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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in India – April 2021 (General Training)

Our kind friend G.M. recently took IELTS in India and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You stayed at a friend’s house while he/she was away and there was a problem with a kitchen appliance. Write a letter to your friend and include the following:

– how you liked staying at his/her house
– what the problem with the kitchen appliance was
– explain what you did to solve the problem.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that parents should limit the hours their children spend watching TV and playing computer games and encourage them to read books instead. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– What type of accommodation do you live in?
– What does your accommodation look like?
– What can you see from your windows?
– Do you like to take breaks while working or studying?
– What do you do on your breaks?
– What do people in general do on their breaks?
– Why do people take breaks?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a perfect job for you. You should say

– What kind of job is it?
– How do you know about it?
– What skills or training are required for this job?
– And explain why you think this is a perfect job for you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– In your country, what professions do young kids want to be in?
– How do their preferences change with time?
– What do people do to get their dream jobs?
– Do you think working from home is advantageous?
– Are people taking advantage of the ‘work from home’ option?
– Is working from home a better option than working from the office?
– Is having people work from the office better for the company?

IELTS test in Malaysia – April 2021 (Academic Module)

A big thank-you goes to N.W. for these questions from a recent IELTS exam in Malaysia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing three different ways to get daily news by five different age groups in one country in 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own experience.

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?
– Do you think this field of study is easy?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– Do you like picnics?
– How often do you go for a picnic these days?
– Where do people in your country usually go for a picnic? Why?
– What kind of furniture do you like?
– Which furniture in your home do you like the most?
– Did you receive any furniture as a gift?
– What was the occasion?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a family (not your own) that you know well and like. Please say

– Who are they?
– Where do they live?
– How did you meet them?
– And explain why you like them so much.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Who do you think is the head of the family?
– What qualities should a head of the family have?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you think social media can have an impact on family relationships?