IELTS test in Egypt – March 2023 (General Training)

Two IELTS test takers from Egypt have just shared the following questions. Surprisingly, many of them were on the topic of noise!

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You currently live in a rental apartment and the noise from your neighbours disturbs you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter,

– Describe how this situation affects you
– Explain what steps you have taken to address the problem
– Ask the landlord to take action to resolve the issue

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people encourage watching sports as a way of learning about teamwork and strategy, while others believe that one can learn these skills only through playing sports. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you like wearing t-shirts?
– How often do you wear t-shirts?
– What kind of t-shirts do you wear for different occasions?
– Have you ever bought a t-shirt as a souvenir from a place you visited?
– What do you think of t-shirts with slogans or messages on them?
– Do you think t-shirts are comfortable to wear?
– Do you prefer short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a noisy place you have been to. You should say:

– where it was
– why you went there
– why it was noisy
– and explain how you felt about being there.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Is noise pollution an issue where you live?
– What do you think are the main causes of noise pollution in our cities?
– Can noise pollution affect people’s health? In what way?
– How do you think noise pollution affects wildlife?
– Do you think governments should regulate noise levels in public places more strictly?
– What can businesses do to reduce their contribution to noise pollution?
– What role do you think technology can play in reducing noise pollution in big cities?
– Do you think the world will become a noisier place in the future?