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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Toronto, Canada – May 2018 (General Training)

When A took the IELTS test in Toronto, Canada he had the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a thank you letter to your friend about the guidebook he/she gave you for your vacation and say

– Describe your vacation.
– How did you use the guidebook?
– When and where will you return the guidebook to your friend?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that parents should teach their children about money matters. What are the best ways to teach a child about money, in your opinion? Give some 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?
– Where are you located in the town?
– How far is your place from the test centre?
– What do you think about music?
– What kind of music do you like?
– Do you think the types of music you are listening to are changing?
– Why is it so?

Cue Card

Describe an event that you have celebrated the most. Please say

– What was the event?
– Who did you celebrate it with?
– How did you celebrate it?

Discussion

– What is the importance of national events and their celebration?
– As a new migrant should a person respect the national events of a country?
– Thinking of an international event such as the Olympics, is it a good platform to share any new ideas or plans regarding national events?

IELTS Speaking test in India – May 2018

When P took the IELTS Speaking test in India he was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

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?
– What time of the day do you work best?
– Why is it so?
– Do you listen to music?
– Do you think your choice of music will change in the future?
– Do you listen to music while studying or working?
– How many hours of sleep is it best for you to have?
– Do you do anything to get a good sleep at night?

Cue Card

Talk about a country or city where you would like to live and work in the future. Please say

– What country/city is it?
– Why would you like to live there?
– What do you like the most about that place?

Discussion

– Do you see yourself working in your favorite place in the future?
– What do you think is more important, a good job or a good place to live?
– What do people consider when looking for a place to settle and live with a family?
– Has the quality of life gone up or down all over the world, in your opinion?
– Do you think the government plays an important role in increasing the quality of life in the society?
– What measures can the government take to do that?