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IELTS test in Canada – April 2021 (Academic Module)

Our lovely friend K.K. shared the questions from a recent IELTS exam in Canada:

Listening test

Part 1. A father was making a job appointment for his son on a phone call.

Part 2. A person was talking about walking with a group of members.
Questions: multiple choice.

Part 3. Two students were talking about a presentation related to their project.
Questions: multiple choice.

Part 4. A lecture about history.
Questions: fill in the blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. A text on excavation.
Passage 2. About some researches related to brain function improvement by doing managerial jobs.
Passage 3. A text about gardening.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table that provided information about population living in four different types of houses (flats/apartments, detached, semi-detached and terraced) in the three areas of a city in the UK.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people argue that due to widespread internet accessibility, libraries are not necessary anymore. Do you agree or disagree?

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 like about your work?
– Let’s talk about the New Year’s celebrations.
– How do you celebrate the New Year?
– Do you still remember a New Year that you celebrated some time ago?
– Do you have any ceremonies to celebrate the New Year in your country?
– What kind of food do you eat when you celebrate the New Year?
– Where and when did you last celebrate the New Year?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a famous person you are interested in. You should say

– Who this person is.
– How you came to know about him/her.
– Why he/she became famous.
– What you learnt from him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why are people following celebrities?
– What do you think about their right to privacy?
– Why is the media always interested in them?
– Why do people have the desire to be like them?

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IELTS test in India – April 2021 (General Training)

Our kind friend G.M. recently took IELTS in India and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You stayed at a friend’s house while he/she was away and there was a problem with a kitchen appliance. Write a letter to your friend and include the following:

– how you liked staying at his/her house
– what the problem with the kitchen appliance was
– explain what you did to solve the problem.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that parents should limit the hours their children spend watching TV and playing computer games and encourage them to read books instead. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– What type of accommodation do you live in?
– What does your accommodation look like?
– What can you see from your windows?
– Do you like to take breaks while working or studying?
– What do you do on your breaks?
– What do people in general do on their breaks?
– Why do people take breaks?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a perfect job for you. You should say

– What kind of job is it?
– How do you know about it?
– What skills or training are required for this job?
– And explain why you think this is a perfect job for you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– In your country, what professions do young kids want to be in?
– How do their preferences change with time?
– What do people do to get their dream jobs?
– Do you think working from home is advantageous?
– Are people taking advantage of the ‘work from home’ option?
– Is working from home a better option than working from the office?
– Is having people work from the office better for the company?

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IELTS test in Malaysia – April 2021 (Academic Module)

A big thank-you goes to N.W. for these questions from a recent IELTS exam in Malaysia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a bar chart showing three different ways to get daily news by five different age groups in one country in 2011.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays tourists and scientists are allowed to travel to remote natural environments. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your own 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 study?
– Where do you study?
– Do you think this field of study is easy?
– Why did you choose this subject?
– Do you like picnics?
– How often do you go for a picnic these days?
– Where do people in your country usually go for a picnic? Why?
– What kind of furniture do you like?
– Which furniture in your home do you like the most?
– Did you receive any furniture as a gift?
– What was the occasion?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a family (not your own) that you know well and like. Please say

– Who are they?
– Where do they live?
– How did you meet them?
– And explain why you like them so much.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Who do you think is the head of the family?
– What qualities should a head of the family have?
– Why do you think so?
– Do you think social media can have an impact on family relationships?

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IELTS test in Nepal – April 2021 (Academic Module)

We are grateful to N. who recently took the IELTS test in Nepal and remembered these questions:

Listening test

Part 1. Accommodation booking over the phone.
Questions: fill in the blanks.

Part 2. Description of different facilities provided by a school, such as theater, museum and shows that will be shown for the first time.
Questions: multiple choice, map labelling.

Part 3. A discussion between students about two books on critical thinking.
Questions: fill in the blanks (3 words).

Part 4. A lecture about the meaning of the term ‘Digital Immigrants’.
Questions: multiple choice, match authors to paragraphs.

Reading test

Passage 1. About exercises that are helpful for brain development.
Questions: fill in the blanks (2 words), multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. About the main principles of lean production.
Questions: fill in the blanks, match headings to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About the phenomenon of yawning.
Questions: fill in the blanks, multiple choice, True/False/Not Given.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph showing the average monthly cost of four mobile providers in one European country, from January to September 2012. We had to summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people believe that family has the strongest influence on a child’s development, while others believe that external factors such as television, friends and music play a big role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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IELTS Results competition winners in March 2021

Tony Robbins once said, “Focus on where you want to go, not on what you fear.” – and those who live by his words start seeing amazing changes to their lives. If you are wondering how this applies to you and your IELTS study, here is one simple truth: when you stop focusing on how much you fear or dislike exams and start thinking about the new life you want to build after IELTS, it does wonders for your IELTS score.

