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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in India – August 2021

Thanks to our kind friend B.P. we can share these Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in India:

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 kind of job do you have?
– Why do you like this job?
– What do you do when you go on holidays?
– Are holidays helpful to you? In what way?
– Do outdoors activities help you relax and relieve stress?
– How often do you go on holidays?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about your favorite film. You should say

– When and where you watched it
– What type of film it was
– What the film was about
– And explain why it is your favorite film.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kind of films are trending now? Why?
– Does people’s age make any difference to their choice of films?
– Have you ever seen a black and white film?
– Why do you think fewer people go to cinemas to watch films?
– Do you think cinemas will disappear in the future?

IELTS test in Canada – August 2021 (General Training)

A big thank-you to our friends who took their computer-based IELTS exams in Canada recently and shared the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are working in a school. Write a letter to the Principal to recommend your friend for the position of sports teacher in your school. In your letter

– say how long you have known him/her
– describe his/her qualifications
– explain why you think he/she would be suitable for the job.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

There are many wild birds and animals living in the cities, and some people believe that these animals should be killed, while others think that they should be saved and protected. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live?
– Do you like to keep flowers at home?
– Have you ever seen wildlife up close?
– Where in your country can a person see wildlife?
– Why do you have to go to these places, in particular?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an item you bought for yourself and were pleased with. Please say

– What the item was
– Why you bought it
– Where you bought it
– And explain why you were pleased with it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are you interested in history?
– What is the basic purpose of museums?
– In what way can technology help people learn about history?
– How can technology help the younger generation to take interest in history?