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IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

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The questions below were shared by S. who took the IELTS test in Saudi Arabia. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Do you live in a house or an apartment? I currently live in a cosy one-bedroom apartment in a high-rise building on the waterfront. It has an open-plan kitchen and a small living room. It’s a bit cramped, but we have managed to make good use of the small amount of space we have. As a matter of fact, my neighbourhood is quite pricey, so I consider myself lucky to have found some reasonably priced accommodation, even if space is tight. 2. Do you have a favourite room? Well, technically it’s not really a room, but I have always loved spending time on our little… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Saudi Arabia (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

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IELTS essay, topic: Teenagers struggle with many social issues because their parents are not spending enough time at home (agree/disagree)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Pakistan Today’s teenagers struggle with many social issues. Some people think that this is because their parents are spending more time at work than at home. Do you agree or disagree? Sample Band 8 Essay It is often argued that the youth of today face a greater number of social issues such as drug addiction, depression and bullying than ever before. Some people claim that this is because these days parents are more involved in work activities than their responsibilities at home, and I fully agree with their opinion. The primary role of a family is to be a secure emotional base where children feel loved and accepted. There is evidence that strong family bonds and rules protect children from risky behaviour. However, in the current tough financial climate,… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: Teenagers struggle with many social issues because their parents are not spending enough time at home (agree/disagree)

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IELTS Letter, topic: giving feedback and suggestions to an event organiser

The topic of this letter appeared in a recent IELTS exam in Pakistan. Below is a sample response that is likely to score Band 8 or above in IELTS. You participated in a public event organized by a local park. Write a letter to the event organizer. In your letter, – Give them some feedback about the event – Explain what you particularly enjoyed – Make some suggestions for improvement Answer Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing with regard to the recent inaugural “Family Market Day” held at Seaview Park this past weekend. I would most of all like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the effort put in by your team to host this amazing event. My family and I visited the stalls on Sunday and we were blown away by the security measures and the wide variety… Read More »IELTS Letter, topic: giving feedback and suggestions to an event organiser

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IELTS Report, topic: Bar chart describing the number of male and female website visitors

This is a model answer for the Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in South Korea that was shared last week. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The chart below describes the number of male and female visitors to a website in 2020-2021 (presented in hundreds of thousands). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words * Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Band 8.5 Model Answer This bar graph shows the number of men and women who visited a particular website in the 12 months from March 2020 until February 2021. Overall, it can be clearly seen that… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: Bar chart describing the number of male and female website visitors

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IELTS Speaking Test in South Korea (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

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Yesterday we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in South Korea. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. Where do you live (in which city)? I live in Durban, which the business hub of Kwa Zulu Natal, and it’s a large bustling metropolis. 2. What do you like about the city you live in? Well, what I really love about this place is that it is a melting pot of cultures, and this is most notable in the downtown area. You can find countless examples of a unique fusion of cultures and traditions in everything, from the food to the architecture there. I suppose it’s because people from all over the world, belonging to various religions and ethnicities, have made it their home. 3. Compared to… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in South Korea (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

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IELTS essay, topic: More people spend their free time doing dangerous activities (reasons, pros & cons)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Iran These days more and more people spend their free time doing dangerous activities. Why is this happening? Are there more positive or negative effects to this trend? Sample Band 8 Essay Recently, there has been an noticeable increase in interest in extreme sports like skydiving or base jumping. It seems that some of it is arising from personal reasons, and some is caused by the jump in popularity of these activities. Personally, I believe that this is a mostly negative development, since it puts people in unnecessarily dangerous situations. As more and more people rely on technology to carry out a large portion of routine daily tasks, their lifestyles have become more sedentary. One could also argue that our lives have become safer due to the technological advancements… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: More people spend their free time doing dangerous activities (reasons, pros & cons)

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IELTS Report, topic: Line graphs comparing the use of public transport to private cars

This is a model answer for the Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Saudi Arabia that was shared recently. 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 compare the percentages of people who travelled to work by public transport and private cars in 5 Australian cities between the years 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words * Note: these aren’t the actual graphs given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Band 8.5 Model Answer The two charts describe the percentage of Australian residents that used public or private transport to travel to work in five different cities, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: Line graphs comparing the use of public transport to private cars

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IELTS Speaking Test in Japan (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

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Recently we shared the questions from an IELTS exam in Japan. Here are some model answers, to show you how you might respond to those questions: Speaking Part 1 (Interview) 1. What is your full name? My name is Melissa or Mel for short. 2. Do you work or study? I work, and I am a primary school teacher. Right now, I have been assigned to teach 4 subjects to a grade 4 class: math, English, geography and science. 3. Why did you choose this occupation? I guess I’ve always had a knack for teaching. I am the eldest of three siblings and growing up it was basically my job to babysit my younger sisters and help them with their homework. This is when I developed the skill of taking complicated topics and breaking them down into bite sized pieces… Read More »IELTS Speaking Test in Japan (Parts 1, 2 and 3)

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IELTS essay, topic: Job interviews may not be the best method to select candidates (agree/disagree)

This essay topic was seen in a recent IELTS test in Saudi Arabia Most companies use interviews as the only method to select a candidate for a job. Some people think that this is not the best way. Do you agree or disagree? Sample Band 8 Essay Historically, job interviews have been the prevalent method used in recruitment; nowadays, however, many people doubt its validity. It seems to me that one shouldn’t rely on an interview to determine the candidate’s capability to work, as their answers to interview questions are often made up, and a better way would be seeing someone in action before deciding on their suitability for a role. It is common knowledge that most people tend to heavily embellish their responses or just outright lie in a job interview. This nulls the interviewer’s efforts to gauge a… Read More »IELTS essay, topic: Job interviews may not be the best method to select candidates (agree/disagree)

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IELTS Report, topic: Two plans of the town’s shopping centre, before and after redevelopment

This is a model answer for the Academic Writing Task 1 from the IELTS exam in Nigeria that was shared recently. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The diagrams below show the layout of the town’s shopping centre at present and after a future redevelopment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words * Note: these aren’t the actual plans given in the test, they were recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Band 8.5 Model Answer The two plans describe the layout of a town’s shopping center, as it appears at present and how it will look after a redevelopment in the future. Overall, it can be seen that in the future shoppers… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: Two plans of the town’s shopping centre, before and after redevelopment

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