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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS in South Africa – August 2009 (Academic Module)

IELTS in South Africa was described by W, who bought my study book Target Band 7 2 weeks ago. W and I exchanged a couple of emails and she kindly shared everything she remembered about her Academic exam plus some advice for people who are yet to take their exams. I swear I didn’t bribe her to write this 🙂 .

Life is good, and especially good with the EXAM behind me! Wow, what a relief …

I followed your advice. My tips to everyone:

  • buy the e-book Target Band7
  • practice, practice and practice
  • concentrate, and stay focused while doing the exam
  • I managed to complete all sections with time to spare.

    Thanks again for all your encouragement and wonderful tips.

    And here are the topics and questions W remembered:

    Writing test

    Writing Task 1 (report)
    Describe a double bar chart – trips made by men and women respectively during 2007 to 5 or 6 different destinations , eg to work, sport, shops, schools.

    Writing Task 2 (essay)
    Museums and art galleries should show art of their own culture, rather than those from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?

    Speaking test

    Interview
    – Describe your town.
    – Do you enjoy living there?
    – Do you have people come over to your home?
    – How do you entertain them?

    Cue card
    Describe an interesting stage in your life, you should say
    – when was it,
    – where was it,
    – why you find it interesting.

    Discussion
    – Describe different stages in life, that are celebrated in your culture.
    – Describe the legal ages in your country.

    IELTS in Malaysia – August 2009 (General Training)

    IELTS in Malaysia was shared by C who remembered this much from her exam:

    Writing Test

    Writing Task 1 (letter)
    Write a letter to your English-speaking friend telling him/her about a local event that is to take place in your town, which would be useful to her/him. In your letter
    – Mention the event
    – What are the activities involved
    – Mention the arrangements you would make for his/her stay

    Writing Task 2 (essay)
    Fast food is becoming very popular in recent times. Some people feel this is affecting the way people live today. Do you agree or disagree with this? Explain your opinion with examples.

    Speaking Test

    Interview
    – What is your name?
    – Where do you come from?
    – Describe the apartment/house you live in.
    – Which is your favorite room in the house?
    – Why?

    Cue card
    Talk about a historical place that you visited, you should say:
    – What was its name?
    – Where was it?
    – What is its history?
    – What did you like about the place?

    Discussion
    – Do you feel it is necessary for people to be taught history from an early age?
    – When did you learn history?
    – Is it necessary for children to be taught History in the primary school?