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The IELTS exams in Israel, Romania and India were the same, according to our friends Y, V and D. Here are the questions they collectively remembered: Listening test Section 1. A woman was booking a moving and packing service over the phone. Questions: filling in blanks, phone number, dates and other details. Section 2. Bushfires in Australia and instructions how to prevent them. Questions: filling in blanks, diagram labeling. Section 3. Don’t remember. Section 4. The new manager of a company was establishing new rules for employees. Questions: filling in blanks. Reading test Passage 1. Airport express – comparing information of 3 different types of service. Questions: short-answer questions, True/False/Not Given. Passage 2. Essential information for people starting a new business from home. Questions: matching paragraphs to letters. Passage 3. The procedure for getting a company car. Questions: matching paragraphs to headings. Passage 4. Musical festival at lunchtime. Small article with information about singers. Questions: matching headings to paragraphs. Passage 5. Exploration of the lost world using underwater mapping techniques and archeology. Questions: filling in blanks, choosing writer’s opinion. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Your neighbor has animals in the garden that disturb you and your family. Write a letter to the neighbor and say - What is disturbing you? - How is it affecting you and your family? - Suggest a solution for the current situation. - What will you do in case both of you don’t reach an agreement? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some say young people should choose the career they want to follow on their own. Others on the contrary say that the choice should be made by teachers and parents. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your statements and include any relevant examples from your experience. Speaking test Interview - What is your name? - What shall I call you? - Tell me about your town. Cue Card Talk about your favorite restaurant. Please say - Where is it? - What type of food is served there? - Why do you like this place? Discussion - Why do people eat out? - Is it healthy to eat out? - Is it a status issue to eat out? - What is your opinion about people with healthy eating habits? Related posts:IELTS test in Pune, India – May 2011 (General Training) Thanks to our friend A from India we are able...IELTS test in Israel – November 2011 (General Training) The topics below were shared by L, who recently took...IELTS test in Pune, India – April 2011 (General Training) The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – February 2011 (General Training) A recent IELTS exam was shared by H from Saudi...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – October 2011 (General Training) This IELTS exam was shared by S from Saudi Arabia...

Our kind friend H from Iran has shared the Speaking questions he remembered from the recent IELTS exam: Speaking test Interview - Can I see your ID please? - What is your full name? - Do you work or study? - What qualifications are needed for your job? - How often do you have visitors? - Do you prefer to be the host or be invited over to other people’s homes? - Do people in your country meet each others indoors or outdoors? - Do you like walking? - Were you walking a lot as a child? Cue Card Talk about a song that you remember from the childhood. Please say - What was it about? - Who was singing it to you? - When was the first time you heard it? Discussion - Do you think music is important in our life? - What is more important: songs or music? - Do you think in the past music was more rhythmic than the songs? Related posts:IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...IELTS Speaking test in Australia – August 2011 Our kind friend J remembered and shared the Speaking questions,...IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – September 2011 The speaking questions below were shared by A who took...IELTS test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 2011 (Academic Module) Below are the Writing and Speaking sections shared by J,...IELTS test in Sydney, Australia – September 2011 (General Training) The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friends...

