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    IELTS test in Singapore and Australia March 2015

    (General Training)

    Thanks to K and R who took the IELTS test in Singapore and Australia, we know that their exams werethe same, and here are the questions they remembered (only the Writing and Speaking questions

    were shared).

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    The company you work for introduced a work-from-home scheme. Write aletter to your manager asking for the work-from-home option. In your letter say

    - What part of your job can be done from home?- How many hours will you be able to work from home?- How will it be helpful to you as well as your employer?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Usually students have to study a range of different subjects. Some people believe that learningsubjects without being interested in them wont be beneficial. Do you agree or disagree with thisstatement?

    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 go on weekends?- Do you plan your holidays or vacations?- How do you plan them? Why?- How did you learn to do it?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a famous public figure that you like. Please say

    - Who is this person?- Why do you like him/her?

    - When did you first come to know about him/her?

    Discussion

    - Sometimes old musicians come back to perform. Why?- Why is there a need for them to perform again, in your view?

    IELTS Speaking test in Nepal March 2015

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    An IELTS test taker from Nepal (thanks, B!) shared 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?- Do you live in an apartment or a house?- Do you like living there?- Are there any shops close to your place?- How do you manage your time?- Where did you learn to do it?

    Cue Card

    Describe a song that you remember from your childhood. Please say

    - What kind of song is it?- Why do you remember this song?- How do you feel while listening to it?

    Discussion

    - What music is popular with people in different age groups in your country?- Does the kind of music we like change as we grow older? Why?- How does a song become a symbol of cultural identity of a country?- How important is teaching a child about music or to play a musical instrument? Why?

    IELTS test in the USA March 2015 (GeneralTraining)

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    An IELTS test taker from the USA (thanks, S!) remembered the following topics after a recent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A lady wanted photos of her son from a newspaper office.

    Section 2. A talk about saving energy at home and a company that can helpwith it.

    Section 3. A professor and two students were discussing their field trip.

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    Section 4. Dont remember.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. An article about H1N1 (swine flu) virus and the vaccine for it.

    Passage 2. An article on swimming pools and memberships.

    Passage 3. An article on federal work, study and students work schedules.

    Passage 4. An article on the difference between professional and non-professional tennis.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You have recently joined a sports centre and encountered some issues during your visits. Write aletter to the centre manager about it and say

    - What do you like about the centre?- Mention the problems that you have had there.- Give your view on how to solve those problems.

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays people get married and have children after the age of 30. Is it a positive or negativedevelopment? Give your opinion and examples based on your experience.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you have many trees or other vegetation in your city?- Do you like gardening? Why?- Did you ever plant a tree?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a situation when you came across a stranger and helped him/her. Please say

    - Describe the situation and what you did.- When and where did it take place?- How did you feel after helping that stranger?

    Discussion

    - Lets talk about volunteering jobs.- Should older children volunteer?

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    - What happens when you volunteer?- Do you think speaking one language globally is good?

    IELTS test in Canada March 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    Our friend J took the IELTS test in Canada and remembered the following Writing and Speakingquestions (unfortunately J couldnt recall the Listening or Reading topics):

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a graph describing the population aged 60+ around theworld and in 6 different regions. We had to compare the data.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    A recent study showed that both developed and developing countries prosper because of the economicgrowth. People from developing countries are happier than before while people from developedcountries are not as happy as they were in the past. Why is this happening? How can this situation beimproved? Give your opinion including relevant examples and your own experience.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?

    - Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you have a lot of leisure time?- What do you do in your free time?- How often do you do it?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a book you have read recently. Please say

    - What book was it?- Why did you choose to read it?

    - What did you like or dislike about it?

    Discussion

    - Would you recommend it to other readers?- Is it important for adults to read books? Why?- What is the popular book that most children in your country usually read?- What changes occurred in adults reading habits since the introduction of e-books?

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    IELTS test in India March 2015 (General Training)

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    Our friend V took the IELTS test in India and remembered the following Writing and Speakingquestions:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You are in a hospital with a broken leg. Your colleagues sent you get wellcards and gifts. Write a letter to them and include the following:

    - Thank them for everything.- Explain how you spend time in the hospital.- Inform them about your recovery process.

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Some people think that a car is the best way to travel in cities while others believe a bicycle is a betterway. Discuss both views and give your 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 at your job?- Which season do you like? Why?- How many seasons are there in your country?- What changes do you see between seasons?- Do you like to live in a place with one season or different seasons?- What do you do in different seasons?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a book that you read recently. Please say

    - What is the name of the book?- When did you read it?- What did you like or dislike about it?

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    Discussion

    - What books do children like to read? Why?- Do adults choose to read magazines instead of books? Why?- How can parents inculcate their children with the reading habit?- Can parents or teachers make a child read books? How?- Do you see any change in reading habits now compared to the past?- What do you prefer, e-books or print books?- Do you think e-books will replace print books completely in the future? Why?

