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

Latest IELTS questions from India – December 2024 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions India December 2024

Thanks to our kind subscriber SA from India, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The table below provides information on marriages in Australia from 1960 to 2000, including the type of ceremony and the average age of bride and groom.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Marriages in Australia from 1960 to 2000

* Note: this is not the original table given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that family has the most powerful influence on a child’s development. Others think that external factors such as television, friends, or music play a more important role. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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

Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – December 2024

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Canada December 2024

Our student PK recently took IELTS in Canada. He was asked the following questions in the Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live?
– What do you like about your city?
– Are there any problems with traffic in your city?
– How do you usually travel around your city?
– Is it easy to buy groceries in your area? Why or why not?
– How often do you go grocery shopping?
– Do you prefer shopping at small local stores or big supermarkets? Why?
– Has the availability of groceries in your city changed over time?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you lost something valuable. You should say:

– what the item was
– how you lost it
– what you did to find it

and explain how you felt about losing this item.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you prefer studying in a library or at home? Why?
– What are the benefits of studying in a library?
– What challenges do people face when studying at home?
– Do you think libraries are becoming less popular with the rise of technology?
– How can libraries remain relevant in today’s world?
– Should students be encouraged to study in groups or individually? Why?