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

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.

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from 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?

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Latest IELTS Speaking questions from the USA – February 2025

Our subscriber NF took the IELTS test in the USA last week and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you remember any of your childhood toys?
– Do you watch advertisements?
– Are advertisements important? Why?
– Did you happen to see an advertisement you didn’t like?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a family member you would like to work with. You should say:

– who the family member is
– what kind of work you would like to do together
– why you think they would be a good work partner

and explain how you would feel about working with this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kind of businesses are more popular in your country?
– Do you enjoy doing business with family members?
– Why do some people dislike doing business with their family members?
– How has technology and the Internet impacted the business world?
– Do you think small businesses will disappear in the future? Why or why not?
– What is the impact of technology on globalisation?

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

Thanks to our kind student SU, here are the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in the UAE:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar chart shows the average duration individuals aged 25-34 and 35-45 remained in a single job in Europe and the USA in 1985 and 2015.

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, the cost of using public transport is rising rapidly. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can be implemented to address it?

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

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from the UK – February 2025

Thanks to our kind student VM, today we are sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in the UK:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you describe your hometown?
– What do you like most about your hometown?
– Is there a famous street in your hometown?
– What is it famous for?
– How easy is it to meet new people in your hometown?
– Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?
– Have you ever made a new friend by chance?
– How do people in your hometown usually cross the roads?
– Do you think road safety is a problem in your area?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you missed an important appointment. You should say:

– what the appointment was for
– why you missed it
– how you felt about it

and explain what you did afterward.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How important is it to be on time for appointments?
– What are some common reasons why people miss important appointments?
– How can people improve their time management skills?
– Do you think being late is more acceptable in some cultures than others? Why?
– How has technology helped people keep track of their appointments?
– Should workplaces be more flexible when employees are late? Why or why not?

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – February 2025

Our student KT has just taken the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you enjoy most about your work or studies?
– What are your hobbies?
– What activities do you find interesting?
– Is there anything you find boring? Why?
– Do you have any special talents?
– Can you tell me about your school life?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a family member you would like to work with. You should say:

– who the family member is
– what kind of work you would like to do together
– why you think they would be a good work partner

and explain how you would feel about working with this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What do you think it is like to work in a large company?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages?
– How does working for a small company compare to a large one?
– Do you think working in a large company feels impersonal? Why or why not?
– How has the work culture in companies changed in recent years?
– Do you think small businesses will continue to survive in the future? Why or why not?
– What role does technology play in the future of businesses and work culture?

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New IELTS questions from the UAE – January 2025 (General Training)

Our kind friend AV recently took the IELTS test in the UAE and remembered the following writing questions:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently had a positive experience at a department store where a staff member was very helpful to you. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter:

– Mention which part of the store you visited.
– Describe how the staff member assisted you.
– Suggest what you would like the manager to do to reward their good service.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In many countries, governments and individuals spend too much money on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals.

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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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from India – January 2025

MP took the IELTS test in India earlier this week and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you enjoy meeting new people? Why or why not?
– How often do you meet new people?
– Do you have a lot of close friends or just a few?
– What do you usually do when you spend time with your friends?
– Do you prefer making new friends or spending time with old ones? Why?
– How important is friendship in your life?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a well-known place you often go to and enjoy. You should say:

– what the place is
– where it is located
– what you usually do there

and explain why you enjoy going to this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think parks are important in cities?
– How do parks benefit people’s health and well-being?
– Should governments invest more in creating parks and green spaces? Why or why not?
– Do you think working in a group is more effective than working alone? Why?
– What are the challenges people face when working in a team?
– How can people improve their teamwork skills?

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Latest IELTS questions from Saudi Arabia – January 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our kind student GS, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The two plans below show student accommodation in 2010 and now.

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

* Note: these are not the original plans given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries, bicycles are increasingly replacing cars, while in others, people prefer driving over cycling.

What are the reasons behind this trend? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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

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Recent IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – January 2025

AV took the IELTS test in Canada last week and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like collecting coins? Why or why not?
– Have you ever collected coins? What was your experience like?
– Do you like meeting new friends? Why?
– How often do you meet new people?
– Do you prefer meeting new people in person or online? Why?
– What qualities do you value most in a friend?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a friend you met recently. You should say:

– who this person is
– where you met them
– what you talked about

and explain how you felt about meeting this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Have you ever visited a wildlife park? If yes, what was it like?
– How was your experience in the wildlife park different from watching animals on TV or in movies?
– Why do you think people enjoy visiting wildlife parks?
– What are the main threats to endangered animals in the wild?
– Which animals do you think are most likely to go extinct first?
– What can be done to protect endangered species from extinction?

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