IELTS Commentry: October 2022

Monday 31 October 2022

IELTS test in India – October 2022 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend S.R. took IELTS in India very recently and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The table below gives information about international tourism to 8 different countries in 2009 and 2010.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Table International Tourists

* Note: this isn’t the actual table given in the test, it is provided for demonstration purposes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Newspapers have a significant influence on people’s ideas and opinions. Why is this happening? Is it a positive or negative situation?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you like the subjects you are studying?
– Do you like sports?
– What do you like more, watching or playing sports?
– With whom do you usually watch or play ports?
– Is there a sport you would like to play in the future?
– Do you keep things instead of throwing them away?
– Which items do you usually keep? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe something that helps you concentrate. You should say

– what it is
– when you do it
– how it helps you
– and explain why you need it to concentrate.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why is concentration required?
– Which professions require more concentration than others?
– Do children need to concentrate?
– Why do people struggle with concentration these days?
– How can people improve it?
– What can companies do to improve their workers’ concentration?

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Sunday 30 October 2022

The lessons Saroj learnt on his IELTS journey to Band 7.5

You may remember Saroj as one of our IELTS Results competition winners, whose success we celebrated earlier this month. Saroj is a young man from Nepal who recently took an Academic IELTS test and got Band 7.5.

According to our tradition, Saroj was invited to share his experience preparing for the test, and you will find that the lessons he learnt in his preparation for IELTS can be useful to anyone studying for the test. Bonus tip: take note of the things he skipped but wished he had done, because YOU still have time to include them in your preparation sessions!

“I am writing to thank you for this website which has helped me immensely in my preparation for IELTS academic test which I have just completed and haven gotten back the results. Honestly, I used free resources from your website and others, and am genuinely in disbelief still that I did well.

Basically, the way I prepared was to practice the materials available on the website as much as possible. For writing, I would try to actually write an essay before reading the sample answer for that essay question or at least to have brainstormed ideas prior.

For reading, I would read through the questions first before actually reading the passages, in anticipation of the possible matching of the themes of the passage to a question.

I honestly feel I was inadequately prepared for the speaking section as I did not prepare for it much, but speaking out loud my answers prior to looking at the answers would be helpful.

The same strategy for the writing task 1 so generally, practising and testing ourselves prior to looking at the answers as compared to simply looking at the model answers would definitely make a difference. I suppose practising under time constraints would have helped me further in my preparation.”

Thank you very much, Saroj, for sharing your advice, and we wish you only the very best!

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Thursday 27 October 2022

IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – October 2022

Our friend K.C. took IELTS in Pakistan and remembered the Speaking questions we’re sharing today:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– Where do you study?
– What type of shoes do you wear?
– What is your favourite color for shoes?
– Do you often buy shoes in this colour?
– How often do you buy new shoes?
– When did you last buy a pair of shoes?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a language that you think will become an international language in the future. You should say

– what the language is
– where the language is spoken
– when you think it will happen
– and explain why you think it will become an international language.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Why do people choose to learn a new language?
– What problems are often associated with learning a new language?
– Why do you think learning a new language is easier for some people, but harder for others?
– Do you think people visiting a country as tourists should learn its language?

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Wednesday 26 October 2022

IELTS Report, topic: Two bar graphs showing how often people exercised in Europe in 2016

This is a model answer for an Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Taiwan, shared yesterday. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task

The graphs below show how often people exercised in Europe in 2016, by age group and gender. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Graph Men

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Graph Women

Band 8.5 Model Answer

The bar graphs describe the frequency with which men and women in Europe engaged in physical activity in 2016. The participants are split into 4 age groups (15-24, 25-30, 40-54 and 55+ years old) and the data is presented in percentages.

It can be clearly seen that for both men and women regularity of exercise dropped with age, and the percentage of people who never engaged in physical activity increased, peaking in the oldest age group.

