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Our amazing student A, who recently sat the IELTS test in Canada, shared the following Speaking questions from memory:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you like most about your job or studies?
– Where do you live now?
– What do you like about the place where you live?
– Would you like to move to a different place in the future? Why or why not?
– Have you ever been interested in space or astronomy?
– Would you like to travel to space one day? Why or why not?
– Do you think children should learn more about space in school?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a city you would like to visit for a short trip. You should say:

– what city it is
– where it is located
– what you would like to do there

and explain why you want to visit this city for a short trip.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do you think cities continue to grow so rapidly?
– What are some advantages of city development?
– What are some disadvantages of expanding cities?
– Do you think large modern cities are better to live in than smaller towns? Why?
– How should governments balance the need for development with protecting the environment?
– In your opinion, what will future cities look like?

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A special thank-you to H.A., our student in Dubai, UAE, for kindly sharing the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where are you from?
– Are you working or studying?
– What do you like about your job or studies?
– Have you ever studied astronomy?
– Would you be interested in taking a course on astronomy?
– Would you like to travel to the moon if you had the chance?
– Do you enjoy looking at the stars or night sky?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you met a friend unexpectedly. You should say:

– who the friend was
– where you met them
– what you talked about

and explain how you felt about this unexpected meeting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you prefer planned meetings or unexpected ones? Why?
– How do unexpected meetings affect relationships between people?
– Are spontaneous decisions always good? Why or why not?
– What are some jobs where people need to deal with unexpected situations?
– How can people prepare themselves for handling surprises in life or work?
– Do you think technology has changed the way people manage unexpected situations?

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A wonderful test taker shared her writing questions from a recent IELTS exam in Chile:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The plans below show the layout of the ground floor of a school library in 2001, and how it changed as a result of renovations in 2009.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: these aren’t the actual images given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

All types of advertising should be banned because they are damaging to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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

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A big thank you to our subscriber who shared the Speaking questions from his recent IELTS test in Canada.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Do you work or study?
– Can you describe the city where you live?
– What do you like the most about your city?
– Is your city a good place for young people to live? Why or why not?
– Are there any famous streets or landmarks in your city?
– What improvements would you like to see in your city?
– Do you enjoy travelling to other cities or countries? Why?
– Do you think public transport in your city is good?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an unusual building you have seen. You should say:

– where the building is
– what it looks like
– what it is used for

and explain why you found it unusual.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people like to visit historical places?
– What role do historical buildings play in a city’s culture?
– Do you think it is more important to preserve old houses or build new ones?
– How has travel changed the way people learn about history?
– What can governments do to protect historical sites?
– Do you think people prefer modern houses or traditional ones? Why?

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A lovely IELTS trainer shared the writing tasks 1 and 2, remembered by their student after a recent IELTS exam in India:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The pie charts below show the results of a survey conducted by a university library on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: these aren’t the actual charts given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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

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Thanks to a very kind IELTS trainer, today we’re sharing the Speaking questions their student had in a recent IELTS exam in India:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you want to do in the future?
– Which school did you go to?
– Is it a good place to study?
– Is your hometown a good place for young people?
– Let’s talk about languages.
– What languages have you learnt at school?
– Is it important for children to learn other languages? Why?
– Would you like to learn a new language? Why / why not?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a photograph or a painting that you like. You should say

– what it shows
– who took / painted it
– how it makes you feel

and explain why you like this photograph or painting.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about painting and drawing.
– Is it important for children to learn how to paint or draw?
– What kind of skills do children learn from painting?
– Some schools don’t teach painting, why is that?
– What kind of photographs do people hang on their walls? Why?
– Some people like their walls empty. Why is that?

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Our lovely student T.M., who recently took the IELTS exam in the UK, recalled and shared the following writing tasks:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graph and chart below provide information about migration to the UK between 2000 and 2008. The line graph shows the intended length of stay of immigrants, while the pie chart shows the reasons for migration in 2008.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this is not the original chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that advancements in technology in the 21st century have allowed people to have more free time.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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With thanks to our subscriber A.K., who recently sat the IELTS exam in Canada, here are the Writing questions he remembered:

IELTS Writing Test – General Training

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You work in a supermarket and recently made a mistake at work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

– explain what the mistake was
– say why the mistake happened
– suggest how you plan to fix the problem.

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that travelling is unnecessary because modern technology allows people to explore places through the internet. Others argue that travelling is still valuable.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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

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A big thank-you to our student T.K. for sharing these writing questions after her IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The diagram below describes the process of recycling aluminium cans.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Note: this isn’t the original diagram given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Despite scientific evidence about healthy and unhealthy lifestyles, many people around the world continue to engage in habits that are harmful to their health.

Why do people continue these activities? What can be done to encourage healthier lifestyles?

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Thanks to the generous contribution of an Indian student, today we’re sharing the Speaking questions from their recent IELTS test in India.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can you tell me a bit about yourself?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– What do you like about your studies?
– Is there anything you dislike about your studies?
– Do you like looking at photographs?
– What kind of photographs do you enjoy taking?
– How often do you take photos?
– Do you prefer taking photos of people or places?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a funny movie you have watched. You should say:

– what the movie is called
– when and where you watched it
– what the movie is about

and explain why you found it funny.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do some people enjoy watching funny movies?
– Do you think comedy films are more popular than other genres? Why or why not?
– How do funny movies affect people’s mood?
– Can humour in films help people cope with stress?
– Are comedy films equally appealing to all age groups?
– How do cultural differences influence what people find funny?

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