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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Iran – March 2021 (Academic Module)

The questions below are from a recent IELTS exam in Iran (thank-you to N.S. for remembering and sharing):

Listening test

Part 1. A conversation about home repairs.
Questions: fill in the blanks (one word only).

Part 2. A tour guide was talking about accommodation.
Questions: multiple choice, matching information.

Part 3. A tutor talked with a student about his project.
Questions: multiple choice, matching information.

Part 4. A lecture about the Earth.
Questions: fill in the blanks (one word only).

Reading test

Passage 1. About a cave and walking shoes to wear in it.
Questions: fill in the blanks, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. About an asteroid.
Questions: fill in the blanks, matching headings to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About language change.
Questions: True/False/Not Given, matching information.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart describing students’ spending in 3 different countries in 2007, it included the average and total expenditure.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Due to advances in science and technology, the lifestyle of people everywhere in the world has become similar. Is this a positive or a negative development?

Speaking test

– Do you work or study?
– What is your major?
– Do you find your studies easy?
– Some questions about text messages.
– Some questions about sport.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a place in another country where you would like to work for a short time. Please say

– What place it would be
– What kind of work you would like to do
– When you would like to go there
– And explain why you would like to work there.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the benefits of working abroad for young people?
– What jobs are available for young people abroad?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for an international company?

IELTS test in Canada – March 2021 (General Training)

These questions were shared by A.K. who took the computer-delivered IELTS in Canada. He said, “I was following your blog for the last 3 weeks and recently took my exam in Canada. The questions I remember are below:”

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

The news company is going to start a new program on TV about a particular place. Write a letter to offer your suggestions on what the program should be like. Include the following in your letter:

– how you know about that place
– what suggestions you would like to make
– why you are offering these suggestions

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, the legal driving age is 18 years old. Some people believe it is the right age to learn how to drive a car, whereas others say that the minimum age should be 25. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Why did you choose that profession?
– What don’t you like about your profession?
– Are you a happy person?
– Why is happiness important?
– What makes you happy?
– Was there anything you have done recently that made your family happy?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a recent promise you made. Please say

– What you promised
– To whom you made that promise
– Why you made that promise
– And explain how you feel about that promise.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people make promises?
– Is it OK to break promises? Why/why not?
– Why can’t people understand sometimes that the other person can’t keep his/her promise?
– Do you prefer a written contract or a verbal agreement?
– Why are written contracts more important than verbal agreements?