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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Lebanon – July 2021

Thanks to the the lovely M.J. from Lebanon we can share the latest IELTS Speaking questions she remembered:

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 are you studying?
– Do you like your major? Why?
– Is there anything you dislike about your studies?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like your hometown? Why?
– What is your favorite place in the city?
– Do you plan to live there or move somewhere else in the future?
– Do you like shopping?
– Where do you usually shop?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about something you bought recently that you are happy about. Please say

– what it is
– where and when you purchased it
– and explain why you are happy about that purchase.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people go shopping?
– Why are shopping malls the best place to shop?
– Do people find it normal to bargain for a price in your country?
– What do they bargain for usually?
– Are there any good small or boutique shops in your city?
– Do you agree that high price necessarily means good quality?
– Why do you think so?

IELTS test in Nigeria – July 2021 (Academic Module)

Two IELTS test takers from Nigeria remembered the following questions from a recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the employment pattern for male and female workforce in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many companies sponsor sports by advertising themselves. Some people think that this is very good for the world’s sports, while others think that there are disadvantages. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do at work?
– Can any technology be used in your job?
– What technology would you like to have in your job?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a singer that you like. Please say

– who he/she is
– how you know him/her
– what type of songs he/she sings
– and explain why he/she is your favourite singer.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think the government should help musicians?
– How can the government help musicians?
– Is it important that children learn to play an instrument?
– Do you think all people can learn to sing?
– Do you think people can sing better after training?