Our kind friend T from Brazil has shared the IELTS exam he recently took. Here is what T remembered: Listening test Section 1. A man was talking with a call center operator to get information about a software event in Toronto. Questions: fill missing information in blanks. Section 2. A radio show in Australia was played where a woman talked about places to visit. Questions: multiple choice. Section 3. A student was talking with his tutor about academic issues and how to solve them. Questions: sentence completion. Section 4. A lecture about passion fruit in Indonesia. Questions: Multiple choice and sentence completion. Reading test Passage 1. A text about the importance of parks. Questions: match headings to paragraphs, match authors to their quotes. Passage 2. A text about fibers and fabrics. Questions: multiple choice, True/False/Not Given. Passage 3. A text about a few first months of newborns’ development. There was also an explanation on newborns’ brain development with focus on how babies perceive languages. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given 3 charts describing electronic games activity in South Korea. The charts provided information about age, gender of the players and the bestselling types of games. We had to summarize and compare that information. Writing task 2 (an essay) Many people say that companies and private tour operators should pay the bills for cleaning up pollution, instead of the government. To what extent do you agree or disagree with that? Speaking test Interview - Where do you come from? - What do you like about this place? - What do you think about the future of this place? Cue Card Talk about an older person that you know. Please say - Who is this person? - What do you and him/her like to talk about? Why? Discussion - What do you think about old people that live with their families? - Why do you think some companies prefer to employ older people? - Why do you think some people have a problem retiring from their jobs? Related posts:IELTS test in Taiwan – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our kind friend from Taiwan has shared a recent IELTS...IELTS test in Thailand – February 2011(Academic Module) Our friend H from Thailand shared his IELTS exam. Here...IELTS test in the UAE – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by M from the...IELTS test in Brazil and USA – March 2011 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in the USA and Brazil were the...IELTS test in Egypt and Turkey – April 2011 (General Training) IELTS exams in Egypt and Turkey were shared by our...

Today I would like to share with you the advice we’ve received from Roxanne and Muhammad, our competition winners in January 2012. Roxanne Rombaoa from the Philippines ( Band 7 ) said: “Before anything else, I want to express my ample gratitude to IELTS-Blog family, to those who are behind this website, great job guys. The sample tests in this website helped me lot especially in writing. I have learned many different techniques, not just in writing – but in reading as well. The sample essays with corrections will help and will give you a clear picture or get an idea on how you will be scored by an examiner. I am a busy person and never had a chance to enroll my self in a review center, but since I have the willingness and motivation, I did it. By spending a couple of hours per day reading all your tips and techniques from the site, I got my target score. You’re really the best study partner.” Muhammad Irfan from Pakistan ( Band 8 ) said: “I am extremely pleased and honored to have received this certificate and recognition for my IELTS results. I must say (without exaggeration!!) that your IELTS blog website was the only major contributor to my IELTS results. Specifically, the writing service which you guys have is an amazing tool to figure out the problems in one’s writing abilities. I can’t describe any particular strategies of preparation because I had only three weeks to prepare for my exam, so I couldn’t quite organize my study plans. On top of that, because of my work schedule, I could only spend less than an hour every day to prepare for this exam. But as I said before, most of the time I was going through your website which has tons of helpful tips and information about IELTS. I had frequently read about the book for IELTS preparation written by Ms. Simone. I couldn’t buy that because, as I said before, I was running out of time. But I can only imagine what better results I could have achieved had I prepared using the ‘Target Band 7′ book. In preparation, one has to believe in both hard work and luck. I don’t know if it’s true or not, but usually the tests are easier than the practice materials which you use to prepare. That’s what happened with me. So besides the hard work, one should also hope for an easier test But, as they say, there is definitely no substitute for hard work. My concentration was mostly on practicing the sample tests from the IELTS blog website. The best advice I can give to others is to solve as many questions on all four sections as possible. You shouldn’t ponder too much on the strategies of how to go about the test. Solving sample questions would solve most of the doubts you might have. Lastly, the feedback from others on your performance is like a roof on the house. Your practice wouldn’t be complete without it. Like I said before, the writing service provided by the IELTS blog website would go a long way towards making you realize your errors in writing. For speaking, you can go ahead and discuss with anyone who has mentored you before such as your professor, elder brother/sister (provided his/her English is good!!) or any IELTS expert for the feedback. For listening and reading, naturally you need the IELTS blog website to give you sample questions.” Related posts:IELTS preparation advice from high scorers Shortly after congratulating our competition winners and sending out their...IELTS Preparation tips from best IELTS scorers of March 2011 Today I am happy to share with you the preparation...Lalit shares preparation tips for Band 7.5 I am delighted to share with you the tips we...Priyanka was aiming at Band 7 in IELTS… but got Band 8, here’s how Today I’d like to share an inspirational story with you....IELTS tips from Srishma, who scored Band 8 after 3 weeks of preparation Below is a genuine story of Srishma Sridhar, an Indian...

