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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in the USA – January 2021

Our lovely friend R.S. took an IELTS Speaking test in the USA and remembered the following questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Are you working or studying?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Are you satisfied with your job?
– What don’t you like about your job? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a comedy movie you have seen recently that made you laugh. Please say

– What was it about?
– When did it happen?
– Who watched the movie with you?
– Why did this movie make you laugh?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What is the effect of jokes on people’s life?
– Can pranks help people in their business?
– Should teachers allow pranks in school?
– Are there situations when it is inappropriate to laugh at a joke?
– The rest of the questions were about pranks, jokes, and funny statements.

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – January 2021

Our friend E.P. took an IELTS Speaking test in Iran and below are the questions that he remembered and shared:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your name please?
– Can I see your identification?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you think there will be any changes in your career?
– Do you consider your job to be easy?
– What color do you avoid wearing?
– Do you wear different clothes at weekends?
– When buying clothes do you pay attention to brands? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a person you know who always helps people. You should say:

– Who he/she is
– Describe his/her personality
– Why this person helps people
– How you feel about him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you help people?
– Why do we need to help people?
– Some people ask for something in return when they’re helping others, what about you?
– “A friend in need is friend indeed”, what is your opinion about this saying?
– Some people believe it is a choice to help people, not an obligation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?