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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Israel and Iran – February 2016 (General Training)

The IELTS exam questions in Iran and Israel were the same, according to our friends D and E who remembered the information below:

Writing testIELTS test in Israel

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently encountered some problems with public transportation service in your area. Write a letter to the manager of the public transport company and say

– Where and what were the problems?
– Explain how these problems affect the public.
– Suggest what changes could be made to improve the situation.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays young people know less about traditions and culture than in the past. What are the reasons for it? What can be done to improve this situation?

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?

Cue Card

Describe your best childhood memory. Please say

– What is it?
– When and where did it happen?
– Why did you like it so much?

Discussion

– Why do you still remember it?
– Why do you think young people pay less attention to traditions now?
– Why is it important to keep our traditions and historical heritage?
– Who do you think should be in charge of keeping our traditions alive? Why?
– Do you think we should keep our traditions without change? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines – February 2016

When M took her IELTS Speaking test in the Philippines she was asked the following questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in the Philippines

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like your job?
– Do you find satisfaction at work?
– Do you work better in the morning or afternoon? Why?
– Do you like dancing?
– Can you name a few events when people in your country dance?

Cue Card

Talk about an instance when you spoke with someone in a foreign language for the first time. Please say

– When and what language was it?
– Who did you speak with?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

– Do you like learning a new language?
– What are the benefits of learning a new language?
– Is it better to start learning a foreign language as a child or an adult?
– Why do you think so?
– How can teachers help in learning a new language?
– What do you think about children’s visits to other countries?