Our friend A from Australia has shared his IELTS speaking questions: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - What shall I call you? - Where are you from? - Do you work or are you a student? - What do you study in the university? - Are there many students from your country studying this subject? Cue Card Describe a person that you know well. Please say - Who is he/she? - What do you like about him/her? - Do you spend a lot of time together? Discussion - Do you think an academic degree is necessary for success? - What is necessary for a person to be successful? - Do you think more people will get university education, in the future? Related posts:IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...IELTS test in Australia – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind...IELTS Speaking test in Sydney, Australia – April 2011 Below are the questions that our friend V remembered from...IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in Malaysia and Australia (which turned out...IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2012 The following Speaking questions were shared by our friend D...

The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind friend L, who remembered almost everything, except for the Speaking: Listening test Section 1. In a hostel, a man was outlining the facilities, rooms and things guests are responsible for. Section 2. The origin of plastic, a paragraph on Bakelite, then about an exhibition of plastics. Section 3. Two people discussing research for a project and how they will share the work. Section 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. An expert on tree houses, Peter Nelson was the main hero. Questions: match people to paragraphs, who said what. Passage 2. About employees’ tribunal in the airline industry. Passage 3. About employees’ privacy at work. Passage 4. Description of holiday parks. Questions: matching the correct descriptions to paragraphs. Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job. Describe a job you have found for him/her including: - What are the duties? - Why do you think it is a good job for him/her? - What does he/she have to do to get it? Writing Task 2 (an essay) Why do criminal programs and films on TV have become so popular? What are the reasons for it and the effect on society? Use examples from your own experience and give reasons for your answer. Related posts:IELTS test in Australia – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind...IELTS test in india – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in India (below) was shared by our...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka – January 2012 (General Training) Two kind test takers from Riyadh and Sri Lanka shared...IELTS test in Canada – January 2012 (General Training) Our Canadian friend S has shared the two parts of...IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in Malaysia and Australia (which turned out...

The IELTS exam in the UK was shared by S, who remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions: Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar chart of the world’s total population in the years 1952 to 2002, and a prediction for 2030 amongst 3 countries: China, India and the USA. Writing task 2 (an essay) These days people pay more attention to artists (writers, painters and so on) and give less importance to science and technology. Do you agree or disagree with this view? Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Where are you from originally? - Do you study or work? - Do you exercise? Why? - How do you exercise? - What exercises do you do? - What are the health benefits of doing exercises in your view? Cue Card Talk about an animal inhabiting your country that you like. Please say - What animal is it? - What are its habits? - How often can you spot one? - Why do you like it? Discussion - What other animals have you seen in your area? - Do people like wild animals? - Who takes the responsibility for wild animals’ protection? - Is there an organization that protects wild animals in your area? Related posts:IELTS test in Vietnam – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend...IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our friend D from Melbourne has shared the parts he...IELTS test in Australia – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind...IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in Malaysia and Australia (which turned out...IELTS test in the UAE – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by M from the...

The questions below were shared by our Indian friend S who recently took a Speaking test in Bangalore. Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Where do you live? - Do you work or study? - What do you like about your job? - How did you prepare for this job? - Did you play any indoor games when you were younger? - Is there a particular indoor game you liked? - If you wanted to learn an indoor game, what would it be? Why? Cue Card Talk about something that you lost. Please say - What was it? - Where did you lose it? - How did you feel about it? Follow-up question: Do you lose your things often? Discussion - What do people do to protect their things? - Has crime and theft increased? - What is the reason for the increase in crime and theft? - What do people lose often? - What would you do if you found a stolen item? - Do you think people return stolen things? Related posts:IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2012 The following Speaking questions were shared by our friend D...IELTS Speaking test in Mumbai, India – January 2012 The questions below were remembered and share by P, who...IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – January 2012 (Academic Module) Below are the questions shared by our friends who took...IELTS test in india – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in India (below) was shared by our...IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – January 2012 These are the speaking questions from the IELTS exam in...

