IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Iloilo, Philippines – February 2014 (General Training)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Iloilo, Philippines – February 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Iloilo, Philippines – February 2014 (General Training) Posted: 28 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST An IELTS test taker from the Philippines (thanks, L!) shared the following Writing and Speaking questions: Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to your friend describing an important event in your life that you are planning to celebrate soon. Please say - What is the event? - How will this affect your life? - Invite him/her to the celebration. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some sports are extremely dangerous. Why do you think people are still doing them? How can the risk be minimised? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What do you do at work? - Do you find your work interesting? Why? - Do you have any plan to resign from your job? Why? - Let’s talk about plants. - Do you like plants? Why? - Do you grow plants at home? Why? - Do you like to receive plant as a gift? Why? - Let’s talk about history. - Did you like history as a subject at school? - Describe some historical events in your country. - How does Internet or TV help you learn about history? Cue Card Describe a thing you can’t live without (except cellphone and computer). Please say - What is it? - Explain why it is important to you. - How long do you have it with you? Discussion - What do you say about children that bring their favorite toy wherever they go, even to the dining table? - How would you compare family ties of today with the past? - What can you say about people falling in line just to buy the latest gadget available on the market like the iPhone? Related posts: IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, A!) shared the... IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks K!) shared the... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers A and C from India shared this... IELTS test in Australia and Japan – November 2013 (General Training) Our friends S and H remembered the following questions from... IELTS test in the USA and India – September 2013 (General Training) Our friends H and G took their IELTS tests in... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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March 01, 2014 at 06:38AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in India – February 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in India – February 2014 IELTS Speaking test in India – February 2014 Posted: 27 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST The Speaking questions below were shared by S who took the IELTS test in India: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Do you work or study? - Where are you from? - Do you like this place? - What do you think isn’t good about your place? - How long do you plan to live there? - Where will you move to? - How often do you use a computer for work? - What other purpose do you usually use a computer for? - Do you think using the internet is beneficial for you? - How do you think computers are beneficial for children? Cue Card Talk about a situation when you saved some money to buy a special item. Please say - What was the reason? - How long did it take to save the money? - How did you feel later? Discussion - Do you think today’s youth believe in saving money? - Are women better savers then men? - Do you save money now? Why? - How do you think credit cards influence buyers? - Do you think online marketing succeeds in attracting customers? Related posts: IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2014 An IELTS test taker N from India shared the questions... IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, A!) shared the... IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 IELTS test taker P was asked the following questions in... IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 28, 2014 at 06:50AM

IELTS-Blog::How Ayesha got IELTS Band 8.5 without any coaching (preparation tips)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::How Ayesha got IELTS Band 8.5 without any coaching (preparation tips) How Ayesha got IELTS Band 8.5 without any coaching (preparation tips) Posted: 26 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Would YOU like to get Band 8.5 in IELTS in your first attempt ever and without any coaching? I bet the answer is YES, and the good news is – it’s possible! Ayesha, one of IELTS-Blog.com readers and a winner of our IELTS results competition, has sent a few tips to help you reach this goal. Here they are: “I am happy to inform you that I got 8.5 overall in my first attempt, without any coaching. I had one month for my preparation and my native language is not English. I completed my education in India. Here are some of the strategies and tips I followed for the IELTS test and I was successful with 8.5 band. I had a preparation time of one month. I utilised it for as much practice as possible. I used to spend a minimum of 2.5 hours per day (exclude the weekends please). I started off with the books Target Band 7 and Insight into IELTS. These books gave me an orientation towards the exam as I knew nothing about the exam initially. I tried to remember the tips and applied them during the practice tests. My practice tests were from Cambridge books and online sources. The first few days, I did which ever section of the test I was comfortable with. Later, say the last 5 days, I did the entire test at a stretch, so that I can comfortably sit for 3 hours. Coming to the individual sections: Listening Honestly speaking, I