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

Latest IELTS questions from Sri Lanka – January 2024 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic New Questions Sri Lanka January 2024

Thanks to the kind efforts of Y, our student from Sri Lanka, we are sharing the writing questions from her IELTS test (only a few days old!)

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below show the contribution of men and women to housework. The first chart shows the percentages of both genders doing a number of household tasks. The second chart shows the amount of time spent by each gender on housework per day.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Men Women Doing Household Tasks

* Note: these aren’t the actual charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others believe that people should be free to do any sports or activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – January 2024 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions Saudi Arabia January 2024

Thanks to our kind subscriber MA, here are the Writing topics from a very recent IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor. In your letter:

– Say how you know about that city or town
– Explain what information was wrong
– Suggest how the editor could fix this error.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think students should volunteer to do unpaid work to benefit the community. Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test

To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you

  • Address each bullet point clearly.
  • Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
  • Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
  • Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.

To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you

  • Make your position clear throughout the essay.
  • Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
  • Use formal vocabulary.
  • Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
  • Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.