Taking a closer look at men, the highest percentage (60%) of the youngest men aged 15-24 exercised semi-regularly and the rest were split into almost equal shares, with 12% exercising regularly, 13% seldom and 15% never. In the other age groups, regular exercise was the least common at roughly 7%. Exercising semi-regularly was the dominant proportion in the 25-39 year old group at 43%, and the shares of people who seldom or never exercised were quite close at 20% and 27% respectively. Most of the 40-54 year olds either exercised semi-regularly (36%) or not at all (39%). In the oldest age group only 21% exercised semi-regularly and the vast majority (nearly 60%) didn’t train at all.

Compared to men, women engaged in physical activity less, with only about 37% of the youngest age group doing semi-regular exercise and 27% avoiding physical activity. It was rare for women of all ages to exercise regularly, as only 2%-4% did it. In the 25-39 year old cohort the proportions of women doing sports semi-regularly and never were very close, at 37% and 45% respectively. Half of the 45-54 year olds never exercised and only 26% trained semi-regularly. The 55+ year old women were most likely to never exercise (63%) and just about 18% being physically active semi-regularly.

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Monday 24 October 2022

IELTS test in Taiwan – October 2022 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend I.L. took IELTS in Taiwan very recently and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graphs below show how often people exercised in Europe in 2016, by age group and gender.

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

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Graph Men

IELTS Writing Task 1 Bar Graph Women

* Note: these are not the actual graphs that were given in the test, they were recreated for demonstration purposes.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that the best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. Do you agree or disagree?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Tell me about where you live.
– What is the weather like in your city?
– Do you like the city you live in? Why/why not?
– Why do you like the place where you live?
– What do you usually do in the evening?
– How often do you use social media? Why?
– Do you help with some house chores? What kind of chores?
– What is your least favourite type of housework? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a friend from your childhood. You should say

– who this person is
– when you met
– what you did together
– and explain why this person was important to you.

Follow-up question: Do you still meet with your childhood friend now? Why/why not?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about friendship.
– What are the benefits of having a childhood friend?
– Do you think is it important to keep childhood friends?
– What do you think is better for teenagers, to connect with friends online or to meet in person?
– Why do people lose their childhood friends?

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Sunday 23 October 2022

IELTS Speaking test in Nepal – October 2022

Today we are sharing the questions from a recent IELTS Speaking test in Nepal that our friend S.T. remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Is there more pressure to do well at school nowadays?
– How do you celebrate your birthday?
– What do you do on your birthday?
– What do you think is the most important birthday to celebrate, 16th, 18th or 21st?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a problem you faced while buying in-store or online. You should say

– what you bought
– when and where you bought it
– what the problem was
– and explain how you felt about that problem.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What kind of services do customers need?
– Do you think shops provide good customer service nowadays?
– How do you think shops should deal with issues that customers complain about?
– Do you think expensive products have superior quality?

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Thursday 20 October 2022

IELTS essay, topic: Who should discipline the children, parents or the government? (discuss + opinion)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Kenya

Discipline is a growing problem in modern schools. Some people think that parents should discipline their own children, while others think it should be the responsibility of the government. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Sample Band 8 Essay

While some people argue that parents should take sole responsibility for disciplining their children, others take the view that the government should be in charge of such matters. In my opinion, the young generation should be primarily guided by their parents where rules of behavior and moral principles are concerned. However, in some instances government intervention is necessary.

On one side of the argument, there are people who hold the opinion that the responsibility of disciplining a child falls squarely on parents’ shoulders, since they are their first educators, and it is their duty to equip their children with good manners and morals even before their first day at school. In addition, every family has a unique understanding of what a suitable form of discipline entails. Therefore, some parents are concerned that any form of punishment meted out at school might be too harsh. To overcome this issue, they believe that parents should be informed by the school of their child’s wrongdoing so that they could decide an appropriate consequence for their behavior at home.

Unfortunately, not all parents are objective enough to make the right decisions when it comes to the upbringing of their children. Some may lack information or sound moral background to discipline their children in a meaningful way. Therefore, the state should shoulder some of the responsibility by implementing a strict set of guidelines and policies on how to discipline children at school. I believe that such policies result in children who flourish and are more likely to become productive citizens that actively contribute to a prosperous nation. Also, this would help both parents and teachers understand which punishments are suitable for minor infractions like missing an assignment or major incidents like bullying or skipping school.

