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June 23, 2021
IELTS test in Nigeria – June 2021 (Academic Module)
Many thanks to O.A. who recently took the IELTS test in Nigeria and remembered the following questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two diagrams of a bookshop, before and after renovation and remodeling. We were asked to compare the two diagrams and describe the changes.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that women should be able to join their country’s army and police forces, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion, including examples from your knowledge and experience.
Speaking test
Part 1 (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 live in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like your house?
– Why do you like your house?
– Do you like your family? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a barbecue party that you went to recently. Please say
– When and where it was
– What the party was for
– Whether or not you liked the party, and why.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Where would you like to have another barbecue party?
– Do you prefer to cook meat or fish on a barbecue? Why?
– Would you like to host such a party?
June 22, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in India – June 2021
A big thank-you to the lovely P.K. who took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your major subject?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Describe your house.
– Do you have a good view from your windows?
– Let’s talk about rest and relaxation.
– Do you take breaks at work often?
– What do you do during your break time?
– Do you take short naps while relaxing?
– How do you feel after that?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an instance when your computer suddenly stopped working. Please say
– When and where was it?
– Why did it stop working?
– How did you solve this issue?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Let’s talk about computers at home.
– Do you have one at home?
– Why do people use computers at home?
– Do people face difficulties while using a computer?
– Despite the difficulties, why do people choose to use a computer?
– Have computers changed our house chores in any way?
– Why do some people get addicted to computer use, in your opinion?
– Should parents restrict the time their children spend on a computer? Why?
June 20, 2021
IELTS test in Canada – June 2021 (General Training)
We are grateful to R.T. from Canada for sharing the latest IELTS questions below:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You forgot an item of clothing at the hotel where you stayed recently. Write a letter to the hotel manager and include the following:
– When did you stay and in what room?
– Describe the item you left behind.
– What would you like the manager to do about it?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that children should follow their parents’ advice, however, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live now?
– What can you tell me about your hometown?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– What kind of things make you happy?
– What kind of things do people in your country feel happy about?
– What did you do recently to make someone else happy?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about your favorite childhood toy. Please say
– What was the toy?
– Who gave it to you, and when?
– How often did you play with it?
– Why was it your favorite toy?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Is there a difference between toys that boys and girls play with? Why?
– What toys are popular in your country now?
– Do you think toys are important for children’s development?
– Why do you think so?
– How does modern technology affect children’s toys?
– What is the difference between toys today and in the past?
June 17, 2021
IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – June 2021 (Academic Module)
Our kind friend K.L. took his IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and remembered the following questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two maps of a village showing the changes between the years 1950 and 2010. We had summarise and describe these changes.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that eighteen years old is the appropriate age to finish school. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– What do you like about it?
– What makes you proud of your country?
– Let’s talk about happiness.
– Do you think it is important to be happy?
– What did you do recently to feel happy?
– Did you do something so that people around you will feel happy?
– Are we supposed to be happy all the time?
– Did you hear children talk about the future?
– What do they usually want to do in the future?
– Should we motivate children to follow their dreams?
– How can we do it?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a perfect job that you would like to have in the future. Please say
– What job is it?
– Why do you like this job?
– And explain why you think this is a perfect job for you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Let’s talk about jobs.
– What jobs are important, in your opinion?
– Is money the most important thing when choosing a job?
– What else is important?
– Do you think gaining experience is better than earning a higher salary?
– Do you think people you work with are important?
– Why do you think so?
IELTS Results competition winners in May 2021
We at IELTS-Blog.com think that IELTS test takers are one resilient bunch! In spite of lockdowns, hardships and uncertainty they hold their heads high and keep producing amazing IELTS results.
Today, with great pleasure we present the winners of IELTS results competition in May 2021
Academic Module – 1st place
General Training Module – 1st place
Satinder Singh from India, Band 8.5General Training Module – 2nd place
Moses Adegbola from Nigeria, Band 8General Training Module – 3rd place
Quiame Bey from the USA, Band 7.5Congratulations! Head over to our Instagram where we celebrate seven success stories, and show them your appreciation! Winners will also receive their special certificates of achievement via email, and winning IELTS results will be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so if you won, please feel free to show them off to your friends!
How did they score so well?
It is nice to see our student among the winners.
Riya Grace Moncy (Band 7.5) said:
“I am extremely thankful for the books Simone provided me with that helped me achieve this band of 7.5. The best part of this is the writing tasks. The sample answers help us form the structure we need for the exam. The speaking questions are a guide to practice before the exam.”
As for everyone else – we would LOVE to learn what worked for you! We contacted all the winners and hopefully they will be able to share their best exam tips with everyone. There is so much you can learn from successful test takers, their experience is invaluable because it saves you so much costly trial and error! Their advice, as soon as we get it, will be posted on IELTS-Blog without delay, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam.
If YOU got a high score in IELTS, no matter when – this month, last month, a few months ago – we want to hear from you! We would like to extend our warm invitation to everyone who is happy with their IELTS score. Take part in our IELTS results competition today, and share your IELTS tips when you win!
