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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Mexico – March 2022 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend T.M. took the IELTS test in Mexico very recently and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two charts showing the age people got married in one particular country. One chart was describing the data from 1998 and the other – from 2008. We had to summarize and compare the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays many people prefer to seek medical advice on the Internet instead of seeing a qualified doctor. What are the reasons for it? Is it a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Can you describe your job?
– What are your favorite colours?
– Did you like the same colours as a child?
– What colours do your friends like?
– Do you like parks?
– Do you prefer to visit a park or a garden? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a business person who inspires you. Please say

– who this person is
– what he/she does
– why he/she inspires you
– and explain how this person might be useful to you in the future.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kind of jobs are important in your city?
– Do you think a stressful job can affect one’s health in the future?
– Why is that?
– What is the retirement age in your country?
– What do people do in retirement in your country?
– What are the challenges of doing business in your country?
– What do you think about investment opportunities in your country?

IELTS test in Bahrain – March 2022 (Academic Module)

A.K. took the IELTS test in Bahrain in March and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing a small scale manufacturing process of smoked fish, and asked to describe it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some parents believe that schools and the government should be responsible for transporting children to and from school. Other parents think it is their responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like barbecue parties?
– Did you have barbecue parties in your childhood?
– What is the best place for a barbecue?
– What type of food is the best for this occasion?
– How often do you cook on a barbecue?
– Who is helping you?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an item of clothing that you received from someone. Please say

– what it was
– when you received it
– who gave it to you
– and explain why they gave it to you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the main factors affecting your decision when you are choosing clothes?
– Do you think fashion shows have an impact on what we wear?
– Do you think fashion trends are changing too often?