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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australa – April 2011

The following questions were shared by S after his recent Speaking test in Melbourne. Enjoy!

Speaking test

Interview

– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What kind of work is it?
– Do you like it?
– Are you interested to continue doing this kind of job?
– What is your name?
– Who gave you the name?
– Do you like your name?
– Do you want to change your name?
– Who usually names children in your country?
– What is the tradition of naming children in your country?
– Do you prefer to sit together as a family for a meal?
– What are the benefits of it?
– How do you usually eat in your country?

Cue Card

Talk about a park you have visited lately. Please say

– When did you go there?
– Whom was it with?
– What did you like there the most?
– Why do you choose to talk about that park?

Discussion

– What is your opinion about planting trees?
– Is it necessary to teach children about tree planting?
– What do you consider a major threat for plants and trees?

IELTS test in Germany – April 2011 (Academic Module)

The IELTS exam in Germany was shared by I who remembered the writing and speaking sections.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table that compared the sizes of cinemas and their growth in number of visitors in 4 different countries in the years 2001 to 2008.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

People in former times used to be more dependent on one another, whereas nowadays they lead a more independent life. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– What should I call you?
– What is your occupation?
– Do you like the job?
– What do you like about it in particular?
– Can you please describe major aspects of your job?

Cue Card

Describe your “dream house” in a very detailed manner. Please say

– What would it look like?
– Where would it be located?
– With whom would you share it?

Discussion

– Do you think architecture in Europe and overseas are different? Why?