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New IELTS questions from Canada – January 2025 (General Training)

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

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently attended a workplace training session. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter

– Describe what you did at the training
– Explain how you benefitted from it
– Suggest a change to improve future training sessions.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

People who were athletic as children do not engage in physical activity as much as they get older. Why is this happening? What can be done to address this decline?

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

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Australia – January 2025

Our lovely student P shared the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS exam in Australia. Here is what he remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you like drawing?
– Do you think it’s important for children to learn how to draw?
– Who taught you to use a computer?
– Who do you go to when you have a problem with your computer?
– Do you like playing video games? Why or why not?
– How much time do you usually spend on the internet?
– What do you usually do on the internet?
– What do you primarily use your computer for?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a happy event in your life. You should say:

– what the event was
– when it happened
– why it was memorable and made you happy

and explain how you felt during and after the event.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What do you think makes people happy?
– Is there a difference between short-term and long-term happiness?
– Do you believe money can bring happiness in life? Why or why not?
– How do people’s sources of happiness change as they grow older?
– Do you think technology has affected people’s ability to be happy?
– Can a person still be happy even if they face challenges in life?

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Anmolpreet’s Journey to IELTS Band 7.5

Today I would like you to meet Anmolpreet, an IELTS test taker from South Asia, and here is why. Anmolpreet achieved an impressive Overall Band 7.5 in the IELTS General Test, including a remarkable 8.5 in Listening, all by taking a few simple steps that YOU can easily take, too!

The interesting fact about Anmolpreet is that English is her third language, but it didn’t stop her – she transformed her preparation and achieved her dream score. Here’s how she did it, in her own words.

Why She Chose High Scorer’s Choice Books

When searching for practice materials, Anmolpreet came across my books on Amazon. The glowing reviews convinced her to give them a try:

“I was looking for practice tests on Amazon, and the positive feedback I saw compelled me to go with your practice tests to prepare for the exam.”

She found the books to be more than just practice tests—they provided a deeper learning experience:

“Usually, practice exams only provide the answers without reasoning, but High Scorer’s Choice helped me understand why answers were correct. This boosted my score and allowed me to improve with every test.”

How Anmolpreet Improved Each Skill1. Listening

Anmolpreet initially struggled with listening, often scoring below her target in practice tests. However, the challenging listening exercises in the books prepared her for the real exam:

“The listening tests in your book were harder than the actual exam, and I ended up scoring 8.5 in listening with your help!”

She also followed her own strategies to enhance her listening skills:

Listening to interviews of proficient English speakers.Building vocabulary to handle paraphrasing and synonyms effectively.2. Reading

Anmolpreet credits the books for helping her refine her timing strategy, which played a critical role in her success:

“Ace the IELTS book suggested allocating 15 minutes to the easiest section and 25 to the hardest. This made sense, and I used it in my exam. It kept my nerves in check and helped me perform better.”

With regular practice and this strategy, she completed the reading test on time and performed confidently.

3. Writing

Anmolpreet used the essay structures in the books to organise her thoughts clearly:

“Each body paragraph has one central point, then an explanation of the point, and an example.”

She also practiced completing both tasks within the one-hour time limit and read sample essays to generate ideas for unfamiliar topics:

“Reading essays helped me brainstorm ideas as sometimes we may lack ideas to write on the topic.”

4. Speaking

For speaking, Anmolpreet used the recorded answers provided in the practice tests to enhance her responses:

“I would listen to the question, try answering it, and compare my response to the test taker’s. This gave me new perspectives and helped me enhance my answers.”

She also practiced with her sister during daily activities, using cue cards to simulate real exam scenarios:

“I remember walking to the relatives’ house with my sister, and I asked her to give me a cue card so I could speak on it. That’s how I practiced speaking without pressuring myself.”

What Made the Difference?

Anmolpreet’s dedication and the detailed guidance from High Scorer’s Choice Practice Tests were key to her success:

“High Scorer’s Choice books helped me identify the correct answers and how they were correct. I wasn’t just jumping from one test to another—I improved with every practice test.”

4. The Results

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Latest IELTS questions from Australia – January 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our kind student’s contribution, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in Australia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below provides information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including future prediction.

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)

Doctors are concerned that older adults are not getting enough exercise. What are the causes of this? What can be done to prevent it?

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

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Saudi Arabia – January 2025

Our student G took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia very recently and was asked the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live?
– How often do you buy or read books?
– What kinds of books do you enjoy reading?
– Have you ever recommended a book to someone?
– What do you usually do in your free time?
– Do you prefer spending your free time indoors or outdoors? Why?
– Have your free time activities changed over the years?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a change that you benefited from. You should say:

– what the change was
– when it happened
– how it benefited you

and explain how you felt about this change.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– How important is time management for children?
– How can adults improve their time management skills?
– Do you think schools should teach time management? Why or why not?
– What challenges do people face in managing their time effectively?
– Do you think technology has made time management easier or more difficult?
– How can poor time management affect a person’s life?

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New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – January 2025

SP took the IELTS test in Canada earlier this week and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What do you do?
– What kind of work you do?
– Have you ever borrowed books?
– What would you do if someone asked to borrow something from you?
– Would you borrow money from a friend? Why or why not?
– Did you like history in school?
– What did you learn in history?
– Is it important to learn history? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a sports person or sports team that you admire. You should say

– who that person is / what team it is
– what sport that person / team plays
– how you know about that person / team

and explain what you admire about that person / team.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is winning always important? Why / why not?
– What skills do children learn through different sports?
– Which is more important in competition: natural ability or hard work?
– Is there any change in sports that are popular today compared to the past? Why?
– Can athletes without natural ability win in competitions?
– Why do people like to watch live games?
– Is there any difference between watching games on TV at home compared to watching them at the stadium?

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Latest IELTS questions from Canada – January 2025 (General Training)

Our friend SP recently took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following writing questions:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You saw an advertisement asking for help with a project focusing on improving environmental protection. Write a letter to project organisers. In your letter

– Introduce yourself and say why you are interested to help
– Explain how you could contribute to the project
– Mention the days and times when you are available.

Write at least 150 words.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people prefer to do same type of work all their lives, while others enjoy changing the work they do.
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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IELTS Speaking questions from Singapore – January 2025

Our kind student X took the IELTS test in Singapore. She remembered being asked these questions in the Speaking test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you like most about your job or studies?
– Do you enjoy fishing? Why or why not?
– Do you like eating fish?
– Is fishing a popular activity in your country?
– Have you ever gone fishing yourself?
– What kinds of fish are popular in your country?
– Do you prefer outdoor activities like fishing or indoor hobbies? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something important that you lost. You should say:

– what the item was
– when and where you lost it
– how you tried to find it

and explain how you felt about losing it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you often lose things? Why or why not?
– What kinds of items do people lose most often?
– What happens if someone loses their mobile phone nowadays?
– How important is cash in daily life today?
– Do you think cash will lose its value or become obsolete in the future? Why or why not?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of a cashless society?

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Latest IELTS questions from Singapore – January 2025 (Academic Module)

Thanks to our kind student, today we are able to share the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam in Singapore:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below provide information about the percentages of volunteers in different sectors in 2008 and 2014.

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)

The international community must take immediate action to ensure all countries reduce their usage of fossil fuels.

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

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

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

Thanks to our thoughtful student from Canada, today we are sharing the writing questions from her recent Academic IELTS exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The bar chart below provides information about the numbers of Australian students who studied in five different countries between 2004 and 2006.

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)

Publishing detailed information about crimes in newspapers or on television can have dangerous consequences and should therefore be restricted. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

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