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[Zol]

Hi all,
My exam taken in 01 Sept was as same as Yuka who wrote from Australia. But my speaking topic was different. It was about a reading that read recently to recommend. Part 3 was related to the reading attitute and library. I couldn't do it well.

From Mongolia

[ann]

hi danny
i did my exam in bangalore....for reading all what v need is concentration and understandin the trick in the question...

[mz]

Hi every body , i`ve tried to answer on one of the recent ielts exam , weiting task question
COMMENTS ARE WELCOMMED

It Is More Important To Spend Public Money Promoting Healthy Lifestyles In Order To Prevent Illnesses Rather Than Treating The People Who Are Already Ill

It is undoubtedly that people`s way of living have changed considerably over the last decades , which had resulted in people becoming less healthy than before. However ,i would argue that spending money on treating ill individual is quit as important as spending on improving healthy life style.

On the one hand , It has been always said that prevention is better than cure, and this is mainly for two reasons. Perhaps the principal one is that by focusing on encouraging healthy life style like taking regular exercises and eating balanced diet would prevent large number of diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases and hypertension. This diseases create a great burden on the the health system and it cost substantial money that could have been saved if people stopped bad habits. Another reason is the fact that there are some bad habits that might resulted in serious conditions which are difficult to treat or even some times fatal ,and this could be a loss for individual and socitey.For example , smoking is a major cause of lung cancer which is aggressive and it claims many people's life every year.

On the other hand ,there is a main argument why the state should spend equal money on already diseased individuals. Wrong life style is not the only reason for causing people not to be healthy, there are other reasons like aging and inherited conditions .The diseases resulted frome these conditions are simply unpreventable. For example ,many people might get Alzheimer disease when the get older especially in developed countries where people live longer. If the government decided not to support them by stop funding their treatment ,it would be certainly unfair and damaging to their life and it is the state duty to provide the needed cure and support regardless the causes of people illness.

in conclusion, it is certainly true that it is cheaper for any government to spend on preventive measures rather than curative measure, but it also true that there are some unpreventable disease that need equal attention and therefore equal funding.

[Zeladea]

Hello can I ask if anybody had taken IELTS exam in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. I am worried coz my exam will be next week. I hope someone is generous enough to share the topics especially speaking my weakness... Thanks

[Aisha]

hi, received score
listening 7.5
writing 6.5
reading 7
speaking 7

i want to improve my score in all modules, not happy,
can somebody tell me, if we cross word limit in task 2 , then maximum how many words can we write that would not affect the band score?

[cika]

task 2 in ielts academic module in Belfast,UK on 6th of sept
Today most of the scientific research are funded by private company other than the government. Do the advantage of this outweigh its disadvantage

[Zeladea]

Hi cika I also took the IELTS test here in Saudi Arabia and I have same question as you for task 2. The task 1 was about number of people per household in UK in the year 1998 and 2001. I just want to ask if your speaking topic is the same as mine. Our topic was project done, photography.. What was your speaking question?

[cika]

hello zeladea, my speaking was about history and its important

[Zeladea]

That was your speaking task 2.? Was your reading about " building wells,biochemistry, physics, then the listening was about reservation in the restaurant for a farewell party ???

[Zeladea]

My task 2 speaking was describe a project that you did at school/ work with a group, when and wher it was done, what was your role.... What was the question about history.? I thought since we have same question in writing, we might have the same question in speaking? I hope we did well in the exam and I am hoping for the best...

[Reena Chetan Gandhi]

Hello all,

Please share more and more topics for recent exams.....

Reena

[mz]

its a natural process that many of the animal species are becoming extinct. there is no reason to ask why people should take measures to prevent it.
do u agree or disagree

It is certainly true that there are some types of animal that are facing the threat of extinction. However ,there are several reasons responsible for causing this phenomenon, and some policies should be introduced to tackle this issue.

