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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in India – September 2018 (General Training)

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

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

There is a group of people in your community that needs help. Write a letter to your company director and say

– Describe this group.
– What kind of help do they need?
– How will this group and the community benefit from it?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some parents believe that reading entertainment books is a waste of time. In their opinion, children should only read serious, educational books. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant 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?
– Why did you choose your job?
– Do you remember the first day of your job?
– Do you wear a watch?
– Do you want to be on time?
– Do you get angry when somebody is late?

Cue Card

Talk about your childhood friend with whom you are still in touch today. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– How and when did you both meet?
– Is he/she your best friend?

Discussion

– Do you have a lot of friends?
– How often do you meet?
– What do you do together?

IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam – September 2018

The IELTS Speaking questions below were shared by J who recently took his test in Vietnam:

Speaking testIELTS test in Vietnam

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live now?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Which room do you like the most? Why?
– Will you move to another place in the near future?
– How often is it raining in your city?
– Do you like to live in a place where it is humid or dry? Why?
– Do you like to go out when it is raining?
– Have you ever canceled plans because of the rain?
– Did you save any money when you were a child?
– What were you saving for?
– Did you ever give money to children as a gift?
– How do you teach children about the importance of saving money?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you wear only for special occasions. Please say

– What is it?
– Where and when did you buy it?
– How do you feel when you wear it?

Discussion

– On what occasions do people wear formal clothing?
– Do you think people today wear more casual clothing than before?
– Why do you think it is so?
– Some workplaces require employees to wear uniform. Why?
– Will people behave differently when they wear a uniform? Why?
– Is it a good idea for employers to force employees to wear uniforms?