In conclusion, while both views are commonly held in society, I believe that the government must be actively involved in the policies related to discipline at schools as this would ensure the well-being and successful development of the youth.

Teacher’s comment: The writer has addressed all parts of the task in their response. The ideas are relevant and clear, sufficiently developed and supported. Substitution and referencing assist the writer in maintaining coherence throughout the essay. The correct use of paragraphing and sequencing of information help the writer to keep their ideas and arguments organised. The range of vocabulary includes uncommon lexical items. The majority of the sentences are error-free, and the writer has used a variety of sentence structures. This essay is likely to get Band 8 – 8.5 in IELTS.

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Wednesday 19 October 2022

IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan – October 2022

Today we are sharing the questions from a recent IELTS Speaking test in Pakistan that our friend T.B. remembered:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you feel pressure when you work?
– What kind of things do you write on daily basis?
– Do you think your writing style will change in future?
– Do you prefer handwriting or typing?
– What is your favourite weather?
– Would you like to live in a place where the weather is different from your country’s weather?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person you know who dresses well. You should say:

– who the person is
– what he/she does
– what kind of clothes he/she wears
– and explain why you think he/she dresses well.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Where do you buy your clothes?
– Do you prefer to buy clothes online?
– What are the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online and offline?
– Why do some people like fashion but others don’t?
– Do you think people can appear stylish without buying branded things?
– Why do some middle-aged women like fashion?
– Do you think online shopping is going to replace market or street shopping in the future?

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Tuesday 18 October 2022

IELTS Writing Task 1 – How to Write a Band 9 IELTS Letter

Imagine for a minute that on your test day, this Writing Task 1 topic lands on your desk:

You recently received a letter from your bank that should have contained a new credit card. Unfortunately, the card was not in the letter. Write a letter to your bank manager.

In your letter,

– explain what has happened
– suggest the credit card should be cancelled for security reasons
– ask when a new credit card can be sent to you.

How do you write a high-scoring response? Here is what’s important:

1. Write about ALL the bullet points

In the task prompt you’re being asked to explain what happened, suggest that the card should be cancelled and ask for a new card. If you were to forget to ask for a new card in your letter, you would never get a high score for it, even if everything else was perfect. A mistake like that would drop your score for Task Achievement to Band 5, and even with Band 7 for the other criteria, your overall score would be just Band 6.5.

2. Choose the right tone – and maintain it

To know what the right tone is, you need to understand whether this letter should be formal or informal. A formal letter is one that you’re writing to a person you don’t know, or don’t know well. A good example of a person you don’t know would be a manager of a company you never met, an employee at the bank or a newsletter editor. A person you don’t know well can be your landlord – you know their name, but you haven’t met more than a couple of times. It can also be your less-than-friendly neighbour, your boss or your travel agent. A letter to such person should have a formal tone, whereas a letter to a friend should be informal.

What makes the difference between a formal and an informal letter? The main thing is the vocabulary you use. Some words or expressions that you would use in a letter to a friend aren’t appropriate to use in a letter to your boss – makes sense, right? Compare the two sentences below:

Informal: “My workmate was so cross with me, he wouldn’t even speak to me.”
Formal: “My colleague was frustrated with my behaviour to the extent that all communication between us stopped”.

Another important rule is to maintain the right tone throughout the entire letter. It is enough to accidentally slip a few informal words into a formal letter to ruin the right tone, and that reveals to the examiner that you don’t really know the difference between formal and informal vocabulary.

3. Use paragraphing

By using paragraphing you’re doing yourself a favour just as much as pleasing the examiner. With paragraphing is it easier to avoid off-topic pieces of content. Since every paragraph should only have ONE main idea, by dedicating a separate paragraph to every bullet point you are making sure you covered them all, and it’s easier for you to stay on the same topic for the duration of that paragraph.

According to the Writing Task 1 Band Descriptors, it is impossible to get Band 8 for Coherence and Cohesion if you’re not using paragraphing correctly, so if you’re aiming at Band 8+, paragraphing is a must.

