IELTS Speaking test in Uzbekistan – December 2022

Thanks to our lovely friend from Uzbekistan, today we are sharing these Speaking questions from her recent IELTS exam:

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Do you live in an apartment or a house?
– Which room is your favourite?
– What do you normally do in the afternoon?
– What did you usually do in the afternoon when you were young?
– What kind of things did you keep when you were young?
– Do you live close to your workplace?
– What are the disadvantages of living far away from your workplace?
– What are the disadvantages of living close to your workplace?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe an occasion when someone said something positive about your work. You should say

– who the person was
– what the positive comment was
– how you reacted to the comment
– and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– When should parents give their children positive feedback?
– What is the importance of feedback to children?
– Do you think parents should give their children positive feedback when they do poorly at school?
– Are there any occasions when parents should make negative comments about their children?
– Is the effect of feedback the same for children and adults?
– Do you think adults should be given positive feedback all the time?
– Do you think adults should be given negative feedback at all?

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IELTS essay, topic: Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail (reasons and solutions)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Algeria.

Many people try to achieve a work-life balance but fail. Why is this happening? What can be done to help people overcome this problem?

Sample Band 8 Essay

Many people strive to achieve a work-life balance, but often find themselves failing despite their best efforts. This is not surprising, as balancing work and life commitments can be extremely difficult due to both having their unique stressors.

One of the major reasons why so many people struggle to achieve harmony between their personal and professional lives is that now it is easier than ever for people to stay connected outside of regular work hours. This has led to an expectation that employees should always be available, and they risk being seen as unreliable or uncommitted if they are not. A knock-on effect of longer working hours is that little time is left for leisure activities such as socialising or engaging in hobbies or sports, which help reduce stress levels and improve overall well-being. This type of pressure and lack of free time can lead to feelings of burnout, with no respite from life’s pressures, resulting in chronic fatigue and diminished motivation over time.

Helping those struggling to find a suitable work-life balance will require joint efforts of managers and employees. Workers, for instance, need to recognise the importance of taking regular breaks throughout the day and getting enough sleep each night, while employers should consider being more flexible when it comes to allowing staff to work remotely and offering paid vacation days. This will give employees space, both mentally and physically, enabling them to better manage their commitments without overextending themselves.

In conclusion, achieving a successful work-life balance is something that many cannot quite reach due to external pressures from employers and a lack of downtime. However, these issues can be overcome, if we create realistic boundaries between our professional lives and personal goals, and make conscious decisions about how we want to spend our time.

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IELTS test in Pakistan – December 2022 (Academic Module)

The questions below were received from our friends who recently took IELTS in Pakistan:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

The graphs below provide information on the UK steel industry between the years 1970 and 2000.

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

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

Writing task 2 (an essay)

In some countries, people these days spend very little time with their children. What are the causes of this? Whom does this affect more, parents or children?

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IELTS test in India – December 2022 (General Training)

Our kind friend D.H. has shared the following questions after taking the IELTS test in India:

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a letter)

You have travelled to another city for a company meeting and stayed at a hotel. When you returned, you discovered that you forgot something important in your hotel room. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter,

– Say what you have left in the room
– Explain why it is important to you
– Tell the manager what you would like them to do about it

Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam,

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people think that teachers require training to become good at their profession. Others think a good teacher has all the necessary qualities and does not need any training. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Are you studying or do you have a job?
– Do you feel your job is boring?
– What do you do in your free time in the evenings?
– Do you often get up early in the morning during the week?
– Would you be inclined to help if someone asked for your assistance in the morning?
– Do you get up early at weekends?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Describe a time when you had to lend something to a person you know. You should say

– what you lent
– when it happened
– why he/she asked to borrow the item
– and explain how you felt about this.

Follow up question: Would you let him/her borrow this item again in the future?

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What do you think of people who are posting about their personal life on social media?
– How do you feel about sharing research documents online?
– Do you think children should share their things with each other?
– Why aren’t they willing to share their things, such as toys?
– What do you think parents should do to teach their children about sharing?
– Do you think parents should model sharing for their children to help them understand?

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