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IELTS-Blog::Strategies that helped Vandana get Band 8 in IELTS Strategies that helped Vandana get Band 8 in IELTS Posted: 29 Aug 2014 03:30 AM PDT Vandana is a lovely lady and one of the winners in our monthly IELTS results competition. When we asked what strategies were responsible for her beautiful score (Listening 9, Reading 8.5, Writing and Speaking 7, Overall Band 8), here is what she said: “I am delighted to know that I have been chosen as a winner in the IELTS competition. I would like to extend my gratitude to www.ielts-blog.com for keeping me updated and motivated for the test. The experiences that students shared on your site were very helpful. I also found useful the writing task samples with estimated scores. They were very informative and I learnt the key tips about how to convert a normal 6 band writing task to a 7 or higher band one. A piece of advice for the test takers: 1. Reading test I would like to recommend th...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – August 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – August 2014 Posted: 28 Aug 2014 03:30 AM PDT The IELTS test taker S from Saudi Arabia remembered the following Speaking questions: Speaking test Interview - What is your full name? - Can I see your ID? - Where are you from? - Do you work or study? - Where do you live now? - What do you like about the place you live in? - Is this place suitable for kids and families? - What do you like the most about this place? - Do you prefer to be with relatives or friends? - Do you think guests should do house chores when they visit? Cue Card Talk about a time that you have spent away from home. Please say - Where did you spend it? - How long were you away? - Did you like it there? Why? - How did you feel about being away from home? Discussion - Describe the hospitality industry in your hometown. - How do...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Tokyo, Japan – August 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Tokyo, Japan – August 2014 (General Training) Posted: 27 Aug 2014 03:30 AM PDT An IELTS test taker A from Japan remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions: Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) You had an incident during your stay in a hotel. One of the staff members was very helpful. Write a letter to the hotel management about it and say - What was the incident? - How did the staff member help you? - Suggest how the management should show appreciation to him/her. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people say that the Olympic games don’t have a role to play in the 21st century. Do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion. 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 for a job? - Did you always want to do i...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Canada – August 2014 (Academic Module) IELTS test in Canada – August 2014 (Academic Module) Posted: 26 Aug 2014 03:30 AM PDT Thanks to the IELTS test taker S from Canada we can share the topics and questions from a recent exam (except for the Listening, which S couldn’t remember). Reading test Passage 1. About a 296 year-old skull of European origin that was discovered in Australia. Passage 2. How paper banknotes originated from metal coins. Passage 3. A strategy of superstores. Writing test Writing task 1 (a report) We were given two line graphs showing the amount of male and female prisoners in Australia from 1911 to 2001. Writing task 2 (an essay) Some people believe that mobile phones should be banned in public, especially on public transport, in restaurants and cinemas. Others think that mobile phones should be allowed to use anywhere. Discuss both views and give your opinion...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – August 2014 IELTS Speaking test in Lagos, Nigeria – August 2014 Posted: 25 Aug 2014 03:30 AM PDT The IELTS test taker D from Nigeria remembered the following Speaking questions: 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 for a job? - Do you use a computer at work? - How important is it for you? Why? - When did you see a computer for the first time? - When did you use it for the first time? - What was it for? - Do you think it is good that children are exposed to computers at an early age now? Why? Cue Card Describe a place that you have visited far away from home. Please say - Where and what is this place? - How did you travel to this place? - What did you do there? Discussion - What mode of travel do you prefer? Why? - What are the advantages of tr...

IELTS-Blog::IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training) IELTS test in Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK – August 2014 (General Training) Posted: 22 Aug 2014 03:30 AM PDT Three IELTS test takers from Nepal, Saudi Arabia and the UK said their exams were the same. Here are the Writing and Speaking questions they remembered: Writing test Writing task 1 (a letter) There is a bad road in your locality. Write a letter to the council telling about the problem with the road. In your letter - introduce yourself, - explain what and where the problem is, - suggest what the council should do about it. Writing Task 2 (an essay) Some people believe that competition helps children to be better prepared for their future, while others say that competition can be harmful for children and should be limited to adults. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Speaking test Interview - What is your f...