IELTS Commentry: IELTS test in Japan – January 2022 (Academic Module)

Tuesday 18 January 2022

IELTS test in Japan – January 2022 (Academic Module)

M.K. from Japan shared the questions from her IELTS exam in January 2022.

Writing test

Writing task 1 (a report)

We got a map and a graph describing the size and increase in population of Alexandria in Egypt, between the years 1840 and 1980.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Most people today communicate using mobile phones and computers, and this has affected their need to meet face-to-face. Do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Speaking test

Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where is your hometown?
– Tell me about your hometown.
– How long have you been living there?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about your ambition in life. Please say

– what your ambition is
– why you have this ambition
– whether you have achieved this ambition or not (and why)

Part 3 (Discussion)

– Do you think that goals are necessary to achieving success in life?
– What are the important character traits to achieve your goals?
– Are people’s goals changing with age?
– How have people’s goals changed in the last 10 years?