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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Indonesia – March 2019 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our friend P from Indonesia we can share the following recent IELTS questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)IELTS test in Indonesia

We were given a line graph describing the consumption of three fossil fuels, namely coal, petrol and natural gas, in the UK. We had to compare the levels of these resources between 1886 and 2006.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that managers are responsible for the organization’s success, while others think various features of the organization play a vital role in it. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose it?
– Do you prefer typing or writing by hand?
– Why is that?
– Do you think handwriting patterns can tell something about a person?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you like animals?
– What pets are popular in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a period of history that you would like to study in depth. Please say

– What is it?
– Why are you interested in it?
– Where would you get the information on it?

Discussion

– Do you like history in general?
– What do you like more, ancient or modern history?
– Why is that?

IELTS Speaking test in India – March 2019

A took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What should I call you?
– Where do you live?
– Is it a beautiful place to live?
– What kind of sports are popular in your country?
– Do you play any of these sports?
– Do you share your things?
– Who taught you to share your things?
– Why do you share?

Cue Card

Describe a building you visited, that made you want to build a similar building to in the future. Please say

– What is the name of the building?
– How can your family benefit from this building?
– How would people feel about this building?
– What motivated you to build it?

Discussion

– What is the importance of historical places?
– Is it necessary for people to visit historical places?
– How can the government benefit from historical buildings?