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Latest IELTS questions from Taiwan – April 2025 (General Training)

Our student LX kindly shared the writing questions from her recent IELTS exam in Taiwan, below:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently received an information pack from a school, but some important details were missing. Write a letter to the head of the school. In your letter:

– Explain what information was missing
– Describe how this has affected you
– Suggest what the school can do to prevent this in the future.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many small local shops are closing due to competition from large supermarkets and shopping centres.

Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages for shoppers?

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

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Latest IELTS questions from Oman – April 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our subscribers from Oman and Saudi Arabia, today we are sharing the writing tasks from their recent IELTS exam. The writing tasks were the same in the two countries.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The line graph below shows the percentages of trips made using four different types of transport between 1985 and 2015 in a particular country.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Films and games have become easily accessible at any moment on mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers.

Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – April 2025

Today we are sharing the Speaking questions from a very recent IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia, kindly contributed by S (thank you!)

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live now?
– Do you like the area where you live? Why or why not?
– Is this a good neighbourhood for families or young people?
– What kind of technology do you use daily?
– How has technology changed the way you work or study?
– Do you prefer using a smartphone or a computer? Why?
– What’s one piece of technology you couldn’t live without?
– Do you think technology makes life easier or more stressful?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a TV series that you like. You should say:

– what it is about
– who the main characters are
– why you like it

and explain what makes this series special for you.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What TV shows do young people and older people like?
– Why do people enjoy watching TV shows or series regularly?
– Do people like different TV shows when they get older?
– Do you prefer handmade gifts or store-bought ones? Why?
– Why do some people prefer to give or receive expensive gifts?
– What makes a gift valuable, its price or the thought behind it?

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Latest IELTS questions from Australia – April 2025 (General Training)

Thanks to the generous contribution from PT, today we are sharing the writing tasks he had in his recent IELTS exam in Australia.

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You want to apply for financial support from an organisation that helps students pay for their studies. Write a letter to the organisation. In your letter:

– Describe your qualifications and work experience
– Give details about the part-time course you plan to take
– Explain how this course will help you in the future.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many cities have old public buildings such as town halls and art galleries that are expensive to maintain. Some people think the government should replace them with modern buildings. Others believe it is important to preserve old buildings.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – April 2025

Thanks to YA from Saudi Arabia, today we are posting the most recent Speaking questions from his IELTS test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where do you live now?
– What kind of home do you live in?
– What do you like most about your home?
– Do you enjoy fishing? Why or why not?
– Did you go fishing when you were a child?
– Is fishing popular in your country?
– Do you do any form of exercise?
– What kind of exercise do you enjoy the most and why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place related to culture or history that you would like to visit. You should say:

– what the place is
– where it is located
– what you know about it

and explain why you would like to visit this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How does music reflect a country’s culture?
– Do you think traditional music is important for a nation’s identity?
– How can young people be encouraged to value cultural heritage?
– What are the benefits of learning about one’s heritage?
– Do you think preserving historical places is important? Why?
– Who should be responsible for maintaining cultural heritage – people or the government?

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Latest IELTS questions from Canada – April 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the kind contribution of our student from Canada, today we are sharing the writing tasks from her recent Academic IELTS exam.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar charts below provide information about the salaries and tuition fees of Law and Business students from three Australian universities.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Working from home offers numerous advantages. However, some argue that these benefits primarily favour workers rather than employers.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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New IELTS questions from the UK – April 2025 (General Training)

Our student FA kindly shared the writing questions from her recent IELTS exam in the UK, below:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A builder recently completed some work at your home, but you are not satisfied with the result. Write a letter to the builder. In your letter:

– Explain what you are unhappy about
– Say what you would like the builder to do to fix the problem
– State when you would like this work to be completed.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that giving gifts is an important way to show care and affection for friends and family. Others think that there are better ways to show that we care.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from the UAE – April 2025

A kind IELTS test taker from Dubai shared the Speaking questions from a very recent IELTS test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy stories?
– What is one story you remember from your childhood?
– Do you prefer listening to or reading stories?
– What types of transportation do you use regularly?
– Do you think public transportation is reliable in your city?
– Have transportation options changed in your area over time?
– What is your preferred way of getting around and why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when your vehicle broke down. You should say:

– when and where it happened
– who you were with at the time
– what you did to solve the problem

and explain how you felt about the situation.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think young people use public transportation more than older people?
– What are the benefits of using public transportation?
– What do you think public transport will look like in the future?
– What type of history do you enjoy learning about?
– Do you think learning history is effective in today’s education?
– How can history influence our future decisions?

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New IELTS questions from India – April 2025 (General Training)

Our subscriber PS remembered and shared the writing questions from his recent IELTS exam in India, below:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have noticed that the street where you live has become dirty and that garbage is not being cleaned regularly. Write a letter to your local council. In your letter:

– Explain the problem and how it is affecting your area
– Describe your concerns about the impact of the issue
– Suggest what the council should do to improve the situation.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that a child’s success in adulthood depends on the way they were brought up by their parents.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

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Latest IELTS questions from the UAE – April 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the generosity of our student from the UAE, today we are sharing the writing tasks from his recent IELTS exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar chart below shows percentages of three groups of Australian children taking part in four kinds of activities in 2012.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, a lot of food is wasted. Why do people waste food? How can we reduce the amount of food waste?

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

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