    IELTS Speaking test in India March 2015

    An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, P!) 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?- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- Which room at home is your favorite? Why?- What facilities are there near your place?- Do you like watching the sky?- Do you prefer to do it during the day or at night?- How do you usually watch it?- What kind of clothes do you like to wear?- Are there many clothing shops in your area?- What clothes do you wear for different situations? Why?- What color do you like the most in clothes?

    Cue Card

    Describe someone you know who is a good cook. Please say

    - Who is this person?- What kinds of food does he/she cook?- Explain why he/she is good at cooking.

    Discussion

    - Do you like cooking?- Who is cooking in your family?

    - When you were a child, who was cooking for you?- What do you usually eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Why?- What age do you think children should be taught to cook? Why?- Do you think its important to know how to cook well?- What nutrition is good for children in your opinion? Why?

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    IELTS test in Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria March

    2015 (Academic Module)

    Thanks to IELTS test takers V and M we know that recent IELTS exams in Saudi Arabia and Bulgariawere the same, and here are the questions they remembered:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a table comparing types of food consumed daily in Europe in1987, 1997 and 2007. We had to summarise the data.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that the government should pay for and offer housing to people who lost theirhomes or cannot afford them. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion. Usespecific reasons and examples to support it.

    Speaking test 1

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What subject are you studying?- What makes your major interesting to you?- Do you like to visit nature places?- What is the best way to learn about the nature?

    Cue Card

    Describe something that you dont know and would like to learn. Please say

    - What is it you want to learn?- How do you want to learn it?- Who would you choose to teach you?

    Discussion

    - Is it your dream to become a teacher?- Is there a teacher special to you? Why?- When do you think a teacher becomes a professional?

    Speaking test 2

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

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    - Do you work or study?- Do you try to manage your time?- How do you do it?- Where do you look for time management tips?

    Cue Card

    Describe your favourite famous person. Please say

    - Who is he/she?- What does he/she do?- Why do you like him/her?

    Discussion

    - Do you want to be famous?- How do children of famous parents feel?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous persons child?

    IELTS test in Turkey March 2015 (GeneralTraining)

    An IELTS test taker from Turkey (thanks, S!) shared the following questions from a recent exam:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A street survey about good and bad aspects of living in a city.

    Section 2. Information on how to get a driving license in the UK and varioustraffic features of different British towns.

    Section 3. Two students talked about elephants and how bees negativelyaffect them.

    Section 4. A talk about a course on food technology with a diploma.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. A short description of various scientific exhibitions and information about the NationalHealth Services.Questions: True/False/Not Given, match headings to paragraphs.

    Passage 2. A text describing how to write a proper CV and send it via email.

    Questions: filling in blanks.

    Passage 3. About working hours, night shifts, young workers and extra pay at some organisation.Questions: filling in blanks.

    Passage 4. About Kuala Lumpur Train Station.Questions: filling in blanks, multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.

    Writing test

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    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    Write a letter to your friend in another town and invite him/her to a party. Explain

    - Why are you having this party?- Why do you want your friend to be there?

    - Give directions how to get there.

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Sometimes tourists may damage touristic sites. Explain what some of the negative effects may be.Suggest some solutions to this problem.

    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?- Is it a house or an apartment?- What is your favorite room?- Do you take breaks during work/studies?- What kind of breaks?- How do these breaks affect you?- Where do your parents live?- Is it your hometown?- Is this a good place to live?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a situation when you were stuck in a traffic jam for a long time. Please say

    - When and where was it?- What did you do?- How did you feel about it?

    Discussion

    - Can public transport help decrease traffic jams?- Can motorway/highway system improvements help?- What are the effects of traffic on the environment?- Do you think that only the government should provide solutions to traffic jams?

    - Would heavy taxes help decrease the number of large vehicles (SUVs) on the roads?

    IELTS Speaking test in India March 2015

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    Thanks to S who took the IELTS test in India we can share the following Speaking questions:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- What can I call you?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you like to watch TV?- How often do you do it?- What programs do you usually watch?- Do you think children are addicted to TV these days?- Do you think your way of work or work culture will change in future?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a colourful place that you have visited. Please say

    - When and where did you go?- What did you do there?- Why did you visit this place?

    Discussion

    - Do you think colours can affect a persons mood? Why?

    - Do men and women prefer the same colours?- Do you think a colourful book can influence a child more?- Does a colourful street advertisement grab your attention?- Does a city painted in bright colours look better?

    IELTS test in Australia March 2015 (General

    Training)

    An IELTS test taker from Australia (thanks M!) shared the following topics and questions:

    Listening test

    Section 1. Two students were discussing their research work about criminalactivities, evidence and witnesses.Questions: multiple choice, match headings to paragraphs.

    Section 2. A map of university campus and its facilities, such as a swimmingpool, bus stop, dormitory location.Questions: map labeling.

