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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Taiwan – July 2017 (General Training)

K recently took the IELTS test in Taiwan and remembered the following details:

Listening testIELTS test in Taiwan

Section 1. A conversation with a real estate agent about a rental property.

Section 2. A tour guide talk about an Australian national park.

Section 3. Two students talked about their study.

Section 4. About changes in architecture to reflect climate changes.

Reading test

Passage 1. A guide on writing a good CV.

Passage 2. About the history of mining industry in France.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to your local council about the improvement of tourist facilities in your area. Include the following in your letter:

– What are the current tourist facilities in your area?
– What are the benefits tourism brings to local community?
– Suggest improvements that need to be done, in your opinion.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that parents should not give their children expensive presents. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion and examples based on you own experience.

IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – July 2017

Our friend C took the IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan and remembered the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Taiwan

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?
– Where do you live now?
– What kind of house or apartment would you like to live in, in the future?
– Do you like jewelry?
– Do you wear jewelry often?
– Why do people keep jewelry for a long time?

Cue Card

Describe a piece of clothing that you like. Please say:

– When and where did you buy it?
– What garment is this?
– Why do you like it so much?

Discussion

– What is the difference between men’s and women’s fashion?
– Why is that?
– What is your opinion about the green trend (the use of recycled materials) in the fashion industry?
– What is the impact of fast fashion trend on people?
– Should we judge people by their looks?
– Why or why not?