideas and vocabulary

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the most popular tourist attractions in your country?
– Do you think that some tourist attractions, such as museums or galleries, should be free to visit?
– Why is tourism important to a country?
– In what way does visiting another country benefit tourists?
– Are there disadvantages to tourism?