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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Kazakhstan – April 2011

The IELTS test questions below were shared by T from Kazakhstan after her recent Speaking exam:

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Is it easy to find this kind of job in your country?
– How do you spend your free time?
– What would you change in your daily life? Why?

Cue Card

Talk about an advertisement that you have seen recently. Please say

– What was it about?
– Was it made well, and why?
– Why do you remember it?

Discussion

– Do you see a lot of ads?
– Where are they located?
– Are there too many ads nowadays?
– Should they be restricted?
– What does usually work well in ads?
– What do you think makes ads successful?
– Do you think we became too materialistic nowadays?

IELTS test in France – April 2011(General Training)

The Writing and Speaking parts of the IELTS exam in France were shared by our friend N (thanks!), here they are:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

A construction company finished renovations at your home recently. You are not happy with their work. Write a letter to complain to the manager about this matter. In your letter explain
– What type of repairs were done?
– What are you not happy about?
– What do you suggest, as a solution?

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Many people want their country to host an international sporting event. Others believe that international sporting events bring more problems than benefits. Discuss both views and include your opinion, supported by examples.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like your job?
– What part of your job do you like the most?
– What is the best time of the day for your work?
– What makes your job interesting?
– How would you prefer to spend your time after work?

Cue Card

Talk about the thing that you wanted and you had to wait and save money to purchase. Please say
– What was it?
– When did you buy it?
– Why was it important to you?

Discussion

– What items are popular now in the market?
– What will be the market like in the near future?
– What do city people think about rural people, as far as shopping is concerned?
– Do you agree that people like to shop?
– Why do people like to shop?
– Do you like shopping?
– What type of shopping do you prefer?