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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Iran – January 2019 (General Training)

The IELTS test questions below are from Iran and were kindly shared by Y (thank you!):

Writing testIELTS test in Iran

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently flown to another country on a business trip. You were satisfied with the flight, but didn’t like services at the airport. Write a letter to the airport manager and say

– Give your flight details.
– Why were you disappointed?
– Suggest some improvements to the airport services.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that art subjects such as music, drama and creative writing are an essential part of education, and every school should include them in its syllabus. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

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 have a morning routine?
– Would you like to change it?
– What kind of pictures do you like?
– Did you do arts as a child?

Cue Card

Describe a city that you like. Please say

– How did you know about it?
– What is the city famous for?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– Is the quality of life in cities higher compared to countryside?
– Why are there tall buildings in cities?
– Why do tourists visit historical cities?

IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2019

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

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Where do you live?
– Do you like your hometown?
– Would you recommend it to others?
– Let’s talk about water. Do you drink tap or bottled water?
– Is bottled water affordable where you live?
– Were you ever in a situation when you couldn’t find drinking water?

Cue Card

Talk about an occasion when someone gave you something you really wanted. Please say:

– What it was
– When you got it
– Who gave it to you
– How you felt when you received it.

Follow up question: What did you do with this item?

Discussion

– Do you think people own more things than they really need these days?
– Are some things more important than others to show a person’s status in the society?
– What kind of things?
– Why do you think people want to show their social status?
– Has this also been people’s desire in the past, or is this a recent change?