The IELTS exam in Australia was shared by our kind friend J who remembered the Writing and Speaking questions: Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You went to a museum with your elderly friend last week. However he/she found it difficult to walk around the museum. Write a letter to manager and say - Whom did you visit the museum with? - What problems/inconveniences did he/she faced? - Suggest a solution that will enhance the museum visit experience for an elderly person. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people believe that students work better if the teacher is strict; others think it is better for students, if the teacher has a friendly approach. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Speaking test Interview - Can you tell me your full name, please? - What nationality are you? - Do you study or work? - Do you exercise? Why? - What are the health benefits of doing exercises? - Do you think exercises are beneficial for older people? Cue Card Describe two people from the same family. Please say - Who are they? - How often do you meet them? - How good are they with each other? - Explain about the similarities between them. Follow up question: Do you know any other members of their family? Discussion - What influence do parents have on their children? - What influence do friends have on them? - How can parents correct their children’s bad habits? Related posts:IELTS test in Canada – January 2012 (General Training) Our Canadian friend S has shared the two parts of...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka – January 2012 (General Training) Two kind test takers from Riyadh and Sri Lanka shared...IELTS test in india – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in India (below) was shared by our...IELTS test in Australia and Indonesia – July 2011 (General Training) Below are the questions and topics shared by our friends...IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our friend D from Melbourne has shared the parts he...

Today I am excited to announce the 10 winners who achieved the best IELTS results in January. Their hard work finally paid off! Without any further introduction I give you the people who opened 2012 with a bang: Academic Module – 1st place Griselda Susanto from Indonesia, Band 8.5 Academic Module – 2nd place Hardik Shah from India, Band 8 Muhammad Irfan from Pakistan, Band 8 Academic Module – 3rd place Dorothy Ann Espinosa from the Philippines, Band 7.5 Trang Nguyen from Vietnam, Band 7.5 Ankita Rao Yatirajyam from India, Band 7.5 Kailaash Balachandran from India, Band 7.5 General Training Module – 1st place Mary Sofia Susai from India, Band 8 General Training Module – 2nd place Qaiser Rafiq from Pakistan, Band 7.5 General Training Module – 3rd place Roxanne Rombaoa from the Philippines, Band 7 On behalf of the whole IELTS-Blog team I would like to congratulate the winners. You all have done a great job, and your success is a source of motivation for many other candidates, going through their IELTS books right now. According to our tradition, the winners’ special certificates are being sent to their emails, and their names are joining the IELTS-Blog hall of fame. If you’re wondering how these people were able to score so well, so do we. That’s why we are hoping the winners will write back and share their methods of preparation, tips and advice. Dear winners – don’t be shy, please reply and we promise to share your tips with the whole world. P.S. Our competition runs every month, and everyone is welcome to participate. Learn how to enroll here. Related posts:IELTS Results competition winners in August 2011 Today I am excited to announce the 7 winners who...IELTS Results competition winners in July 2011 It seems that the number of winners in our results...IELTS Results competition winners in June 2011 I am delighted to give you the good news –...IELTS Results competition winners in May 2011 May was an amazingly productive month for IELTS test takers....IELTS Results competition winners in April 2011 As you are about to find out, April was a...

The Speaking questions below were shared by J from Brazil (thank you!) Speaking test Interview - Tell me about the place you live in. - Tell me about your job. - Do you prefer to work or study in the mornings or evenings? Why? Cue Card Speak about a place outside of your country that you would like to visit. Please say: - Why do you want to visit this place? - What do you know about this place? - Why do you think you would enjoy? - What would you do there? Follow-up question: Do you know someone who was there? Discussion - Are newspapers the most important means of getting information in your country? Why? - How do people from your country get information about traveling? - What in your opinion is the optimal length of vacation? Related posts:IELTS Speaking test in Mumbai, India – January 2012 The questions below were remembered and share by P, who...IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2012 The following Speaking questions were shared by our friend D...IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – January 2012 These are the speaking questions from the IELTS exam in...IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...IELTS test in Taiwan – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our kind friend from Taiwan has shared a recent IELTS...