The first step is to understand why some animal species are in danger of extinction. Broadly speaking there are two main reasons for this trend. Perhaps the main one is the destruction of the natural wild habitat. Human are responsible for destroying natural areas in order to construct buildings and roads or to plant crops that bring profit such as coffee . For instance ,we have cut down enormous area of rain forest ,and these activities has resulted in many animals have no home to live. Another significant factor is the waste pollution. It is widely recognized that in many places of the world ,large amount of factories and domestic waste is pumped in to the water. This had extremely serious effect on the creatures living there .

There are more than one possible measures that can be addressed by the government and people to save these animals from extinction. One option is to introduce tougher rules by the government on companies and factories so that they should manage to find more proper way to dispose their waste without harming the natural habitat. For example , a company should be fined if it has been caught pumping its waste in to a river .Also , cutting down forest for purposes of construction and manufacturing should be prevented through posing some taxes and charges on companies that found to be involved in such action.

In conclusion, it is undeniable that the number of certain animal species are declining as a result of some human activities like destruction of natural habitat and waste pollution, however, government should introduce laws to protect these natural habitat and help in preventing these animals from extinction

[Tin]

Mz

You need to answer the question . Do you agree or disagree?

[yap]

Hi,does anyone here have ideas about this topic in speaking part 2?

Describe a program or TV channel that you enjoy watching regularly.
What it is called
When do you usually watch it
Why do you prefer to watch this program and not the others one
What is the program about?

Can I talk about TED?I meant the website that Simon suggested to us.Can I use it as a Program?Give me some comments,Thanks!^^

[GAP]

hi simon

Would u tell me how to speak on the topic like speak about the toy that you like the most or with you played?

[bishoy]

hi, simon
please answer me
i got ielts results in GT 1-sep-12
L=7, R=6, W=5.5, S=6.5
and what i need to get at least 6 in each module, it is right to ask for remark just for the writing , it will be worthy or not?

[Simon]

Hi Gap,

Have a look at this lesson:

http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2010/07/ielts-speaking-describe-a-toy.html

...

Hi Bishoy,

Yes, you can ask for a re-mark just for writing. Read the following advice:

http://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2012/07/ielts-advice-asking-for-a-re-mark.html

[as on IELTS 25/08/12]

Recent Exam Question..

Many museums charge people for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages?

Pls comment on each other's writing!

[Munchen]

Hi Simon. I have this kind of question, whether a candidate can improve both his writing and speaking from 5.5 up to 7.0 within 2 months? Moreover, to attain this, what should be done? Looking forward to your advices.. Thanks in advance..

[vangi]

Thank you so much simons, thank you so much everyone, i have learnt so much here. This is precious experience that i will never forget. After two month's study, i got four 7s finally, i failed three times, i strgguled, i doubted, i was so frustrated before, but thank you simons, it is because of your selfless sacrifice that i finally get the result i need. This is the score for my last time's test.
writing 7.5, listening 7.5, speaking 8.0, reading 8.5
Keep going everyone, just want to say, you can make it at last as long as you believe so, and good luck for all your hard work! Thank you so much simons, please accept my sincerely appreciation!

[vangi]

By the way, just saw Munchen's question, i increased my socore from 6 to 7.5 in one month, maybe you can do better than me, just try your best and be patient. During my preparation i wrote an essay everyday and ask my lecture or my native English speaking friends to correct it for me. it is really important for you to get the right format and attach to it, and tell you what, this most important "skill" you can learn here for free and it is really the right way. So don't give up, just do it! i can share my experience with you if you want. after i have gained so much help from others, it is the time for me to make some sacrifice and i will appreciate if you want to give me this chance. haha.....

[bimal]

hi friends
my writing task 2 topic was
The money spent by government on space programmes would be better spent on vital public services such as school and hospitals.to what extent do you agree or disagree

[Simon]

Great advice Vangi, and congratulations!

[Munchen]

Thanks for the attention Vangi. Maybe, impossible not inspire by your motivating sentences.. Surely, I'd like to make use of your valuable advice, as a successful examiner ;)

By the way, SIMON, what additional would you advise?

