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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Ghana – November 2018 (Academic Module)

A test taker from Ghana (thanks, S!) shared the IELTS Writing and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Ghana

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram illustrating jam production. We were asked to summarise and describe the process of making jam.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people see shopping as a leisure activity mostly for young adults, while others disagree. Do you think this has a positive or negative effect on economic development? 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 subject are you studying?
– Why did you choose it?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– What would you like to do for a job?
– Why would you like to do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a dress that you wore for a unique occasion. Please say

– Can you describe the dress?
– Where and when did you buy it?
– What was the occasion?

Discussion

– Did people notice your dress?
– What did they say about it?
– Do you like imported fruits?
– Do children prefer imported fruits?
– Would you like to live in the city or the countryside? Why?
– Why do people wear formal and informal clothing?
– Nowadays most youngsters prefer casual look. Why is it so?

IELTS test in India – November 2018 (General Training)

L remembered the following IELTS test questions after taking the exam in India:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently attended a job interview which went well, but you are still waiting for the decision. Write a letter to HR manager of the company and say

– Give details of the job.
– Why do you think the interview went well?
– Why do you need to know the result?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe it is important to give gifts and presents to friends and family to show that we care about them. Others think that there are better ways to show affection to them. Discuss both the 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?
– Where do you live now?
– Are you friendly with your neighbours?
– How good is the place where you live now?
– Do you like paintings?
– What kind of paintings do you prefer?
– Would you like to participate in the Olympic Games?

Cue Card

Talk about a language that you would like to learn soon, other than English. Please say

– What is the language?
– Why do you want to learn it?
– How can you do it?

Discussion

– Is it important to learn other foreign languages? Why?
– Do you think language is related to culture?
– How can you learn a foreign culture?
– How can we differentiate one’s culture from their language?
– Do you think your mother tongue is influenced by other languages?