Below are the questions shared by our friends who took IELTS exams in India and Saudi Arabia. O and N only remembered the Writing and Speaking parts, and from their emails it looks like the two exams were very similar, if not identical. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given a bar chart of population growth in four countries (China, India, the USA and Japan), in the years 1969, 2002 and a suggested figure for 2050. Writing task 2 (an essay) Why do you think artists like writers, musicians and painters still have value in our society? Discuss. Speaking test Interview - Tell me about the house where you stay at the moment. - What do you like or dislike in it the most? - Are there any electrical appliances that you would like to buy? - What kind of products is dominant in your country? - Is it important for your country to export products to other countries? - How should a company’s staff be trained? Cue Card Talk about an old building that you have visited recently, please say - what is that building - where is it located - why did you visit that building Discussion Don’t remember Related posts:IELTS test in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – June 2011 (Academic Module) Below are the Writing and Speaking sections shared by J,...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka – January 2012 (General Training) Two kind test takers from Riyadh and Sri Lanka shared...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia – April 2011 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by R, who took...IELTS test in India and Saudi Arabia – March 2011 (General Training) The IELTS exams in Saudi Arabia and India seems to...IELTS test in India – November 2011 (Academic Module) Our kind friend S was able to share the writing...

Our Canadian friend S has shared the two parts of IELTS exam she remembered (Writing and Speaking). Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You have trouble paying rent for the house where you live. Write a letter to your landlord explaining your current financial situation and ask for a house change. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people say that to become a good teacher, you should acquire enough training, while others say that teaching capabilities can be developed with experience. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Speaking test Interview - Where are you from? - Do you like guests? - Where do you like to spend time with them, at home or outside? Why? - Tell me about your house. - What would your dream house look like? - What are your goals for the near future? Cue Card If you were to start a business, what kind of business would it be? Please say - How do you know about it? - What would inspire you to do it? - What is the advantage of this business? Discussion Don’t remember. Related posts:IELTS test in india – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in India (below) was shared by our...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka – January 2012 (General Training) Two kind test takers from Riyadh and Sri Lanka shared...IELTS test in the UK – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our friend E has shared the information below about his...IELTS test in Canada – November 2011 (General Training) The IELTS exam below was shared by M from Canada...IELTS test in Vietnam – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend...

As we all know, learning from other people’s experience is a very effective technique, and here is your opportunity to find out how Giulia (from Italy) and Ahmed (from Bangladesh) were able to get Band 7.5 in their IELTS exams. As winners of our ‘Best IELTS result’ competition, Giulia and Ahmed were asked to share their advice. Here it is: Giulia said: “I would suggest to all the IELTS candidates to improve most of all their abilities in time management, because I think that it’s very difficult is to do your best, especially in the writing part, in such a short time. In order to do that it is useful to do as much exercise as possible keeping an eye on the watch. For the writing part, I found it very helpful to learn a list of linking expressions to use in every situation and some synonyms for the most common words, since they make the text look more fluent. During the speaking, improvising is better than keeping silent. And, I know it might look obvious, but still it’s important to live the English language day by day, reading newspapers and talking with native speakers. Last, but not least, it’s fundamental not to panic!” Ahmed said: “I was not born in a native English speaking country. However, I have effectively used specific techniques in order to get better at my English skills. I have been always trying to implement any particular technique in each of the 4 modules before the exam. For example, I have practiced the “Mind Mapping” technique in both Speaking and Writing modules. Other activities such as listening to music and the news regularly in English have increased my lexical resources. I believe my biggest strength is in writing, as everyone has their own. I have always tried to pretend that I’m writing something even when practicing for a different module. I always recorded my speaking and tried to listen to it later to check for errors. IELTS-Blog has also provided me with the latest questions from different countries, which enriched my knowledge too. I would sometimes write down the lyrics of a song just to check how am I doing with my English Listening. Scanning, Skimming, Analyzing, Identifying specific information have been the main keys for my Reading. All in all, I encourage each and every one out there planning to sit the IELTS exam to make an organized effort and to understand the format of the test.” Related posts:Tips for a better IELTS score from Venkatesh, Band 7.5 You may remember Venkatesh Neelakantan from India, one of our...Ahmed explains how he got Band 7 in IELTS You may remember Ahmed Saber as one of the winners...Success Story: Kingsley Raises IELTS Score and Becomes a Registered Nurse (Part 2) Yesterday we posted about Kingsley’s success in raising his IELTS...Exam tips for Band 8 from IELTS veteran (Reading and Speaking) Today we are sharing the rest of the tips by...Success Story: Kingsley Raises IELTS Score and Becomes a Registered Nurse (Part 1) If you are having doubts about whether or not your...