[Munchen]

Main problem, personally, is I'm unable to pour my ideas into the essay format. I have a lot of ideas, however, writing these ideas without planning. As a result, it cannot be accepted as an essay of deserves 6.5 and so..

[Munchen]

Vangi, my email is oomammadov@yahoo.com

Could you please, send your valuable ideas regarding especially with the Writing? My weakest bands are writing and speaking.. Would like get at least 6.5 for each.. Waiting..
Thanks..

[Nina]

I took the exam today in Moscow, Russia.
First of all, thank you, Simon! Your blog has been very helpful!

Listening.
1st part: there's a tourist agency organizing a trip for a family. Most tasks were related to "write two or more words..." some multiple choise. Quite easy.
2nd part: a piece of advice to a friend on how to write a brochure on an english course.
3d part: was a monologue. A man talking about different materials used in construction.

Reading.
1st passage: was about a polinesian tribe (can't recall their name) A huge number of yes/no/ng and t/f/ng. O_O

2nd passage: something about how companies apply some kind of function. I don't remember.

3d passage: children whose 1st language isn't the official language of the country they're living in. So it was about how these children can improve their 2nd language and that without practice they easily loose their native language and so on and so on...

Writing
1 task: A bar chart illustrates the amount of coffe and tea imported to 4 different countries, namely UK, USA, Canada and Germany in 2007.

2 task: In many school children have to learn foreign language in primary school. Do you think that advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

Speaking.
-Where do you live, in an appartment or in a house?
-Which room is your favorite one, why?
-Do you like spending time at home?

-Do you like flowers, why?
-Do you give flowers?
-Do you like plastic flowers? (I said that I liked neither fake emotions nor flowers ;))

-Did you like your primary school, why?
-Did you go back to your school?
-Did you meet somebody from your class?

2nd topic.
Talk about a place of natural beauty you would like to visit.
What and where this place is?
Why do you want to go there?
Who can you meet there?

Well, that's it. Don't be nervous on your interview! That's horrible..

[bimal]

the writing task 2 was about.i m frm nepal xm of sept15
should the foreign subjects added in primary level scool curricurum.do the advantages outweight the disadvantages

[Qizhi Huang]

Hi all,

Just finished the exam today in UK. Quite depressed right now to be honest. The reading is the hardest. All three passages and the questions are as difficult as can be.

Anyway, here are what I have got in the test to share with you.

Listening:
1. travel agency to book a trip in australia
2. a man talking about a walking trip
3. design a brochur for an english course
4. lecture on natural and manmade materials

Reading: (really hard!)
1. captain cook exploring australia
2. learning mother language in host country
3. business and social involvment (something like that).

Writing:
Task1:
bar chart of imported coffee and tea in four countries in 2007

Task2:
In some countries, schools teach foreign language in primary school.
Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Speaking
1. yourself
2. historical event
3. lessons from past, museum should be charged or not, what from 21st century will be displayed in the future?

[Kiran]

Sample answer for 15th Sept IELTS essay India
http://makkarielts.com/language-essays/455-language-essays-in-many-countries-teaching-a-foreign-language-to-primary-school-students-is-essential-do-you-think-the-advantages-of-teaching-a-foreign-language-to-young-learners-outweighs-the-disadvantages.html

[Prashant]

Qizhi Huang do u remember any of answers ? .i gave the same test.we can match them?

[aps]

hello everyone..i also gave the same paper.Reading was very difficult.No way some one can do it in 1 hour.
hii nina,quizi and bimal..it looks like paper is same in some countries..so be in contact so that we can help each other in future..

[Prashant]

@ aps

me too.reading was quite difficult...

[petonia]

hi simon
what is the difference between "resource" and "source"? for ex. online resource or traditional source??
is it correct: Online sources or traditional resources???

thanks

[sulaiman]

it is the same eaxam that i had itnon 15 september

please people try to write here what are the writing tasks are about and the listining and reading .

you will be very helpful because you are taking the exam before me ..

anyway

I had 3 IELTS exams , the first one : L : 6 / R :6 / W:4.5 / S:4.5

the second one : L : 5.5 / R : 6 / W: 5 / S: 5.5

and am dissapointed about my last exam ( 15/sep )

my overall is 5.5 in both of them but i need 6

again , please anyone is reading this tell us what was the main questions in your exam after you finish your exam immediatly .

thank you simon ;)

[tin]

In some countries, schools teach foreign language in primary school.
Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?

