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May 12, 2022
IELTS test in Canada – May 2022 (General Training)
Thanks to M.P. who took the IELTS test in Canada we are sharing the following questions today:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You live near a public school. The school has asked local residents to help with the maintenance of school buildings and play area. Write a letter to the principal. In your letter,
– Explain why you would like to help
– Tell them how you can help
– Let them know when you are available.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many parents are unhappy with their children playing violent video games and watching violence in movies. How harmful is this to children? What can be done to solve this problem?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Which room do you like the most? Why?
– Which room do you spend most of your time in?
– How did you decorate your room?
– Do you like reading?
– What kind of books do you read?
– What time of the day do you prefer to read?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a traditional item from your country. Please say
– what it is
– how it is made
– when you saw it for the first time
– and explain whether you like it or not, and why.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Can you tell me about a custom that has been practiced in your country that you know about?
– Do you believe that people should preserve the culture and traditions of their country?
– What are the benefits of preserving a country’s culture and traditions?
– Who should be more responsible for preserving the country’s culture, people or the government?
– Should we adopt other countries’ culture and traditions?
May 10, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Iran – April 2022
Our kind friend A.E. recently took the IELTS test in Iran and remembered the Speaking questions below:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where did you grow up?
– Was your hometown a good place to grow up? Why?
– Would you like to live in the countryside?
– Have you ever gotten lost?
– What did you do to find your way?
– What applications do you have on your phone?
– Tell me about an app that you recently downloaded.
– How often do you use the app?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you had to wait for something special. Please say
– when it happened
– what you waited for
– why it was special
– and explain how you felt while waiting.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why are people less patient now than in the past?
– What can be done to make people more patient?
– What effects does patience have on society?
– Should people be patient all the time?
May 9, 2022
IELTS test in Japan – April 2022 (Academic Module)
Our friend M.M. took a computer-delivered IELTS exam in Japan very recently. He said, “Your newsletters have been very helpful. Thanks to you I managed to get my target score. I’d like to share the questions I was asked on the test day. Hopefully this helps someone.”
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table showing the percentages of employees in 5 industries in 1989 and 2009 in Australia.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Many major cities today are becoming bigger and more crowded. Why is this happening? What measures can be taken to solve this problem?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Can I see your identification?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your typical day at work like?
– Who is helping you at work?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a house or an apartment you would like to live in, in the future. You should say
– where it would be
– what it would look like
– why you want to live there
– and explain how you would feel living there.
Follow-up question: Do you think you will be able to live in such a house?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Different countries have different climates. Because of that, houses differ from country to country. How do you think they can be different?
– What kind of houses do people live in, in your city?
– Nowadays technology is rapidly developing. How do you think technology will change houses in the future?
– Do you think there will be only positive changes, and no negative ones?
May 6, 2022
IELTS Letter, topic: Writing to a friend to borrow a good camera
This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.
Set 3 General Training book, Practice Test 15
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You would like to borrow a good camera from a friend. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
– ask your friend if you can borrow the camera
– explain why you want to borrow the camera
– say when you want it and when you will return it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Roy,
Sample Band 9 Letter
Dear Roy,
I am participating in a theatre event at college next week and have been designated the photographer’s role. I know that you have a single-lens reflex camera of very good quality and would like to ask you if I may borrow it for this event.
The event is next Saturday and Sunday, as there are two performances, and I will be sitting in the audience and going around to get close-ups of the actors. I would need the camera from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. If you are happy to leave the camera with me overnight, that would be easier. I promise to take good care of it and lock it away as soon as I am otherwise engaged. I can return the camera to you either on Sunday evening or Monday morning, depending on what suits you best.
Please tell me as soon as possible if you are willing to lend me your camera, as I need to tell my teachers if I will be taking part in the event.
Regards,
Bill
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May 4, 2022
IELTS test in Nepal – April 2022 (Academic Module)
R.D. from Nepal relied on our daily emails to prepare for IELTS. He found them helpful and as soon as his exam was over, shared these questions to help other test takers:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two maps of Browntown Park in Australia, in 2010 and at present. The maps included things such as a courtyard, some infrastructure, a cafe, park, parking lot, museums, and the entrance. On the present time map the infrastructure was relocated and some features were added (a playground, etc).
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays, most scientific research is funded and conducted by private companies, rather than the government. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh its disadvantages?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– Where are you from?
– Is your hometown a good place to live?
– What kind of weather does your home country have?
– Do you like this type of weather?
– Do you prefer a warm or a cold weather?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a book that you enjoyed reading. Please say
– what type of book it was
– who recommended it to you
– why you decided to read it
– and explain why you enjoyed reading this book.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What type of books do you think is more popular, digital or print books?
