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October 27, 2021
IELTS test in Iran – October 2021 (Academic Module)
The questions below were shared by our kind subscriber K.S. who recently took her IELTS test in Iran:
Listening test
Part 1. Booking a hotel room over the phone.
Part 2. About art.
Part 3. About hospital facilities and their effect on the patients.
Part 4. Don’t remember.
Reading test
Passage 1. The history of computer games.
Passage 2. About the art of perfume creation.
Passage 3. The origin and evolution of language.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given one pie chart showing the percentage of forest in the world and another pie chart describing the overall timber production.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays more people are traveling to other countries. Why is this happening? Is it a negative or positive development?
Speaking test
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?
– What do you like about your job the most?
– Would you continue in your current job in the future?
– Have you ever lost your way?
– How did you feel when you got lost?
– Do you use technology to find a way to get to a place?
– What is your favorite color?
– What was your favorite color when you were a child?
Cue Card
Talk about your favorite famous person. Please say
– Who he/she is
– Why you like him/her
– How you learned about him/her
– And explain why he/she is your favorite famous person.
Discussion
– Why do some people try to enter the private life of celebrities?
– What are the advantages of being famous?
– What are the disadvantages of being famous?
– What do you think about the poor behavior of some celebrities?
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October 26, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in India – October 2021
The questions below were shared by A.R. who took his IELTS Speaking test in India.
Speaking test
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 live in an apartment or a house?
– Do you like living there?
– Would you like to move somewhere else?
– Let’s talk about clothes.
– How often do you wear special clothes?
– Do you remember wearing special clothes in your childhood?
– When was the last time you wore a special outfit?
– Do you like wearing traditional clothes?
Cue Card
Describe a talent or an interest you had in your childhood (such as singing, dancing, doing crafts, etc). Please say
– What was the talent or interest?
– How did you discover your talent?
– How did you try to develop it?
– Why were you interested in that?
Discussion
– Do your friends know about your talent?
– Do you think it is important for a children to have special talent?
– Should parents help them to develop their talent?
– What do you think about parents forcing their children into something?
– What should everyone do to take their special talent to the next level?
October 25, 2021
IELTS test in Vietnam – October 2021 (Academic Module)
Our generous friend N.N. recently took his IELTS exam in Vietnam and remembered the following questions:
Listening test
Part 1. An application form for a rental property.
Part 2. About new ways to overcome flood problems.
Part 3. Don’t remember.
Part 4. About music.
Reading test
Passage 1. About koalas and a conservation program for them.
Passage 2. The process of chocolate production.
Passage 3. A case study about flexible working hours.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a pie chart and a triple line graph. The pie chart showed the distribution of workforce which included three groups of people (born in Australia, English-speaking and non-English-speaking countries) in per cent in 2003. The line graph compared the unemployment rates in those groups between 1993 and 2003.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Schools should not force children to learn a foreign language, because some students don’t have a natural ability for languages. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
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 want to live in the countryside?
– Is it easy for you to concentrate in a noisy environment?
– How important is a daily routine to you?
– When did you start to learn science?
– Which science subject do you find interesting?
Cue Card
Describe an activity you usually do that is a waste of your time. Please say
– What is it?
– When do you usually do it?
– Why do you do it?
– And explain why you think it wastes your time.
Discussion
– What makes people feel stressed?
– Why do you think it is?
– What technological problems can cause people to feel stressed?
October 21, 2021
IELTS essay, topic: Is banning cars from city centres a positive or negative development?
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 23
Writing Task 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Many cities have areas where the only cars are taxis and buses.
Is this a positive or a negative development? What are the effects of this on individuals and society?
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
Banning cars from the centre of various cities around the world has been a strategy to reduce pollution and encourage people to use public transport. It has had various positive effects for both individuals and for society as a whole.
Banning cars from the centre of cities seems to be a very positive development. Fewer cars on the road means less pollution and fewer fossil fuel resources being used up. Although the effect on resources might be relatively negligible, it can create a newer way of thinking regarding the dynamics of transport within cities and this could be the most important benefit to society. Some people working in the centre of these cities may complain about inconvenience, but many would agree that this is a small price to pay.
A reduction in the reliance of people on private vehicles is likely to encourage them to use public transport or even bicycles. Using public transport, especially the types that run on clean sources of power, will significantly raise air quality levels in cities, which will of course benefit everyone. The clean air could even further encourage the use of bicycles, which would in turn promote more healthy lifestyles and less obesity. This would contribute on an individual level to people’s well-being and a better and longer life, and on a societal level, it would lessen the strain on public health resources. Governments could encourage this by creating more bicycle lanes to make cycling easier and safer.
In conclusion, it is clear that banning cars from the centre of cities is significantly beneficial. Better health and ecology, as well as improvement in longevity and well-being can benefit individuals and the entire society.
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October 19, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – October 2021
The Speaking questions below were shared by our kind friend M.S. who recently took IELTS in Pakistan:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live?
– Do you like to keep flowers at home?
