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June 18, 2023
IELTS Speaking test in Georgia – June 2023
M remembered the following Speaking questions from her recent Speaking test in Georgia:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where is your hometown?
– How long have you lived there?
– Do you live in a friendly neighbourhood?
– Do you like science fiction movies?
-.Have you ever dreamed about traveling to the outer space?
– Do you believe that space travel will become affordable in your lifetime?
– Do you like chocolate?
– Why do people love chocolate?
– What type of chocolate is your favourite and why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a place where you like to relax. You should say
– where it is
– how often you go there
– what you do to relax
– and explain why this particular place helps you relax.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think it is important for people to take time to relax? Why?
– What is the most popular way to relax in your hometown?
– Are there any differences in the ways people relax in urban areas compared to rural areas?
– What is the difference between relaxing at home and on holiday?
– How do you think technology has influenced the way people relax?
– Do you think relaxation is more important for physical well-being or mental well-being?
– Is physical exercise important for mental health, and why?
June 15, 2023
Chloe went from Band 7 to 9 in IELTS doing this
We are so very proud to share with you today the success story of Chloe, our VIP Club member from Taiwan. Chloe joined us a few weeks ago and since then has been using the resources available to VIP members – the model answers that we send out every day, IELTS Online Prep platform and writing correction service.
Chloe did amazingly well in her IELTS exam with an Overall Band 8 and two 9’s for Listening and Reading. When she reached out to us, eager to share some killer prep advice, we knew it’d be gold for anyone reading this blog. As a winner of our IELTS Results Competition, Chloe wanted to pay it forward and help fellow test-takers ace the IELTS challenge. Here are her top tips, straight from her own IELTS prep journey:
Chloe said, “I think the most important thing is to do mock exams as much as possible 
I practiced the ones on your website and I went from I believe 7 to 9 in listening and reading.
For listening, I suggest listening to the recording at a normal speed first and then reading the transcript, then listening to the recording again at a slower speed again. Being consistent is the most important. What I did is, after finishing the listening test, I would re-listen to it again at least 2-3 times, to get more familiar with different contexts. For example, If I got 2 questions wrong in Section 2, then I would record the playback on my phone and slow it down to around 0.8x speed whilst reading the dialogue’s transcript and make sure I heard every word clearly. Then I would listen to the listening section again to see if I still misheard anything.
Another thing I did to help myself was actually redo past mock exam papers! If I did a mock test around 1-2 weeks ago, I would redo it again to make sure I fully understood the questions being asked, and to see if I would make new mistakes or make the same old ones.”
Congratulations to Chloe Cheng on achieving an Overall IELTS Band score of 8.0!
June 14, 2023
IELTS Speaking test in Iran – June 2023
Z took his IELTS exam in Iran a few days ago and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your identification?
– Do you study or work?
– Why did you choose to study this particular subject?
– Do you like wearing T-shirts?
– How often do you wear them?
– Do you like T-shirts with pictures or prints?
– Do you prefer buying things from big companies or small businesses?
– Have you ever worked in a small business before?
– Have you ever thought about starting your own business?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you were late. You should say
– when it was
– what you were late for
– why you were late
– and explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Are you good at managing your time?
– Do people in your country think that being on time is important?
– How can people manage their time, especially when dealing with multiple tasks or responsibilities?
– How can poor time management skills affect an individual’s personal and professional life?
– Do you think time management is a skill that can be learned and improved? Why or why not?
– Can technology help with time management? In what way?
June 13, 2023
IELTS test in Georgia – June 2023 (Academic Module)
These questions were shared by the very kind MV from Georgia, who recently sat an Academic IELTS exam. Here is what she remembered:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The chart below gives information on the birth rate among women in England, from 1973 to 2020. The figures are measured in births per 1000 women.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
* Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many people believe that in order to create a happy society we should ensure that there is only a small difference between the incomes of the richest and poorest people. 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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IELTS Results competition winners in May 2023
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success.”
I think no one could have said it better than Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, and today you are about to see 12 real-life examples of people that prove his point. Their consistent, hard work resulted in really impressive IELTS scores, ranging from Band 7 to 8.5, and quite a few of them even got Band 9 for their Reading and Listening.
Let’s give a very warm welcome to …
IELTS results competition winners of May 2023Academic Module
1st place – Yagiz Ozenci from Turkey, Band 8.52nd place – Dinusha Perera from Sri Lanka, Band 82nd place – Chloe Cheng from Taiwan, Band 83rd place – Yi-Hsuan Lai from Taiwan, Band 7.53rd place – Liseli Situmbeko from Zambia, Band 7.53rd place – Song Lin Yong from Malaysia, Band 7.5General Training Module
1st place – Tapan Patel from the USA, Band 81st place – Ziaad HussainNuseeb from Mauritius, Band 81st place – Goodness Okeke from Nigeria, Band 81st place – Divyansh Sharma from India, Band 82nd place – Hala Abdelaziz from Egypt, Band 7.53rd place – Jalpaben Parmar from India, Band 7These scores are just fantastic, congratulations everyone! To mark this happy occasion we are sending our winners their certificates of achievement via email. We are also adding the winning IELTS results to the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so please feel free to show them off to your friends!
