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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in India – July 2022 (Academic Module)

Thanks to two kind IELTS test takers from India, today we are sharing the latest questions they remembered from their exams:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart describing the annual salaries of doctors and other professionals in 7 different countries. We had to compare the figures and write about similarities or differences when possible.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nation’s art, as opposed to artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Read a model answer here

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Let’s talk about where you live.
– Do you live in a house or in an apartment?
– How long have you been living there?
– Do you like living there?
– Which room is your favourite and why?
– Which room is special in your home?

– Let’s talk about science.
– Do you like learning science? Why?
– Did you learn science when you were a child?
– Do people who graduated in science have many job opportunities in your country?
– What is the best thing to learn about in science?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a change in your life that you recently made. Please say

– what the change was,
– when you made it,
– whether or not it was positive
– and explain how you felt about the change.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is change necessary in life? Why or why not?
– Why do people change?
– Do people change their jobs frequently in your country?

IELTS test in Bahrain – June 2022 (General Training)

A kind IELTS test taker J.C. from Bahrain remembered the following questions from his recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You’ve been asked to do a presentation and you will need help with setting up the equipment for it. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter,

– Let him/her know when and where the presentation will take place
– Tell him/her what equipment you will need
– Explain how he/she can help you.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Governments in many countries are replacing old buildings such as art galleries and town halls with new ones. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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?
– Do you work or study?
– How do you normally start your day at work?
– Tell me about a person that supports you at work.
– How often do you look at yourself in the mirror?
– Have you purchased a mirror before?
– Do you think mirrors can be used for decoration?
– How often do you use email?
– Do you think email is better than any other means of communication?
– Is email popular in your country?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a free item you received. Please say

– what the item was
– why it was free
– when you received it
– and explain how you felt about receiving this item.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What other items do shops usually give away for free? Why?
– Is there anything more valuable than money?
– What other things do people value more than their money?
– Do people take better care of the items they purchased, compared to items they received free?