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November 24, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh (new) – November 2021
We’ve just heard from a very kind IELTS test taker who did a Speaking test in Bangladesh (via video link), and here are the questions he remembered:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your name?
– What should I call you?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do in your job?
– Where was your first school?
– How did you travel to school? Why?
– Have you ever traveled to school by car?
– Do you prefer the front seat or the back seat in the car? Why?
– What was your longest journey by car?
– What do you do when you are stuck in a traffic jam?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a person much older than you, whom you admire. Please say
– who the person is
– how you know him/her
– describe some of the things you do together
– and explain why you admire him/her.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think you can relate to that person?
– Do you think that the older generation can learn something from the younger generation?
– Can older people learn anything else, not related to technology?
– Do you think people from the older generation can be friends with the younger generation?
– You said that in other countries older people are nice and kind to the younger generation, is it possible in your country? Why/why not?
– Which way do you think is better?
– Do you think nowadays younger people are more respectful towards older people than they used to be in the past?
November 23, 2021
IELTS Essay Samples of Band 9
Here you can find IELTS Essay samples of Band 9, written by a native English speaker and a former IELTS examiner. Robert Nicholson is the co-author of ‘High Scorer’s Choice’ IELTS Practice Tests book series, created in collaboration with Simone Braverman, the founder of this website.
New essays are being added weekly. Last updated: November 23, 2021
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IELTS essay, topic: Individuals should be responsible for funding their own retirement (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 5 Academic book, Practice Test 24
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
It is the responsibility of individuals to save and provide for their own retirement. Governments have no obligation to provide this benefit.
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
The responsibility for providing funds for retirement is incredibly important and something that is often overlooked by younger people. Some believe it is the responsibility of the individual to plan for this, but others feel it is the responsibility of the state.
People who believe that the state should be responsible for funding retirees, base their argument on the fact that in most countries, people pay taxes and social charges to the government. This money, they argue, should also go towards the provision of a pension for the person paying the tax. In addition, those who have very small or no income, pay little or no tax and do not have the ability to provide for themselves. The government, therefore, in its role of caring for the population, has an obligation to pay a pension and provide other social benefits, such as medical treatment.
Many others, however, feel that it is the responsibility of individuals to fund their own retirements. As adults, they argue, people should be able to set aside and invest money throughout their lifetime, so that they can retire with few financial worries. In many countries the government has legislated a framework allowing and encouraging citizens to save up and accumulate sufficient funds for the period after their working years have ended.
I neither agree nor disagree with the statement, but rather my opinion takes in parts of both arguments. I feel that people should be responsible for saving money to fund their retirement, but I also feel that individuals who have not had the chance to do so should be supported by the government out of taxes. In my view, therefore, it is wrong to say that governments have no obligation to help people in this area. Governments are there to support the entire population of their countries, which includes the poorer elements of society.
Go here for more IELTS Band 9 Essays
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November 21, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Dhaka, Bangladesh – November 2021
Our generous friend A.K. took IELTS in Bangladesh and remembered the following questions from his Speaking test:
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?
– Where did you grow up?
– Describe your hometown or city.
– Where do you prefer to live?
– Is it a city or a place in the countryside?
– In the future where would you like to live?
– Is your hometown a good place to live?
– What type of weather do you like?
– Is it good to live in a place where it’s always sunny?
– Do you think that climate is changing?
– Would you prefer to move to another country where the weather is different from yours?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about some advice that you gave someone. Please say
– What it was about
– Who you gave the advice to
– When it was
– And explain how you felt about it.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think young people should follow the advice they are given?
– Why is advice important for the young generation?
– Is it more important to give advice now, compared to the past?
– Do you think people should seek professional advice?
– What type of qualifications should a professional adviser have?
– People often think that professional advisers charge high fees for their advice, what is your opinion?
November 18, 2021
IELTS test in Malaysia – November 2021 (General Training)
A test taker from Malaysia shared the questions from her recent General Training IELTS exam, below:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You use the local swimming pool often and during one of your visits you have encountered a problem. Write a letter to the manager and say
– What the problem was and when it happened
– What the swimming pool staff have done about it
– Suggest your own solution to the problem.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think it is better for children to have many short holidays during the year. Others believe it would be beneficial to have fewer, longer vacations. Discus 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?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your job?
– Let’s talk about the place where you live.
– Is it a house or an apartment?
– Do you like living in your apartment?
– Do you use a car to move around?
– How do you usually travel from one place to another?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a piece of art that you have created. Please say
– What it was
– When you made it
– How you made it
– And explain how you felt after that.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Are crafts popular in your country?
– What kind of crafts are there in your country?
– Do you think selling crafts is important for tourism in a country?
– Do you think the government should help improve the market for crafts in a country?
November 17, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Japan – October 2021
The questions below were shared by K.P., an IELTS tutor, whose student took the test in Japan. She said, “I religiously follow your page every day to keep tabs on the latest IELTS Speaking questions. I would like to take part in helping IELTS students get higher bands through knowing the questions in advance and avoiding brain overload.”
