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March 27, 2022
IELTS test in Australia – March 2022 (Academic Module)
Our friends S.K. and N.J. took their IELTS exams in Melbourne, Australia and collectively remembered the following questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some believe that in many countries, the investment of public money in arts can be justified. Others think that the government should spend more on health and education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– How did you feel about your hometown when you were growing up?
– How do you feel about your hometown now?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you like the most about your job?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a skill that was difficult for you to learn. Please say
– when you learnt it
– why you learnt it
– how you learnt it
– and explain how you feel about this skill now.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What skills should be taught to children from a very early age?
– Are there any other skills that children should have a basic knowledge of?
– Do you feel that it is easier for children to learn new skills compared to adults?
– Do you think that children today know more about science than their parents?
– What scientific discoveries have changed the world?
March 24, 2022
IELTS essay, topic: Ending the world’s reliance on fossil fuels will be a positive development (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 General Training book, Practice Test 26
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
The end of the world’s fossil fuel resources and the subsequent changes will be a positive development in society. 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
Today’s society overwhelmingly depends on products made from fossil fuels. Most people would initially think about fuel for transport, but of course, fossil fuels are part of most of the fabric of life around us, from the plastics on our furniture to the pavements that we walk on. Changing our reliance on these resources can have various consequences; however, I believe that overall the society will benefit from finding viable alternatives for them.
Depending on whether eco-friendly alternatives are developed, the positive effect on transport and the reduction of the associated pollution will be significant. Exhaust fumes from motor vehicles, planes and ships decrease air quality and contribute to global warming and the greenhouse effect. People’s health and the health of the planet will surely improve without these industries relying on fossil fuels. It could be that a type of transport crisis could develop as a result if society can no longer provide the power to transport so many individuals to where they want to go. This, however, does not have to be a bad thing, as it could force society to use alternative solutions, such as transport sharing and public transport development. The change in mind set has already begun. Some countries have already committed to having fossil fuel free transport and more cities are banning private vehicles from the centre of cities.
Another positive development would be that more time and money would have to be put into developing renewable sources of energy, such as wind power, solar power, hydropower and tidal power. Technologies would improve and be more efficient and again, the world would use fewer sources of energy that cause pollution. This development can also be seen today, with many governments committing to proportions of their power needs coming from renewable resources.
I, therefore, strongly agree with the statement that the changes from reducing reliance on fossil fuels will be positive. The only caveat is that society will need to have developed alternative sources of power rather soon, in order to avoid an energy crisis.
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March 23, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Japan – March 2022
Thanks to our generous friend M.K. we are sharing her IELTS Speaking questions today. She said, “I just had a computer-delivered test in Japan. I appreciate all the advice on your blog, it is so helpful. IELTS was really fun.”
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Can you tell me about your job?
– What do you like to do at work?
– Do you watch sports sometimes?
– What sport would you like to watch in the future?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about some clothes that someone gave you. Please say
– what clothes they gave you
– when it happened
– why it happened
– and explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Have you ever given anyone clothes?
– What is the difference between a uniform and normal clothes?
– Do you think wearing a uniform has more advantages or disadvantages?
– Some people don’t like uniform. What do you think is the reason?
– Some countries have different traditional clothes. Why do you think it is?
March 22, 2022
IELTS test in Myanmar – March 2022 (Academic Module)
When T.A. took her Academic IELTS UKVI exam in Myanmar, she was asked the following questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a line graph showing the amount of funding that four different sectors (Gold, Company shares, Fine Art, and Property) received from 1998 to 2014.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In some countries, schools teach foreign languages to primary school children. Do the advantages of teaching foreign languages to young learners outweigh the disadvantages?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Did you enjoy growing up in your hometown?
– Why are headphones very popular among young people nowadays?
– Do you have headphones?
– When do you usually use headphones?
– When do you avoid using headphones?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time you paid more than you expected for an item you bought. Please say
– what you paid for
– where it happened
– why you paid more
– and explain how you felt about this.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Why do people save money?
– Why are people buying more and more things they don’t need?
– Is it possible that people who don’t care about saving money or competitive salaries enjoy life more than those who do?
– Why do wealthy people continue to save money?
– How would you persuade wealthy people to donate money to charity?
March 21, 2022
IELTS Results competition winners in February 2022
A question for you: what do Nepal, Japan, Ethiopia and Uzbekistan have in common? This may sound like a beginning of a joke, but it’s not 
And the answer is… hardworking people, who spared no effort to prepare and get the scores they need in IELTS! Today we are celebrating 4 IELTS test takers who sacrificed sleep for study and achieved IELTS Band 7+ as a result.
Let’s all give a round of applause to…
IELTS results competition winners of February 2022Academic Module
1st place – Shiva Prasad Nepal from Nepal, Band 7.51st place – Chihiro N. from Japan, Band 7.51st place – Shamis Madar Ahmed from Ethiopia, Band 7.52nd place – Iroda Xaytbaeva from Uzbekistan, Band 7Congratulations, everyone! 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?We’re always trying to find out from the winners how they did it. It’s nice to see our students among the winners – Shiva Prasad (Band 7.5) used our writing correction service, and Chihiro N. was subscribed to our daily IELTS tips and questions. Being able to contribute to their success feels great!