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    Section 3. A comparison between a house, a hostel and a flat in terms of facilities included (garden oroutdoor area, garage, alarm system and so on).

    Section 4. About plastic and recycling.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. There were some hotel advertisements and we had to find which option is available inwhich hotel/resort options included vegetarian food, horse rides, function rooms available forwedding receptions, etc.

    Passage 2. About a phone card that allows making international and local phone calls.

    Passage 3. On how temporary staff can apply for a permanent job at the supermarket, through aninternal recruitment process.

    Passage 4. About several types of crocodiles such as the pancake crocodile, rat crocodile and duckcrocodile, with their respective differences.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    Write an application letter to an organisation working with children to volunteer for a part-time job.Please say

    - Why do you want to work there?- Why are you suitable for this job?- When will you be able to start?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Computers have made the world a better place to live. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Describe your apartment.- Do you like watching the sky?- Do you prefer to do it during the day or at night?- How do you watch it?- Do you go somewhere special?

    Cue Card

    Describe a movie that you watched a while ago and liked. Please say

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    - When and where was it?- What was so special about it?- Why did you like that movie?

    Discussion

    - Do you think people should see dubbed movies or only movies in their own language?- Do you think many people still visit cinemas these days?- What is the importance of actors in movies?- Does the plot play an important part in a movies success? Why?

    IELTS test in Hungary March 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    An IELTS test taker from Hungary remembered the following topics and questions:

    Listening test

    Section 1. An interview with a resident about properties in her city.

    Section 2. Facts on how to obtain a diving license in the UK including trafficfeatures in some cities.

    Section 3. Two students were talking about how to deter elephant herds

    from attacking Kenyan villages.

    Section 4. Features of a course on food technology.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About some strange paleontological findings in the Burgess shale in Canada.

    Passage 2. About certain techniques helping people cope with stress. Also about attitudes positiveversus negative and its influence on health.

    Passage 3. New aspects of research on childrens literature.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a diagram showing how coal is transformed into electricity.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

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    In many countries there are people with extremely high income. Some say it is good for the country,while others claim that governments should limit salaries. Discuss both views and give your ownopinion.

    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?- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- How long have you been living there?- Which is your favourite room? Why?- What is your favourite colour? Why?- What do you think about wearing bright colours?- What is the best colour to paint house walls? Why?- Is the colour of a car important to you?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a job that is important in your country. Please say

    - What is the job?- Why is it so important?- What do you have to study for that job?

    Discussion

    - What makes a job desirable?- At what age should people start a full-time job? Why?- Why can it be good to spend some time abroad after graduation?- Why do you think many people leave their country to work abroad?- Is it good for a country if it receives many immigrants?- Some people think that immigrants cause more harm than good. What is your opinion?

    IELTS Speaking test in India March 2015

    When R took his IELTS Speaking test in India he was asked the following questions:

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    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

    - Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Describe your job.- Did you face any difficulties at your job?- Do you think your work pattern will change in the future? Why?- Do you think clothes represent the personality of a person? How?- How important are clothes to you?- Do you wear any particular outfit on weekdays or weekend? Why?- Will you change it in the future? Why?

    Cue Card

    Describe a famous person. Please say

    - Who is he/she?- What is he/she famous for?- How did you know about this person?

    Discussion

    - Does he/she inspire you? How?- Do you want to be famous? Why?- Why are people curious about personal and professional life of a famous person?- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?

    IELTS test in Melbourne, Australia February 2015

    (General Training)

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    Our friend K remembered the following Writing and Speaking questions after taking the IELTS test

    recently in Australia:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You are organising a party. Write a letter to invite your friend and say

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    - What is the reason for a party?- What do you plan to do at the party?- Why is it important for your friend to attend the party?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays as a part of the educational process students are working for a company for a short periodof time without pay. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this? 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?- Describe your home please.- Which room do you like the most?

    - Do you like long travels? Why?- Where do you like to go?

    Cue Card

    Describe a recent long trip that you went on and enjoyed. Please say

    - Where did you go?- Did you use a vehicle to get there?- What did you do there?

    Discussion

    - Did you spend a long time there?- Is it okay to travel alone? Why?- What problems can occur during long travels?- Is it difficult to organise such a trip?- What sorts of things do you need to organise before travelling abroad?- What problem may arise?- How do young people select a tourist destination before the trip?

    IELTS Speaking test in India February 2015

    Thanks to T who took the IELTS test in India we can share the following Speaking questions:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

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    - Do you work or study?- What do you do?- Do you like your profession?- Do you like shoes?- What kind of shoes do you like? Why?- What do you prefer to have many or few friends?- What do you usually do together with your friends?

    - Do you meet them often?

    Cue Card

    Describe a band or a singer that you like. Please say

    - What kind of music do they play?- Where and when did you hear them for the first time?- Why do you like their music?