never faced any issues with listening. My entire schooling was in English. That was a great plus. In addition, I always enjoyed watching English movies. For the test takers who fear this section, I would just say – guys, don’t worry. This part is the easiest. Just listen to BBC news everyday for 30 min at least and do the Cambridge practice tests. Just keep watching English movies without subtitles and try to follow most of the sentences. That will boost up your confidence. Reading Many of the test takers fail to manage the time during this section of the test. My sincere advice is to make yourself comfortable going through lengthy newspaper articles everyday. This also improves your vocabulary and grammar. The method I followed in the test was skim and scan. Initially, I just rushed through the passage to grab the content and highlight the prominent dates, people, etc. in the passage. Then I read the questions and came back to find the answers in the relevant section. This saved time for me. In case you are unable to find an answer for the question, leave it and go to the next. You can always come back. The toughest type are TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN. Try to master this type. Writing This is in fact the toughest part for many. Try to go through the videos on YouTube for this section of the test. They show you the pattern to be followed for different types of questions in Task 1 and 2. Go through as many sample essays as you can. IELTS blog has many of these. Make sure you don’t write off-topic. Be straight forward and clear, especially in Task 2. Hit the word count of 150 (Task 1) and 250 (Task 2) as a must. Use a variety of sentences, synonyms and linkers. Answer all parts of the question. Again, practice a lot! Speaking Be confident when you speak. Don’t get nervous. Take time to understand the question and give relevant answers. For the monologue, answer all parts of the question as Task achievement is also assessed. Try to maintain normal fluency. Do not be too fast or too slow. It is OK to take short pauses but use fillers to maintain the fluency. If you do not understand, you are allowed to ask the examiner to explain it to you. Make it a point to speak in English at least 30 min per day. It is OK to make mistakes, so do not panic if it happens to you. Hope this turns out to be helpful to many of the IELTS test takers. Good luck!” Related posts: Tips for IELTS Band 8 from Akshay Deep (competition winner) Akshay Deep is one of the best scorers in... IELTS preparation tips from Sridhar, Band 8.0 achiever Sridhar is an IELTS test taker from Bangalore, India, who... Competition winner Ali shares tips for IELTS Band 7.5 Ali is a young man in his 20’s who took... How Okata got Band 8 in his first IELTS test Today we are going to share some very practical tips... Daphne from Singapore shares simple but practical tips for Band 8 Daphne is a 26 year old lady from Singapore who... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 27, 2014 at 06:37AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Azerbaijan and UK – February 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Azerbaijan and UK – February 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Azerbaijan and UK – February 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 25 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Thanks to H and L from Azerbaijan and the UK we have the Writing and Speaking questions from a recent IELTS exam: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two diagrams. We had to describe the main parts of a hot air balloon and compare ascending and descending in flight. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people think students should be encouraged to work or travel after finishing secondary education and before starting university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Share your own experience and examples. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - How do you celebrate your birthday? - How did you celebrate your birthdays as a child? - Do you like your birthday celebration? - What do you like the most about it? - Whom do you spend this special day with? Cue Card 1 Talk about a famous person in your country. Please say - Who is he/she? - Why is he/she so famous? - What did he/she do for the country? Cue Card 2 Describe a film that you watched and didn’t like. Please say - What film was it? - When and where did you watch it? - Who was there with you? - Why didn’t you like it? Discussion Don’t remember. Related posts: IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers Z and S shared the following details... IELTS Speaking test in Azerbaijan – February 2013 An IELTS test taker from Azerbaijan (thanks F!) shared these... IELTS test in Australia – February 2013 (Academic Module) Our kind friends who took the IELTS test in Australia... IELTS test in Michigan, USA – January 2014 (Academic Module) An IELTS test taker from Michigan, USA (thanks, P!) shared... IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, A!) shared the... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 26, 2014 at 06:51AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in India – February 2014 (General Training) Posted: 24 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, A!) shared the topics and questions from a recent exam: Listening test Section 1. A woman was calling a service center to lodge a complaint about a broken fridge. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. A discussion about hiring graduates for a company. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. A text about photography. