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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.

IELTS Speaking questions from India – December 2023

IELTS Speaking New Questions India December 2023

A very kind IELTS test taker MC shared the following Speaking questions from her recent computer-based IELTS exam in India:

Test tip: Go over these questions and think of some things to say and what vocabulary you would use. IELTS Speaking test questions and topic areas are known to repeat in many countries! Being familiar with the topic and specific questions increases your chances of success.

Once you have some ideas, answer the questions and record yourself. Then listen to your recording and check your fluency, intonation, gaps in vocabulary or words you may have mispronounced. Re-record anything you are not happy with, and you’ll see that your next attempt sounds better already!

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you remember a teacher from your primary school?
– What can you tell me about that teacher?
– Did you have a favorite subject in primary school? Why was it your favorite?
– Do you like teaching? Why or why not?
– How has teaching and teachers changed lately?
– What second language were you taught in school?
– Has this language been useful to you later in life? Why or why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an occasion when you spent some time with a young child. Please say:

– who the child was
– why you spent time with him/her
– what you did together during that time

and explain how you felt about spending time with this child.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– In your opinion, what role should parents play in disciplining their children?
– Who usually spends more time with children in a family, the mother or the father?
– Do you think this is the same in all families?
– Why do you think it is important for parents to monitor their children’s friendships?
– Do you think parents should have a role in choosing their children’s friends?
– Do you believe children learn more effectively from making mistakes or from strict rules and conditions? Why?