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Recent IELTS exams

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

IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – July 2015

Thanks to S who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia we are sharing these recent Speaking questions:

Speaking testIELTS test in Saudi Arabia

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you remember the house you lived in as a child?
– What did you like the most about it? Why?
– What kind of house do you live in now?
– What kind of house would you like to have in the future?
– Do you like vegetables and fruits? Why?
– Did you like vegetables and fruits as a child?
– Do you think children should work well in a team? Why?
– What kind of people don’t like working in a team?
– Do you think a team leader is important for a team? Why?
– Why is individual success more important to a person than a team’s success?

Cue Card

Talk about a team you were in (either in sports or at work). Please say

– What team was it?
– Why were you in that team?
– What did you do there?

Discussion

– Did you enjoy being in that team? Why?
– What kind of music do people listen to in your country?
– Have you attended a live performance or concert?
– What kind of concert did you attend last time?
– Would you participate in a concert, if you had a chance?

IELTS test in the USA – July 2015 (Academic Module)

Thanks to F who took the IELTS test in the USA we have these Writing and Speaking questions for you today:

Writing testIELTS test in USA

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given two maps of a museum, one from 1989 and other from 2008. We had to compare the maps, describe the changes and write about the new features that were added.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that countries should invite foreign companies to open their brunches, offices and factories in order to develop their economies. Others think countries should invest in their own companies instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Interview

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What is your major?
– Was it an easy choice for you? Why?
– What do you want to do in the future?
– Do you watch TV?
– What are your favourite programs? Why?
– What is the situation of women like in your country?
– Can they be independent?

Cue Card

Talk about a family event that you remember from your childhood. Please say

– When and where was it?
– What was the event?
– What did you do?
– Why do you still remember it?

Discussion

– Do you have a big family?
– Does your family remember that event?