– Why do you think people prefer this type of books?
– Do you think this will change in the future? In what way?
– Is it important to know how to read a map?
– Why can some people read a map better than others?
– Why do people like to travel to other places?
– Should they learn about the place before traveling there? Why or why not?
May 3, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in India – April 2022
Our kind friend B. took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What do you do, work or study?
– Do you like watching TV?
– What are some benefits of watching TV with family?
– How frequently are you using a mirror in your daily life?
– Do you think mirrors are useful in decoration of a home?
– Why do people decorate their homes with a mirror?
– Have you recently bought a mirror?
– Do you purchase clothes without checking how you look in them in the mirror first?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a cake you received on a special occasion. Please say
– what occasion it was
– what kind of cake you received
– who was there with you
– and explain why this occasion was special.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people spend a lot on special meals?
– On what occasions do people have special meals?
– What are the benefits of having special meals on particular days?
– How are meals from your country different to other countries’?
May 2, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Canada – April 2022
Our generous friend F.N. took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you like your hometown? Why?
– Do you prefer living in a city or the countryside? Why?
– At what age have you started learning science at school?
– On what occasion has science been useful to you?
– Do you like pets?
– Would you like to keep a pet, and why?
– What pets are common in your country?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a cafe you have been to before. Please say
– where it is
– what kind of food/drinks they serve
– who you went there with
– and explain whether you liked or disliked the cafe, and why.
Follow-up question: Do you often go out to eat?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do most people prefer to go to restaurants or cafes? Why?
– Why do some people enjoy going out to eat?
– Why do some people feel nervous in a crowded city and others don’t?
April 29, 2022
IELTS Report, topic: Multiple Bar Chart of US’ Processed Food Export Markets (from IELTS High Scorer’s Choice series, Academic Set 3)
This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.
Set 3 Academic book, Practice Test 14
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the US’ top ten processed food export markets for last year and six years ago.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Top 10 US Processed Food Export Markets (for last year and 6 years ago)
The bar chart gives data on the top ten processed food export markets for the United States from last year and six years ago.
It can be clearly seen that all the countries in the bar chart imported more processed food from the US last year than 6 years ago.
The largest market by far for last year and six years ago was Canada, with income for the US of 13.2 billion US dollars and 9.3 billion US dollars, respectively. The second highest figures were for what is identified as the Rest of World at 11 billion US dollars and 6.3 billion US dollars, respectively.
The remaining eight countries ranged from Mexico with income for the US of 6.1 billion US dollars for last year and 4 billion US dollars for six years ago to Hong Kong with income for the US of 0.8 billion US dollars for last year and 0.3 billion US dollars for six years ago. Therefore, the two largest markets the US depends on for their processed food exports were the closest ones, Canada and Mexico.
Compared to 6 years ago, last year US processed food exports to Australia experienced the most significant growth of 300%, to China, Hong Kong and the Philippines – just over 200%, and to the other countries – under 100%.
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April 28, 2022
IELTS test in Iran – April 2022 (Academic Module)
We are grateful to A.R. from Iran who remembered the following questions from a recent IELTS exam:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a two-column chart describing the percentages of people per household in the UK.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In some countries, students are required to study a limited range of subjects from the age of fifteen. In other countries, however, students study a wide range of subjects until they leave school.
What are the benefits of each education system? Which system is better?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Do you work or study?
– What are the benefits of your work?
– At what age did you start learning science?
– Is it important to learn science?
– Is science a difficult subject to learn?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a book you have read recently. Please say
– what kind of book it is
– who wrote it
– what it is about
– and explain whether you enjoyed reading it, and why.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What kind of books are popular in your country?
– What is the difference between the books that older and younger people like?
– Who do you think reads more, boys or girls?
– Is it good for children to read story books?
– Does it help develop their character?
– Why do some people like to read history books?
April 27, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Thailand – April 2022
L.P. took IELTS in Thailand and remembered the following questions from the Speaking test:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like taking photos?
– When do you take photos?
– Is there a family photo that you especially like?
– Do you use your phone or your camera to take photos? Why?
– Would you like to become a better photographer? How?
– Do you have a favourite website?
– What kind of websites do you visit regularly?
– What kind of websites are popular in your country?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a long walk you enjoyed. Please say
– where and when it was
– who you were with
– what you saw
– and explain why you enjoyed the walk so much.
Follow up question: Do you walk often?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think walking is a good leisure activity?
– What types of leisure activities are popular in your country?
– Are leisure activities important? Why/why not?
– Are leisure activities that are popular today the same as the ones that were popular in the past?
– Do you think that leisure activities that are popular today will remain popular in the future?
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