    Discussion

    - Should we focus more on traditional music? Why?- Do you think having a good voice gives you an edge over others? Why?- What main qualities are required to be a good singer?- Do you think the government should promote music in schools?

    IELTS test in Hong Kong February 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    Hey, you're new here! I love new people, welcome.

    You may want to subscribe to IELTS-Blog and get all the updates viaemailor viaRSS feed.Thanks forvisiting!

    An IELTS test taker from Hong Kong (thanks C!) remembered the following writing and speakingquestions:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a diagram showing the process of making clean drinking

    water using a simple filter with sand, charcoal and small stones. We had todescribe the process.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that the use of mobile phones in public is as annoying as smoking and should bebanned, similarly to smoking. Give your opinion and examples from your own experience.

    Speaking test

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    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Describe the climate in your country.- What are the seasons in your country?- Do you enjoy distinctive seasons?- Would you like the weather to stay the same all year round?

    Cue Card

    Describe an experience that was a complete waste of your time. Please say

    - What happened?- Why do you think it was a waste of time?- How did you feel after that?

    Discussion

    - What tasks are a waste of time in your eyes?- What do you know about time management?- Do you think time management is important for children? Why?

    IELTS Speaking test in Iran February 2015

    An IELTS test taker from Iran (thanks, Z!) shared 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?- Can you describe your home?- What is your favorite room?- Lets talk about shoes.- Do you prefer comfortable or fashionable shoes? Why?- Did you ever buy shoes in online stores?

    Cue Card

    Describe an old person that you respect and admire. Please say

    - Who is he/she?- When did you first meet?- Why do you admire him/her?

    Discussion

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    - How was his/her life as a young person?- Do you think old people can be helpful?- In what ways?- Do you think older people occupy positions of young people in companies?- How can older people help and be beneficial in a company?- What are the benefits of older people compared to a younger generation?- What are the benefits of younger generation compared to older people?

    - How can technology help older people?

    IELTS test in Iran February 2015 (General

    Training)

    Thanks to B who took the IELTS test in Iran we have the following topics and questions to share:

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About the construction process of new buildings.Questions: True/False/Not Given.

    Passage 2. About quality control in the food industry.Questions: filling in blanks.

    Passage 3, 4. Dont remember.

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    One of your friends wants to move to the city you live in. Write a letter to him/her and say:

    - Give some information about the city.- Recommend a place to stay.- Why is it a good idea to move there?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays many people follow fashion trends and think that its very important. Is it a good or a baddevelopment? Include reasons and examples from your personal experience.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you like your job? Why?- How old are you?- Are you married?- How many brothers and sisters do you have?

    Cue Card

    Talk about the last book that you have read. Please say

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    - What book is it?- How did you find it?- What was interesting about it?

    Discussion

    - Do you like to read?- Do adults have to read or not in your view? Why?- Who should encourage children to read books: parents or teachers?- Is it useful at all to read books?

    Note: the test taker B didnt remember the Listening part.

    IELTS test in Singapore February 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    Our friend A who took the IELTS test in Singapore remembered the following topics and questions:

    Listening test

    Section 1. Inquiry about a job at the swimming pool, including a jobapplication form.

    Section 2. A conversation between a student and a lecturer about the choiceof courses for occupational therapy in a health science school.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. A conversation about a national cultural event.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. The history of the pencil.

    Passage 2. An article about the global warming including a scientists review about an ice age.

    Passage 3. About an author that wrote a famous childrens book.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a triple line graph showing the sales of childrens, educational and adult fiction books

    from 2003 to 2006.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people say that noise made by people should be strictly controlled while others say they shouldbe free to make noise without limitation. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

    Note: the test taker A didnt share the Speaking questions from this exam.

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    IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam February 2015

    Thanks to our friend Y we can share the Speaking questions from a recent exam in Vietnam:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Are there many holidays in your country?- Do you think there should be more holidays in your country? Why?- What do you usually do during holidays? Why?

    Cue Card

    Describe an instance when you waited for someone for a long time. Please say

    - Whom were you waiting for?- Where was it?- What did you feel while waiting?

    Discussion

    - What did you do while waiting?- What are common situations when people have to wait for others?- Some people can wait for a long time while others get angry soon. Why?- Some people are waiting for a long time for new (modern) technology. What do you think about it?- Do you think children should be allowed to use modern technology?

    IELTS test in India February 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, M!) shared the questions from a recent exam. M didntremember the Speaking part, unfortunately.

    Listening test

    Section 1. Sailing club application form.

    Section 2. A map of products popularity around the world.

    Section 3. A discussion about a project helping reduce child obesity.

    Section 4. About different research methods, their purpose and feedback.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About transportation in rural areas.

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    Passage 2. The importance of awareness of cultural differences for successful overseas business.

    Passage 3. About the pollination process of honeybees.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a table showing solutions given by consumers and researchers to reduce globalwarming.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people say that mobile phones should be banned in public places such as libraries, shops andpublic transport. Do you agree or disagree?

