IELTS recent tests
May 2021
IELTS test in Brazil – May 2021 (General Training)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a letter)
You are going to move out of your apartment in an English-speaking country. Your landlord is a
very good person, who has assisted you a lot during your stay. Meanwhile, your friend would
like to rent the flat after you. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
– Let your landlord know that you will be leaving
– Thank you landlord for his/her help
– Tell him/her about your friend
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that with the new technology there is no need to develop handwriting skills
anymore. Others believe that it is still necessary to teach handwriting. Discuss both these views
and give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Do you work or study?
– Where do you work?
– Why did you choose that job?
– Is there anything you dislike about your job?
– Do you sing often?
– When do you like to sing?
– Is it difficult to sing well?
– Do you want to be a singer?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an occasion when you ate something for the first time. You should say:
– what food it was
– when it happened
– where you ate it
– and explain how you felt about it.
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Follow-up question: Do you like trying new foods?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What foreign foods are popular in your country?
– What kind of food is more popular in your country?
– What is the difference between younger and older people in their food habits?
– How do you think our eating habits will change in the future?
– Do you think that it’s important to know how to cook well?
– In modern society, is it still important that people learn to cook?
– Do you watch cooking shows on TV?
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IELTS test in the UK – May 2021 (Academic Module)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a graph and a bar chart showing the spending on international tourism by people
from six different countries in 2011 and 2012. We had to summarize the information and write a
report.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
When asked to choose between a life without work and working most of the time, people would
always choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you do?
– Do you like your job?
– Will you change it in the near future?
– What would you like to do?
– Do you like flowers?
– Do you grow flowers at your place?
– Do you like Public Holidays?
– Do you go on vacation during this period?
– Where do you usually go?
– Who do you go there with?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about something that you wanted to do but couldn’t. Please say
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– What was it?
– Why couldn’t you do it?
– How did you feel about it later?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What would have enabled you to succeed?
– Did you try to do it alone or with others?
– Would you like to try it again in the future?
– Do you believe that success and hard work are connected?
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IELTS Speaking test in Saudi Arabia – May 2021
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– How may I address you?
– Where do you live?
– Do you live in a flat or a house?
– What is the most popular means of transportation in your country?
– How do most people travel to work where you live?
– What traffic problems are there in your area?
– How do traffic problems affect you?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a short trip you often take that you do not like. Please say
– where you go
– when you go there
– why you go there
– and explain why you do not like this trip.
Follow-up question: Does anyone else take this trip with you?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do people from your country like to travel abroad? Why?
– How do people travel long distances for work in your country?
– Can you explain why some people go abroad to work?
– What other reasons do people have to travel abroad?
– When do they travel?
– How often do they travel?
– How has travel changed, compared to some decades ago?
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IELTS test in the UK and Ukraine – May 2021 (Academic Module)
Reading test
Passage 1. About building ancient castles.
Questions: 4 True/False/Not Given questions, flow chart completion and multiple choice
questions.
Passage 2. About medieval art.
Questions: matching headings, sentence completion and matching features.
Passage 3. A text about handsets.
Questions: 4 Yes/No/Not Given questions, then multiple choice and summary completion
questions.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given 2 pie charts providing a breakdown of the kinds of occupation people in two
cities were employed in.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people say that punishment is the best way to teach children to behave well, while others
disagree and point out that rewarding and praising them is better. Discuss both views and give
your own opinion.
Speaking test
Part 1 (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 job?
– What is the best city in your country to live in?
– What do you like the most about your country?
– Do you like singing?
– Do you like listen to other people sing?
– Would you like to take some singing lessons?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe a time when you encouraged someone to do something. You should say:
– Who the person was
– What you encouraged him/her to do and why
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– What the outcome was
– And explain how you felt about encouraging this person.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you encourage people to do things often?
– How can parents encourage children to do things?
– What about bosses, how can they encourage their employees?
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IELTS Speaking test in Nigeria – May 2021
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Where do you live, in an apartment or a house?
– Describe your apartment.
– What scenery can you see from your windows?
– Let’s talk about trees.
– What kind of trees are famous in your country?
– Do you like trees?
– Are there any trees near you apartment?
– Do you remember people’s names?