Studying foreign language at an early should be implemented . It can be a basic tool for these grade school pupils to be successful in the future. From my point of view, there are more rewards in learning two or more languages at a young age than drawbacks.
Intellectually, children's brain are like sponges and its capacity is limitless. They can learn different languages with less confusion. They have no inhibition or biases, and just accept the new subjects and added to their knowledge. For instance, in the Philippines, English language has been mandatory to learned by all student starting from nursery because most of the subjects are in English. Hence, these pupils have the ability to communicate with the used of the English language. Moreover, the latter can watch children's educational show and be able to comprehend the program.
Professionally, teaching these youngster have a more brighter future. Now that we are living in a globalized world, speaking more than two languages can be their edge for a successful career. People who are bilingual or multilingual are in demand in the job market, and have more chances to apply for a decent job either in their native land or abroad. They have better opportunity to travel and work abroad as well. For example, nurses from India and the Philippines are globally competitive, and have been working all over the world for most of them can speak Arab and English.

In conclusion, children who are learning various languages in the primary level can learn easily and have more chances to become successful in their future. I do believe that there are more merits in studying foreign language than its drawbacks.

pls. comment on my essay

[sulaiman]

i think you should write the advantages and the disadvantages

[GAP]

please help to what to do speak if the topic like this

Speak about childhood character

[Zeladea]

I want to say thank you to Simon . I got my test report just now and I am so happy for my result
L 7.5
R 8
W 7.5
S 8
Total band 8

[Simon]

Congratulations Zeladea, those a great scores!

[Zeladea]

It was all because of your help and advise sir Simon. I can say that this is better than the 1st score I have got again thanks to you

[Parimprimprim]

On 15 September 2012

Writing task 2 was about "government fund is limited for graduate research,it is more important that government invest more in scientific research rather than other less useful subjects" do you agree or disagree?

[Nova]

22 Sep 2012

writing task 2: In many countries, young people are enjoying a richer life. They are also healthier. But they are less happy.

Reasons and Solutions?

[Tin]

Simon
Can you please post a sample answer with the sept .22 writing task1 question?
Thanks

Tin

[Ram]

Hi to all
Today i have attended IELTS academic Exam in India

Writing Task II:
The important function of prisons is giving punishment.Therefore punishment should be hard.To what extent do u agree or disagree..

[Aisha]

22 september Austraalia(Academic)

writing task 2:

In many countries young people are more healthy , and rich as compared to past, but they are not as happy.

what could be the reasons?
What can be done for it?

[N]

22 SEP 2012, Nagoya, JAPAN (Academic)
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LISTENING:
1. A new settler calls to a local theatre group to ask details before joining
2. Discussion about assignments how they are going
3. Lecture about insects whether they are harmful
4. Lecture about pesticides and their advantages/disadvantages

READING
1. The history of refrigerator and those techniques
2. I forgot ...
3. Study about Yawning

WRITING
Task 1. 2 pie charts. Compare reasons why students chose a particular UK university in 1990 and 2010.
Task 2. In many countries, young people become richer, healthier and live longer ever before but they are
less happy. What is a reason and what we can do for it ?

SPEAKING
1. Where you from ? Do you like the place ? Do you like taking photos when you are travelling ?
2. Describe the garden where you have visited and want to go again.
Where it is ? What do people there ? Why you want to go again ?
3. General questions about parks and gardens. Should the government do something for parks ?
What do people do in park in your country ? etc..

I cannot remember the exact questions but something like above.
Other people who took the same test were asked about their favorites sports meals etc.
Examiners were friendly. :-)

[Prashu_tab]

Same question on 15.Sep as Parimprimprim

Where did u sit for exam Parimprimprim, Please do reply as we can help eachother. My e-mail ID prashant.kewlani@yahoo.com

[Prashu_tab]

Does any one know even a single human being who accomplished 8 in all four components (GT/A) because that is what I have to get for my PR of Australia.