4. Sign off correctly

The way you sign off on your letter matters. A letter to a friend can be signed off with “Love, Richard”, “Hugs, Jennifer” or “Take care, Tom”. A letter to someone you don’t know should be signed off with “Yours faithfully” and a letter to someone whose name you know should be signed off with “Yours sincerely”.

Are you ready for the model response? Here it comes:

Model Answer

Dear Sir / Madam,

I recently requested a new credit card, as my old one was stolen during a holiday abroad. Even though the letter usually containing the credit card and its respective access information arrived on time, the credit card was missing and I would like to report this to you.

When the letter arrived, no visible signs were evident that the letter had been opened, but when I inspected the letterhead closely, there were small scratches that could indicate tampering. I believe that for security reasons this newly requested credit card should be cancelled immediately in order to avoid any criminal use. It may have been a technical issue, but it is also possible that a thief was responsible.

Lastly, I would like to know when a new credit card will be sent to me, as I will be going on a business trip in the near future and need it urgently.

Yours faithfully,

Robert Bolton

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Monday 17 October 2022

IELTS test in Kenya – October 2022 (General Training)

Thanks to the kind H.N. from Kenya today we are sharing the questions from her recent IELTS test:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You lost an item while travelling on a bus. An employee of the bus company assisted you in recovering your lost item. Write a letter to the company manager to thank the employee. In your letter,

– Describe what you lost and how the employee helped you find it
– Say how you felt after recovering it
– Explain why it was important to you

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Tell me about where you live.
– Who do you live with?
– Why do you like the place where you live?
– What is your favourite room?
– What do you usually do in the evening?
– Do you do the same thing at weekends?

– Have you ever visited an old building?
– Do you think the government should preserve them?
– Are you planning to visit an old building in the future?

– Do you think it is important to celebrate public holidays?
– How do people celebrate them?
– Do you think it is important for the government to spend money on these celebrations or it is a waste of taxpayers’ money?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about the best event that you attended. Please say

– what kind of event it was
– when it happened
– who was there with you
– and explain why you consider this to be the best event.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Let’s talk about sports events.
– Do you think sports events are important?
– How do they benefit the host country?
– What are the disadvantages of hosting a major sports event for the host country?

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Sunday 16 October 2022

IELTS Results competition winners in September 2022

Confucius, a famous Chinese philosopher and teacher, once said, “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”

Going by his words, the 6 people we are celebrating today are certainly moving in the right direction!

Let’s give a round of applause to …

IELTS results competition winners of September 2022

Academic Module

1st place – Ali Taheri from Iran, Band 8.5
2nd place – Amanda Thompson Agaba from USA, Band 7.5
2nd place – Saroj Thapa Magar from Nepal, Band 7.5
3rd place – Flaminia Amatucci from Italy, Band 7
3rd place – Darshit Mukeshbhai Soneji from India, Band 7

General Training Module

1st place – Thembekile Ncube from Zimbabwe, Band 7.5

What a bunch of jaw-dropping scores! To mark this happy occasion we are sending our winners their certificates of achievement via email. We are also adding the winning IELTS results to the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – so please feel free to show them off to your friends!

How did they score so well?

It feels amazing to see our students win!

Band 7 in IELTS Amanda used the book Target Band 7 and our writing correction service. After the test she wrote and said,
“I am excited to tell you that I took the test – and got Band 7.5 Overall, with 8.0 in Listening, Reading, and 7.5 in writing, which I practiced with you.”

Darshit relied on the book Ace the IELTS for his preparation. He said, “I am glad to announce that I got a 7 band in IELTS. I gave the exam on 27th August and I was very excited about it. The daily blogs and the questions of writing and speaking from all over the world from IELTS-Blog.com helped me a lot during my preparation. The book Ace the IELTS guided me through each and every single step to achieve a higher band score in the exam.”

