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January 31, 2022
IELTS Letter, topic: Inviting an old friend to your new house
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 11
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay
with you. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
– invite him to stay and suggest a date
– briefly describe the new house and garden
– say why you like your new house
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Jimmy,
Sample Band 9 Letter
Dear Jimmy,
Guess what! I have finally moved into my new house! The furniture is already arranged and the boxes that you saw at my old apartment last time containing all the decorations have disappeared.
I would love you to come over for a few weeks to stay. I would appreciate your company and we can finish off any last adjustments together. I know that you are creative and so maybe you have some tips for me on how to decorate the living room. Besides a huge bookshelf, a TV and a sofa, I am unsure about what else to put in there. What do you think about next Friday? You can come anytime, but this would be most convenient for me.
I am sure that you will like my new house, just as I do. The garden has exquisite flowers and herbs from its previous owners and the large stove in the kitchen gives you a feeling of nostalgia. In addition to this, the staircase creaks in a funny way, which reminds me of the old house where I lived in as a child.
I am looking forward to your answer and I hope that you can come as soon as possible!
Hugs,
Leah
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January 30, 2022
IELTS test in Sri Lanka and Nigeria – January 2022 (Academic Module)
According to our friends M.H. from Sri Lanka and O.G. from Nigeria their IELTS exams on the same day in these two countries were the same. Here are the topics and questions they collectively remembered:
Reading test
Passage 1. A text about the effects of using up our ocean’s resources and overfishing on the marine life.
Passage 2. How insects make decisions as a group.
Passage 3. Appearance and personality: the way people’s faces correlate with their personalities.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two plans of a university’s sport centre, one from 1990 and another from today, with some structures on them.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Friendly robots are now being developed to help people at work and at home. Do you think the positive effects of this development outweigh the negative? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– What shall I call you?
– Where is your hometown?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your day like at the office?
– Who has helped you the most at work?
– Let’s talk about dreams.
– How often do you remember your dreams?
– Do you think dreams have meaning?
– Do you enjoy hearing about other people’s dreams?
– Do you use a mobile phone?
– Do you send text messages on your phone?
– Are there places where you can’t use mobile phones?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a gift you would like to give to a friend. You should say
– what the gift is
– how valuable it is
– why you chose this gift.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Let’s talk about gift-giving in your culture.
– On what occasions do people receive gifts in your culture?
– What kind of things do people give as gifts on these occasions?
– What is more satisfying, gift-giving or receiving? Why?
January 28, 2022
IELTS test in Australia – January 2022 (Academic Module)
P.G. recently took the IELTS test in Australia. He said, “I am more than happy to share the questions through this platform because it helps many test takers around the world. Also, I would like to thank the entire team of IELTS-Blog.com for their selfless efforts in helping many IELTS students worldwide. Keep up the good work.”
Reading test
Passage 1. The history of graphite and its use in pencils.
Passage 2. About parrots.
Passage 3. Training technical graduates in communication skills.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two pie charts describing the qualifications acquired in various areas by the workers of an engineering company in two separate years, 1980 and 2008.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to take care of their own health and diet. Others, however, believe that governments should make sure that their citizens have a healthy diet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your daily routine?
– Who benefits the most at your workplace?
– Do you take pictures when you go out, and why?
– Do you have anything that is very memorable to you?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a lesson you remember well. You should say
– when it was
– where it was
– what you did
and explain why it was special.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Is that lesson still useful to you now?
– Which is more helpful to us, the ancient or recent history?
– There were some more questions that I can’t remember.
January 27, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria – January 2022
O.E. recently took the IELTS test in Nigeria and remembered the following Speaking questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– May I see your ID?
– Tell me about your hometown or where you live.
– What is your hometown known for?
– Let’s talk about mirrors.
– Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror? Why?
– Have you ever purchased a mirror?
– Would you ever buy clothes without checking how you look in a mirror?
– Do you think mirrors make good home decorations?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about an ambition you have, but haven’t fulfilled yet. Please say
– what the ambition is
– how long you have had it
– why you have this ambition
– and explain how you feel about this ambition.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think children have ambitions?
– Are there people, children or adults, who don’t have ambitions? Why?
– Do you think ambitious people get rewarded?
– Do you think being too ambitious is a good thing?
– Do you think people with a lot of ambitions reach their goals?
January 25, 2022
IELTS test in Malawi, Africa – January 2022 (Academic Module)
S.P. recently took IELTS UKVI in Malawi in Africa. He remembered the questions below:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a graph depicting the percentage of global users (y-axis) of different types of technology (landlines, mobile phones, broadband, and WiFi) over a period of 10 years (x-axis).
Writing task 2 (an essay)
People buy good products that work, therefore, advertising is unnecessary and is no more than a form of entertainment. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where is your hometown?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– Is it a good place for children?
– What kind of apps do you have on your phone?
– What app is your favourite?
– What app have you downloaded recently?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about something you want to learn. Please say
– how you became interested in it
– why you want to learn it
– how you plan on learning it
– and explain how you will benefit from learning it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Is it easier to get information now than before?
