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Latest IELTS questions from Nigeria – May 2024 (Academic Module)

Our student B took IELTS in Nigeria and remembered the following questions from his exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagram below describes the stages in the process of making canned and bottled carbonated drinks.

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

* Note: this isn’t the actual diagram given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. While some people think that this is good for a country, others believe that salaries should be controlled by the government to limit the amount people can earn.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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IELTS Speaking questions from Germany – May 2024

We’ve just heard from H who took IELTS in Germany and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Do you live in a city or a small town?
– Can you tell me a bit about your hometown?
– What do you like the most about your hometown?
– Are there any popular attractions in your hometown?
– What kind of animals can be seen the area where you live?
– What kind of animals are common in urban areas?
– What types of animals can you find on farms in your region?
– Do you have a favorite animal?
– Why is it your favorite?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a project that you have worked on recently. You should say

– what the project was about
– who you worked with on this project
– what you did in this project

and explain how it was to work with your teammates.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– In your opinion, what are the most important qualities for teamwork?
– Are team projects in school different from those in the workplace?
– What challenges might be involved in team projects?
– Is there a way to overcome these challenges?
– Do you think teamwork skills can be learned?
– How important do you think teamwork will be in the future workplace?

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IELTS test in Italy – May 2024 (General Training)

Our kind subscriber M. has taken IELTS in Italy very recently and remembered the writing questions below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your employer is considering ways to adjust work hours and reduce them overall. You have been asked to provide suggestions on how to implement this change. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter:

– Explain why you think reducing work hours is a good idea.
– Suggest how the work hours could be reduced.
– Describe how these changes could benefit the company.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In the past, parents used to give their children a great deal of freedom. Parents today, however, tend to be much more restrictive. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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

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IELTS Speaking questions from India – May 2024

Our student took IELTS in India quite recently and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– What do you do, work or study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– What type of accommodation would you like to live in? Why?
– Do you like cakes?
– Do you know how to make cakes?
– Do you have many friends?
– Where do you like to go with your friends?
– What do you do there?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a place where you usually go to relax. You should say

– what place it is and where it is located
– when you go there
– what you do there

and explain why you like going there to relax.

Read a Band 8 answer here

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think relaxation is important?
– How can people balance work with personal well-being?
– What can the government do to improve the lives of employees?
– What can we do as a society to help employees?
– What strategies can companies implement to reduce stress in employees?
– Can relaxation have a positive effect on one’s performance at work?

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Latest IELTS questions from India – May 2024 (Academic Module)

Our student B took IELTS in India and remembered the following questions from his exam:

Writing task 1 (a report)

The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007.

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

* Note: these aren’t the actual charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Read a Band 8 answer here

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Countries should produce enough food for their own population and import as little as possible. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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

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IELTS Speaking questions from Nigeria – May 2024

Our student took IELTS in Nigeria quite recently and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you live in a city or a small town?
– What do you do, work or study?
– Are you living alone or with some family?
– Do you have younger brothers or sisters?
– Do you like being around kids?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a child you have met. You should say

– when you met the child
– describe the child’s personality
– what you did together

and explain how you felt about that child.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do many people live with their extended family in your country?
– Why do some people prefer living with a small family over extended family?
– What are some reasons people choose to live with extended family?
– What is the importance of grandparents in raising children?
– Do children these days prefer to play indoors or outdoors?
– Do the type of toys children have affect the way they play?
– What should we encourage in children?

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Rim’s Inspiring IELTS Success Story

Getting ready for IELTS can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not using English daily. Let’s look at Rim’s journey, a determined student from an Arabic-speaking country, where French is more commonly used than English. Rim turned to IELTS-Blog.com for guidance and achieved remarkable results.

Living in Tunisia, with French as the second language, Rim had been studying English for 12 years but rarely used it. When she decided to take IELTS, she wasn’t sure how to prepare and found IELTS-Blog.com by searching “how to study for IELTS”. Despite a pause in studying for personal reasons, Rim persevered. She took the test and scored a Band 7 overall, with an impressive Band 8 in Listening.

Reflecting on her experience, Rim thought about what might have been if she had been able to continue her studies. But at the same time she was proud of her performance, knowing she had made the most of her situation.

Rim has some encouraging words for anyone else feeling unsure about taking the IELTS: “For anyone feeling intimidated by the IELTS, or doubting their abilities, I say just go for it. Don’t underestimate yourself or what you have in mind. Our potential can really surprise us.”

Rim’s story isn’t just about passing a test. Its about pushing through doubts and using every resource at your disposal to overcome challenges. Your determination combined with our support provided via IELTS-Blog.com is all it takes to meet your goals – or excel beyond expectations!

If you’re preparing for the IELTS, remember – you’re capable of amazing things with the right preparation and mindset. Get in touch if you need any help.

Congratulations to Rim on achieving a Band 7 overall – with an impressive 8 in Listening!

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IELTS test in India – April 2024 (General Training)

Our generous subscriber SB has taken IELTS in India very recently and remembered the writing questions below:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A local annual festival will take place in your area soon. Write a letter to the organiser of the festival. In your letter

– Provide feedback on the festival held last year
– Offer some help with organisation of this year’s festival
– Inquire about specific details or features of the upcoming festival

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned, while others believe that people should be free to do any sports or activities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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

Read a Band 8 answer here

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Fresh IELTS Speaking questions from India – April 2024

Our student S took IELTS in India VERY recently and remembered the following Speaking questions:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you currently live?
– What type of job do you have?
– Is it easy to find a job in your hometown?
– What type of transportation did you use to get to your test center today?
– Did you enjoy watching or playing video games in your childhood?
– What games were your favourite? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an important home appliance that is used daily in your family. You should say

– when you bought it
– who in your home uses this appliance the most
– why this appliance is important to you

and give some advice to others about using this type of appliance.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Can you name another home appliance that people commonly use on a daily basis?
– Do you think people nowadays accumulate unnecessary appliances or equipment in their homes? Why or why not?
– Where do most people in your country prefer to shop for their household items, in local markets or shopping malls?
– Some people believe that higher-priced goods are of better quality than lower-priced ones. What do you think?
– Many teenagers today spend a lot of their time playing video games. Is this beneficial or harmful and why?
– What do you think about the importance of technology in the workplace?

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Latest IELTS questions from Sydney, Australia – April 2024 (Academic Module)

Our student HR took IELTS in Australia and remembered the following questions from his exam:

Listening Test

Part 1. A conversation about a trip to the lake.
Part 2. A talk about villas on an island, including a map. Question types: multiple choice.
Part 3. A conversation about Jeans. Question types: multiple choice, information matching.
Part 4. Can’t remember.

Reading Test

Passage 1. A text about flying a plane.
Passage 2. A text about restoring an ancient building.
Passage 3. A text about memory championship competition.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The chart below shows the amount of energy generated from wind in four countries from 1985 to 2000.

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

* Note: this isn’t the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, the quality of life in large cities is decreasing. Why is this happening? What can be done to solve this problem?

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