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 4. A survey of four different supermarkets. Questions: filling in blanks, diagram labeling. Reading test Passage 1. About five islands in New Zealand. Questions: match descriptions to paragraphs. Passage 2. About resume-writing techniques. Questions: filling in blanks. Passage 3. A text about fire prevention. Questions: filling in blanks Passage 4. A lengthy passage about an Antarctic lake below ice. Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You recently met a manager of a new company started in your city. After the meeting, the manager wrote you a letter offering a job at this company. Write him back and say - How do you feel about the job? - Why can’t you accept it? - Provide a reference to your friend who might be interested. Writing Task 2 (an essay) People try to change their look by changing the colour of their hair, using cosmetics, wearing jewellery or even having a plastic surgery done. Why do you think people do it? Do you think changing your look is a good thing? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Lets talk about sunshine. - Do you like sunny weather? - When do you prefer it, morning or afternoon? - Are there many sunny days in your country? Cue Card Talk about a tourist place, that you have visited. Please say - Where and what is this place? - When did you visit it? - What did you do there? Discussion - Do you like to visit such places frequently? - What kind of tourist places are popular in your country? - How do international resorts at these tourist places affect the local business and economy? - Can tourists cause environmental issues? Related posts: IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS test in the UAE and India – August 2013 (General Training) IELTS test takers from the UAE and India (thanks K... IELTS test in India – May 2013 (General Training) This IELTS exam update was shared by Y from India... IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training) This IELTS exam update from Singapore was share by Y... IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 IELTS test taker P was asked the following questions in... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 25, 2014 at 06:44AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – January 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Malaysia – January 2014 Posted: 21 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST These speaking questions were shared by N who took the IELTS test in Malaysia: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Why did you choose this subject to study? - Are there many rainy days in your country? - When do you have the most of rain fall in your country? - Do you think that rain causes any problems? - Has the weather changed for the past ten years in your country? Cue Card Talk about an occasion when you met a friend that you did not see for a long time. Please say - Where and when did it happen? - What did you do together? - How did you feel about it? Discussion - What do you think about old friends’ gatherings? - Why do some people choose not to participate these gatherings? - What do you think friends are for? - What is the difference between meeting former friends in person or online? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2014 An IELTS test taker N from India shared the questions... IELTS Speaking test in Turkey – January 2014 The Speaking questions below were shared by B who took... IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 IELTS test taker P was asked the following questions in... IELTS Speaking test in Israel – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took... IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 22, 2014 at 06:45AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India and Denmark – January 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India and Denmark – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in India and Denmark – January 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 20 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST IELTS test takers from India and Denmark (thanks, S, J and M) shared the following exam update: Listening test Section 1. A conversation between a landlord and a woman seeking information about the house, which is for sale. Section 2. Description of Waiheke island and its tourist attractions. Section 3. A discussion between a media science student and his tutor about an assignment, an article for the newspaper. Section 4. An agricultural student was speaking about Saffron and its uses. Reading test Passage 1. About the development of telegraph, and the transatlantic telegraph line. Passage 2. About hand gestures and their interpretations. Passage 3. About the ability of animals to detect earthquakes long before they happen. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given six pie charts comparing satisfaction levels in three different facilities provided for undergraduate and postgraduate students in UK universities. Three pie charts were for undergraduate and three other pie charts for postgraduate students. Writing task 2 (an essay) Usually directors are paid much higher salaries than simple workers. Some people agree with this but others believe it is unfair. Discuss both views and give your own opinion on the topic. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? Cue Card Talk about a comic actor popular in your country/area. Please say - Who is he/she? - Do you like his/her shows? Why? - Why is he/she so popular? Discussion Don’t remember Related posts: IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers Z and S shared the following details... IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (Academic Module) This IELTS exam update was shared by E who recently... IELTS test in Uzbekistan – January 2014 (Academic Module) Our kind friend N shared the questions from an IELTS... