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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in India – February 2015

Thanks to T 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?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your profession?
– Do you like shoes?
– What kind of shoes do you like? Why?
– What do you prefer to have many or few friends?
– What do you usually do together with your friends?
– Do you meet them often?

Cue Card

Describe a band or a singer that you like. Please say

– What kind of music do they play?
– Where and when did you hear them for the first time?
– Why do you like their music?

Discussion

– Should we focus more on traditional music? Why?
– Do you think having a good voice gives you an edge over others? Why?
– What main qualities are required to be a good singer?
– Do you think the government should promote music in schools?

IELTS test in Hong Kong – February 2015 (Academic Module)

An IELTS test taker from Hong Kong (thanks C!) remembered the following writing and speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Hong Kong

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a diagram showing the process of making clean drinking water using a simple filter with sand, charcoal and small stones. We had to describe the process.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public is as annoying as smoking and should be banned, similarly to smoking. Give your opinion and examples from 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?
– Describe the climate in your country.
– What are the seasons in your country?
– Do you enjoy distinctive seasons?
– Would you like the weather to stay the same all year round?

Cue Card

Describe an experience that was a complete waste of your time. Please say

– What happened?
– Why do you think it was a waste of time?
– How did you feel after that?

Discussion

– What tasks are a waste of time in your eyes?
– What do you know about time management?
– Do you think time management is important for children? Why?