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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Myanmar – July 2018

Here are the recent IELTS Speaking questions that K remembered after taking the test in Myanmar:

Speaking testIELTS test in Myanmar (Burma)

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 like it?
– What was your previous job?
– Why did you choose that job?
– Have you tried any international food in your childhood?
– Do you think international food became famous in your country now?
– Why is that?

Cue Card

Talk about public transport that you use on a regular basis. Please say

– What kind of public transport is it?
– Where and when do you use it?
– How do you feel about it?

Discussion

– Do people mostly use cars, even for a short journey?
– Why do people prefer using private cars?
– How do owners feel about having a private car?
– How can the government discourage the use of private cars?
– Do you think public transportation will become more popular in your country?
– How can public transportation be more environmentally friendly?
– How can the government develop public transportation, in your opinion?

IELTS test in Pakistan and India – July 2018 (Academic Module)

M and S took their IELTS tests in Pakistan and India, and said their Writing questions were identical. Below is what they collectively remembered:

Writing testIELTS test in Pakistan

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart describing the numbers of international tourists visiting Australia between 1994 and 2004. Also there were line graphs with two types of touring: resorts and backpacking.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The difference in age between parents and their children has increased compared to the past. Do you think advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

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 this profession?
– What are the advantages of your job?
– Talk about your best holiday.
– Do you do any planning before trips? Why?
– What are your favourite holiday destinations?

Cue Card

Describe a person who talks a lot. Please say

– Who is it?
– How do you know him/her?
– What do you feel when he/she talks?

Discussion

– Why is communication important?
– What jobs require good communication skills?
– What is required more, knowledge or good communication skills?
– Why do you think so?
– What can be done to improve it?