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Recent IELTS exams

Real students tell about their recent IELTS exams: IELTS questions, topics, tasks, answers.

IELTS test in Poland – March 2012 (General Training)

Our friend P from Poland shared his recent IELTS exam. Here is what P remembered:

Listening test IELTS test in Poland

Section 1. A lady called the 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. Please write a letter to explain about the problems you have faced and provide suggestions.

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 lately. Please say

– Whom was it from?
– What did it say?
– How did you feel about it?

Discussion

What are the advantages and disadvantages of emails and letters?

IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh – March 2012

The speaking questions below were shared by our friend S after his recent IELTS exam in Bangladesh.

Speaking test IELTS test in Bangladesh

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What do you do?
– Which part of the day do you like most?
– What is your most productive time of the day?
– Do you plan you week?

Cue Card

Talk about a product that you want to buy overseas. Please say

– What kind of product is it?
– Why are you buying this product overseas?
– Is it easy to buy this product in your country?

Discussion

– Do you buy many products overseas?
– Do you like your neighbors?
– Do you like young neighbors or older people?
– Why are neighbors important?
– What do you think about the global economy?
– Is market research important for export business?
– Why is internet useful for global economy?