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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS test in Canada – March 2015 (Academic Module)

Our friend J took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions (unfortunately J couldn’t recall the Listening or Reading topics):

Writing testIELTS test in Canada

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a graph describing the population aged 60+ around the world and in 6 different regions. We had to compare the data.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

A recent study showed that both developed and developing countries prosper because of the economic growth. People from developing countries are happier than before while people from developed countries are not as happy as they were in the past. Why is this happening? How can this situation be improved? Give your opinion including relevant examples and your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you have a lot of leisure time?
– What do you do in your free time?
– How often do you do it?

Cue Card

Talk about a book you have read recently. Please say

– What book was it?
– Why did you choose to read it?
– What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

– Would you recommend it to other readers?
– Is it important for adults to read books? Why?
– What is the popular book that most children in your country usually read?
– What changes occurred in adults’ reading habits since the introduction of e-books?

IELTS test in India – March 2015 (General Training)

Our friend V took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are in a hospital with a broken leg. Your colleagues sent you get well cards and gifts. Write a letter to them and include the following:

– Thank them for everything.
– Explain how you spend time in the hospital.
– Inform them about your recovery process.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a better way. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do at your job?
– Which season do you like? Why?
– How many seasons are there in your country?
– What changes do you see between seasons?
– Do you like to live in a place with one season or different seasons?
– What do you do in different seasons?

Cue Card

Talk about a book that you read recently. Please say

– What is the name of the book?
– When did you read it?
– What did you like or dislike about it?

Discussion

– What books do children like to read? Why?
– Do adults choose to read magazines instead of books? Why?
– How can parents inculcate their children with the reading habit?
– Can parents or teachers make a child read books? How?
– Do you see any change in reading habits now compared to the past?
– What do you prefer, e-books or print books?
– Do you think e-books will replace print books completely in the future? Why?