Flaminia solved many High Scorer’s Choice practice tests while preparing for her exam. She said, “I am absolutely grateful for the support given by Simone Braverman and her effective platform IELTS-Blog.com. The website mentioned helped me a lot to understand my weaknesses, practicing on them. What I liked the most was the fact that I had the opportunity to evaluate my possible IELTS score, in order to be more prepared for the future examiner’s evaluation. I spent a lot of time exercising on the four parts of the test, and thanks to IELTS-Blog.com and its amazing books, I had the opportunity to vividly see my progresses, finally achieving an Overall Band Score of 7.”

As for the other winners – we would love to hear from you, because when you share your stories and tell us how you studied, you are helping thousands of test takers, preparing for their exams right now. Any useful tips will be posted on IELTS-Blog.com, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month.

Did you know? IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here.

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Thursday 13 October 2022

IELTS test in Australia – October 2022 (General Training)

Thanks to the lovely M.Y. from Australia we are sharing the questions from her recent IELTS test:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter

– Provide the details of your shipment
– Describe the damage
– Say what action you want the company to take.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people say that television should be mainly used to educate and inform viewers, while others believe it should be used for entertainment. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you study or work?
– What kind of job do you have?
– Do you feel pressure when you work?
– Does your name have a meaning?
– Do you have any family members with the same name as yours?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an object that you think is beautiful. You should say

– what it is
– when you saw it
– what it looks like
– and explain how you feel about this object.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What does human beauty mean to you?
– Do you think the idea of human beauty now is different from the past?

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Wednesday 12 October 2022

IELTS test in Maldives – October 2022 (Academic Module)

Our kind friend took IELTS in Maldives very recently and remembered the following questions:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table and a bar graph. The table described people who had part-time and full-time jobs. The bar graph described men and women who held a part time job.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

More and more countries have a problem with plastic waste, polluting the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– There were more questions, but our friend didn’t remember them.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a difficult situation that you handled well. You should say

– what it was
– what you did
– why it was difficult
– and explain how you felt about it later.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are some of the most important decisions young people have to make?
– How important is advice from other people when making decisions?
– How do you feel about parents making important decisions for their children?
– Does advertising have an influence on the decisions people make?

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Tuesday 11 October 2022

IELTS Report, topic: Table describing the amount of road traffic in London (from IELTS High Scorer’s Choice series, Academic Set 4)

This is a model response to a Writing Task 1 topic from High Scorer’s Choice IELTS Practice Tests book series (reprinted with permission). This answer is close to IELTS Band 9.

Set 4 Academic book, Practice Test 18

Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the total amount of road traffic in the London borough of Enfield for the years 2008 – 2015.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

Table of road traffic in the London borough of Enfield (from IELTS High Scorer's Choice series, Academic Set 4 book)

Sample Band 9 Report

The table shows six categories of the total road traffic in the London borough of Enfield for the years 2008 to 2015. The totals are all given in thousands of vehicle miles.

Overall, it is evident that pedal cycles travelled the least and cars – the most.

The fewest road miles were completed by pedal cycles. There were 1542 miles completed in 2008 and this steadily rose to 1712 miles in 2011, before falling again to a low of 1017 miles in 2014. 2015 saw a rise again to 1360 miles. Motorcycles experienced a contrasting trend, miles dropping from 2008 to 2010 before rising again to 2014, followed by a small drop in 2015.

Light goods vehicles also showed a general trend, going down from 2008 with 110,150 miles to 87,397 miles in 2011 and then rising again to 115,311 miles in 2015.

Cars showed the highest miles completed, though there was no real trend, with numbers going up or down randomly in all years. The highest figure was 644,208 miles in 2011 and the lowest was 578,072 in 2012. Buses and coaches and heavy goods vehicle also showed no discernable trends.

The totals for all vehicles also showed no apparent trend with figures going up or down in following years. The year with the highest miles was 812,323 in 2011 and the lowest was 747,214 miles in 2012.

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Sunday 9 October 2022

IELTS Speaking test in Oman – October 2022

Today we are sharing the questions that our lovely friend remembered from his recent IELTS Speaking test in Oman:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– Where do you work?
– Where do you live?
– Do you use public transport? Why or why not?
– How good is the public transport in your country?
– Are you good at reading a map?
– Have you ever studied geography at school?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a person who you believe dresses well. You should say:

– who the person is
– how you know him/her
– what kind of clothes he/she wears
– and explain why you think he/she dresses well.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Where do you buy your clothes?
– Do you prefer buying clothes online?
– What are the benefits and drawbacks of shopping online and offline?
– Do you think online shopping is going to replace brick and mortar shopping in the future?

