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September 2024

IELTS Speaking questions from Nigeria – September 2024

IELTS Speaking New Questions Nigeria September 2024

A kind test taker from Nigeria remembered the following Speaking questions after his recent IELTS exam:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you come from?
– What do you do? Are you a student or do you work?
– Where do you work?
– What are your plans for the future?
– Why do you want to change your work?
– What do you enjoy most about your current job?
– Do you prefer working alone or with a team?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person you are happy to know. You should say

– who this person is
– how you met them
– what their impact on your life has been

and explain why you are happy to know this person.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What makes children happy?
– Do you think buying gifts is the best way to make children happy? Why or why not?
– Will the same gifts that make children happy also make adults happy? Why or why not?
– Are children happier now than they were in the past? Why do you think so?
– Is it better to work more to earn money, or to take time to rest? Why?
– How can companies make their employees happy and motivated?
– How can employers recognise when their staff are overworked or stressed?
– What are the consequences of employees being overstressed in the workplace?

Latest IELTS questions in Saudi Arabia – September 2024 (General Training)

Latest IELTS General Training Saudi Arabia Latest Questions September 2024

Our student from Saudi Arabia remembered the following writing questions from a recent General Training IELTS exam. Use them to prepare effectively and know what to expect in your upcoming test.

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You work in a company, and your manager is leaving soon. Write a letter to a colleague asking them to help arrange a farewell gift for your manager. In your letter:

– Express your feelings about the manager’s departure
– Propose a suitable farewell gift
– Suggest arrangements to organise the purchase.

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Adam / Alison,

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that parents should deal with their children’s poor behaviour, while others believe it is the government’s responsibility to regulate it. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

How to Write a Letter to you Colleague about a Farewell Present

  1. Begin with a polite greeting, e.g., “Dear Adam/Alison,”..
  2. Mention how you feel about the manager leaving, e.g., “I am sad to hear that Mr. Holt is leaving. He has made a significant impact on our team.”
  3. Suggest a thoughtful gift that reflects the manager’s contributions or personal preferences.
  4. Ask for help coordinating the purchase, e.g., “Could you help by collecting contributions and ordering the gift?”
  5. Closure: End the letter by thanking your colleague for their support with this.
  6. Sign off correctly: “Yours sincerely,” followed by your name.

How to Write an Essay Discussing the Responsibility for Children’s Behaviour

  1. Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic by stating the two views about handling children’s poor behavior. End with your opinion.
  2. Body Paragraph 1: Discuss why parents should handle their children’s behavior.Talk about the importance of parental influence, family values, and discipline.
  3. Body Paragraph 2: Discuss the opposing view that the government should regulate poor behavior. Mention how laws and school regulations can help enforce good behavior in public spaces.
  4. Conclusion: Summarise both views and restate your opinion.