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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – October 2011

Below are the questions shared by our friend A, after his IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia.

Speaking test IELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Interview

– Can you tell me your full name, please?
– Where do you come from?
– Do you live in a town, a city or a village?
– Can you describe it?
– Do you like living in a big city? Why?
– What advice would you give to the government to improve the city?
– If you had a chance to live in a different city, what would it be? Why?

Cue Card

Describe a book that you want to read for a second time. Please say

– What is the name of the book?
– Why would you read it again?
– What message does the book send?

Discussion

– Do you encourage your children to read? Why?
– What type of books do your children prefer?
– Why do you think reading is important?
– What kinds of books do you prefer? Why?
– Do you think the method of reading will change in the future? Why?

IELTS Speaking test in Italy – October 2011

The IELTS Speaking questions below were contributed by P from Italy. You can read the rest of his exam topics here.

Speaking test IELTS test in Italy

Interview

– What room in your home do you prefer?
– What would you change in your home?
– Do you like to swim?
– How did you learn to swim?
– At what age was it?
– What do you usually do with friends?
– How often do you see them?
– Do you prefer to go out with your family or with friends?

Cue Card

Describe a journey that took longer than you expected. Please say

– Where was it?
– Who was there with you?
– Why did it take longer?

Discussion

– Airplanes and pollution.
– Why do people take long distance travels?
– What is the impact of tourism on local communities?
– Do you use public transport?
– How could it be improved?
– How do you imagine public transport will change in the future?