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IELTS announces at-home testing option

Would you like to take the IELTS test in the privacy of your home, instead of a busy test centre?

You got your wish! IELTS.org announced that test takers around the world will be able to do their IELTS tests online as part of global rollout of this new option, early in 2022.

From what we know so far it seems IELTS Online will only be available for Academic IELTS module, at least initially. IELTS Online will enable students to take the test from their own home or another suitable location.

The content and format stay the same as in current paper-based and computer-delivered tests. The speaking tests will be done via video link online by trained IELTS examiners, giving a true indication of the test taker’s ability to communicate in English effectively.

The results will be available faster than ever before, taking as little as three days.

Will this new test option make it easier to cheat? Not at all, according to Christine Nuttall, Managing Director IELTS at Cambridge Assessment English. “IELTS Online will provide flexibility and confidence, using cutting edge AI and state-of-the-art security features to complement the expertise of IELTS examiners.”, she said.

While millions of students were forced into lockdowns due to COVID19, and IELTS test centres couldn’t operate normally, IELTS wasted no time in adapting to the changes brought on by the pandemic. IELTS has purpose-built a secure remote proctoring test platform with integrated video call speaking software to deliver secure English language tests to streamline the experience for test takers, examiners and proctors. The new online proctoring platform, combined with IELTS’ own proctors who are recruited, trained and managed directly, will ensure high standards of test integrity in the new format.

Quick IELTS facts

For those of you only embarking on your IELTS journey now, IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System, and is the world’s most popular English language test for work, study and migration.

More than 11,000 organisations trust IELTS as a reliable indicator of true to life ability to communicate in English.

According to IELTS.org, IELTS on paper and computer are the only high-stakes language tests recognised for migration across Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

With a focus on human conversations, IELTS was a pioneer of four-skills English language testing more than 30 years ago. IELTS continues to set the standard for English language testing today.

How to prepare for IELTS

The way you prepare for IELTS will differ, depending on the type of test you are taking – paper-based or computer-delivered.

It is best to practice for your paper-based IELTS using paper practice tests, to ensure you are covering all skills, including handwriting. Studies have shown that humans read differently on paper than on screen, and for that reason using paper tests will be the closest simulation of your IELTS test experience at home.

If you intend to take the computer-delivered IELTS, the best way to prepare is on a computer, and we have developed a website with an interface very similar to the one you will see in your IELTS exam. Visit PassIELTSOnline.com today and make the most of your preparation by signing up for the free trial. You will be able to do a complete IELTS test (with or without time limits), see your score, check your answers and get help with understanding why these answers are correct. If you decide to continue practicing, you can unlock more practice tests for a minimal fee – we intentionally made it extremely affordable for our students.

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IELTS test in India – October 2021 (General Training)

A very kind IELTS test taker from India shared his questions from a recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Your rental apartment was recently repaired. Later you have discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter,

– Explain what the problem is.
– Suggest how it can be fixed.
– Say what you would like the landlord to do about it.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

It is said that young people should visit other countries as it is beneficial for their development. 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?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Would you like to do the same job in the future?
– Do you prefer fashionable or comfortable shoes? Why?
– What shoes do you wear on daily basis?
– Can you find your size easily in shops?
– Are fashionable shoes important to you? Why?
– Do you spend a lot on shoes?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an occasion when you had to be friendly to someone you didn’t really like. Please say

– Who that person was
– When it happened
– Why you had to be friendly
– And explain how you felt about it later.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do think it is important to be friendly?
– Is there a difference between polite and friendly behavior?
– Is it important to behave in a friendly way in professional life?
– Do friendly people achieve more, in your opinion?
– Some people can pretend to be friendly when they actually are not.
– Does it feel familiar to you?
– Is it a good idea to ask a person directly for something that you want?

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IELTS test in the Philippines – October 2021 (Academic Module)

A test taker from the Philippines remembered the questions from her recent IELTS exam – thanks for sharing, JH!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a pie chart describing the commodities and services in a European country in 1958 and 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

One way to solve the problem of congestion is to increase tax on private vehicles. Do the advantages of this solution outweigh its disadvantages?

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Let’s talk about science.
– Did you like science at school?
– When did you start learning science, in primary school or high school?
– Do you think science classes are important?
– If you could use science to invent something, what would it be? Why?
– Do you like barbecue parties?
– How often do you eat barbecue food?
– Do you invite your friends or family to barbecue parties?
– What kind of food do you like to cook on a barbecue?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about some interesting local news from your city. Please say

– What was the news
– Where you heard or read the news
– Who was involved
– And explain why people were interested in it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people like to read the local news?
– Why do people like the local news more than international news?
– How do people get the news?

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IELTS Speaking test in Japan – October 2021

Thanks to the lovely H.I. from Japan we are sharing her IELTS Speaking questions from a very recent exam. She said, “I always looked forward to seeing your newsletter with IELTS questions and it was very helpful in my practice.”

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 for work?
– Do you like it?
– Do you use technology at work?
– What can you improve by using technology?
– What is your favorite public holiday? Why?
– What did you do during the last public holiday?
– Would you like more public holidays?
– Do you like flowers?
– Have you ever grown flowers?
– Did you give flowers to someone recently?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a tall building that you like or dislike. Please say

– Where and what is it?
– What is it used for?
– What does the building look like?
– And explain why you like or dislike it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is it common to live in a tall building in Japan?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a tall building?
– Do you think the number of tall buildings will continue to rise?
– Why do people want to custom-design their own houses?
– Why is it difficult to get a job as an architect?
– Is it difficult to be an architect in your country?

