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The IELTS exam topics you’re about to read were shared by our kind friend K from Poland (thank you!)

Listening test

Section 1. A lady was calling a gym to ask about membership options.

Section 2. A discussion about studying tourism.

Section 3. Don’t remember.

Section 4. A story about swimming pools and swimming techniques.

Reading test

Passage 1. Kindergarten offers.

Passage 2. Doctor’s appointment.

Passage 3. Don’t remember.

Passage 4. About the movie industry.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have attended a course in college. The teacher was very helpful, however you are not satisfied with the college facilities. Write a letter to explain about the problems you have faced and provide suggestions for improvement.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that spending a lot on holding wedding parties, birthday parties and other celebrations is just a waste of money. Others, however, think that these are necessary for individuals and the society. Discuss both views and give you opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Tell me about your home.
- What would your dream home look like?
- Do you like having guests?
- What do you prefer: being a host or a guest?
- Do you like walking?
- Where are you walking?
- Will you continue walking in the future?

Cue Card

Talk about a letter you received recently. Please say

- Who was it from?
- What did it say?
- How did you feel about it?

Discussion

What are the advantages and disadvantages of emails and letters?

Our kind friend R shared the questions he remembered from the recent IELTS Speaking exam:

Speaking test

Interview

- What is your full name?
- Do you work or study?
- What subjects do you study in your course?
- Do you like reading books?
- What kind of books do you like to read?

Cue Card

Describe something that you learned about another culture. You should say

- What did you learn?
- What is the new culture?
- How did you find out about it?

Discussion

- Is it easier to learn a language if you know about the culture?
- Does visiting a different country make learning a language easier?
- Does visiting another country help you learn your own culture better?