If anyone know someone, please tell me how many.

I just need this information to encourage myself. prashant.kewlani@yahoo.com
Thank you

[Tin]

Simon,

I mean task 2 writing in 22 Sept.
Thanks

Tin

[manisha]

can any body tell me weather speaking test occurs before others three or after (idp).

[borno]

Have done the exam on 22nd September

Writing Task I was From the below two maps describe the proposed changes of Hntington Town.

Writing Task 2 was "Prison is the places for punishments. Punishment for prisoner should made hard" to what extent do you agree or disagree.

Speaking cue card was Describe a teenager you know very well. You should say 1) Who he/she is 2) Where and how you met him/her first 3)Why he/she is different.

Just waiting for my result, hopefully this time all will be allright.

[Mohit]

N, I had the same questions as yours. I wrote the paper in Singapore 22nd September.

Any ideas on writing task 2 question.

In many countries, young people become richer, healthier and live longer ever before but they are
less happy. What is a reason and what we can do for it ?

[Mohit]

In addition some different questions in my test..

SPEAKING
1 name, ID, house (apartment or landed), whats is it that makes your stay in the present house pleasurable, favourite room in your home.
2. Any difficult situation you faces. What did you do? How people felt afterwards?
3. General questions about ambitions? whether ambitions are good? whats wrong with being ambitious? ambitions in present world (like whats the problem in todays world)?

Anybody care to share their ideas on 2 above.

Thanks

[Lam]

ATTENTION NEW ZEALAND IELTS TAKERS

I'm in Australia and will sit IELTS GT on 26 and 27 October. If you are in NEW ZEALAND and going to take the test on the same dates, could you please quickly post the questions here.

There are chances that your test questions will help many other candidates in time zones that follow yours. I will do the same and hope it will help.

Thank you very much, and I look forward to your posts.

Lam

[Ld]

Questions are different everywhere.If you will rely on that you will fail,that what happened to me.questions are different in different country.only questions are on those country where there is no time difference are same.
They are not stupid people.
Hope this helps.

[Lam]

Thanks Ld. Of course they are not. And neither am I.

Lam

[Terminal21]

Hi Simon,

Just come to update you on my IELTS re-mark.

Originally, I got R9 L8.5 W6.5 S6.5, and I submitted re-mark form to challenge the score on W/S. After waiting for eight-and-and-half week, I received a mail notifying me that I got W7 and S7, and my re-mark fee will be reimbursed. It changed my overall from 7.5 to 8.

Thanks for your website here. It is very useful and with the best to everyone!!

[Kiran]

@Terminal21
Congrats. One of my students also got a half band raise in writing (from 5 to 5.5) and a full one band raise in speaking from 5.5-6.5. His overall bend score increased from 6 to 6.5. He took his IELTS in India on 12th July 2012.

[tremlet]

I am not sure wether terminal21 has posted truly or might have made the things up.There is significant band difference between two modules so they have chechecked your work twice before giving you score.
would you scan your lettter on this website please that you recieved from british council.

[Tin]

Any update on the question yesterday? Please post
Thanks

[Sherly]

thanks Simon for this helpful website that has helped me to attain very good grades for my Academic IELTS.
I attended on the 15/9/12 in Manchester, England and i got the following results

Listening 9
reading 7
writing 8.5
speaking 7.5

thnks once again Simon

[tremlet]

great score sherly,few students said reading was very difficult on that day,otherwise you would have acheived 8 in that as well.

[Simon]

Congratulations Terminal21 and Sherly! Great scores.

[yap]

Hi simon,i want to ask a speaking part 2 question which i got it from other candidates.
>>Speaking part 2 was about someone that you see in the news(they mean reporter) you should say:
who is that person,how did you know about him and explain why you like this person.
I am a person who doesn't like to watch news from tv,so if i face with this kind of question,what should i answer?Can you kindly suggest some answer for me as well as for other Ielts takers?
Thanks!

