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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Canada – November 2019 (General Training)

K took IELTS in Canada and remembered the following topics and questions (thank you K for sharing!):

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say

– What was the problem?
– Explain why it is bothering you.
– Suggest a possible solution.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that uniforms at work places aren’t necessary. Do you agree or disagree with it? Give your own opinion and include examples from your experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you like the place where you live now?
– Do you like the area? Why?
– Let’s talk about wild animals.
– Have you ever seen any wild animal?
– What is your favorite wild animal?
– Where do you usually see them?
– Do you like seeing them in a zoo?
– Why is that?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a happy day that you would like to celebrate. Please say

– Who would you like to invite?
– Where and when would you like to celebrate it?
– How would you like to celebrate it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about happiness.
– What does it mean to you? Why?
– Do you think people were happier in the past than nowadays?
– Why do you think so?
– Is money an important component of happiness?
– How can people become happy?
– Do people always like to be happy?
– How do people make others happy?

IELTS Speaking test in Brazil – November 2019

When S took the IELTS Speaking test in Brazil, he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Brazil

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 do for work?
– What is the interesting part of your job?
– Why is that?
– Do you prefer to work in a team or alone? Why?
– What do you usually drink, tea or coffee? Why?
– Can you remember the first time you tried tea or coffee?
– Do people prefer tea or coffee in your country?
– Do you offer visitors tea or coffee at your home?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a day that has a special meaning to you and you remember it well. Please say

– Where and when was it?
– What happened on this day?
– How did you feel about it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you still remember this day?
– What are things that children remember usually?
– Why can people remember only a few things from when they were kids?
– Do you think photos help to bring back memories? Why?
– Do you think technology can help people to remember information?
– What are the best ways to remember information, in your opinion?