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Recent IELTS exams

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

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?

IELTS Speaking test in India – June 2022

Thanks to our kind friend M.P. we know this much about her recent IELTS Speaking test in India:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– May I see your ID?
– Where do you live?
– Describe your hometown, please.
– Do you know how to drive?
– Do you like to drive a car or to be a passenger?
– Who taught you how to drive?
– Do you like art?
– Do you like visiting art galleries?
– Would you like to learn more about art?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an interesting story that someone told you when you were a child. Please say

– What the story was
– Who told you the story and when
– And explain why you think it was an interesting story.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think parents should tell their children stories? Why?
– Is family important in your country?
– What role do grandparents play in the family in your country?
– In what way do you think the family will change in the future?