[nazly]

I took the Academic Test 3 times in Turkey. Last one was on 15th September.

Speaking Questions:

part1: one of your favorite hobbies? why do you like it? what do people do to relax? favorite clothes, colors? why?

part2: describe a business that you would like to own

part 3: why do people choose specific jobs? because they studied it or they like it? do you think it is good to change jobs?

Writing:
Task 1: a line graph about imported tea and coffee in England, Germany

Task 2: Most of primary schools are teaching foreign languages to students. People think that schools keep teaching languages. To what extend do you agree/disagree?

My scores: 1. test: L: 6.5 R: 6.5 W: 6 S: 7.5
2. test: L: 7 R: 7.5 W: 5.5 S: 6.5
3. test: L: 8 R:7.5 W: 7 S: 7.5

After 3 months of struggling I achieved my goal. Thank you so much Simon. Your e-book and website helped me a lot.

My advice for those who are going to take the exam is that they never give up. Keep trying!!

Good luck!!! <3

[Mona]

Hi there,
I need to know if anyone has given ielts in Hyderabad, India.
Scores r really unpredictable here. One time I get 8 in speaking and next time it's 6.5 although my level of performance was the same. There is a problem with writing aswell. Examiners don't give band 7 inspite of writing the most appropriate essay with the format required for band 8.I have got my essays checked and tutors say that it can easily reach band 7 or higher but results r completely different. What is the ultimate solution to this?

[Ahmed]

Hi Simon
I took IELTS in 22 th sept . Speaking Examiners
ask me if I took the test before , so , I answered 'yes' . Than he ask the question v. quickly , However , I understood it , also , I answered it in the same way . Do you think I will lost scores ????

[Ahmed]

sorry lose

[Reena Chetan Gandhi]

Hello Simon,
I had seen the recent exam post for Melbourne General Training.
I regret to inform you that it was specifically for TV viewers.

Some people believe that advertisements are useful for tv viewers, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

[lenra]

Some people believe that advertisements are useful for tv viewers, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

its the same in Philippines where i take the GT.. But, sad to write that i lost my mind while writing..

Instead of discussion i write an argument.
I agree that TV adverts is useful for viewers.

Hope at least it can give me a 5 band score..

[Prashu_tab]

@Ienra, I think it's argument regarding both the views and eventually your opinion.

[Mohit]

Hi,

Just to share my experience with you guys..

Got the result yesterday and believe me I was quite nervous.

I got 7.5 in each of R,L and S.
In writing I got 7.0.

I know I got these scores mainly due to ebook which helped me a lot for writing task 2 as well as speaking. Also when I started to study for IELTS, I started with each topic (specially writing 1, 2 and speaking) in this website from the very first page, went to comments area and made my own notes based on comments from all readers here as well as answers from Simon.

According to me (and you may have different views on this) listening and reading does not need much practice as it depends on your concentration in the exam hall and ofcourse luck (to spot the answers in reading section).

It took me around 4 weeks of dedicated practice which enabled some sense of confidence as test date was nearing.

I am very grateful to Simon for his wonderful website and ebook. THANKS A TON.

[manisha]

Helo Mohit,
good score..congrats..
If you studied at your own then how you used to get your writing task 1 and 2 checked? i mean one need to know about mistakes also.
actually i am also studying at my own and my exam is due on 11 oct.
would you like to share your questions of each module here on the site?

[Kanna]

Hi simon sir! Today I got my result L-7.5,R-7,W-5.5,S-6.5 I need 6.5 in each. I am very much upset., I don't know still how much I should prepare. I am a dentist and have to complete overseas registration exam in uk , for that I needed 6.5 in each and over all band 7. I don't know when I can complete this ielts which is a big hurdle in my life and to my career. Please help me. I have practised all the 8 Cambridge books and ur e-book also. Suggest me some thing sir I am toyally depressed.

[Kanna]

I got these questions. Writing Task I was From the below two maps describe the proposed changes of Hntington Town.