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers A and C from India shared this... IELTS test in Denmark – November 2013 (Academic Module) Thanks to our kind friend A we have this update... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 21, 2014 at 06:49AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (General Training)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (General Training) Posted: 19 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks K!) shared the following topics and questions: Listening test Section 1. A talk about a primary school, its facilities, days off, parents’ responsibilities, and safety in school. Section 2. About insects in general and the impact of street light on their population. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. Piet Bloom cube house in the Netherlands. Reading test Passage 1. About garbage collection, garbage bins, collection schedule, what to throw or not throw in each type of bin. Questions: True/False/Not Given. Passage 2. An advertisement about pay and holidays, for example if you work for 12 months you are entitled to certain days off and so on. Passage 3. Regulations for labelling of ingredients on sandwiches. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 1 word). Passage 4. About crocodiles, how they survived for thousands of years. Questions: short-answer questions (no more than 3 words). Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to colleagues, asking for help with your presentation. - Explain when and where the presentation will take place. - What is the content of the presentation? - What kind of help is needed? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some say that cars should be banned from city centres. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - How many seasons are there in your country? - What are they? - Can you describe each season and its weather? Cue Card Talk about a park that you have visited and remember well. Please say. - What park is it? - Where is it located? - Did you enjoy it? Why? Discussion - Lets talk about flowers. - Why do you think people celebrate certain occasions with flowers? - Is it common in your country to celebrate something with flowers? - Do you like gardens in general? - Why do people do gardening? - What are the benefits of herbs? Related posts: IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training) This IELTS exam update from Singapore was share by Y... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers A and C from India shared this... IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (Academic Module) This IELTS exam update was shared by E who recently... IELTS test in Michigan, USA – January 2014 (Academic Module) An IELTS test taker from Michigan, USA (thanks, P!) shared... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 20, 2014 at 06:53AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2014 IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2014 Posted: 18 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST An IELTS test taker N from India shared the questions asked in a recent exam: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Do you work or study? - Where are you from? - Tell me about your home town. - What do you like about your home town? - When you were a child what activities did you enjoy more? - What did you like to do the most? - What type of games have you played? - Did you play more indoor or outdoor games? - Were there any changes in children’s games? - Do you think there is a difference between a child growing alone or with other kids? - Do you like plants in your home? Why? - How important are the plants to you? Cue Card Talk about something that you cannot live without on a daily basis (except mobile phone or computer). Please say - How did it become so important? - When did you buy it? - Why do you like it? Discussion - Do your friends feel the same about it? - Do you like giving it to someone? - Nowadays young people pay more attention to new technology launches, is it true? - How do you feel about it, is it important to you? - Why are young people giving so much importance to the latest mobiles and computers’ releases? - Why do children keep things or toys with them? - Why do they give such importance to them? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 IELTS test taker P was asked the following questions in... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test takers A and C from India shared this... IELTS Speaking test in India – December 2013 These speaking questions were shared by S who took the... IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... IELTS Speaking test in Israel – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 19, 2014 at 06:40AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Michigan, USA – January 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Michigan, USA – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Michigan, USA – January 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 17 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST An IELTS test taker from Michigan, USA (thanks, P!) shared the following questions from a recent exam (P didn’t remember the Listening or the Reading). Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two diagrams showing stones used as a cutting tools in different periods. The first diagram showed cutting tool of early ages (1.4 million years ago). The second showed cutting tools of a later age (80000 years ago). Front, side and back view of the tools were given. We had to summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features and making comparison between the tools. Writing task 2 (an essay) Public health is a major issue nowadays. Some people say the government should make laws to restrict fast foods and to change nutrition habits of people for healthier ones. Others argue that this is a totally personal issue and everyone should take care of it on their own. Do you agree or disagree? Speaking Test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - What do or don’t you like about the place you live in? - Do you like flowers? - How are flowers used in your country? Cue Card Talk about a garden you have visited recently. Please say - Where is it located? - When did you visit this garden? - What did you do there? - What was the most interesting thing about this garden? Discussion - Do you think people should have their own gardens at home? - What are the benefits in your view? - Some people grow vegetables by themselves, why do they do it? - Do people grow vegetables at home in your country? - Do you think gardening habits have changed compared to the past? - Why don’t people grow their own vegetable in cities? Related posts: IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers Z and S shared the following details... IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (Academic Module) This IELTS exam update was shared by E who recently... IELTS test in Uzbekistan – January 2014 (Academic Module) Our kind friend N shared the questions from an IELTS... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS test in Chennai, India – March 2013 (Academic Module) Our friend D, an IELTS test taker from India, shared... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 18, 2014 at 06:37AM

IELTS-Blog::The strategy Anastassia used to get Band 7.5

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::The strategy Anastassia used to get Band 7.5 The strategy Anastassia used to get Band 7.5 Posted: 14 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Everyone, meet Anastassia Fokina, one of our past IELTS Results competition winners. This bright lady lives in Kazakhstan and speaks Russian from birth – but she managed to score Band 7.5 in Academic IELTS in her first attempt ever, and here is how. Anastassia prepared for her exam using Target Band 7 book and following some very sensible rules. Here is what she suggests you do to get a good band score in IELTS: “IELTS exam is tricky. Passing it is a high goal, so you should create a strategy to gain your desired score goal and strictly follow it! Be ambitious and disciplined!! 1. I suggest that your strategy should include regular testing (at lest 3 full practice tests a week). You can find plenty of them on www.IELTS-Blog.com and in the Internet. 2. A good live tutor is a must especially for those wishing to enhance their score considerably. A tutor could be found via the Internet and communicated with by Skype. 3. Write as many Essays as possible. Better to write one a day. They all should be assessed by your tutor or with help of service on IELTS-Blog.com 4. Another effective approach is to speak ONLY English the last 30 days before your exam. Even if you are not in English speaking environment you can ask your family members or friends to help you with that. The more you will speak in English the more chances that you will start to think in English. Starting thinking in English is a crucial step to success in order to gain the highest score in IELTS. 5. Practise the speaking part every day. You can turn on a camera and record yourself to see how you look and how you sound. I did it many times, speaking on different topics and have to say that this is the perfect method to reveal your regular mistakes and gaps in vocabulary. You should definitely close those gaps. You can also assess you speaking with help of IELTS-Blog.com – they give a very fair mark. Finally, practise, practise, practise. It will make you perfect! Good luck!” Related posts: Daphne from Singapore shares simple but practical tips for Band 8 Daphne is a 26 year old lady from Singapore who... What helped Felix and Sandra achieve success in IELTS The 1st place winners of our IELTS Results competition, Felix... Student success: Christoph and Joyce share tips for Band 7.5 plus Christoph and Joyce are two of our students from Germany... Tips for IELTS Band 8 from Akshay Deep (competition winner) Akshay Deep is one of the best scorers in... Competition winner Ali shares tips for IELTS Band 7.5 Ali is a young man in his 20’s who took... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 15, 2014 at 06:51AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Australia – January 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 13 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST This IELTS exam update was shared by E who recently took the test in Australia: Listening test Section 1. About elephants’ orphanage in Sri Lanka. Section 2. A conversation between two lecturers. Section 3. A conversation about cubic house design. Section 4. A telephone conversation about accommodation booking. Reading test Passage 1. The history of coin usage. Passage 2. About patterns in birds migration. Passage 3. About an increase of working hours in the last few decades. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a line graph illustrating ticket prices in two different years (divided in four quarters each) and a bar graph comparing ticket sales for that period. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays it is more difficult for children to concentrate or pay attention in school. Discuss the causes and propose a solution. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Why did you select this field of study? - How many languages do you know? - Was it difficult for you to learn English? - Do you prefer a book dictionary or an electronic translator? - If you were asked to write a dictionary how would you feel? - How would you feel if you were given a dictionary as a gift? Cue Card Talk about a book that you have read recently. Please say - What book was it? - What was it about? - Why was it interesting? - Did you enjoy reading it? Discussion - Is reading still popular now compared to the past? - Will reading be popular in the future? - What is more important: a movie or a book? - How do movies influence people? Related posts: IELTS test in Uzbekistan – January 2014 (Academic Module) Our kind friend N shared the questions from an IELTS... IELTS test in Australia – July 2013 (Academic Module) Our kind friend F remembered the following details about the... IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers Z and S shared the following details... IELTS test in Australia and Vietnam – December 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers M and C (thank you!) shared the... IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training) This IELTS exam update from Singapore was share by Y... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 14, 2014 at 06:36AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Turkey – January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Turkey – January 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Turkey – January 2014 Posted: 12 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST The Speaking questions below were shared by B who took the IELTS test in Turkey: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you like your job? - What is so interesting about your job? - What do you like to do in your free time? - Do you like to spend time in the city or the countryside? Why? - How do you feel when you go there? - What do you think about the news? - Is it important for you to follow the news? Cue Card Describe a place (not in your country) that you want to visit. Please say - What and where is it? - What is so special about this place? - Why do you want to go there? Discussion - Where do Turkish people like to go for their holidays? - Can you describe the landscape features and climate in different regions of your country? - Do you think the surroundings affect the lifestyle of Turkish people? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 IELTS test taker P was asked the following questions in... IELTS Speaking test in Israel – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took... IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014 Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we have the... ELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by H, who took the... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 13, 2014 at 06:45AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) Posted: 11 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST IELTS test takers A and C from India shared this recent exam update: Listening test Section 1. Hot air balloon package inquiry. Section 2. A student was talking to the professor about tips on writing an abstract. Section 3, 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. Volunteering for an IT course. Passage 3, 4. Don’t remember. Passage 4. Giant frogs’ lifestyle and habitat. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You and your friend recently went on a holiday together. You have a problem with your photos taken during the holiday. Write a letter to ask your friend for a particular photo and say - What is a problem with your photographs? - Which photo would you like from him/her? - Why do you need this photo? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some parents believe that watching TV and playing computer games should be limited and substituted by reading books. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you enjoy your work? Why? - Why did you choose a career in IT? - Will you continue with this in the future? - What was your favorite activity when you were a child? - What do you think children prefer: outdoor or indoor activities? Why? - How have kids’ activities change since you were a child? - What is politeness in your opinion? - When you were child who taught you to be polite? - Why is it important to be polite to people? - Do you think people became more or less polite in your country compared to when you were a child? Cue Card 1 Describe a successful family business which you have seen before. Please say - What and where was the business? - Who were the customers? - Why were you interested in it? Discussion 1 - Do you think people should start a small or a big business? - Have small businesses failed in your country? Why? - What are the disadvantages of exporting? - Should governments be involved in it? Why? Cue Card 2 Talk about your favourite meal. Please say - What is it exactly? - Where do you like to have that meal? - Whom do you usually have it with? Related posts: IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS test in the UAE, India, Qatar – July 2013 (General Training) Three of our students (thank you S, O and S!)... IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training) This IELTS exam update from Singapore was share by Y... IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... IELTS test in the USA and India – September 2013 (General Training) Our friends H and G took their IELTS tests in... