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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Singapore – June 2018 (General Training)

A test taker from Singapore remembered the following Writing and Speaking IELTS questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Singapore

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are planning to visit a foreign country. Write a letter to your friends and say

– Where and when do you plan to go?
– What are the details of your plan?
– Why do you want them to go with you?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. Some think this is good, while others believe this is a problem for a country. 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?
– Do you like your job?

Cue Card

Talk about an invention of technology (not a computer). Please say

– What is it?
– Is it a good invention? Why?
– Explain how is it useful to you?

Discussion

– Do you think inventions are important?
– Can you name a few?
– How do they affect our life?

IELTS test in China – June 2018 (Academic Module)

The IELTS Writing and Speaking questions below were shared by a test taker from China – thanks, J!

Writing testIELTS test in China

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given three pie charts showing export figures from four other regions of the world to Latin America. We had to summarise and compare the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people use the Internet to search for solutions to their medical problems. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your own opinion and examples from your 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?
– Describe your house, please.
– Would you like to stay there for a long time?
– Do you use maps?
– How often do you use them?
– How long have you been using them?
– Do people use them in your country?
– Do they ask somebody for directions?

Cue Card

Describe a comic character whom you like. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– How do you know him/her?
– Why do you like him/her?

Discussion

– Why do you think some people are popular?
– Do you think only media can influence the popularity of a person?
– Some younger people try to copy celebrities. Why do they do that?
– What are the benefits and drawbacks of being popular?
– Do you think actors are under pressure to look good in front of media?
– Do you have a role model who is a popular celebrity?