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August 24, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Japan – August 2022
Thanks to the lovely S.Y. we are sharing today the questions she remembered from her IELTS Speaking test in Japan:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can I have your full name, please?
– May I have your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Why do you enjoy studying those subjects?
– Do you study better in the mornings or afternoons? Why?
– What sport did you play when you were young?
– What sport do you like to watch?
– What sport would you like to play in the future if you had the chance?
– Do you read more now or when you were younger? Why?
– Have you ever watched a movie first before reading its book? Why?
– Do you buy books often?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when someone said something positive about your work. You should say
– who it was
– when it happened
– what the person said
– and explain how you felt after hearing their feedback.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– On what occasions do parents give their children positive encouragement?
– Why do you think children need that type of feedback?
– Do parents give their children negative feedback, too?
– What is better to use at work, positive or negative feedback?
– Have you ever said something positive to someone, but you didn’t really mean it?
– How did you learn to use positive and negative feedback in different situations?
August 23, 2022
IELTS Report, topic: Comparing two plans of a cinema, in 1980 and now
This is a model answer for a Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Kuwait, Nigeria and Iran, shared yesterday. This response is likely to score no less than Band 8 in IELTS.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
The two plans below show the layout of a cinema in 1980 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
Band 8 Answer
The two plans are showing the layout of a cinema in 1980 and now, including the location of the screening theatres, box office, Manager’s office, toilets and car park.
It can be seen that over time the number of screening theatres grew significantly; however, their size has shrunk.
In 1980 there were two screening theatres, Cinema 1 and 2. Cinema 1 was the closest to the entry, on the left. The box office was located on the right near the entrance, with the drinks counter to its right. Further away from the entrance on the right side there was the Manager’s office and Cinema 2. The toilets were located opposite Cinema 2 on the left side of the building, and along the back wall there was a car park.
Quite a few things have changed since 1980. The number of screening theatres grew from 2 to 5, with Cinemas 1 and 2 located to the left of the entrance and Cinemas 3, 4 and 5 – to the right. The car park had to go, to make room for the new theatres. A café opened to the left of the entrance, serving food and drinks, and the old drinks counter next to the box office was converted to a DVD shop. The only things whose locations didn’t change were the box office, the Manager’s office and the toilets.
Teacher’s comment: This response describes the two plans in great detail. The writer’s vocabulary and word choice are adequate, and the comparison of the plans is comprehensive and well-organised. Overall, this work is likely to get Band 8.
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IELTS test in Kuwait, Nigeria and Iran – August 2022 (Academic Module)
Thanks to our friends from Kuwait, Nigeria and Iran, today we are sharing the questions from their recent exams. The writing questions were the same in the three countries, and the Speaking questions below are from Nigeria.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The two plans below show the layout of a cinema in 1980 and now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that modern technology has made shopping easier, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can I have your full name, please?
– Where is your hometown?
– What is your hometown like?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– Do you know the history of your hometown?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a rule that you don’t like. You should say
– what it is
– why you don’t like it
– whether you have followed the rule
– and explain how others feel about the rule.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do schools make rules?
– What is the importance of obeying laws?
– What can parents and teachers do to help children obey rules?
– Is it a good thing to break rules sometimes?
– Why do some people say that rules are meant to be broken?
– Do you think children should follow all kinds of rules?
– Do you think it is necessary for children to wear a school uniform?
– What are the rules that students should follow at school?
– What rules should children follow at home?
August 21, 2022
IELTS test in India – August 2022 (Academic Module)
Thanks to S.P. who took IELTS in India, today we are sharing the questions from his recent exam:
Listening test
Part 1. A conversation between a man and woman about a hotel booking.
Part 2. A person was giving some information on city buildings in London.
Part 3. A conversation about research between some students.
Part 4. A lecture on survival and adaptation of different animals.
Reading test
Passage 1. Don’t remember.
Passage 2. A text about modern and old buildings.
Passage 3. The history and evolution of the radio and television in America.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table with some figures on fruit exports of different countries.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
People in many countries consider the influence of role models on young generation’s lives to be important. Do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can I have your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you have a watch?
– Do you like watches?
– Some questions about advertisements.
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a popular person you like or admire. You should say
– who the person is
– what he/she does
– why he/she is popular
– and explain why you admire him/her.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why are some people popular in the office?
– How can the boss of a company become popular?
– What are the advantages of being popular as a child?
– What are the disadvantages?
– Do you think there are lots of harmful advertisements on social media?
August 18, 2022
6 Tips to Instantly Lift Your Listening Score
The Listening test in IELTS can be tricky, for a number of reasons.
Some people have trouble following the recording and get lost, missing a number of questions in a row. Others look at the wrong question, at the wrong time, and miss their chance to answer it correctly. Then there are the distractors – answer options that are designed to trick you into thinking they are the correct answers. There isn’t enough time to read the questions before the recording starts playing. And as if all this wasn’t enough, people lose marks just because their ‘almost correct’ answers had too many words or spelling errors.
You know what… don’t stress over it.
Here is a video that shows you how to deal with all of these problems (and more!) to make sure you train yourself to avoid all the pitfalls and get a great score in Listening.
It’s just four minutes, but it can save you a lot of time and trouble – so give it your full attention and you will be glad you did.