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 12, 2014 at 06:42AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – January 2014 Posted: 10 Feb 2014 03:53 AM PST IELTS test taker P was asked the following questions in a recent Speaking test: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Do you find your work interesting? - What work do you do? - Why is your work boring sometimes? - Do you read the news? How? - Do you feel it is important to be up to date with the news? - How do you do that? - Do you think young generation is more interested in news than old generation? Why? Cue Card Describe a tourist attraction that you enjoyed visiting. Please say - Why and when did you go there? - What did you do there? - Would you like to visit it again? Discussion - What are the most important tourist attractions in your country? - Do you think it is important to visit all of these places in the country? - Do you think international tourist resorts are affecting the local culture? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – May 2013 Our Indian friend S was asked the following Speaking questions... IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers Z and S shared the following details... IELTS Speaking test in India and Australia – September 2013 IELTS test takers S and M shared the questions they... IELTS Speaking test in Israel – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 11, 2014 at 06:41AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Results competition winners in January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Results competition winners in January 2014 IELTS Results competition winners in January 2014 Posted: 07 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Today I’m delighted to announce the 11 winners of our January 2014 IELTS results competition. What a great start to the New Year! Academic Module – 1st place Harsha Shetty from India, Band 8.5 (with a 9 in Speaking) Academic Module – 2nd place Nokwanda Ngcobo from South Africa, Band 8 (with a 9 in Speaking) Sandeep Kudale from India, Band 8 Tejashri Kambli from India, Band 8 Yahnnah Francisco from the Philippines, Band 8 Lovedeep Wadhwa from India, Band 8 Aparna Valan from India, Band 8 (with 9’s in Listening and Reading) Academic Module – 3rd place Manvit Vekaria from India, Band 7.5 General Training Module – 1st place Chethan Harry from India, Band 8 (with a 9 in Listening) General Training Module – 2nd place Kamal Almkeri from Saudi Arabia, Band 7.5 Nisha Sharma from India, Band 7.5 Congratulations to the winners! Hope you’re out, partying and celebrating, because such scores should not go unnoticed! To mark this occasion we are sending your certificates of achievement to your emails. Your IELTS results will be displayed in the IELTS-Blog hall of fame – please feel free to show off to your friends! How did these lovely people do so well? We would love to find out! At the moment all we know is that Yahnnah Francisco and Manvit Vekaria used Target Band 7 in their preparation – but (surprise, surprise!) both scored above 7! Well done guys! We look forward to hearing from the winners their stories of how they prepared and studied, and what helped them achieve success in IELTS. Anything they wish to share will be posted on IELTS-Blog without delay, so everyone can use the same technique and get a better score in their own exam this month. P.S. IELTS results competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here. Related posts: IELTS Results competition winners in July 2013 Today we’re happy to announce the 13 winners of our... IELTS Results competition winners in November 2013 Today I’m delighted to announce the 10 winners of our... IELTS Results competition winners in October 2013 Today with great pleasure I give you the 13 people... IELTS Results competition winners in August 2013 It is my pleasure to announce the winners of our... IELTS Results competition winners in June 2013 You’re about to see 22 people who received great IELTS... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 08, 2014 at 06:44AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Azerbaijan and India – January 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 06 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST IELTS test takers Z and S shared the following details about their exams in Azerbaijan and India. No one remembered the Listening or Reading questions, but they had a good recollection of the Writing and Speaking: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two plans of a museum in different years. We had to describe all changes during this period. Writing task 2 (an essay) In some countries citizens are allowed to keep a gun in their home. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages? Discuss and give your opinion. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Tell me about your last birthday party. - How do people celebrate a birthday in your country? Cue Card 1 Talk about a person that you spend a lot of time with. Please say - Who is she/he? - Where did you meet for the first time? - Why do you spend so much time together? Discussion 1 - Who else do you spend time with? - Do you spend most of the time with family, friends or workmates? - Do you think having a lot of friends is good or not? - How should managers control employees? - Are strict rules at the workplace useful for controlling employees? Cue Card 2 Describe a sport that you played or watched. Please say - What is it? - Why did you like it? - Are you still interested in it? Why? Discussion 2 - Does sport promote competitive spirit among children? - Is there a competitive spirit in school? - Do you support a ranking system? - Does giving awards to winners cause disappointment and depression among others? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS test in Uzbekistan – January 2014 (Academic Module) Our kind friend N shared the questions from an IELTS... IELTS test in Australia – February 2013 (Academic Module) Our kind friends who took the IELTS test in Australia... IELTS test in India and Sri Lanka – July 2013 (Academic Module) IELTS test takers from India and Sri Lanka (thank you,... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 07, 2014 at 06:50AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – January 2014 Posted: 05 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Thanks to the IELTS test taker S we have the Speaking questions from a recent exam in Bulgaria: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What subjects do you study? - Do you find them interesting? - Let’s talk about weather. - What kind of weather do you like? - Do you prefer hot or cold weather? Why? Cue Card Describe a club, a group or a course that you attended. Please say - What was it? - Where did it take place? - With whom did you go there? Discussion - Tell me about a different kind of groups. - What kind of groups are there in your country? - Are there any kind of groups which differs from other groups in your country? Related posts: IELTS Speaking test in Bulgaria – December 2013 The Speaking questions below were shared by A who took... IELTS Speaking test in Israel – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took... ELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by H, who took the... IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we... IELTS test in Uzbekistan – January 2014 (Academic Module) Our kind friend N shared the questions from an IELTS... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 06, 2014 at 06:40AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training)

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Singapore – January 2014 (General Training) Posted: 04 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST This IELTS exam update from Singapore was share by Y (thanks!): Listening test Section 1. A conversation between parents regarding children’s primary school. Questions: filling in blanks. Section 2. Lighting pollution and its effect on endangered species. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. A discussion about volunteering activities. Questions: multiple choice. Section 4. Development of the modern architecture and housing design. Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice. Reading test Passage 1. About mobile garbage bins company. Questions: True/False/Not Given, information matching. Passage 2. The process of labelling canned foods. Questions: filling in blanks. Passage 3. Don’t remember. Passage4. About crocodiles. Questions: filling in blanks, matching headings to paragraphs. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter asking you colleague for assistance with your presentation. Please say - What is the presentation about? - What help do you need with it? - Explain why it is beneficial for everyone. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people think that cars should be banned from large cities. Do you agree or disagree? Related posts: IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS test in Hong Kong and Singapore – May 2013 (General Training) IELTS test takers from Hong Kong and Singapore (thank you,... IELTS test in Australia – October 2013 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks, C!) shared this... IELTS test in Singapore and Australia – April 2013 (General Training) IELTS test takers from Singapore and Australia (thank you A... IELTS test in the UAE and India – August 2013 (General Training) IELTS test takers from the UAE and India (thanks K... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 05, 2014 at 06:35AM

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014

IELTS-Blog IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Punjab, India – January 2014 Posted: 03 Feb 2014 02:30 AM PST Thanks to P, an IELTS test taker from India, we have these Speaking questions to share: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - What subject are you studying? - Are you interested in this subject? - Will you stay in touch with your uni friends in the future? - Let’s talk about children’s activities. - Which activity was your favorite as a child ? Why? - What is the difference between children’s activities today and in the past? - Lets talk about birthdays. - What do you do on your birthday? Why? - What did you do on your birthday when you were a child? Cue Card Talk about a subject you did not like while studying in secondary school. Please say - What was the subject ? - How much time did you spend learning it? - Explain why you didn’t like it. Discussion - What makes a subject interesting in your opinion? - What can be done for students who find their subjects difficult? - How can students be encouraged to study with more interest? - Which subjects students usually find easy? - Why are these subjects easy and popular? - Can you expect a bright career with these subjects? - What do you think which subjects should not be included in the syllabus? Related posts: ELTS Speaking test in Sri Lanka – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by H, who took the... IELTS test in India – January 2014 (General Training) An IELTS test taker from India (tnanks, M!) shared this... IELTS Speaking test in Israel – January 2014 These Speaking questions were shared by M (thanks!) who took... IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad, India – May 2013 Our Indian friend S was asked the following Speaking questions... IELTS Speaking test in India – December 2013 These speaking questions were shared by S who took the... You are subscribed to email updates from IELTS-Blog To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Email delivery powered by Google Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610

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February 04, 2014 at 06:46AM