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Recent IELTS exams

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

Latest IELTS questions from the USA – May 2025 (General Training)

Latest IELTS General Training Questions USA May 2025

Our student LT kindly shared the writing questions from her recent IELTS exam in the USA, below:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have been scheduled to take part in a computer training course next month, but you are unable to participate. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

– Explain why the training is important to you
– Describe why you are unable to be there
– Ask for an alternative arrangement or time

Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays, many people prefer to enjoy entertainment at home rather than going out.

Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

New IELTS Speaking questions from Canada – May 2025

IELTS Speaking Latest Questions Canada May 2025

Our generous subscriber JP recently took the IELTS test in Canada. Here are the Speaking questions he remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you describe the area where you currently live?
– Do you enjoy listening to music?
– What kind of music do you like the most?
– Have you ever been to a live concert?
– Do you play any musical instruments?
– Who is your favourite musician or singer?
– How often do you listen to music?
– Do you prefer international or local music? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a place you visited where the air was polluted. You should say:

– where the place was
– when you visited it
– why the air was not good

– and explain how you felt about the place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are coastal cities more or less polluted than inland cities? Why?
– Why do you think cities tend to be more polluted than rural areas?
– What should governments do to help reduce pollution?
– What actions can individuals take to reduce pollution?
– How can technology help reduce environmental pollution?
– Do you think pollution will get better or worse in the future?