The questions below were remembered and share by P, who had an IELTS exam in Mumbai, India recently. Speaking test Interview - What is your name? - Where do you come from? - Please, describe your city. - Is your city a good place for younger generation? - How many languages do you know? - Is it difficult to learn a second language? Cue Card Describe a city/town that you like to visit. Please say - What town is it? - Why do you like it? - How do you know about this town? - What attracts you the most in this town? Discussion - What are the differences between rural and urban lifestyles? - What other benefits do you get from the city except for health, education and transport facilities? - When more people move from rural to urban areas, what would the consequences be? Related posts:IELTS Speaking test in Mumbai, India – October 2011 The IELTS speaking questions below were shared by A (thank...IELTS test in india – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in India (below) was shared by our...IELTS Speaking test in India – January 2012 The following Speaking questions were shared by our friend D...IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...IELTS Speaking test in Hyderabad India – August 2011 The Speaking questions below were sent by D who took...

The IELTS exam below was shared by M from the UAE. Listening test Section 1. A person was inquiring on the phone about a hotel’s facilities for a birthday party. Section 2. Health centre manager was guiding a new receptionist, describing the type of patients and doctors in the health center and the floor plan of the building. Questions: diagram / map labeling. Section 3. A student and a tutor were discussing the wind turbines used in Australia, their specifications, advantages and disadvantages. Section 4. Don’t remember. Reading test Passage 1. Theory and the causes of extinction of apes around the world. Questions: match quotations to experts’ names. Passage 2. Development of the mathematical tables and models to solve problems. Passage 3. How music therapy can heal people. Scientific reasons and expert opinions on curing diseases and illnesses such as burns, autism in children and so on, using music. Questions: filling in blanks, True/False/Not Given, matching exercises. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We had a table showing four African countries’ oil production over four years. We were asked to summarize the information. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays, young people are admiring media and sports stars even though they don’t set a good example. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Related posts:IELTS test in Taiwan – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our kind friend from Taiwan has shared a recent IELTS...IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in Malaysia and Australia (which turned out...IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka – January 2012 (General Training) Two kind test takers from Riyadh and Sri Lanka shared...IELTS test in Vietnam – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend...IELTS test in the UK – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our friend E has shared the information below about his...

You may remember Venkatesh Neelakantan from India, one of our competition winners last month, who took the third place with a band score of 7.5. Here are some tips Venkatesh was happy to share about his way of studying: “I am absolutely delighted to hear the news. Thank you very much for the certificate and the appreciation. It is indeed one to be treasured. In my opinion, making English a part of everyday life is very important. One needs to think in English, see more English channels, converse extensively in English. Even if it is throwing a spontaneous tantrum, let it be in English. It is OK to make mistakes, but the conscious attempt to better oneself should be definitely made. English should be so entwined that it should become the second nature. This enhances the ability to grasp new words and phrases easily. Secondly, reading a lot of editorial articles from good newspapers helps. In Chennai, India I used “The Hindu”. This is a leading newspaper and contains articles written in a very good English. Thirdly, referring to websites and read others’ opinions and advice is important. In that regard, I would undoubtedly say that your site IELTS-Blog is a one stop shop to seek answers for all the questions I had in mind. It is a kind of a mega mall where I got not only exam tips, but also sample essays and other valuable pieces of information from other contributors. I would suggest readers to run through your entire website and grasp as much as possible. Last but not the least, aim higher! The mind should be tuned to a perfect 9. As the saying goes “Aim for the stars and you may reach the sky”. This is what I did. Hope my suggestions help others in excelling in their IELTS pursuit. Good luck to everyone and my heartfelt gratitude to IELTS-Blog.com” Related posts:IELTS Preparation tips from Sayma, who got Band 7.5 Sayma Monir was one of the first winners of our...IELTS Tips for Success from Andrei, Band 8.5 I am sure you remember Andrei Florea, who took the...Victor’s tips for Band 8 in IELTS Today we are happy to share the tips received from...Preparation tips from high achievers of June 2011 It is my pleasure to share with you the tips...Exam tips from Hermawan, IELTS Band 8 Today I would like to share with you some IELTS...

