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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – October 2019 (Academic Module)

When J. recently took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia the following topics and questions appeared in the exam:

Listening testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Section 1. Lifeguard application form.

Section 2. About driving lessons.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A lecture about ants.

Reading test

Passage 1. About food production process.

Passage 2. Discovery of an ancient ship.

Passage 3. About some scientific discoveries or experiments related to communication between people.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar graph showing different types of noise pollution in cities and rural areas in Australia.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that teachers can influence the intellectual and social development of children, more than parents do. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and include relevant examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like music?
– What is your favourite music? Why?
– Let’s talk about teamwork.
– Do you think it is important?
– What is more important to you, the job or your colleagues?
– Does teamwork benefit all people? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about your favourite toy as a child. Please say

– What was it?
– Who gave it to you?
– Why did you like it so much?

Discussion

– What are the benefits of playing for children?
– How are children lured by advertising?
– Is it a good or a bad development?

IELTS test in Malaysia – October 2019 (General Training)

Our friend V. took the IELTS test in Malaysia and remembered the following questions from the Writing and Speaking tests:

Writing testIELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a musical instrument class available in the classified ads section of the newspaper. Write a letter to the music academy, in your letter

– say that you are interested in attending the class
– ask about the days and times the class is available
– explain that you have some previous experience as well.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that historical buildings should be knocked down, while others believe that they should be preserved and restored instead. Discuss both views and give your own 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?
– What do you do?
– What software skills are required and HR personal is looking for?
– What software skills are you good at?
– Explain why these skills are important for recruiting a person.
– How can women achieve a better work-life balance?
– How important is a career for a woman?
– What is more important, a career or managing a household?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a situation when something in your house broke or stopped working. Please say

– What was it?
– What happened when it broke/stopped working?
– How did you feel about it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think people buy second-hand products?
– Why do people sell second-hand goods and advertise them on the internet?
– Do you think advertising fools people?