How did they score so well?We’re never miss a chance to celebrate when our students win, and this time we’ve got enough winners to throw a very noisy party 
Chloe Cheng (Band 8) is a VIP Club member, she joined a few weeks ago and has been using the IELTS Online Prep platform to prepare for the test. Our writing correction team helped Chloe with her writing tasks and she improved her Listening and Reading considerably using the practice tests on our website. Chloe said, “I think the most important thing is to do mock exams as much as possible. I practiced the ones on your website and I went from 7 to 9 in listening and reading.”
Tapan Patel (Band 8) used the book Ace the IELTS and practice tests to prepare. He said, “Your books have helped me a lot, and I will make sure to leave an excellent review, to ensure others use this resource too.”
Ziaad Nuseeb (Band 8) solved many of these practice tests while preparing for the real exam, and Yi-Hsuan Lai (Band 7.5) relied on our writing correction service to improve her essays and reports. Almost all of the winners were subscribed to our daily IELTS emails with the latest questions, model answers, tips and advice.
As for the other winners – we would love to hear from you, because when you share your stories and tell us how you studied, you are helping thousands of test takers, preparing for their exams right now. Any useful tips will be posted on IELTS-Blog.com, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month.
Did you know? IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here.
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IELTS Speaking test in India – June 2023
Our wonderful friend JS took the IELTS test in India at the weekend and was asked these Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live?
– Why do you like the area where you live?
– How could your area be improved?
– Do you still remember your primary school teachers?
– Did you like any teacher more than others? Why?
– Did you like learning languages in school? Why or why not?
– What language would you learn in school, if you could choose?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a popular / well-known person in your country. You should say
– who the person is
– what he/she has done
– why he/she is popular
– and explain how you feel about this person.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you want to be famous?
– Do you think that famous people are generally happier than ordinary people?
– What qualities does a person need to have in order to become famous?
– In what ways do famous people influence the public?
– What types of people become famous in your country?
– Do you think more is expected from famous people than from ordinary citizens?
June 8, 2023
IELTS essay, topic: Some people tend to buy products or get services instantly (reasons and effects)
This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Some people tend to buy products or get services instantly, without waiting. Why is it happening? Is this a positive or negative development?
Sample Band 8 Essay
Nowadays, consumers are more inclined to buy products and obtain services instantaneously rather than waiting for them. Consequently, this has led to an immediate surge in demand. This phenomenon can largely be attributed to the convenience that technology now provides and the ease with which items can be purchased online. With nearly every business having an online presence and offering delivery services, it has become much easier for customers to buy whatever they need or want right away.
Online shopping allows customers to save time and energy by having items delivered directly to their doorsteps without ever having to leave home, and many take advantage of that. The ability to purchase things on demand is certainly welcomed by those who have a busy lifestyle or lack access to traditional stores. Last-minute purchases are no longer a problem, because for something you want, as it can be acquired and delivered almost immediately.
This trend towards immediate gratification, however, may not always lead to positive outcomes. Instant gratification can encourage people’s impulse buying habits, leading them to make purchases without giving them adequate time to consider whether an item is necessary or worth its cost. Such spontaneous shopping can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and cause buyer’s remorse due to the lack of proper consideration or research prior to purchasing.
Overall, while purchasing items and receiving services instantly has numerous advantages such as convenience and efficiency, it should still be done with caution to avoid potential negative consequences associated with it. Consumers must take time before committing to any purchase or service to ensure that they are making sound decisions based on what truly matters, rather than indulging in impulse buying habits driven by instant gratification.
Click here to see more IELTS essays of Band 8
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IELTS test in Kazakhstan – June 2023 (Academic Module)
Thanks to our subscriber from Kazakhstan, today we are sharing the Writing questions from her Academic IELTS exam:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The chart below gives information on the average cost of a monthly plan from four different mobile phone providers in a European country, between January and September 2012, measured in euro.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
* Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
The role of parents and family in the future success of a person is more important than knowledge and skills learnt at school. 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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IELTS Speaking test in Ghana – June 2023
Our kind subscriber N.O. took the IELTS test in Ghana a couple of days ago and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like your work?
– What would you change about your work if you had a chance?
– Do you go to libraries often?
– When was the last time you went to the library?
– Would you work in a library if you were offered a job there? Why or why not?
– Do children still visit libraries these days? Why or why not?
We previously posted model answers for similar questions here
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an interesting old person you met. You should say
– who the person is
– when you met him/her
– where you met him/her
– and explain why you think he/she is interesting.
Read a model answer on the VIP Club website
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do young and older people have an interest in the same things?
– What can older people teach children?
– Is it good for young people to be around older people?
– What benefits can young people derive from communication with older people?
– How can older people help young people make better decisions?
– Is there something older people can learn from young people?
Read model answers for similar questions on the VIP Club website
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IELTS test in Pakistan – June 2023 (Academic Module)
Our friend KA shared the following writing questions from a very recent Academic IELTS exam in Pakistan:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The chart below shows the proportion of renewable energy in the total energy supply of 4 countries, from 1997 to 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
* Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
It is more important for school children to learn about local history than world history. 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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