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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Canada – April 2018 (General Training)

Our friend J took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the Writing and Speaking questions, below:

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You did a bus tour with other people, however you were not satisfied with the bus service. Write a letter to the bus company about your journey, and say

– What the problem with your tour was
– Why you were not satisfied
– Suggest how the bus company can improve

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that hobbies should be linked with technology, while others believe that it is not necessary for hobbies to be involved with technology. Discuss, what is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Have you ever had a part time or full time job?
– Did you like it?
– Do you like animals?
– Have you ever had a pet?

Cue Card

Speak about a place you visited. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What did you like about the place?
– What didn’t you like there?

Discussion

– Speaking of improvement, what do you think should be improved in cities?
– Do you think there should be different places for adults and children in cities? Why?
– Do you think visiting places in cities should be free or should visitors pay a fee?
– Do you think people should keep working when they grow old?
– Have you ever been to a zoo?
– What kinds of animals did you see there?
– Do you think it is it a good idea for children to learn about animals?

IELTS test in Hong Kong – April 2018 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Hong Kong (thanks M!) remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Hong Kong

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart comparing the number of domestic internet connections in 5 countries in 2010 and 2013. There was also a table showing the corresponding percentage increases for the countries.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that artists such as painters, writers and musicians affect our life more than scientists. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can you show me your ID card?
– How far do you live from here?
– Do you like where you live, and why?
– Do you like to travel long distances?
– Do you expect a change in the travel pattern in the future?
– Do you want to travel to the space?
– Do you read newspapers? In print or online?
– Did anyone in your family read a newspaper when you were young?
– Which section did he/she read first?
– Which section do you read first and why?

Cue Card

Describe an occasion when you invited people to your home. Please say

– Who you invited
– Why you invited them to come
– What you did with them
– How you felt after that.

Discussion

– In your culture, how do people think about hospitality?
– What is the difference between living in a hotel or in your friend’s flat?
– What other services a hotel should add to provide better hospitality?