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Recent IELTS exams

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

New IELTS questions from Japan – February 2025 (General Training)

Latest IELTS General Training Questions Japan Febuary 2025

Our friend TK recently took the IELTS test in Japan and remembered the following writing questions:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your colleague recently got a new job at another company. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:

– Express how you feel about his/her departure
– Say what you enjoyed the most while working together
– Ask about his/her future plans.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that hospitals should spend more money on new medical technology, while others argue that those funds should be allocated to doctors and nurses.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – February 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Australia February 2025

Our subscriber MS took the IELTS test in Australia last week and was asked the following questions in his speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this field of work?
– What are your main responsibilities at work?
– Do you enjoy your job? Why or why not?
– What skills are most important for your job?
– How do you manage your responsibilities at work?
– Do you prefer working alone or in a team? Why?
– Would you like to change your job in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something you bought but had to return. You should say:

– what the item was
– where you bought it
– why you decided to return it

and explain how you felt about returning it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are some common reasons why people return items after buying them?
– How has online shopping changed the way people buy products?
– Do you think advertisements influence people’s shopping habits? Why or why not?
– How can consumers be more responsible when making purchases?
– Do you think people buy more than they need because of advertising? Why?
– What impact does consumerism have on the environment?