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July 2014

IELTS test in Brazil – June 2014 (Academic Module)

Thanks to the IELTS test taker L from Brazil we can share the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

Writing testIELTS test in Brazil

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing the percentage of internet access by adults for the period between 2006 and 2010. We had to describe the main features and to make comparison.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that certain things taught in school are a waste of time, but others don’t agree with this statement. Discuss both points of view and give your own opinion based on your personal 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 favourite gift? Why?
– Do you like to give or receive gifts? Why?
– Do you like parks?
– How often do you go to parks?
– When was the last time you went to a park?
– Do you prefer parks with open spaces or facilities? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about a language other than English, that you would like to learn. Please say

– What language is it?
– Why do you want to learn it?
– How would you do that?
– What difficulties would you have while learning it?

Discussion

– Is it important to know a language other than your own?
– Do cultures have influence on languages?
– How does it happen?

IELTS Results competition winners in June 2014

Today we’re happy to present the 15 top scorers who won in our IELTS Results competition in June. It feels great to see that so many people managed to do a very good job of preparing for their exams.

And here are the proud owners of the best IELTS results in June:

Academic Module – 1st placeBand 9 in IELTS

  • Nathaniel Chandra Harjanto from Indonesia, Band 8.5
  • A L Sachindra Marlon Dharmasiri from Sri Lanka, Band 8.5
  • Mareike Gertrud Simon from Germany, Band 8.5

Academic Module – 2nd place

  • Oseghale Aisu Eboiyehi from Nigeria, Band 8
  • Hanie Anaraki from Iran, Band 8
  • Tarrannum Masood from India, Band 8

Academic Module – 3rd place

  • Elizabeth Ebunife Adelore from Nigeria, Band 7.5

General Training Module – 1st place

  • Syed Abdul Gaffoor from India, Band 8.5
  • Abhijeet Ghosh from India, Band 8.5
  • Anand Chaudhari from India, Band 8.5

General Training Module – 2nd place

  • Harsimran Singh Anand from India, Band 8
  • Andy Williamson Ong from the Philippines, Band 8
  • Suhail Khalid from Pakistan, Band 8

General Training Module – 3rd place

  • Mohamed Salem from Egypt, Band 7.5
  • Farhan Shahzad from Pakistan, Band 7.5

Dear winners, we’re applauding your efforts and sending your special certificates of achievement 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!

And now it remains to find out how these lovely people were able to score so well. We do know that Hanie Anaraki and Tarrannum Masood (Band 8) prepared using our book “Target Band 7”, and also that Elizabeth Ebunife Adelore (Band 7.5) prepared using the “IELTS Success Formula” book, but we want the details!

This is why we’re asking all the winners to share 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.