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Recent IELTS exams

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

Latest IELTS questions from India – December 2024 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic Questions India December 2024

Our kind subscriber J remembered the following writing questions from his recent Academic IELTS exam in India:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The table below gives information about adults living in rural and urban areas who took part in 4 different free time activities, in 1990 and 2010.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Percentages of adults living in rural and urban areas who took part in 4 different free time activities

* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that professional workers such as doctors and teachers should be paid more than famous athletes or entertainers. Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

IELTS Speaking questions from India – December 2024

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions India December 2024

Our student PS recently took the IELTS test in India. He was asked the following questions in his Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like watching movies?
– When was the last time you watched a funny video or movie?
– What kind of funny videos or movies do you enjoy?
– How do you feel after watching something funny?
– Do you prefer watching funny videos alone or with others? Why?
– Do you think humor is important in daily life? Why or why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe your favorite food that is usually present at a special event or party.

You should say:

– what the food is
– what makes it special
– how it is prepared

and explain why this food is important at special events or parties.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How is food usually produced in your country?
– What challenges do people face when growing food in cities?
– Why do you think people prefer junk food over healthier options?
– How does the import of food affect the economy of your country?
– Do you think people should rely more on locally grown food? Why or why not?
– How can governments encourage people to eat healthier foods?
– What is the role of the law of demand and supply in food production?
– How do food prices affect people’s dietary choices?
– Do you think technology has improved food production? How?
– What impact does food waste have on the economy and environment?