    IELTS Speaking test in Vietnam February 2015

    An IELTS test taker from Vietnam (thanks, G!) 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 subjects did you study at school?- What is your future dream job?- Do you like reading?- What is the perfect reading place for you?- Do you like to read alone or with friends?

    Cue Card

    Talk about an interesting place that you have visited recently. Please say

    - What and where is it?- With whom did you go there?- What did you like there?

    Discussion

    - Did you see tourists coming back to your town?- Do you think you will come back? Why?- Why do you think people visit the same place again and again?- Is there a difference between your first visit to a place and your later visits there?- Do you think it is important for tourists to respect and follow the culture of places they visit?

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    IELTS test in Vietnam and Singapore February

    2015 (Academic Module)

    Two IELTS test takers from Vietnam and Singapore (who had the same exam) remembered thefollowing questions:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A conversation between two friends about job vacancies. One ofthem has also commented on each company.

    Section 2. A student was talking to a tutor about his work on the history offootball.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. The result of a survey about childrens nutrition in 3 areas.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. Tattoo as a cultural characteristic of people of Polynesian islands.

    Passage 2. How different (Eastern and Western) mentality affects peoples approach in life.

    Passage 3. About apes and animal rights.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a bar chart illustrating the population in the US, China, India and Japan as apercentage of the worlds total in 1990, 2009 and a projection for 2050.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Many people think that too much attention and resources are given to protection of wild animals andbirds. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Where do you live now?- Describe the amenities around your place.- Lets talk about fashion.- Do you like fashionable things?- Do you dress differently on weekends and weekdays?- What is your favourite colour? Why?- Do you think it will change as you grow older?

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    - Lets talk about body language.- Do Asian people use body language?- Can we communicate without words?- Is there a particular form of body language that you find offensive?- Do impatient people get their way?- Is it possible to be too nice?

    Cue Card

    Describe a situation when you had to be nice to someone you dislike. Please say

    - Who is this person?- Why dont you like him/her?- Why did you still have to be nice to him/her?

    Discussion

    Dont remember.

    IELTS test in India February 2015 (GeneralTraining)

    Three IELTS test takers from India (thanks K, R, and D!) collectively remembered the followingWriting and Speaking questions from a recent exam:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    Your employer wants to recruit a new person for the office. Write a letter toyour friend about this vacancy and say

    - What job is it?- Why is this job suitable for him/her?- How can he/she apply for it?

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that money is the most important factor for achieving happiness. However,others believe that happiness has nothing to do with money. Do you agree or disagree? Give your ownopinion and examples.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Which part of the country are you from?- How long do you and your family live there?- Do you work or study?- What do you do?

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    - What do you think about public holidays in your country?- Do you think there should be fewer public holidays in your country? Why?- What is your favourite public holiday? Why?

    Cue Card

    Talk about an instance when you invited friends or relatives for a meal in a restaurant or at home.Please say

    - Whom and why did you invite?- When and where to did you invite them?- Describe what happened during the meal.

    Discussion

    - Is it common to go to restaurants in your country?- What do people cook on special occasions?- Will people stop cooking in the future? Why?- Why do you think people cook special food on special occasions?

    IELTS Speaking test in the UAE February 2015

    An IELTS test taker from the UAE (thanks C!) remembered being asked the following questions in arecent Speaking test:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

    - Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you think your job is easy? Why?- Do you like reading?- Do you like to read in a group?- When do you like to read? Why?- Do you have experience reading in public places?

    Cue Card

    Talk about the favourite song of your childhood. Please say

    - Where and when did you hear it for the first time?

    - Why do you remember it?- How do you feel about this song now?

    Discussion

    - Do you think music is important? Why?- Where do you usually listen to music?- Many shopping centres are playing music. Why?- What is the best music to be played in the childrens department?- When does music become just a white noise in your opinion?

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    - When is the right time to stop playing music?- How does music represent your culture?

    IELTS test in the Netherlands and India February

    2015 (Academic Module)

    Three IELTS test takers J, G and R remembered the following topics from their recent exam(apparently India and the Netherlands had the same test):

    Listening test

    Section 1. About different Insurance policies.

    Section 2. About some repair contractors.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. About some historical monuments.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About pine forests.

    Passage 2. About different gestures and mimics.

    Passage 3. About a theatre in England.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a flow chart showing the process of making canned fish. We had to describe it.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people think that children should have some classes outside their schools, visiting localcompanies or public enterprises for some real life experience. To what extent do you agree ordisagree? Give your opinion.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What subjects are you studying?- Why did you choose those subjects?- What will you do after finishing your studies?- Lets talk about advertisements.- Do you watch advertisements on TV or the Internet?

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    - Do you enjoy watching advertisements showing up in the middle of a TV program?- Do you like watching advertisements on the street?- Lets talk about colours.- What is your favourite colour? Why?- What other colours do you like?