Writing Task 2 was "Prison is the places for punishments. Punishment for prisoner should made hard" to what extent do you agree or disagree.

[Terminal21]

Hi tremlet, I'm Terminal21. I'm quite upset by the way you posted.

My update is real. I get nothing from make this thing up. If you are regular reader of Simon's web, you will see my post in July asking Simon for his opinion. And he replied me that 2 band difference applied to only speaking-writing - which I received 6.5 both.

Again, I do not have any benefit to post this comment. However, I do want anyone who read this message to compare his/her official score with what he/she thought after finish the exam. Admittedly, W/S scores are subjective, and I think two people can give rate +/- 0.5-1 band.

I am not sure wether terminal21 has posted truly or might have made the things up.There is significant band difference between two modules so they have chechecked your work twice before giving you score.
would you scan your lettter on this website please that you recieved from british council.

Posted by: tremlet | Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 23:45

[Tremlet]

To Terminal21,

Sorry for hurting you.I didnt mean to hurt you but the way I replied to you is not good.
Actually I applied for re-mark once and I was 110% confident that I will get 7.5 or above but My score stayed the same(6.5).
Few of my friends applied for EOR but none of them had success.So,when I read on website that someones re-marked worked then simply I cant believe.

[Syrym]

Hello,friends! First of all, I am really glad that I found this website very useful in my preparation. Secondly, I would like to ask a piece of advice and recommendations from IELTS test takers as I am going to sit the IELTS very soon. I will really appreciate if anyone can reply. Good luck with your preparation and examination,too.

[Surpreet]

hi everyone, can you please provide a solution to the topic to get high bands

governments should spend money only on building new public building such as museums and towen hall insted of renovating older one. to what extend do you agree or disagree

[Surpreet]

I really need the information as I am taking test on 13th october, this Saturday
Suggestions and advise welcome

[manisha]

Hello friends,
I took ielts speaking module todayan the questions were :
Part 1:
what is your full name?
do you work or study?
meaning of your name.
if you have to put a name to a child would it be a meaningful one.
weather in India which one you like and why?
has it changed from past.
Part 2 cue card:
describe a situation where you used a relaxing technique.
where you were at that time
how you relaxed yourself
do you still follow the technique.
have you recommended the technique to anybody.

part 3:
what people do during leisure time?
do people derive from providing such activities.
is it wise to spend huge sum of money to relax.
do you think earlier also people used to relax themselves.

[Surpreet]

Can you please answer the topic I have asked above as I am going to take test this saturday

governments should spend money only on building new public building such as museums and towen hall insted of renovating older one. to what extend do you agree or disagree

Please
Thanks

[Iqa]

I want to share my speaking test which just happen to be a few hours ago.

•Studying/working
•Hometown – what kind of facilities do you have? and What kind of facilities should be added?
•What kind of sports do you enjoy when you were younger?

Describe something you’ve brought that you weren’t satisfied with
•What is it?
•Where you brought it?
•Why it wasn’t interesting?

Product youngster buy nowadays
•Consumer product that people prefer to buy in shops rather than online
•What kind of product people buy online?

I don’t remember the exact questions but it sound kind of similar as above.

I think it went okay for me, but I wasn’t creative enough. I just talk about the first thing that came to my mind. I talk about a book i brought that weren’t interesting to me as it is a literary novel and it is quite boring. I don’t have much to talk about it, so I hope you can give suggestion to others who will be taking the speaking test.

Best of luck to everyone !

[Syrym]

Does anyone predict what topic on the Writing can be asked on the 13th of October?

[Sandra]

Surpreet: I am going to have the test soon so i just practice on your question. Hope it helps

The increasing population highlights the problem of insufficient public facilities. I believe government should compare the benefits of building new building and the conservation of historic building.