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Thanks to N.R. who took IELTS in Malaysia, today we are sharing the questions from her recent exam:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table comparing the percentage of people residing in 4 types of houses (flat, terrace, semi-detached and detached), in 3 different areas in the UK.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that museums should be enjoyable and entertaining to attract young people, while others think that museums should only serve educational purposes. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can I have your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Do you like your work?
– Tell me about your routine at work.
– Do you have any support at work?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe the happiest moment of your life. You should say
– what it was
– when it happened
– who was there with you
– and explain why you think this was the happiest moment of your life.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Are you an organsied person?
– Do you think being organised is a quality of a successful person?
– What can a disorganised person do to become organised?
– Do you think those who are more flexible tend to enjoy life better?
August 17, 2022
IELTS essay, topic: Women, not men, should stay at home to care for children (agree/disagree)
This is a model response to a Writing Task 2 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.
Set 6 Academic book, Practice Test 29
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
It must be a woman who stays at home to care for children. Men are not suited to this kind of work. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Sample Band 9 Essay
Traditionally in many parts of the world, it has been women who have stayed at home to care for children. This has led to the ideology and expectation that women are more suited to this type of work than men.
The overwhelming status quo where women stay at home to care for the children probably derives from the fact that women are the ones who have to actually give birth to children and, following that, they are the ones who for the early part of a child’s life have to feed the child until it is weaned. In times past, this state of affairs probably led to the women assuming the permanent role of carer for the home and children, whilst men went out to work, whether it was to gather food or work in fields or factories.
In spite of the fact that this became what was expected in family dynamics, it does not mean that men are necessarily less suited to caring for a child than women. It is very possible for men to care for a child, even from birth onwards in today’s world. Babies’ milk formula can be mixed by anyone and fed to a child. The fact that many women today choose not to do this again does not mean that they are better suited by nature to care for the child.
Suitability for childcare is a matter for individual temperament and aptitude. Not many people, whether they are men or women, feel totally confident and knowledgeable about how to care for a baby or young child at the start. They need advice from their own mothers and fathers, midwives or from books. It is only from experience that skill with childcare comes and this skill can be acquired regardless of gender.
All in all, I do not agree with the statement that men are less suited to childcare than women. I believe that aptitude to look after children is a matter of individual temperament, not gender-specific inherited qualities.
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IELTS Speaking test in Oman – August 2022
Thanks to the lovely M.V. we are sharing today the questions she remembered from her IELTS Speaking test in Oman:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– What is your hometown like?
– Has your hometown changed since you were a child?
– Do you like playing any games?
– Do you have a favourite sport?
– How often do you play that sport?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a competition (such as sports, music or cooking) that you would like to participate in. You should say
– what it is
– what skills are required to participate
– what you have to do to compete
– and explain why you would like to participate in this competition.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Is it important to participate in such competitions?
– Are there more competitions for young children or adults?
– Why do people take part in competitions?
– Why are some competition shows on TV so popular?
August 14, 2022
IELTS test in Iran – August 2022 (Academic Module)
Thanks to M.S. and K.S. who took IELTS in Iran, today we are sharing the questions from their recent exam:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two different plans of two rooms. One room was intended for a training session for up to ten people and the other – for more than ten people. We had to compare the two room layouts.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can I have your full name, please?
– Where is your hometown?
– What is your hometown like?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– Have you studied the history of your hometown at school?
– Do you like art?
– Did you learn art at school when you were a child?
– Have you ever been to an art gallery?
– Did you like to go to art galleries when you were a child?
– Would you be willing to study art in the future?
– What types of cars do you like?
– Do you like to travel by car?
– Did you enjoy traveling by car when you were a kid?
– Do you prefer to be the driver or the passenger?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a story someone told you that you remember well. You should say:
– what the story was about
– who told you the story
– when he/she told you the story
– and explain why you remember the story so well.
Follow-up question: Are you good at story-telling?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What types of stories do children in your country enjoy?
– Why do children prefer listening to stories?
– What is the difference between the stories younger and older children like to listen to?
– What can people teach children through story-telling?
August 11, 2022
IELTS Results competition winners in July 2022
“Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.”, used to say Bill Bradley. His words are a perfect description for the 8 people we are about to introduce to you. Their ambitions and persistence resulted in a great success – an amazing IELTS score.
IELTS results competition winners of July 2022Academic Module
1st place – Innocent Mawuka from Zimbabwe, Band 82nd place – Sara Mameli from Italy, Band 72nd place – Hitkumar Patel from India, Band 72nd place – Foroogh Etemadi from Iran, Band 7General Training Module
1st place – Omar Brown from Jamaica, Band 81st place – Rutendo Kanyemba from Zimbabwe, Band 82nd place – Foroogh Etemadi from Iran, Band 7.53rd place – Waajid Wani from India, Band 73rd place – Jerry Cosme from Philippines, Band 7Congratulations to the winners! To mark this happy occasion we are sending certificates of achievement to the winners’ email addresses. Winning IELTS results will also be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so if you won, please feel free to show them off to your friends!
How did they score so well?Getting a great score in IELTS involves a lot of smart preparation! That is why we’re always trying to find out from the winners how they did it. Seeing our students win fills our heart with pride and joy! Sara Mameli used the strategy book Target Band 7 and practiced on these downloadable tests. Jerry Cosme used the book Ace the IELTS and practiced on our IELTS Online Prep Platform to simulate the computer-delivered IELTS test. Helping them succeed in IELTS was a huge privilege for us!
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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