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IELTS Report Samples of Band 9

Here you can find IELTS Report 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 reports are being added weekly. Last updated: November 3, 2021

IELTS Band 9 sample report 1

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IELTS Report, topic: Multiple line graph describing the percentage of students learning a second language (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 7

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the percentage of New Zealand primary school students learning a second language by language learned for the years 2006 to 2014.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

Percentage of New Zealand Primary School Students Learning a Second Language by Language Learned; 2006 – 2014

Sample Band 9 Report

The graph shows the percentages of New Zealand primary school students who were learning a second language for the years 2006 to 2014.

It can be clearly seen that the popularity of various languages amongst school children changed over the years. Even languages that started off as equally popular in 2006 experienced a change in demand by 2014.

In 2006, the most common second language students learned in New Zealand primary schools was French (29%), with Japanese (28%) following very close behind. In 2014, the most common second language learned in primary school was still French at around the same percentage, however, the second most common had switched to Spanish (23%). Japanese dropped from its 2006 high to 17% in 2014.

The two least commonly learned second languages were German and Chinese. Chinese, which in 2006 had been the least commonly learned language at under 5%, dramatically increased and reached around 12% in 2014. German, which in 2006 had been the most common of the bottom three of the results given with 12%, steadily decreased to around 6% in 2014. “Other languages” groups various languages that are not stated. These were at 7% in 2006, but became more popular over the years, reaching around 9% in 2014 after having peaked in the previous year.

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IELTS test in the USA – October 2021 (General Training)

Thanks to our kind friend T.M. from the USA we are sharing the questions from his recent exam:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You are renting a house in an English-speaking country and the landlord has been very helpful during your stay. Your friend is interested in renting your place. Write a letter to your landlord to inform him/her that you will be moving out. In your letter,

– Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why
– Thank your landlord for being helpful
– Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that being creative during your time off is helpful. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and express your own opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you study or work?
– How do you organise your time as a student?
– What are the best education tools for learning?
– How do you travel to school?
– What means of transportation do you prefer? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about something you borrowed from someone a few weeks ago. Please say

– What you borrowed
– Who you borrowed from
– Why you borrowed this item
– And explain how you felt about borrowing it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are the advantages and disadvantages of accommodating someone’s needs?
– Do you prefer to work alone or in a group?
– Should awards or prizes at work be given to individuals or groups of workers?

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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 1, 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 Hyderabad, India – October 2021 (Academic Module)

A kind IELTS tests taker from Hyderabad, India (thanks,S.M!) remembered the following details from his recent IELTS exam:

Listening test

Part 1. Information about cycling routes, gyms in the area and their facilities.

Part 2. The speaker was giving a description of a park with its map and requirements for visiting the park.
Questions: multiple choice.

Part 3. About a research into fairness-related products and reasons for their sales.
Questions: filling in blanks, short-answer questions (no more than X words), multiple choice.

Part 4. The music industry revolution in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Questions: filling in blanks.

Reading test

Passage 1. The evolution of musical instruments.
Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given.

Passage 2. A research into running in animals and humans.
Questions: filling in blanks, matching headings to paragraphs.

Passage 3. About Wildwood organisation in the UK and its management.
Questions: filling in blanks, matching sentences to paragraphs.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a horizontal graph showing the reasons for use of the internet by both males and females in the UK in 2013.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that the best way to resolve environmental problems is to increase fuel and vehicles’ prices. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you use headphones?
– What type of headphones is your favourite?
– When do you use headphones?
– In what settings wouldn’t you use headphones?
– Are you spending a lot of time alone?
– When was the last time you were alone?
– What do you like to do when you are alone?
– Is spending time alone important?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a cafe you like to visit. Please say

– where the cafe is situated
– what it looks like
– what kind of food or drink you had there
– and explain why you like this cafe.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you go to cafes often?
– Why do people like going to cafes?
– Why do some people prefer working or studying in a cafe?
– Do people in your country prefer drinking coffee or tea?
– Who drinks coffee more, younger or older people?

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IELTS Letter, topic: Complaining about some food you bought at a supermarket

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 General Training book, Practice Test 8

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently bought some food at a supermarket, but, when you got home, you found that the food was in bad condition. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket.

In your letter,

– explain what happened to you
– give details of the day and time of the purchase
– ask the manager what he/she intends to do about your experience

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir / Madam,

Sample Band 9 Letter

Dear Sir / Madam,

I am a regular customer at Nelly’s supermarket and have never experienced a lack of quality in your products. However, last week, I made a rather disappointing purchase at your store that I would like to complain about.

Last Friday, I purchased a series of products that proved to be very unacceptable in quality and condition. Firstly, a bag of mandarins were completely covered in mould. I could not see this when I was at the supermarket, as the bag was covered in advertisements and the mandarins were not visible. Furthermore, I bought three pineapples, two of which had worms in the middle when I cut them open at home. Lastly, two sets of Vanilla Yoghurt were also three weeks past their sell-by date. This did not actually cause a problem as they were still in a good condition, but I noticed this as I began to inspect everything after having detected the damaged mandarins and pineapples.

I made these purchases on Friday the 12th of October, at around 3pm in the afternoon and I would now like to know what you intend to do about this problem. Is there a possible refund or other means of compensation?

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind Regards,
John Bloomsrock

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