    Cue Card

    Describe a person that you would like to be similar to. Please say

    - Who is that person?- What is he/she doing?- Why would you like to be similar to him/her?

    Discussion

    - What is the difference between children in the past and nowadays?- Do you think famous people should be good role models in your country?- Do you think companies should use famous people in advertisements to attract children?

    IELTS Speaking test in Bangladesh February 2015

    Thanks to the IELTS test taker M from Bangladesh we can share the following Speaking questions:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

    - Do you study or work?- Do you think your study subject is easy? Why?- Do like weekends?- What did you do last weekend?- Have you ever worked on the weekend?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a movie you recently saw, please say- Where did you see it?- With whom did you see it?- Did you enjoy it?

    Discussion

    - Why do you think movies are important?- How often do you like to see a movie?- Are movies always based on facts?- Why do our preferences in movies change with our age?- Do you like writing emails or letters more?- What types of letter are difficult to write?- Who usually sends you emails?- Why is email considered a standard medium of communication?

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    IELTS test in Singapore February 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    An IELTS test taker from Singapore (thanks, T!) remembered the Writing and Speaking questionsbelow:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a bar chart showing the average time spent per day on fivedifferent household activities by males and females in the UK in 2008. Therewas also a table comparing the average time spent a day on three leisureactivities by both genders.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists, not the local people. Why is this so? Whatcould be done to encourage more local visitors? Please include relevant examples from your ownknowledge and experience.

    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?- Do you think your job is easy?- Why is it so?- Do you watch TV programs?- What is your favorite?- Did you watch more TV as a child?- What kind of programs were you watching?- Do you think TV is good for children? Why?- Do you think children these days watch TV more often than in the past?

    Cue Card

    Describe a place near water that you have visited recently. Please say

    - Where and when was it?- What did you do there?- How did you feel after that?

    Discussion

    - Do you think water is important for people? Why?- Is there a difference in water consumption in urban and rural areas?

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    - Is there a problem of fresh water supply in your country?- What do you think about the demand for water in the future?- Is it possible to reduce this demand? How?

    IELTS test in Australia February 2015 (General

    Training)

    Three IELTS test takers from Australia (thanks G, A and M!) remembered the following questions froma recent exam:

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    You saw an advertisement requiring volunteers for an organisation thathelps children. Write a letter and offer to volunteer part time. Include thefollowing in your letter:

    - Why are you applying for this position?- What makes you suitable for it?- When will you be available?

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Some people believe that computers help to make the world a better place. To what extent do youagree or disagree? Give your opinion.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What subject did you study?- Do you like to write emails?- Do you prefer to receive a phone call or an email?- What type of emails do you receive mostly?- What type of email is hard to write for you? Why?

    Cue Card

    Talk about news that you saw on TV or the Internet recently. Please say

    - When and where was it?- What was the news?- How did you feel after that?

    Discussion

    - What news would you like to see on TV?

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    IELTS Speaking test in Uganda February 2015

    An IELTS test taker from Uganda (thanks S!) remembered the Speaking topics below:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Describe your accommodation please.- Is there any market or shop nearby?- What kind of sky do you like? Why?- Do you see the sky from your home?- Which season do you like? Why?- Do you think the weather has any effect on traveling?- Do you check the weather forecast daily?

    - Do you use the Internet to check it, or watch it on TV?

    Cue Card

    Describe a toy from your childhood that you liked a lot. Please say

    - What was it?- When and how did you get it?- Why was it so important to you?

    Discussion

    - Do you still have that toy?- What type of toys do children like today?- Do you think toys have an influence on the mental development of children?- How do toys help children to develop physically?- Do you think nowadays children get too many toys? Why?- What toy would you give to your child?

    IELTS test in Singapore January 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    Thanks to T who took the IELTS test in Singapore we can share the topics and questions below:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A backpacker was interested to apply for a fruit picking job.

    Section 2. A talk between two university students about the selection in theelectives process.

    Section 3. A discussion about evening classes.

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    Section 4. About migration to a rural area.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About a place called Bondi.

    Passage 2. The correlation between the temperature and success of a country.

    Passage 3. About the rules of a verbal/non verbal communication study.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a graph showing the percentage of Internet users from different age groups, daily from2003 to 2006.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Most leaders or directors generally belong to an older age group, but some people believe that youngleaders are better. To what extent 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?- Describe your home.

    - What room do you like the most?- Which season do you like the most?- What do people do during their free time in each season?- Do you prefer to live in a country with all four seasons?

    Cue Card

    Talk about something that you dont know and would like to learn in the future. Please say

    - What is it?- Why are you interested in it?- How will you learn it?

    Discussion

    - Do you think education for young children is important?- What dont they learn at school that they should know about?- Do you think parents are too busy to teach their kids nowadays?- Why is it so?

