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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS in Turkey and Saudi Arabia – November 2009 (General Training)

IELTS exams in Turkey and Saudi Arabia were the same, according to N. and A., who shared the details they remembered. Unfortunately none of them could remember the Reading or the Listening sections, but on the bright side, they did remember the questions in the Writing and Speaking sections. We all thank N. and A. and wish them a great score in their exams, and here are the questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)
You have been invited by your colleague to his farewell party. You are not able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend
– explain the situation,
– say why you are not attending,
– say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.

Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some parents say that their children are wasting enough time reading entertainment books. Children should spend their time reading serious educational books. What is your opinion? Give relevant examples.

Speaking test (version 1)

Interview
– Are you student or working?
– What did you study?
– Do you watch TV? How many hours?
– Do you think TV is educational?
– Celebration in your country – how do people celebrate?

Cue card
You want to throw a party and invite your relatives. Talk about
– what is the reason for this celebration,
– where it will be held,
– what will you do.

Discussion
– Do you have parties often? Do you like to give a party?
– Do you like to see your friends at parties?
– Do you invite people to your house for a party?

Speaking test (version 2)

Interview
– Where are you from?
– What should I call you?
– Currently where are you living?
– How long have you been living there?
– Which room do you like best? (Why / Why not)?
– What should you do to make your room look its best?
– Do you like outing with friends?
– Do you like going out with 1 or 2 friends or a group of friends? (why /Why Not)?

Cue card
Talk about a change you would like to make in your life, you should say:
– What kind of change it would be?
– When would you like to make it?
– Why?
– What is the main reason for this change?

Discussion
My examiner asked me some questions regarding changes in life, why do people go to foreign countries and more similar questions.

IELTS Speaking questions from the UK, Germany and Bangladesh – November 2009

Thanks to kindness of L., P. and K. we have the questions from 3 IELTS Speaking exams (in the UK, Germany and Bangladesh):

Speaking test 1

Interview
– What is your name?
– Do you work or study?
– Why did you choose this job?
– Who do you have to communicate at work with?
– What do you write every day?
– Do you prefer working with people or on your own?
– Where do you like to go out? How often?
– Do you prefer to go out with a large group of friends or with just a few?

Cue card
Describe a historic place you visited.

Discussion
– Do people often visit historic places?
– Why do you think people visit historic places?
– Should there be an entrance fee to visit places like that?
– Where people can get to know history from?
– Is it important for directors of movies about history to show the true facts and why?
– Do you know any example of movies where facts were changed a bit?

Speaking test 2

Interview
– What is your name?
– What kind of job do you have?
– What do you like and dislike about this job?
– Why did you chose this job?
– What is included in your job?
– Talk about your daily routine, when do you get up?
– What is your favorite time of the day?
– What would you like to change in your daily routine?

Cue card
Talk about a speech that you heard, you should say
– who the talk was given by,
– where it was,
– what is was about,
why it was interesting to you.

Discussion
– Talk about speeches and talks in general and about different ways of giving talks.
– Why are so many people nervous when speaking in front of grown-ups?
– What is important to remember when making a speech?

Speaking test 3

Interview
– What is your name?
– What do you do? Student or working?
– Why did you choose your subject?
– Why is it interesting?

Cue card
Discuss about your favorite subject at school, you should say:
– Why did you like it?
– How you were taught this subject at school?
– Do you find it helpful now?

Discussion
– What do you think about teaching as a profession?
– What are the characteristics of a good teacher and what are the characteristics of a bad teacher?
– Which one is most beneficial, studying alone or studying in a group? Why?