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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Jordan – May 2021 (Academic Module)

Our lovely friend M.S. recently took the IELTS test in Jordan and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two bar graphs. One was showing the average cost per night in different hotels with star ratings from 3 to 5 stars. The other was showing the occupancy rate in these hotels.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays in many countries the proportion of older population is higher than that of younger people. Do you think this is 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 study?
– Where do you study?
– Describe your home.
– What can you see from your windows?
– What kind of trees are usually planted in a home garden in your country?
– Have you ever planted trees?
– Do you like planting trees? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time. Please say

– What is it?
– How long did your family have it for?
– How did your family get it?
– Why is it so important?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is there anything that makes you happy?
– Can you stay happy all the time?
– What can you do to feel happier in general?

IELTS test in the USA – May 2021 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend V.A. recently took the IELTS test in the USA and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of a village, one from the past and another of its current layout. We had to summarize and compare the changes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a negative or positive 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 study?
– Why did you decide to study it?
– Do you like it?
– What will you do when you graduate?
– Do you like shopping for clothes?
– What type of clothes do you wear?
– Do you prefer comfortable or fashionable clothes? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a recent health-related article that you have read. Please say

– What was it about?
– When and why did you read it?
– Did you find it helpful?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think health and fitness are important?
– What do you do to stay healthy?
– Do you exercise?
– What kind of workouts do you like?
– Do you think robots will take place of humans?