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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – April 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend T took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and remembered the following topics and questions:

Listening testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Section 1. A conversation about first working day in a new job and the necessary forms to complete.

Section 2. About bike trips to different places including directions and location on a map.

Section 3, 4. Don’t remember.

Reading test

Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing how men and women use the Internet. We had to compare between them.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many criminals after serving their time behind bars usually commit crimes again. Why do you think it is so? Give causes and your solution to it.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?

Cue Card

Talk about a moment that made you laugh a lot and you cannot forget it. Please say

– What happened?
– When and where did it take place?
– Why was it so funny?

Discussion

– Let’s talk about comedy.
– Who is funnier, women or men?
– Why do you think so?
– Can you name a few famous comedians in your country?
– What is better, reading a funny story or watching a comedy movie? Why?
– What do you personally prefer? Why?

IELTS test in Malaysia – April 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend S took the IELTS test in Malaysia and remembered the following questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Malaysia

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two diagrams showing the layout of a college building. The first one was showing a 30-year-old layout and the second its current redevelopment. We had to compare and summarize both diagrams.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays most developing countries receive financial aid from international organisations. However, many people believe that help in a form of advice and skills is more important and useful than money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Do you like photography?
– What is more valuable, photo or video?
– Why do you think so?

Cue Card

Talk about a nice place for relaxation that you know and use. Please say

– Where and what is this place?
– Why do you go there?
– Who do you go there with?

Discussion

– What do you think about work for big corporations?
– Would you like to work for one? Why?
– What are the pleasant and unpleasant things about such workplaces?
– How should the manager and staff communicate in your opinion?
– Why do you think this is important?