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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – March 2024

IELTS Speaking New Questions Canada March 2024

Our student took IELTS in Canada quite recently and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What will your future profession be?
– Is this profession popular among students in your country?
– Would you describe yourself as more of a saver or a spender?
– What are the benefits of online payments?
– Do you use a credit card?
– Do you think you will use cash in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when people around you were making a lot of noise. You should say

– when this happened
– who was making noise
– what kind of noise it was

and explain how you felt about the situation.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are some sources of noise pollution?
– What are some common sources of a lot of noise in our daily life?
– In your opinion, will the level of noise in the world increase in the future?
– Do you think the rising level of noise is harmful to the environment? In what way?
– Why do people use headphones when walking on the street?
– Why do people enjoy meeting up in places with loud music?

IELTS test in Uzbekistan – February 2024 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions February January 2024

Thanks to our kind subscribers D and A from Uzbekistan, today we are sharing the questions from their very recent IELTS exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance. In your letter:

– Introduce yourself
– Describe the training course and how it would benefit your work
– Explain why you need financial assistance.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that local news is more important than international news, while others argue that news from around the world has more significance. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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

Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test

To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you

  • Address each bullet point clearly.
  • Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
  • Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
  • Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.

To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you

  • Make your position clear throughout the essay.
  • Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
  • Use formal vocabulary.
  • Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
  • Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.