And you CAN (and should) do that, just like the 6 people we are about to introduce. They overcame their exam anxiety, prepared for IELTS with due dedication and now there is nothing to stop them from pursuing higher studies or living in a country of their choice. Plus, winning in our monthly IELTS results competition is another bonus!

Wondering who they are?

Academic Module – 1st place

Anjuna Reghunath from India, Band 8Shakhriyor Saparboev from Uzbekistan, Band 8

Academic Module – 2nd place

Robin Joseph Kuracheril from India, Band 7.5

Academic Module – 3rd place

Hohn Rey Berjamin from Philippines, Band 6

General Training Module – 1st place

Samit Kumar Ghosh from India, Band 7.5

General Training Module – 2nd place

Kishan Shashikant Patel from India, Band 7

Congratulations! Head over to our Instagram where we celebrate six 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?

We would LOVE to find out! We do know that Robin Kuracheril (Band 7.5) used our writing correction service to improve his writing. As for everyone else – 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!

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!

Learn how to enroll here.

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IELTS Speaking test in Canada – April 2021

Thanks to the kind heart of N.B. we are sharing today the IELTS Speaking questions from a recent test in Montreal, Canada:

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 study?
– When did you decide to study that subject?
– Do you like to read?
– Where do you usually read?
– What can distract you from reading?
– Can you describe an instance when you were distracted while reading?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an important item that has been kept in your family for a long time. Please say

– What is it?
– Why it is important?
– How long did you have it for?
– And explain how you feel about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think history is important?
– Why do you think so?
– Some people say we can learn a lot from history. Do you agree?
– Is it possible to teach children history at the museum?
– Is it possible to use technology for teaching history to children?
– Can this approach work with adults?
– Can history explain the present?

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IELTS Speaking test in the UK – April 2021

Our friend D.R. remembered the following Speaking questions from her IELTS exam in the UK on Saturday:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you live in a flat or in an apartment?
– What can you see from your window?
– Do you remember people’s names when you meet them?
– How do you remember them?
– How do you feel when others don’t remember your name?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a situation when you got lost in a city. Please say

– Where and when it happened
– Why it happened
– Who was there with you
– How you solved the situation
– And explain how you felt about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about maps.
– Do you think children should learn to read paper maps at school? Why?
– Do you think it is an easy thing to learn?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of digital maps?
– Let’s talk about making decisions.
– What are some key points in life when people have to make a choice?
– How important is the influence of others, when a person has to make a choice?

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IELTS essay on Advertising to Children – ideas, vocabulary, grammar and model answer (video)

Have you ever heard of the writer’s block?

It is a condition that affects not only book authors but also many IELTS test takers. If you ever felt stuck trying to write an essay (IELTS Writing Task 2), you’ve experienced it, too!

And that is exactly the reason for this lesson. Adam, our experienced ex-IELTS examiner, has met so many people who had the vocabulary and grammar knowledge, but still couldn’t come up with enough ideas to write about. So, he wanted to help!

If you don’t have good ideas and examples, or you can’t come up with them quickly enough, it eats away at your time later on, and it also prevents you from demonstrating the vocabulary and grammar that you do have.

In this lesson Adam will focus on the process of creating ideas – but he will also give you some advanced grammar and vocabulary, so it’s a win-win for you!

Watch the lesson on YouTube, or below:

The essay topic in this lesson is:

These days a considerable amount of advertising is directed at children. Should it be banned because of the adverse effects?

When you write an essay on this topic, you should:

State your opinion clearlyStay true to your opinion – don’t suddenly change your view in the middle of your essay!Give reasons for your opinion and include your knowledge and experience to support your views.Make sure your answer covers all parts of the task and your opinion.

So, watch the video for some great ideas on what to write about, how to best structure your essay, and what content belongs in the body paragraphs and in the conclusion.

If Adam helped you learn something new today, like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel and leave a comment to tell us what you think!

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Recent IELTS Test Questions and Topics Worldwide – January to April 2021

Welcome to our new latest IELTS exam questions page! Here you will find the most recent IELTS questions that test takers remembered and shared, updated daily in real time.

Last updated: April 19, 2021

Test questions are organised by month when they were reported. Identical questions that appeared in two or more countries on the same day posted only once (no duplicates).

Click below to jump to recent IELTS questions from your country.

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Go here for the most comprehensive list of recent IELTS questions from 2020

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IELTS Speaking test in Canada – April 2021

Our friend J.W. was very kind and shared some recent IELTS Speaking questions from her exam in Canada:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where do you live, in a house or an apartment?
– Do you like it?
– Do you recycle?
– What did you recycle in your childhood?
– Why do you think we should recycle?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe the happiest moment of your life. Please say

– When it happened
– Who was there with you
– What you did
– And explain why it was the happiest moment of your life.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you prefer writing by hand or typing on a computer? Why?
– What were some popular ways to deliver news in the past?
– How do people access news today?
– What has changed in the way information is delivered nowadays?
– If the government has a message for the public, what is the best way of delivering it?

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