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Thursday 6 October 2022

IELTS Speaking test in Iran – September 2022

Today we are sharing the questions that our kind friend K remembered from a recent IELTS Speaking test in Iran:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– Can I have your full name, please?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you study or work?
– Do you like the subject you are studying?
– Do you like wearing a watch?
– Why do some people wear expensive watches?
– Do you like sports?
– Is playing sports in school good for students?
– Which sports do you like to watch on TV?
– Which sports would you like to play in the future?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe the last time you used your mobile phone for something important. You should say

– what you used your mobile phone for
– when it happened
– how important it was to use your mobile phone
– and explain how you felt about the experience.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think the advancement of technology is a good development or not?
– Why do young people use mobile phones so much these days?
– Do older people in your country use social media less than younger people?
– What should parents do when they see their children being addicted to these kinds of technology?

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IELTS essay, topic: Young people aren’t spending their weekends doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering (reasons and solutions)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Australia

These days, many young people are not spending their weekends and holidays doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering. Why is that happening? How can they be encouraged to spend more time in the natural environment?

Sample Band 8 Essay

Nowadays, the younger generation tends to avoid recreational activities such as hiking or alpinism. It seems that young people prefer to spend their weekends indoors, gaming or engaging in other online activities. If that is the case, by promoting sports more actively and organising sports competitions, the schools could counteract this trend.

Living in the era of technology, the wide availability and variety of online entertainment are compelling young people to spend a lot of their free time indoors, using their gadgets. Numerous relatively cheap forms of amusement, such as online games, videos, audiobooks and plenty of other activities, tempt teenagers to stay at home and lead more sedentary lifestyles. A recent survey revealed that the vast majority of students would prefer spending their weekends playing computer games, rather than in the nature. That is one clear reason why our modern youth is less interested in recreational sports.

To address this issue, the school management could intervene and offer a better range of outdoor sports activities and competitions, both within the school curriculum and as extra-curricular activities. For example, high schools could increase the number of weekly football, running and climbing classes, and organise competitions at the end of each term. As a result, pushed by their desire to win, students would do more walking, jogging, running and mountaineering during the school term, in preparation for the competition. This would reduce the time spent online, lessen the students’ dependence on the Internet for entertainment, and eventually boost their desire to spend more time enjoying the natural environment.

To sum up, screen addiction plays a major role in young people’s avoidance of various outdoor activities. Opening up more recreational sports and offering frequent competitions on school grounds is a great way to motivate more students to spend their leisure time in the nature.

Teacher’s comment: All parts of the task are sufficiently addressed in this response. The writer has developed and supported their ideas well. The use of substitution and referencing helps to maintain coherence throughout the essay (both within and between the paragraphs). The correct use of paragraphing helps the writer to keep their ideas and arguments organised. The range of vocabulary is wide, including uncommon lexical items that have been used appropriately. The bulk of the sentences are error-free, and the writer has used a variety of linguistic constructions. This essay is likely to get Band 8 – 8.5 in IELTS.

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Monday 3 October 2022

IELTS test in Australia – September 2022 (General Training)

Thanks to our kind friend from Australia we are sharing the questions from her recent IELTS test:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,

– Say how you found out about the plans
– Explain what problems your neighborhood will face
– Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Many people like having a fixed daily routine, while others enjoy change in their lives. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you work or study?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– Do you have a favourite room in your house?
– Do you like reading?
– Do you prefer print books or e-books?
– Have you ever borrowed books from others?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a novel or a story that you enjoyed when you were young. You should say

– what it was
– how you found it
– when you read it
– and explain why you enjoyed it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Are novels written by authors from your country popular there?
– What sort of novels do often become movies or TV series?
– Is it only those sorts of novels that become movies or TV series?

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