Recent IELTS exams

A lovely IELTS test taker from Iran shared the questions she remembered, below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We had a bar chart describing the numbers of male and female students, studying different subjects in one university in 2012. There were with six subjects on the chart (Science, Human Science, Technology, Engineering, Health, Agriculture) and the numbers of students were shown in millions.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, people in most countries decide to have children later in life. Why do they do so? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Where are you from?
– Where did you grow up?
– Did you go to a park when you were a child?
– Do you prefer spending your time in a public park or in a private garden?
– Why do you enjoy going to a public park?
– Did you like science in school?
– What are the benefits of science in daily life?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a book you read and found exciting. Please say

– what book it was
– when you read it
– what the book was about
– and explain why you found it exciting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What books are popular in your country?
– Why do you think these books are popular?
– What are the advantages of this type of books?
– Are there any disadvantages?
– Do girls read more than boys?
– What books do younger people prefer?
– How about older people, what type of books do they like?
– Why is there a difference in book choices between younger and older readers?

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?