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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in India and Malaysia – August 2018 (General Training)

S and G from Malaysia and India remembered the following test questions from their IELTS exams (by the questions it seems the two exams were the same):

Writing testIELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your child’s school has arranged a trip abroad for students. The principal of the school asked some parents to join the trip to help. Write to the school principle and say

– Why do you want to join the trip?
– How could you help during the trip?
– Ask some questions about the trip.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that the use of new technology improves lives of employees. Others think it is a disadvantage for them. 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 was your major?
– Where did you complete your study?
– Why did you chose that college?
– Do you feel bored sometimes?
– How often does it happen?
– Why do you feel this way?
– What do you do when you feel bored?
– Do you like to write letters or cards?
– Have you given any letter or card to someone?
– Do you like to receive letters or cards? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an animal that you like. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where did you see it for the first time?
– Why do you like it?

Discussion

– How can schools educate children about animals?
– What can children learn from animals?
– How can rare species be preserved?
– What other measures can be used by the government to protect these species, apart from zoos and legislation?

IELTS test in India – August 2018 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the combined efforts of H and D we are able to share the recent IELTS test questions from India:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table and a graph showing oil production in four African countries between 2000 and 2004. The information was shown in barrels per day. We had to summarise and explain it.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that sport is very important for a nation’s development, while others believe that sport is no more than a leisure time activity. 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 do you do?
– How far is this venue from your home?
– Do you like presents?
– What gift did you receive recently?
– Do you like buying gifts for others?
– Do you like traveling? Why?
– Would you like to travel to space?

Cue Card

Describe a situation where you had to be polite. Please say

– What was the situation?
– How did you react?
– How did you feel about it later?

Discussion

– Is it necessary for a person to be polite?
– Why would you be polite to a stranger?
– What is the difference between politeness and kindness?