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Recent IELTS exams

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

Latest IELTS test questions from India – December 2023 (Academic Module)

Latest IELTS Academic New Questions India December 2023

Our Instagram follower LP took IELTS in India a few days ago and remembered these writing questions. Interestingly, earlier this year, the exact same Writing Task 1 has been seen in IELTS in Vietnam.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagrams below show the structure of a solar panel and how it can be used to heat air and water.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

IELTS Writing Task 1 How A Solar Panel Can Be Used To Heat Air And Water

* Note: these aren’t the actual diagrams given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some countries invest a significant amount of money in promoting the use of bicycles. Why do you think this is the case? Does it have a positive or a negative impact on individuals and the society?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

IELTS test in Cameroon – December 2023 (General Training)

IELTS General Training Latest Questions Cameroon December 2023

Thanks to our kind subscriber NC, here are the Writing topics from a very recent IELTS exam in Cameroon:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You work for a company where the manager is soon going to retire. Write a letter to the assistant manager. In your letter:

– Propose how the retirement party for the manager can be organised.
– Explain how the manager has influenced you at work.
– Suggest a suitable retirement gift for the manager.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, it is mandatory for school children to wear uniforms. Do the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Tips for success in the IELTS Writing Test

To get a high Band Score for your letter, make sure that you

  • Address each bullet point clearly.
  • Organise your ideas in paragraphs – write 1 paragraph on each bullet point.
  • Use the correct tone and vocabulary – in a letter to a friend use informal language.
  • Manage your time – allocate time for planning, writing and proofreading, and spend no more than 20 minutes in total on Writing Task 1.

To write an essay that will score well in IELTS, make sure that you

  • Make your position clear throughout the essay.
  • Structure your essay correctly – there should be an introduction, body and conclusion.
  • Use formal vocabulary.
  • Use a mix of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) to show your language proficiency.
  • Leave some time to proofread your essay before turning it in.