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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Germany – March 2018

An IELTS test taker from Germany remembered the following Speaking questions he was asked in a recent exam:

Speaking testIELTS test in Germany

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Did you do any training to get this profession?
– Do you think you will do any training in the future?
– What does your name mean?
– Why were you given this name?
– Do people in your country have a tradition of celebrating name giving?
– Why do you think some names are more popular than others?

Cue Card

Talk about a person that you know well, who knows a lot about something. Please say

– Who is that person?
– What does he/she know a lot about?
– What would you like to learn from this person?

Discussion

– Do you think the Internet has changed education?
– The amount of information available online is growing, but can you really trust it?
– How can we be sure that the information online is trustworthy?
– Do you think people learn better in groups?
– Do you think some people do not need others at all to learn?
– Do you think scientists from different fields should share knowledge?
– Why do you think so?

IELTS test in India – March 2018 (Academic Module)

When S took the IELTS test in India, the following questions were asked in the Writing and Speaking sections:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts showing the percentage of adults going to other countries for several reasons, while some stay in the UK. We had to summarize the information.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

The best way to reduce traffic congestion in cities is to provide a free public transport service. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and 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?
– Do you like it?
– Do you like any outdoor activities?

Cue Card

Talk about an unusual food that you have eaten. Please say

– What was it?
– When and where did you try it?
– Who was there with you?
– Did you like it or not? Why?

Discussion

– What is a traditional fast food in your country?
– Is there a difference between young people and grown ups in terms of food choices?