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    IELTS test in Pakistan January 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    The questions from a recent IELTS test in Pakistan were shared by A (unfortunately he didntremember the Listening part):

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About language studies.

    Passage 2. About the use of technology for security purposes in shoppingcentres.

    Passage 3. Dont remember.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given two graphs, one was showing males and females who had driving licenses between1996 and 2006, and the other graph was showing the percentage of people 17-20 years of age whohad their driving licenses during this period.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people think that the government should fund music, dance and arts lessons for children.Others think that they should be funded by private businesses or by childrens families. Discuss bothviews and 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?- Is this your first job?- Describe your home.- What do you like the most about your home?- What facilities are close to your home?

    Cue Card

    Talk about a subject that you did not like at school, but would like to study now. Please say

    - What subject is it?- When did you study it?- Why would you like to study it now?

    Discussion

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    - Lets talk about clothes.- What type of clothes do you wear?- Do you wear the same type of clothes all week?- Would you like to wear the same type of clothes as you grow old?- Lets talk about the Internet.- Do you think the information we get from the Internet is authentic?- What kind of information do we get from the Internet?

    - Do you get any information from TV?

    IELTS Speaking test in India January 2015

    Thanks to P who took the IELTS test in India we can share these Speaking questions:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you think time management is important?- How do you manage your time?- Where did you learn it?- Are there a lot of trees near your home?- Do you like trees?- What is the importance of trees?- Have you ever planted one?

    Cue Card

    Describe good news that you saw on TV or the Internet. Please say

    - What and when was it?- Why do you think its good?- How did you feel after that?

    Discussion

    - What sort of news do we usually read in newspapers?- What age group is interested in the news more? Why?- Is it necessary to get updated information? Why?- Do you think we get too much information nowadays?- Do you think the way we receive news will change in the future?

    IELTS test in India and Sri Lanka January 2015(General Training)

    Two IELTS test takers from India and Sri Lanka (thanks, K and P!) remembered the following topicsand questions:

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    Listening test

    Section 1. About the method of booking theater tickets.

    Section 2. A mentor was matching programs for foreign students.

    Section 3. A discussion between a tutor and a student about the research ofa coffee shop.

    Section 4. About houses with underground shelters in the UK.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. A description of a theater.Questions: True/False/Not Given.

    Passage 2. About fashion shops in Wellington.

    Passage 3. About train driver recruitment and training process.

    Passage 4. The history of clocks, from sundials and pendulum to modern clocks.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a letter)

    Your friend and his/her family are moving to your hometown. Write a letter to him/her to provideinformation about the town and say

    - What types of housing are available in your area.- Give information about the schools in your town.

    - How they can meet and get to know residents living in this area.

    Writing Task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays in many countries people are following the latest fashion, hairstyles and so on. Why arethey so influenced by fashion? Is it a positive or a negative development?

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

    - Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What are your duties there?- Do you like your job?- Do you like nature?- What is the best way to learn about it? Why?

    Cue Card

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    Describe a game that you play as a good practice for your health. Please say

    - What game is it?- Why did you start playing it?- Do you enjoy playing it?- Why is it good for your health?

    Discussion

    - What other activities do people do for their health?- Why should people care about their health?- Should employers take care of their employees health?- What should they do about it?- Should governments do something about public health?

    IELTS test in Thailand January 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    The topics and questions below were shared by P who recently took the IELTS test in Thailand:

    Listening test

    Section 1. A phone call regarding car rental.

    Section 2. About local attractions in and around a national park.

    Section 3. Students discussed their work methods with a teacher.

    Section 4. About soil improvement techniques.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. Classification and characteristics of wild animals.

    Passage 2. Psychological experiment and the theory about social development of children.

    Passage 3. About some famous people who built an amazing botanical garden.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a diagram showing the process of canned fruit production. We had to describe all thestages on the diagram.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Nowadays scientists and tourists can travel to remote natural environments such as the South Pole.What are the advantages and the disadvantages of this development?

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    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 think about tourists in your city?- How often do they come to your city?- What would you recommend tourists to do in your city?- Do you watch any TV programs?- Do you like watching TV? Why?- Did you watch TV when you were young?- Do you think children today watch too much TV? Why?

    Cue Card

    Describe a friend who is also a good leader. Please say

    - Who is he/she?- When did you meet him/her?- Describe his/her personality.- Why do you think he/she is a good leader?

    Discussion

    - Who should be the leader in a family?- In your culture, who is the leader in a family?- Who should make a decision when there are some difficulties?- Are there some decisions that can be made by women or men better?- What is the personality of a good leader in a workplace?- Do you agree that the leader in a workplace should make decisions for the employees?

    IELTS Speaking test in India January 2015

    An IELTS test taker from India (thanks, P!) was asked the following questions in the Speaking test:

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- What subject are you studying?- What weather do you like the most? Why?- Do you prefer any particular season?- Would you like it to continue throughout the year or should the seasons keep changing?

