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IELTS test in Indonesia – November 2019 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our friend M from Indonesia we can share the following recent IELTS questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the numbers of all postgraduates from university in total in five different countries, and separately the numbers for men/women who worked in 1999.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays public transport prices are constantly increasing. Why do you think it is happening? How can this problem be solved?

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?

– Can you describe your job?

– What do you like the most about it?

– Did you ever live in the countryside?

– How did you feel about living there?

– Would you like to live there again someday? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an instance when your car broke down. Please say

– When and where was it?

– What did you do?

– How did you feel about it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you use public transport?

– How often do you use it? Why?

– Do you use a car for everyday drive?

– What are the main causes of congestion, in your opinion?

– Who uses public transportation more, younger or older people?

– Why do you think it is?

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IELTS Speaking test in Uganda – November 2019

The following Speaking questions were shared by N, who took IELTS in Uganda:

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 for work?

– Do you like your job? Why?

– Where do you live now?

– What do you like or dislike about this place?

– Can you see yourself living there in the long run?

– Do you consider yourself a patient person?

– Why are people asked to be patient?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a place you like to go to and read, which is not at your home. Please say

– Where is it?

– How often do you go there?

– Why do you like to read there?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What is so good about that library?

– Did you recommend it to anyone?

– Some critics say reading is better than writing, do you agree?

– Why do you think so?

– Some people say adults are better at reading than children.

– Do you agree or disagree with that? Why?

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IELTS test in Australia – November 2019 (General Training)

R. and S. took the IELTS test in Australia and remembered the following questions from the Writing and Speaking test:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your son studies a foreign language at school, but he needs some extra lessons. Write a letter to a teacher asking him/her for some help. In your letter

– Explain why your son needs help.

– Ask the teacher about his/her experience and methods.

– Suggest a possible schedule for extra lessons.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people are happy to spend their whole life living in the same area. Others prefer to live in many different places in their lifetime. Discuss both views and give your own 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?

– Do you like your job?

– Do you like perfumes?

– What type of perfume do you like? Why?

– Did you ever buy perfume as a gift for someone?

– Do you buy different perfumes sometimes? Why?

– Let’s talk about time management.

– How do you manage your time?

– Is it difficult for you?

– Do you prefer to be busy all the time or not?

Cue Card

Describe a situation when you had to use the Internet to solve a problem. Please say

– When and where was it?

– What was the situation?

– Explain how you felt after that.

Discussion

– Do you find the Internet helpful? Why?

– Does it mostly influence us in a positive or negative way?

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IELTS Speaking test in Iran – November 2019

Our friend S recently took the IELTS test in Iran 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 do you like about your job?

– Where do you live now?

– Do you like it there?

– Do you like to dye your hair? Why?

– Have you ever had a bad haircut?

– How often do you get a haircut?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a regional industry in or near your hometown. Please say

– What is it?

– How big is it?

– How does it help the local economy?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is there any particular product in every region of the country?

– Do people care about their local food?

– How does export and import work in your country?

– Is there a pharmaceutical industry in your country?

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IELTS Band 9 essay, topic: Breakthroughs in medical science are the most significant advances over the last two centuries (opinion)

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 likely to score IELTS Band 9.

Set 1 Academic book, Practice Test 4

Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world society over the last two centuries.

Discuss this statement and give your opinion.

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

You should write at least 250 words.

Answer

Over the last two hundred years, there have been many changes to society in nearly all aspects of people’s lives. Medical science has advanced beyond recognition and it can be argued that this has been the most significant change.

The last two centuries have witnessed great advances of the industrial revolution. Automation, machinery and various technologies have revolutionised the way people live, work, play and travel. Society has now many things that make people’s lives easier and more enjoyable, including cars, planes, computers and telephones to name only a few. It is quite clear that these advances are phenomenally significant in most people’s lives today.

Medical science has also been revolutionised. The three principal challenges facing surgery, which were pain, infection and bleeding, have all been overcome, allowing the lives of millions to be saved. The discoveries of vaccines to deal with the great killer diseases of history also took place over the last two centuries. Probably billions of people who would have died from diseases such as smallpox, tuberculosis, diphtheria and tetanus have all been saved.

In addition to this, medicine now has such an advanced knowledge of human body systems that doctors can cure or heal a wide range of ailments that would in the past have been fatal or extremely debilitating. It is also likely that the next century will see similar significant advances.

In conclusion, although there have been many different advances in society over the last two hundred years, the fact that so many people have had their lives saved or improved by medical breakthroughs makes it seem incontrovertible that it is these medical advances that have been the most significant.

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IELTS test in India – November 2019 (Academic Module)

Our friend R took an Academic IELTS test in India and remembered the following topics and questions:

Listening test

Section 1. About cooking classes.

Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice.

Section 2. A lecture about whales and their behaviour.

Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 3 words).