As for the other winners – we would love to hear from you! Please be kind to the test takers who are still preparing for their IELTS exams. Do share your stories and tell us how you studied, and what helped you do so well in IELTS. Any useful tips will be shared 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 Brazil – March 2022
Our kind friend L.V. took the IELTS test in Brazil a few days ago and shared her Speaking questions. She said, “I practiced the questions on hometown because they were in your emails! Thank you to all the IELTS-Blog.com team.”
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Can you tell me about your hometown?
– What do you like to do when you get together with friends?
– Do you enjoy shopping for shoes?
– When you are shopping for shoes, do you prefer comfortable or fashionable shoes?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you had to get up early. Please say
– when you had to get up
– why you had to get up early
– what you did after getting up
– and explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you usually arrive early for appointments?
– Is it good to be early for an appointment?
– Describe a situation where you would prefer to arrive late.
– What are the disadvantages of arriving early?
– Some people don’t care about arriving late for appointments. What do you think is the reason?
March 17, 2022
IELTS test in Vietnam – March 2022 (Academic Module)
Our lovely friend N.T. recently took the IELTS test in Vietnam and shared the following questions, saying “I hope that all the test takers can achieve their target scores!”
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table showing the income and expenditure of a public building with rooms for hire over a three-year period.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays not many young people choose to work in the farming industry. Why do you think that is? How could young people be encouraged to work in this industry?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Where do you live now?
– Did you study about the history of your hometown at school?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– Let’s talk about mirrors.
– Do you usually use a mirror?
– Have you ever bought a mirror?
– Do you think a mirror can be used to decorate a house?
– Do you prefer big or small mirrors?
– Let’s talk about dreams.
– Do you remember your dreams after waking up?
– How often do you have dreams?
– Are you interested in dreams?
– Are there any dreams that are meaningful?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a time when you visited a new place. Please say
– where it was
– when it was
– what you did there
– and explain how you felt about being there.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What was your experience there like?
– Would you recommend it to others?
– Did you go there by yourself or with friends?
– Would you like to go there again?
IELTS Report, topic: Two bar charts showing the prevalence of obesity among boys and girls (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 12
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar charts below show the prevalence of obesity among boys and girls aged 12 to 19 years by ethnicity, in the United States for the years 2004 and 2014.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
This report refers to two bar charts. The first gives data on obesity in boys by ethnicity between the ages of twelve and nineteen in the United States for 2004 and 2014, and the second gives the same data for girls.
Overall, it is clear that in both demographics the percentage of obese teenagers increased by 2014, with Hispanic boys and Non-Hispanic Black girls being the most at risk.
In boys, the obesity figures for 2004 were similar for all three ethnicities given, at 12, 11 and 13 per cent for Non-Hispanic White, Non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic respectively. In 2014, these figures rose to 17, 20 and 27 per cent for the same ethnicities. All the figures for 2014 are significantly higher compared to 2004, especially the last, with over a quarter of this ethnic group being classed as obese.
In girls, the obesity figures for 2004 were similar to boys for Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic, at 9 and 12 per cent respectively. The figure for Non-Hispanic Black was significantly higher for girls at 16 per cent. In 2014, Non-Hispanic White and Hispanic both rose 5 per cent and remained less than their male counterparts. Non-Hispanic Black girls, however, rose to 29 per cent, which is the highest figure in both charts.
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March 16, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Oman – March 2022
Our generous friend M.H. took the IELTS test in Oman a few days ago and remembered her Speaking questions, below:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– What color do you like?
– What color wouldn’t you use in your home?
– What do you prefer, typing or writing by hand?
– Which skill is more important, handwriting or typing?
– What do you find more time-consuming (typing/handwriting)?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a difficult decision that you once made. Please say
– what the decision was
– when you made the decision
– how long it took you to make the decision
– and explain how you feel about that decision now.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What decisions do people in general make in their daily lives?
– Which is easier, making decisions independently or in a group?
– Why won’t many young people listen to their parents’ advice?
March 14, 2022
IELTS test in Iran – March 2022 (General Training)
Thanks to E.Z. who took the IELTS test in Iran we are sharing the following questions today:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
– Apologize for the change of plans
– Explain why you are unable to meet him/her
– Suggest another time for him/her to visit.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays many companies have manufacturing facilities in different countries. Does this development have more advantages or disadvantages?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Do you like your job? Why?
– What is your hometown?
– What is your hometown famous for?
– Do you like watching live matches on TV?
– Have you ever been to a stadium before?
– Would you like to watch a game at the stadium in the future?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a person you follow on social media. Please say
– who the person is
– why you follow him/her
– what you learned from his/her posts on social media
– and explain how you feel about following this person.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What social media platform is famous in your country?
– What type of media is better: social media, books or the Internet?
– Are there any advantages to printed books?
– What is a reliable source of information for you?
– Do people really know each other on social media?
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