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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in the UAE – March 2012

The speaking questions below were shared by H who recently took an IELTS exam in the UAE.

Speaking test IELTS test in the UAE

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What country are you from originally?
– Do you study or work?
– Are you a morning or an evening person?
– Do you like fashion?
– How would you describe your sense of fashion style?
– Would you wear a designer or a branded dress?

Cue Card

Talk about the latest movie that you saw. Please say

– What was the movie title?
– When did you see it and with whom?
– Why did you like/dislike it?

Discussion

– Do people learn more from watching a movie or reading a book?
– Are there famous actors in your country?
– How did they become famous?
– How does the film-making industry help your country?

IELTS test in India – March 2012 (General Training)

Our Indian friend M shared the details of a recent IELTS exam. M didn’t remember the listening or the reading topics, but had a good recollection of the Writing and Speaking:

Writing test IELTS test in India

Writing task 1 (a letter)

Write a letter to the bus company, to express the appreciation of the good service that you received from them recently.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some believe that an easier hobby is more beneficial than a difficult hobby. Discuss.

Speaking test

Interview

– Describe your city.
– Is it good for younger generation to live in your city? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about foreign music that you heard. Please say

– What type of music was it?
– How has it influenced you?
– Does music play an important role in our society?

Discussion

– What type of music do people in your country prefer?
– Do you think the taste in music changes with age?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of music?