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. About the history of salt production.

Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than 2 words).

Reading test

Passage 1. A study about otters.

Passage 2. An article on photography.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps showing the changes in the riverside park between 2010 and 2015.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays schools should not use textbooks because children get bored with books. Using games, computers and TV is a better way to give them new information and knowledge. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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K took IELTS in Canada and remembered the following topics and questions (thank you K for sharing!):

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say

– What was the problem?

– Explain why it is bothering you.

– Suggest a possible solution.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that uniforms at work places aren’t necessary. Do you agree or disagree with it? Give your own opinion and include examples from your experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?

– Can I see your ID?

– Where are you from?

– Where do you live now?

– Do you like the place where you live now?

– Do you like the area? Why?

– Let’s talk about wild animals.

– Have you ever seen any wild animal?

– What is your favorite wild animal?

– Where do you usually see them?

– Do you like seeing them in a zoo?

– Why is that?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a happy day that you would like to celebrate. Please say

– Who would you like to invite?

– Where and when would you like to celebrate it?

– How would you like to celebrate it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about happiness.

– What does it mean to you? Why?

– Do you think people were happier in the past than nowadays?

– Why do you think so?

– Is money an important component of happiness?

– How can people become happy?

– Do people always like to be happy?

– How do people make others happy?

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IELTS Speaking test in Brazil – November 2019

When S took the IELTS Speaking test in Brazil, he was asked the following 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 do you do for work?

– What is the interesting part of your job?

– Why is that?

– Do you prefer to work in a team or alone? Why?

– What do you usually drink, tea or coffee? Why?

– Can you remember the first time you tried tea or coffee?

– Do people prefer tea or coffee in your country?

– Do you offer visitors tea or coffee at your home?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a day that has a special meaning to you and you remember it well. Please say

– Where and when was it?

– What happened on this day?

– How did you feel about it?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you still remember this day?

– What are things that children remember usually?

– Why can people remember only a few things from when they were kids?

– Do you think photos help to bring back memories? Why?

– Do you think technology can help people to remember information?

– What are the best ways to remember information, in your opinion?

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IELTS Band 9 essay, topic: Some say that people should diet and exercise to lose weight, while others think they should eat better and change their lifestyle (opinion)

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 likely to score IELTS Band 9.

Set 1 General Training book, Practice Test 4

Writing Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Today’s society provides people with various ways to lose weight, such as special diets or exercise regimes. Many people believe though that poor food and today’s lifestyle should be addressed first. What is your opinion?

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

You should write at least 250 words.

Answer

In modern day western society one can easily become obese, as the availability of cheap and unhealthy food is high. Nonetheless, many people desire to be healthy and slim and therefore have chosen to follow special diets or exercise regimes so as to not become obese. Others believe, however, that people should be better informed about today’s unhealthy lifestyles and the poor food they are consuming before such diets and regimes are taken into consideration. Personally, I agree that the unhealthy lifestyle of many people must be addressed before thinking about ways of losing weight through special diets.

It has become habitual for people to cook using ingredients that have been pre-cooked or to which chemicals have been added. Additionally, several people consume a lot of microwave and fast food, which are both easy to purchase and prepare, but are often fairly unhealthy. Due to the fact that it has become less popular to cook meals using fresh ingredients, people consume chemicals, taste intensifiers, salt and sugar without realising. By consuming food that has been made by mass production, one no longer has to think largely about how a meal is prepared and can simply consume it without thinking about the ingredients.

It seems logical that in order to lose weight effectively and over a long period of time, one has to learn to eat in a healthy way and to carry out sport on a regular basis. Learning how to cook with fresh ingredients is an important aspect of eating in a healthy way, and, by doing so, people can avoid eating food that has been pre-made. If people do not understand this concept, they will fall back into unhealthily habits after their diet is over.

In conclusion, today’s unhealthy lifestyles as well as the poor quality food consumed by people on a regular basis must be addressed before thinking about diets or exercise regimes. If people can combine exercise with wholesome eating habits, they will be happier and healthier.

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IELTS test in Iran – November 2019 (Academic Module)

S. remembered the following IELTS topics and questions after taking the test in Iran:

Reading test

Passage 1. About chocolate production.

Passage 2. History of money / coin exchange in some ancient countries.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the actual population in three different cities in 1990 and the prediction of population growth up to the year 2000.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that universities should only accept students with high marks. Others think that students of all ages and ability levels should be able to attend universities. 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?

– Where do you live?

– Can you describe your home?

– What is your favourite area there?

– Do you like cooking?

– What type of food do you like?

– Do you prefer home cooked or restaurant meals?

– Why is that?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an event when you invited your family or friends to a restaurant. Please say

– When and where did you take them?

– How was the food there?

– Did you enjoy this event?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How often do you go to restaurants?

– Do you usually go there with friends or family?

– Why do you think people go to a restaurant?

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