– Have you ever seen wildlife up close?
– Where in your country can a person see wildlife?
– Why these particular places?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about someone much older than you, whom you like very much. Please say
– Who the person is
– How you know him/her
– How long you usually spend with him/her and where
– And explain why you like him/her.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What activities do older people like to do in their free time?
– Are there any other activities they find engaging?
– Do you think there should be a fixed retirement age?
– Why or why not?
– What factors should the retirement age be based on?
IELTS test in India – October 2021 (Academic Module)
Thanks to M.Z. today we are sharing the recent IELTS questions from his exam in India:
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a bar chart which provided information about the recycling of plastic, cans, aluminum and glass in a particular city between 1991 and 2000.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
It is impossible for the government to help everyone around the world, so it should focus on its own country’s development. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Speaking test
Interview
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What subject are you studying?
– Why do you think people choose such a subject in your country?
– Which subject is your favorite?
– Where do you live?
– How livable is your city?
– Nowadays children spend more time watching TV than in the past, is it a good or a bad habit?
– Do you watch television?
– Which shows are your favorite?
Cue Card
Talk about a book that you have read recently. Please say
– What was its title?
– Who is the author?
– What did you learn from it?
– And explain why you liked or disliked it.
Discussion
– When did you read the book?
– Why did you choose this book?
– Would you recommend it to your friends?
– What kind of people would like this book?
October 17, 2021
IELTS Speaking test in Iran – October 2021
The Speaking questions below were shared by our lovely friend K.G. who recently took IELTS in Iran:
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your identification?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– When do people use headphones?
– Do you use headphones?
– Can you concentrate in noisy places?
– What do you do to concentrate in noisy places?
– Were you a student who listened to every lesson at school?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an exciting book that you have read. Please say
– What the book was
– How you heard about it
– When you read it
– And explain why you consider this book exciting.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Who reads more, boys or girls?
– What kinds of books do old and young people like?
– Let’s talk about films based on books.
– Is it better to read the book first and then watch the film or the other way around?
October 14, 2021
IELTS Results competition winners in September 2021
“The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary”, said Vidal Sassoon, and you are just about to meet four people whose experience proves his point. How do we know? Because a great IELTS score isn’t different from any other significant achievement in life. You have to work for it, but then you get to truly enjoy it!
With great pleasure we present the winners of IELTS results competition in September 2021:
Academic Module – 1st place
General Training Module – 1st place
M. V. from India, Band 8.5General Training Module – 2nd place
Ishneet Kaur from India, Band 8General Training Module – 3rd place
Katayon Saeb from Iran, Band 7.5Congratulations on your success! To celebrate your achievements we are sending your special certificates 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?
We are proud to share that M.V. used our new website, PassIELTSonline.com. We created it especially for people to practice for the computer-delivered IELTS while using a very similar interface to the real test. By doing that, not only do you perfect your skills, but also familiarise yourself with all the possible actions and features of the IELTS website. When nothing can surprise you, you are in a very good place!
M.V. practiced on PassIELTSOnline.com and is convinced that it helped him get the fantastic overall Band Score of 8.5 in the computer-delivered IELTS. “I am thankful for your service and also for giving me access to computer-based module. I would be honored to help you and the team out in any possible way”, he said.
We are expecting to hear from all of the winners, and as soon as we get their tips, we will post them on IELTS-Blog.com. Learning from other students’ experience is a great shortcut that everyone could use. The first IELTS results competition we held 13 (!) years ago was our very first step towards connecting successful test takers with everyone else. Winners have obviously done a lot of things right, and by sharing their tips, ‘secrets’ and advice they are helping thousands of others achieve great results in IELTS. IELTS-Blog.com is proud to be the channel for the experience and wisdom of high scorers to reach every IELTS test taker in the world!
So 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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October 13, 2021
IELTS test in Taiwan – October 2021 (General Training)
Thanks to our kind friend Z.P. from Taiwan we are sharing the questions from her recent exam. Happy National Day to all our visitors from Taiwan (it was on the 10th of October)!
Listening test
Part 1. A theme park map description.
Part 2. About Maori language.
Part 3. Don’t remember.
Part 4. About the invention of pencil.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
Your friend recently moved to the same town you live in. Writing a letter to invite him/her to go to the gym together. In your letter
– Say why you go to this gym
– Explain why you think it is suitable for your friend
– Say what part of this gym you recommend
Writing Task 2 (an essay)
It is sometimes said that people who do physically hard jobs should be paid as much as those with higher-level qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
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 are you studying?
– Do you like your major? Why?
– Do you like watching TV?
– What do you usually like watching on TV?
– How often do you watch TV?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a person who solved a problem in a clever way. Please say
– Who he/she was
– What the problem was
– What the solution was
– And explain why you think this was a clever solution.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think children are born smart or they learn to be smart?
– What can we do to help children become smarter at school?
– What is more important, intelligent technology or humans?
– Why do you think people will need more of the smart technology in the future?
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