The following Speaking questions were shared by our friend D from India (thank you!). Speaking test Interview - What is your name? - What shall I call you? - Do you work or study? - What is your job? - Is it difficult to find such a job in your country? Cue Card Describe a situation that angered you the most. Please say - Where and when did it happen? - What exactly made you angry? - How did you handle this situation? Discussion - When you replay this situation in your mind, do you still feel angry? - Do you think expressing your emotions is important? Why? - How do people in your country express their emotions? - What are the effects of positive or negative emotions on health? Explain both. - Do you like to dance? - Why do you like dancing? - When do people in your country usually dance? Related posts:IELTS test in india – January 2012 (General Training) The IELTS exam in India (below) was shared by our...IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – January 2012 These are the speaking questions from the IELTS exam in...IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – January 2011 IELTS speaking questions below were shared by J who recently...IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in Malaysia and Australia (which turned out...IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...

Our friend D from Melbourne has shared the parts he remembered of his recent IELTS exam (Writing and Speaking). Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We had a table showing the proportion of population above 60 years of age in 6 different regions. Writing task 2 (an essay) Nowadays companies put more emphases on social skills in the recruitment process. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Speaking test Interview - What city are you from? - Please tell me about your city. - What do you like the most about the city? - Is it important for older people to do physical exercises? - Do you exercise every day? - How helpful is it? - Do you plan to exercise in the future? - How active are you? - How often do you cook at home? - Do you think home culture is important for people? Cue Card Describe your favorite restaurant. Please say - What decoration style does it have? - What kind of food is served there? - Whom do you go there with? Discussion - What is the main difference between restaurant food and home cooked food? - Is it important to teach children to cook? - What is the best way to teach them to cook? Related posts:IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...IELTS test in Malaysia and Australia – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exams in Malaysia and Australia (which turned out...IELTS Speaking test in Myanmar (Burma) – October 2011 The Speaking questions below were shared by T who took...IELTS test in the UK – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our friend E has shared the information below about his...IELTS test in Vietnam – January 2012 (Academic Module) The IELTS exam below was shared by our kind friend...

These are the speaking questions from the IELTS exam in Taiwan we shared yesterday. Speaking test Interview - What is your house like? - What kind of house would you like to have in the future? - Do you like fashion? - Do you think you would like to buy some designer’s clothes for yourself? - What kind of clothes were you wearing in the past, that you don’t wear anymore? - Do you often read local or international newspapers? Why? Cue Card Talk about a product from another country that you want to buy. Please say - What kind of product is it? - What country is the product from? - Why do you want to buy it? - Is it convenient for you to buy this product in the place where you live? Discussion - Do you think nowadays more people want to buy imported goods? - What kind of imported goods do people in your country buy often? - Why do some people refuse to buy imported goods? - What are the benefits for companies in a global market? - How does the Internet affect the growth of business? Related posts:IELTS test in Taiwan – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our kind friend from Taiwan has shared a recent IELTS...IELTS test in Taiwan – September 2011 (Academic Module) Our kind friend from G from Taiwan has shared some...IELTS Speaking test in Melbourne, Australia – January 2012 This recent IELTS Speaking test was shared by R who...IELTS Speaking test in Taiwan – May 2011 The Speaking questions below were shared by Y from Taiwan....IELTS test in the UK – January 2012 (Academic Module) Our friend E has shared the information below about his...