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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Japan – May 2022 (Academic Module)

Our friend M.O. took IELTS UKVI in Japan very recently. She emailed us and said, “I really appreciate your invaluable information. I practiced writing and speaking on your website. I hope I can help all IELTS test takers by sharing the following questions.”

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

I was given two maps of an Australian zoo to compare, in 1990 and at present.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries, there is an increase in number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantages of home education outweigh its disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Who helps you the most at work?
– What is your typical day at work like?

– Do you remember your dreams after waking up?
– Are you interested in other people’s dreams?
– Do you think dreams have meaning?
– Would you like to study dreams?

– Have you ever found a lost item?
– Have you ever returned the lost item you found to its owner?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a house or an apartment you would like to live in, in the future. You should say

– where it would be
– what it would look like
– why you would like to live there
– and explain how you would feel living there.

Follow-up question: Have you ever been to a house similar to your ideal house?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do younger and older people have different preferences for everyday living?
– Why do younger people want to live in the city?

IELTS test in Indonesia – May 2022 (Academic Module)

Our friend S used IELTS-Blog.com to prepare for her exam in Indonesia. She said, “I did practice all the tests you and your team shared so far, and I found them really helpful.” . After the test she shared the questions below to help other test takers keep up with the latest topics:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two different plans of students’ accommodation to compare.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries the number of people aged 15 and younger is increasing. What are the present effects of this trend? How will it affect the world in the future?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– What can I call you?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you usually do at work?
– Is there anyone who helps you when you are working?
– What do you think about mirrors?
– Have you ever bought a mirror?
– Why did you need to buy a mirror?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a topic that you recently discussed with a friend of yours. You should say

– what the topic was
– who you discussed it with
– why you discussed it
– what the result of the discussion was.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about communication skills.
– Why do people need communication skills?
– What job do you think requires people to have communication skills?
– What other jobs require good communication skills?