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September 2017

IELTS test in Egypt – August 2017 (Academic Module)

Our friend Z took the IELTS test in Egypt and remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions:

Writing testIELTS test in Egypt

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two pie charts and one table. Pie charts showed the number of visitors from different countries that visited Australia and a general trend of visitor numbers from different countries. The table was showing the purpose of travel.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Reports are showing that crime has increased all over the world and many people believe that nothing can be done to prevent it, while others disagree. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own experience.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your job?
– Do you like it?
– Will you change it in the future?
– Why do you think people like jewellery?
– Why do people buy jewellery?
– Do you like it?
– Did you buy it for anyone?
– Was it a friend or a family member?
– How can we teach children to be helpful members of society?
– What is the role of community in this?
– Do you think people nowadays have become more selfish?

Cue Card

Talk about a friend who studied with you or helped you in any way. Please say

– Who is he/she?
– Where and when did you meet?
– Why did he/she help you?

Discussion

– Do you help others?
– Why do you do it?
– How do you feel after that?

IELTS Results competition winners in August 2017

Today we’re happy to present the 8 high achievers who won in our IELTS Results competition in August. It feels so good to see these test takers being able to push through the IELTS barrier, and be now on their way to a better life!

Here are the proud owners of the best IELTS results in August:

Academic Module – 1st placeBand 9 in IELTS

  • Farrukh Shermatov from Uzbekistan, Band 8.5
  • Olaoluwa Halimat Abagun from Nigeria, Band 8.5
  • Kalaipriya Balasubramanian from India, Band 8.5

Academic Module – 2nd place

  • Saidivya Ravi from India, Band 7.5

Academic Module – 3rd place

  • Rydham Verma from India, Band 6.5

General Training Module – 1st place

  • Pushpendu Talukder from India, Band 8
  • Hanson Suh Fuh from Cameroon, Band 8
  • Tanisha Preet Kaur from India, Band 8

Dear winners, some serious congratulations are in order! To celebrate your big achievements we’re sending your special certificates to your emails. Your IELTS results will be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – please feel free to show off to your family and friends!

So, what did our winners do to get these scores? Here is what we know so far: Hanson Fuh used these practice tests to lift his score from Band 6.5 to Band 8 (yes, you read that right!). Pushpendu Talukder prepared using our book ‘Ace the IELTS‘, he didn’t have much time but he read the tips and trained himself using the 10 practice tests we provide with the book, and it worked.

But what about the other winners? Surely they can share some practical tips that helped them, and can help others score higher. This is why we’re asking all the winners to send us their stories of 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.

P.S. IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here.