– Is the information on the Internet reliable?
– Is the general knowledge of citizens important for a country’s success?
– Should a country have more specialists than generalists?
January 24, 2022
IELTS Report, topic: Process diagram describing the life-cycle of the car (from IELTS High Scorer’s Choice series, Academic Set 2)
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 2 Academic book, Practice Test 10
Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows the product life-cycle of the car.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
The Product Life-cycle of the Car
Sample Band 9 Report
The diagram describes the life cycle of a car, starting with mining of raw materials and ending with scrapping of unrecyclable parts.
It is clear that recycling of materials and parts plays a big role in the process.
The starting place of the cycle is the mining of the raw materials, which are then used to manufacture car components or delivered straight to the factory. This then leads to the cars being manufactured and in turn sold, usually through dealerships, and used. It is stated that on average, a car has about three owners, and during the car’s use, the car gets serviced and repaired.
Once the cars have been used up to their capacity and they do not work properly anymore, then they are sold for scrap. If the still functioning or reusable parts and materials can be recycled, they can either be formed into components again, or delivered back to a factory for re-use. The life cycle of the car then begins again. All the parts that cannot be recycled are scrapped and this constitutes the end of car’s life.
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January 23, 2022
IELTS test in Canada – January 2022 (General Training)
The questions and topics below were shared by M.S. who took the IELTS test in Canada in January.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You came to know about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
– describe the equipment
– explain how it might be useful at your workplace
– offer help in purchasing it
Writing task 2 (an essay)
In many schools, sports lessons are part of the timetable, because it is important for both boys and girls to participate in sports. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– Do you like art?
– Did you enjoy art lessons at school as a child?
– Were you good at art?
– Have you ever tried painting?
– Is painting a good hobby? Why or why not?
– Were you interested in history in school?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about something you cannot live without (but not a computer or a mobile phone). Please say
– what it is
– what you are using it for
– how long you have had it
– and explain why you cannot live without it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you use social media a lot?
– Do you feel that the use of social media has increased lately?
– What are the advantages of social media?
– What negative effects does it have?
– What can be done about these problems?
– What kind of things do people share on social media?
January 20, 2022
IELTS essay, topic: Is learning a foreign language essential or a waste of time (opinion)?
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 5 Academic book, Practice Test 25
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people feel that learning a foreign language is an essential component of a child’s education. Others feel that learning a foreign language is often a waste of time that can be better spent on learning about technology and other more vocational subjects.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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
Throughout the history of education, learning a foreign language or languages has been a constant component. Of course, many people feel that this is really an unnecessary part of education for everyone, but this is not a point of view that I share.
The opponents to learning a foreign language might argue that most people do not travel that often outside their own country. In addition to this, out of all the countries of the world, comparatively not many share the same language. Therefore, learning a foreign language will only be useful for the very limited time that one spends in a country where this language is used. For some people, the language might never be used in their entire lives. When one thinks about how much time and money are spent training language teachers, buying resources, going on trips and delivering lessons for such a negligible benefit, this would seem to be a very inefficient allocation of resources.
However, the benefits of learning a foreign language go further than just the ability to use it from time to time on a holiday or business trip. Firstly, through learning one language, one gains an understanding to some extent of how all languages work. Thus, no matter where people might end up around the world, the knowledge of language can be of use. Secondly, with the study of a foreign language, one also opens oneself up to other cultures. This allows in turn an appreciation for different points of view and belief systems. With an ever-shrinking world due to globalisation, the ability to empathise and understand the people from other countries is vital to reducing conflict and creating a more tolerant society. Finally, quite simply learning languages is excellent for the improvement of general cognitive skills.
It seems to me that learning a foreign language, therefore, is more than just gaining the ability to speak a few words of a foreign tongue. It is part of intellectual and social development and needs to be continued for everyone in today’s schools.
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January 19, 2022
IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2022
S.K. from India took his Speaking test in January and remembered the following questions:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– May I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– Let’s talk about leisure activities.
– What you do in your leisure time?
– Do you like to spend time with your family?
– Where do you usually like to go with your family?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about the longest walk you have ever taken. Please say
– when it was
– where it was
– who was there with you
– and explain how you felt about this walk.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What outdoor activities do you usually do in your leisure time?
– How have your activities now changed compared to the past?
– Do you like to spend your time on a mobile phone?
– How often do you use your device?
January 18, 2022
IELTS test in Japan – January 2022 (Academic Module)
M.K. from Japan shared the questions from her IELTS exam in January 2022.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We got a map and a graph describing the size and increase in population of Alexandria in Egypt, between the years 1840 and 1980.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where is your hometown?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– How long have you been living there?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about your ambition in life. Please say
– what your ambition is
– why you have this ambition
– whether you have achieved this ambition or not (and why)
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think that goals are necessary to achieving success in life?
– What are the important character traits to achieve your goals?
– Are people’s goals changing with age?
– How have people’s goals changed in the last 10 years?
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