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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in the USA – July 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to F who took the IELTS test in the USA we have these Writing and Speaking questions for you today:

Writing testIELTS test in USA

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of a museum, one from 1989 and other from 2008. We had to compare the maps, describe the changes and write about the new features that were added.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their brunches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. 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 is your major?
– Was it an easy choice for you? Why?
– What do you want to do in the future?
– Do you watch TV?
– What are your favourite programs? Why?
– What is the situation of women like in your country?
– Can they be independent?

Cue Card

Talk about a family event that you remember from your childhood. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was the event?
– What did you do?
– Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

– Do you have a big family?
– Does your family remember that event?

IELTS Speaking test in India – July 2015

Thanks to J who took the IELTS test in India, we can share the following Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in India

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you find studying and working at the same time easy?
– How important are weekends for you?
– What do you normally do on weekends?
– What did you do last weekend?
– Are you good at organising time?
– How do you organise your time?
– Is it a skill that can be developed, in your opinion?
– Do you plan your weekends?
– Is it important to plan weekends?
– Do you seek help to organise your time?
– Do you think your job will be improved in the future?
– Do you study or work on weekends? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about something that you have learnt from the Internet. Please say

– What was it?
– How did you find out about it?
– Was it useful for you?

Discussion

– What else can we learn from the Internet?
– How can a student make the most of the Internet use?
– Do you think it is better to use the Internet for academic purposes?
– What are some negatives of the Internet use?
– Why do some people use the Internet rather than books?
– Do you think libraries will be replaced by the Internet in the near future?
– What way to learn is better, through the use of Internet or by reading books?
– How can students get information from the Internet?
– Is it reliable?
– How did the quality of life change with the invention of the Internet?
– What are the benefits of Internet use?