– How do you feel when people forget your name?
– Is there any particular way to remember people’s names easily?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an occasion when you had to wait in a long line/queue for a long time. Please say
– When and where it was
– What you did while waiting
– How you felt about it
Follow-up question: Do you have to wait in long lines often?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– What impact does waiting in long queues have on customers?
– How important is customer service for the organisation/business?
– Do people feel that they don’t deserve to wait for too long in the queues?
– Do you think robots are going to replace humans in the near future?
– Is it a positive or a negative development?
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IELTS test in the Jordan – May 2021 (Academic Module)
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Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given two bar graphs. One was showing the average cost per night in different hotels
with star ratings from 3 to 5 stars. The other was showing the occupancy rate in these hotels.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays in many countries the proportion of older population is higher than that of younger
people. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Where do you study?
– Describe your home.
– What can you see from your windows?
– What kind of trees are usually planted in a home garden in your country?
– Have you ever planted trees?
– Do you like planting trees? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe something important that has been kept in your family for a long time. Please say
– What is it?
– How long did your family have it for?
– How did your family get it?
– Why is it so important?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Is there anything that makes you happy?
– Can you stay happy all the time?
– What can you do to feel happier in general?
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IELTS test in the USA – May 2021 (Academic Module)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
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We were given two maps of a village, one from the past and another of its current layout. We
had to summarize and compare the changes.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Nowadays more and more tasks at home and at work are being performed by robots. Why do you
think this is happening? Is it a negative or positive development?
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Why did you decide to study it?
– Do you like it?
– What will you do when you graduate?
– Do you like shopping for clothes?
– What type of clothes do you wear?
– Do you prefer comfortable or fashionable clothes? Why?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Talk about a recent health-related article that you have read. Please say
– What was it about?
– When and why did you read it?
– Did you find it helpful?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you think health and fitness are important?
– What do you do to stay healthy?
– Do you exercise?
– What kind of workouts do you like?
– Do you think robots will take place of humans?
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IELTS test in Taiwan – May 2021 (Academic Module)
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a bar chart showing the number of visitors to five different museums from June
to October 2015 in the UK.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that it is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy
lifestyle in order to prevent illnesses, rather than funding the treatment for people who are
already ill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– Do you live in a house or an apartment?
– Can you describe your house?
– What can you see from your windows?
– Do you think math is important?
– Did you find math interesting at school?
– Can a teacher help to make it more interesting?
– How can math help in your daily life?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe your experience of a wild animal encounter. Please say
– What animal it was
– Where and when it happened
– Who was there with you
– And explain how you felt about it later.
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Do you like pets?
– Do you have a pet?
– Do you think pets can be kept at home?
– Let’s talk about zoos.
– Do you like going to the zoo?
– Is it cruel to keep animals there?
– Why do you think so?
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IELTS test in Kazakhstan – May 2021 (Academic Module)
Reading test
Passage 1. An article about Lichen (a composite organism).
Passage 2. About legal protection and personhood rights of Apes.
Passage 3. An article about history and the culture of storytelling.
Writing test
Writing task 1 (a report)
We were given a table and a line graph describing the different age groups of people who visited
cinemas between 1994 and 2002 in Australia.
Writing task 2 (an essay)
Some people think that food is one of the most fundamental economic products and should be
mostly produced by each country for its own consumption, with only minimal export of products
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to other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own
opinion and relevant examples.
Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)
– What is your full name?
– Can I see your ID?
– Where are you from?
– Do you work or study?
– What do you study?
– What helps you in your study?
– What techniques do you use in your study?
– Do you like driving a car?
– Do you like long car trips? Why?
– What was your longest trip?
– Did you go by yourself or with friends?
Part 2 (Cue Card)
Describe an event in which you were unsuccessful. Please say
– What was the situation?
– When did it happen?
– Why do you think it happened?
– What did you do about it?
Part 3 (Discussion)
– Will you try to do better next time?
– Why do you think teenagers try to be polite?
– Do you think goals are necessary to achieve success?
– Is it OK to give up? Why?
– Does hard work guarantee success?
– Why do you think so?
Wishing you all the best
Ahmed Hassan
IELTS Preparation Community
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