Conserving and revitalizing historic old buildings is beneficial. First of all, historic old buildings are part of a country's heritage. They are full of traditions, history and unique art, and therefore they can help citizens to build a sense of identity. Besides, from economic perspectives, the old buildings conversation can not only increases job opportunities, but also save the expenditure in buying building materials such as bricks and cements. Conserving a old building can also boost the tourism. I believe tourists are more interested in visiting historic old buildings which can be found in the country only, rather than a modern building that they may have in their own country. I strongly recommend government should consider historic old building when planning to create more public places.

On the other hand, when a historic building is no longer suitable in the conservation project, building a new building becomes the only option. Due to the weather and discontinue maintenance, a historic old building may pose a number of structure risks that should not be re-used. Meanwhile, breaking down the old building while constructing a new building can allow architects to utilitie the space. While considering the public needs and opinions, they can introduce environmentally-friendly in the design that brings long-term benefits. Therefore, a new construction should be the last option.

To conclude, I believe government should only start a new construction project only if heritage conservation fails to address the public needs.

[Syrym]

This is a really great essay I would say. Thank you for sharing such an interesting essay.

[Tin]

Hello lqa

Can you remember the task 2 in your writing exam?
Just for curiosity . I will take the exam on after a couple weeks. Cheers

[yaru]

I took IELTS in Taiwan today. Below is writing task.

1.
three pie charts reveal destination of australia young people after secondary school in 1980, 1990 and 2000.

1980 - further education 50 %, no job 13%, employee 37%
1990 - further education 4x %, no job 15%, employee 4x%
2000 - further education 3x %, no job x%, employee 5x%

2.
Some people think that personal happiness is directly related to economic success. Others argue that happiness depends on different factors. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

[Swams]

Any guess for task 2 on 13th of Oct...?

[Tin]

Thank you for the information yaru. Wish you a good result in your exam.

[cika]

many people live in the society where consumer goods are relatively cheap.
does the advantage of cheap consumer good outweighed its disadvantage
task 2 for oct 11 in uk

[manisha]

questions were same in INDIA and UK.

[Iqa]

Dear Tin,
my other IELTS test will be tomorrow.
I'll post the questions as soon as I finish it.

[Tin]

Hi lqa

Thanks in advance and good luck on your exam.

[Swams]

Hi Cika,

did u sat for an academic or GT..?

[Swams]

Can someone pls post some recent GT IELTS task 2 topics..?
Please share...It would be a great help.
Thanks

[tin]

please comment on my writing

Many people live in the society where consumer goods are relatively cheap. Does the advantage of cheap consumer goods outweighed its disadvantage?

With the advent of science and technology, production of goods with the aid of highly sophisticated machinery can produce large scale product with less compensation to labour force as well as the high competition in the global market make merchandise less expensive. From my point of view, there are more rewards than drawbacks living in a throw -away society.

On one hand, modern technology in industry produce large number of commodities which are affordable for people from high quality standard items such as durable goods, foodstuff and clothing. In the past couple of decades, appliances such as microwave ovens were so expensive that only affluent individuals can buy such luxurious equipment. With the massive production of consumer durables and the high competition in the market, many companies are producing durable goods that can compete in the global market which is purchasable by the less fortunate people. This trend have improve the material standard of living by low income individuals.

On the other hand, people tend to consumed enormous stuffs that can caused environmental problems. Hence, we are living in a throw-away society, there are increased in the demand of customers in the market. Companies tend to boost up their production by building more factories. Consequently, landscape and forest had been turned into factories and caused a detrimental destruction of wildlife habitat. Secondly, industries are using energy to run its function , and these machine are driven by fossil fuel like coal and oil which are non renewable resources that added to the growing problem in global warming. Therefore people should buy only what they really need to deter the ballooning problem in the environment.

At the end of the spectrum, it is a known fact that there is a continuous degradation of our environment with the overflow production of commodities by industries, however I firmly believe that there are more benefits living in a less expensive society for it improves the material standard of people.

[Swams]

@ Tin

I would like to include some points like process of disposal of white goods in western world, unemployment due to less repair work involved, burning issue for some big cities to dispose those waste.

[samir]

anyone taking IELTS on 20t october in India can contact.
Can share mateiral and discuss.
for serious study .
samz342@yahoo.com

Thanks