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?
– Do you like your job?
– Is it easy to get lost in your city?
– Have you ever gotten lost?
– How do you find your way when you are lost?
– Can you read a map well?
– Have you ever helped someone who got lost?
– What did you do?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about an art or craft activity that you did at school. Please say
– What it was
– How you did it
– What it looked like
– And explain how you felt about the activity.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Should children learn about arts more?
– What are the benefits of making handcrafts?
– Why do some people think that art is difficult to understand?
– What can be done for young people to pay more attention to traditional arts?
– Do you think it’s important to cultivate an appreciation of arts in children?
– Do you think art should be included in the school curriculum? Why?
– Have you attended any art lessons?
– What have you learned from these lessons?
November 15, 2021
IELTS Results competition winners in October 2021
Today is a wonderful day, because we get to congratulate 8 winners on their IELTS success. All of those nights spent over the books, practicing, revising grammar and vocabulary are finally over; now a much more exciting chapter in their lives begins!
Our October winners come from Bangladesh, India, Italy, Nigeria, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, and their scores range from the enviable IELTS Band 8 to a very honorable Band 7.
Congratulations to:
Academic Module – 1st place
Academic Module – 2nd place
Lucrezia Angelucci from Italy, Band 7.5Himanshi Samel from India, Band 7.5Academic Module – 3rd place
Charith Nawgala from Sri Lanka, Band 7General Training Module – 1st place
David Chijioke from Nigeria, Band 8Tung Ho Ung from Malaysia, Band 8General Training Module – 2nd place
Amandeep Kaur from India, Band 7.5Well done guys, we’re applauding you! As a token of our appreciation we are sending your certificates of achievement to your emails. Winning IELTS results will 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?
So, how does a person get a high score in IELTS? What does it actually take? We are proud to say that Temitope (Band 8) used Simone’s books ‘Target Band 7‘ and ‘Ace the IELTS‘, and that most of the other winners were subscribed to our daily IELTS tips and updates.
We hope to learn from the winners how they prepared and studied, and what helped them achieve success in IELTS. Anything they wish to share will be posted on IELTS-Blog without delay, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month.
If YOU got a high score in IELTS, no matter when – this month, last month, a few months ago – we want to hear from you! We would like to extend our warm invitation to everyone who is happy with their IELTS score. Take part in our IELTS results competition today, and share your IELTS tips when you win!
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November 14, 2021
IELTS test in Brazil – October 2021 (Academic Module)
Our friend A.S. took the Academic IELTS test in Brazil recently and remembered the following questions:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a graph showing time car manufacturers spent making a car in the 1990s and in 2005. We had to summarize and compare the data.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays eating habits of people around the world are changing, causing them many health problems, including obesity. Why do people tend to eat so badly? What can be done to improve their eating habits?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you live?
– Do you prefer to live in an apartment or a house?
– Let’s talk about the environment.
– Did you study this subject at school?
– Do you think it is important to take care of the environment? Why?
– What do you do to help the environment and reduce pollution?
– Do you think you could be doing more?
– Can you give some examples?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe some equipment that you have in your house that is important to you. Please say
– What the equipment is
– What you are using it for
– How long you have had this equipment
– And explain why it is important to you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think that technology changed a lot from previous generations?
– Why is it so?
– Would you say that technology makes people’s lives easier?
– During the pandemic, did people start to depend more on technology, in your opinion?
– Is it a good development?
– Do you think technology will replace human workers in factories soon? Why?
– If you had a company, would you prefer people or only machines working for you?
– Why is that?
November 11, 2021
Recent IELTS Test Questions and Topics Worldwide – January to November 2021
Welcome to our new latest IELTS exam questions page! Here you will find the most recent IELTS questions that test takers remembered and shared, updated daily in real time.
Last updated: November 11, 2021
Test questions are organised by month when they were reported. Identical questions that appeared in two or more countries on the same day posted only once (no duplicates).
Click below to jump to recent IELTS questions from your country.
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IELTS test in New Zealand – October 2021 (General Training)
Thanks to M.P. we know this much about a recent IELTS exam in New Zealand:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you bought. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
– Provide the details of your purchase
– Describe the problem that you have with it
– Suggest what can be done about it.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people participate in extreme and dangerous sports. What can be done to avoid danger? How could these sports be made safer?
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?
– Do you like your job?
– Are you feeling stressed often?
– How do you relieve stress?
– Do you do any physical activities or exercises?
– What do you do?
– How often do you do it?
– What is your favorite activity?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about any equipment that you use at home. Please say
– What it is
– What you use it for
– How often you use it
– And explain why it is important to you.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What other useful equipment do you have at home?
– Do you think younger generation is more comfortable with modern equipment than older people? Why?
– Nowadays many factories use machines and automatic equipment instead of manual labor. Why do you think it is?
– Is it beneficial for the environment?
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