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June 15, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Australia – June 2021
Our friend A.T. took the IELTS test in Australia and said his writing questions were the same as in this recent exam in the Philippines. However, his Speaking questions were different:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Do you like to dress up?
– What kind of clothes do you like to wear?
– Do you remember as a child when your mother used to dress you up?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a town/city where you would like to live in the future. You should say
– where the town/city is
– whether you have visited it before and when
– what you know about it
– and explain why you would like to live there.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think that living in a big city is equally comfortable for older and younger people?
– Do you think younger people prefer to live in a big city rather than a small town? Why?
– Do you think that technology can make life in a big city easier?
June 14, 2021
IELTS test in Iran – June 2021 (General Training)
We are grateful to S.M. from Iran for sharing the latest IELTS questions below:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her and say:
– Thank her/him for this and include the dates of your holiday.
– How can he/she enter the house?
– What do you expect him/her to do?
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that individuals over 65 should not be allowed to continue working. Others think that people should be allowed to work for as long as they choose. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (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 live in an apartment or a house?
– Do you like it?
– What kind of house would you like to have in the future?
– Do you like flowers?
– Do you grow plants at your place?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a health condition that you had and found a solution for it online. Please say
– What was the problem?
– What website did you use?
– Did you find it helpful?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Did you recommend it to anyone else?
– What should people do to stay healthy?
– Do you think governments should pay for all medical expenses?
– Should people contribute part of these expenses? Why?
– Do you think alternative therapies such as acupuncture are better than conventional treatments?
– Why is it so?
– Do you think people will be healthier in the future?
June 13, 2021
IELTS test in the Philippines – June 2021 (Academic Module)
Our kind friend C.L. took IELTS very recently in the Philippines and remembered the following test questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
I was given a diagram which surprised me a lot, since I focused more on statistical reports. The diagram described the process of making clothing out of recycled plastic bottles. The process had 12 steps in total.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that new houses should be built in the same style as older houses. Others believe that the local council should allow people to choose different designs for their houses. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Can you describe your accommodation?
– What do you see from your windows?
– Are there any trees in your area?
– What trees are common in your hometown?
– Are trees useful in your hometown?
– What are your favorite trees and why?
– What makes you happy?
– Was there something you recently did that made others happy?
– Do you think it is important to be happy all the time?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a favourite toy you had in your childhood. Please say
– what the toy was
– when you got it
– how you got it
– and explain why this was your favourite toy
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What types of toys do children play with nowadays?
– Do you think children should be given fun toys or educational toys?
– Why do children love collecting toys?
– How do toy companies get children to start collecting toys?
– Is it okay to let children play computer games?
June 10, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh – June 2021
Our wonderful friend M.A. took IELTS in Bangladesh recently and remembered the Speaking questions below:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What is your major?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– Why did your father choose it for you?
– Which city is better to live in, in your country? Why?
– Do you wake up early in the morning?
– What are the things that you do every morning?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you had to wait in a long line or queue. Please say:
– When it was
– How long you had to wait in the line
– What you did while waiting
– And explain how you felt about waiting in this line or queue.
Follow up question: Has waiting become difficult nowadays?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you often wait in a line?
– What can people do while waiting in a line?
– Do people in your country wait in a line often? Why?
– Some people think mobile phones can make waiting in a line easier. What do you think?
– How can people avoid waiting in a line?
– There were two more questions I can’t remember.
June 9, 2021
IELTS essay, topic: With the scale of globalisation today, it would be best to have a single world currency (agree/disagree)
This is a model response to a Writing Task 2 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.
Set 4 General Training book, Practice Test 19
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
With the scale of globalisation today, it would be of unquestioned benefit to have a single world currency.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Sample Band 9 Essay
Globalisation has become a significant aspect of the world’s modern economy, with countless industries and businesses expanding in various countries. This has led to the debate of developing a world currency with many people believing it could drastically help further develop economies and assist in the development of many countries.
A worldwide currency could bring on effects similar to when Euro was developed for Europe. Trade could be significantly encouraged, as there would be no exchange rate fluctuation risks between different currencies. Moreover, tourists would not need to exchange money when travelling.
However, there are certain risks to a global currency, which definitely do not make it an “unquestioned benefit”. Countries in debt would not be able to lower their currency value to make consumer goods more desirable, which could develop into a severe economic issue. For example, the US regulated its interest rates to increase the money resources in order to diminish the effect of a recent recession. Also economic problems, such as in Greece, have actually been made worse by the use of the common Euro. If applied worldwide, many countries’ economies could be very similarly negatively impacted. Finally, many countries around the world do not have a stable enough economy to be able to enter a common currency. If weaker countries were to adopt a world currency, this could be disastrous to their economy and to the economies of other countries using the same currency.
In conclusion, the extent to which a global currency would be beneficial is quite low. It seems to me that the risks outweigh the benefits, as if a country were to lose economic stability, the world would be impacted as well. For that reason, I feel that in present circumstances, it is best to have separate currencies to protect countries from economic recession.
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