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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Canada – July 2021 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our lovely friend R.J. we are sharing the IELTS questions from her recent exam in Canada:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a flow chart showing the changes to the village after the construction of a hydroelectric dam. We had to summarise and explain them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that criminal behavior can have genetic reasons, while others believe that only circumstances can lead some people to crime. 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?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What do you like the most about your house?
– Do you have plans to move from that house in the future?
– What kind of advertisements do you usually watch?
– Where can you see these advertisements?
– Do you watch the advertisements in full?
– Did you ever buy anything after seeing an ad?
– What did you like the most at primary school?
– How did you travel to your primary school?
– What did you do in primary school?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a town or city you would like to live in, in the future. Please say

– Where and what is it?
– How did you know about this city/town?
– Why would you like to live there?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think one day you will live there?
– Why do people want to live in cities?
– What are the disadvantages of living in a city?
– Do cities affect the environment, in your opinion?
– Do you think that all cities are the same?
– How can we build cities that are environmentally friendly?

IELTS test in Japan – July 2021 (General Training)

A big thank-you to M.K. who took IELTS in Japan recently and shared the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently flew with an airline and had a problem with the food on the plane. Write a letter to the company. In your letter

– Give the details of the flight
– Explain what the problem with the food was
– Say what the airline should do about it

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that children should be taught at school how to become good parents. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you live in an apartment?
– Can you describe your flat?
– What can you see from the window?
– Let’s talk about trees.
– Are there many trees in your area?
– Are trees important in our lives?
– What is the most popular tree in your country?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about your ideal job. Please say

– What job it is
– What skills you need for this job
– Why you would like to do this job.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What do most children want to be when they grow up?
– Why do children nowadays want to work in the entertainment industry?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of working from home?
– Can working from home be sustainable?