    Cue Card

    Describe an occasion when you received a very good service from a company or a shop. Please say

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    - Who is this person?- How do you know him/her?- Why do you think he/she is so beautiful?

    Discussion

    - Are clothes important for showing personality?- How would you describe beauty?

    Speaking test 2

    Interview

    - Do you like to live in the city or in the countryside? Why?- Did you buy anything after seeing an advertisement on TV?- Do you like to watch ads on TV, the internet or in magazines?- Do road side posters with advertisements attract your attention?- Do you think cities are developed in a natural way?- Do you like to be in nature?

    - Do you like camping?- Have you been camping lately?- How did you feel about it?- Was it near a mountain or a lake?- Can you describe that landscape?

    Cue Card

    Talk about any sports person who did well in a sporting event. Please say

    - Who is this person?- What sport does he/she play?- Do you like him/her and why?

    Discussion

    Dont remember.

    IELTS test in the UAE and Iran January 2015(Academic Module)

    IELTS test takers from the UAE and Iran (thank you, A and S!) shared the following information abouta recent exam which apparently was the same in these two countries.

    Listening test

    Section 1. A friend was giving advice to another friend who planned to visitArizona in the USA.

    Section 2. About a Ski centre in a mountain area and its facilities availableto tourists.

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    Section 3. A discussion between students about the history of the Pacific region and Moire language.

    Section 4. Dont remember.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About sustainable development allowing to keep people safe from harm and risksassociated with cooking in the kitchen.

    Passage 2. About migration of birds.

    Passage 3. The psychology behind a coffee-drinking habit.

    Writing test

    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given a diagram showing the process of paper recycling in a factory.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some schools agree that fast food restaurants and supermarkets can promote their products in schooland that schools benefit from it. Is it a positive or a negative development?

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?

    - Do you work or study?- What colours do you like?

    Cue Card

    Describe a traffic jam that you were in recently. Please say

    - When did it happen?- Where exactly was it?- How did you feel about it?

    Discussion

    - What are the main causes of traffic jams?- What can be a potential solution for the traffic problem?- Can the public transport system be improved further?- Will it help to reduce traffic?

    IELTS Speaking test in India January 2015

    Thanks to the IELTS test taker N from India we can share the following Speaking questions:

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    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?

    - Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you like cold weather? Why?- Are there different seasons in your country?- What are they?- Are advertisements important?- Do they help people buy products?- Do you watch advertisements on TV or the internet?

    Cue Card

    Talk about your favourite application (app) on a mobile device. Please say

    - What app is it?- How is it useful to you?- Will you use it in the future? Why?

    Discussion

    - How long have you been using it for?- Why is technology so useful today?

    IELTS test in India January 2015 (Academic

    Module)

    The IELTS test topics and questions below were shared by M from India:

    Listening test

    Section 1. About a house for rent by an agent.

    Section 2. About grading machines.

    Section 3. Dont remember.

    Section 4. About Australias animal species.

    Reading test

    Passage 1. About Albert Nobel prize.

    Passage 2. About digital music industry.

    Passage 3. The UK framework policy.

    Writing test

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    Writing task 1 (a report)

    We were given four pie charts showing the statistics of clothing imports to the USA and Japan fromdifferent countries.

    Writing task 2 (an essay)

    Some people are reducing their walks, however many health experts say that walking is the bestexercise to maintain health. Why do people walk less? What might encourage people to walk longerdistances?

    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 profession?- What position did you get when you first started working?

    - Do you organise your time?- With whom do you usually spend it?- Do you usually plan your weekends?- What do you do in your free time?- Do you like to write letters or emails?- To whom do you write?

    Cue Card

    Describe a place that you visited for a short time. Please say

    - Where did you go to?- Why did you choose that place?- With whom did you go there?

    Discussion

    - Why do people visit the same places over and over again?- What are popular short journey destinations in your country?- Would you like to go there for a short visit?

    IELTS Speaking test in Iran January 2015

    The Speaking questions below were shared by M who took the IELTS test in Iran.

    Speaking test

    Interview

    - What is your full name?- Can I see your ID?- Where are you from?- Do you work or study?- Do you live in a house or an apartment?- Is there any shopping center near your place?

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    - Have you ever been to a museum?- What do you like about museums?- Do you prefer to go to a museum alone or with friends?- Would you like to work in a museum?- Do you like to write letters or emails?- To whom do you usually write?- On what occasions do you do it?

    - Do you prefer to receive a phone call or a letter? Why?- What type of letter is the most difficult for you?

    Cue Card

    Describe a type of vehicle that you would like to have in the future. Please say

    - What vehicle is it?- Why do you like it?- What is so special about it?

    Discussion

    - Have you ever driven such a car?- What are the types of passenger cars?- What are the differences between transportation today and in the past?- What will the transportation look like in the future?- What are the main reasons for traffic ja