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The table shows six categories of the total road traffic in the London borough of Enfield for the years 2008 to 2015. The totals are all given in thousands of vehicle miles.

Overall, it is evident that pedal cycles travelled the least and cars - the most. The totals for all vehicles also showed no apparent trend with figures going up or down in following years. The year with the highest miles was 812,323 in 2011 and the lowest was 747,214 miles in 2012.

The fewest road miles were completed by pedal cycles. There were 1542 miles completed in 2008 and this steadily rose to 1712 miles in 2011, before falling again to a low of 1017 miles in 2014. 2015 saw a rise again to 1360 miles. Motorcycles experienced a contrasting trend, miles dropping from 2008 to 2010 before rising again to 2014, followed by a small drop in 2015.

Light goods vehicles also showed a general trend, going down from 2008 with 110,150 miles to 87,397 miles in 2011 and then rising again to 115,311 miles in 2015.

Cars showed the highest miles completed, though there was no real trend, with numbers going up or down randomly in all years. The highest figure was 644,208 miles in 2011 and the lowest was 578,072 in 2012. Buses and coaches and heavy goods vehicle also showed no discernable trends.

Latest IELTS questions from Maldives – October 2022 (Academic)
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Writing test
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Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table and a bar graph. The table described people who had part-time and full-time jobs. The bar graph described men and women who held a part time job.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

More and more countries have a problem with plastic waste, polluting the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?
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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

– What is your full name?
– Where do you live?
– Do you work or are you a student?
– There were more questions, but our friend didn’t remember them.

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a difficult situation that you handled well. You should say

– what it was
– what you did
– why it was difficult
– and explain how you felt about it later.

Part 3 (Discussion)

– What are some of the most important decisions young people have to make?
– How important is advice from other people when making decisions?
– How do you feel about parents making important decisions for their children?
– Does advertising have an influence on the decisions people make?

people are not spending doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering.Why ? How?

Nowadays, the younger generation tends to avoid recreational activities such as hiking or alpinism. It seems that young people prefer to spend their weekends indoors, gaming or engaging in other online activities. If that is the case, by promoting sports more actively and organising sports competitions, the schools could counteract this trend.

Living in the era of technology, the wide availability and variety of online entertainment are compelling young people to spend a lot of their free time indoors, using their gadgets. Numerous relatively cheap forms of amusement, such as online games, videos, audiobooks and plenty of other activities, tempt teenagers to stay at home and lead more sedentary lifestyles. A recent survey revealed that the vast majority of students would prefer spending their weekends playing computer games, rather than in the nature. That is one clear reason why our modern youth is less interested in recreational sports.

To address this issue, the school management could intervene and offer a better range of outdoor sports activities and competitions, both within the school curriculum and as extra-curricular activities. For example, high schools could increase the number of weekly football, running and climbing classes, and organise competitions at the end of each term. As a result, pushed by their desire to win, students would do more walking, jogging, running and mountaineering during the school term, in preparation for the competition. This would reduce the time spent online, lessen the students' dependence on the Internet for entertainment, and eventually boost their desire to spend more time enjoying the natural environment.

To sum up, screen addiction plays a major role in young people's avoidance of various outdoor activities. Opening up more recreational sports and offering frequent competitions on school grounds is a great way to motivate them.

Latest IELTS questions from Oman – September 2022 (Academic)
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Writing test
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Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given line graphs showing the number of people employed in Australia versus the number of people working in the manufacturing sector.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some people believe that electronic games are improving the skills of young people. Others think that it is a complete waste of time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or are you a student?
- Is your work tiring?
- Do you celebrate birthdays in your culture?
- What did you do on your birthday when you were young?
- Are birthdays important? In what way?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a person who inspires you. You should say

- who the person is
- how you know him/her
- why he/she inspires you
- and explain what effect he/she has on your life.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Do you think today's children need inspiration?
- Who inspires them more, parents or teachers?
- Do you feel that children are more inspired by celebrities these days?

Latest IELTS Speaking questions from South Africa – September 2022
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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- Can I see your ID?
- Where do you live?
- How many years have you been living there?
- Do you use public transport?
- Did you use public transport when you were a child?
- Will you use it in the future?
- Is it very popular in your country?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a novel or a story that you have read recently. You should say

- what kind of novel/story it is
- who wrote it
- what it is about
- and explain whether or not you enjoyed reading it and why.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Do you prefer paper books or online books? Why?
- Do you think people have the same opinion about a book?
- In your opinion, can we learn about other countries from books?
- If the book describes the traditions and customs of a country, does it help you to be aware of them when you are visiting there?

Latest IELTS questions from Kuwait – September 2022 (Academic)
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Writing test
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Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph describing the percentages of people in a European country who owned one car, two cars, three cars or more, and no car.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

New research has shown that overeating has become a bigger problem in the world than hunger. What are the reasons for this problem? How can it be solved?

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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or are you a student?
- Do you use public transport to get to work? Why / why not?
- Is there a type of public transport that you prefer?
- How good is the public transport system in your country?
- Should people use public transport more? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a place to visit in your country that you would recommend to others. You should say

- what the place is
- where the place is located
- what people can do there
- and explain why you would recommend this place.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Are there any other activities that people can do there?
- How can you understand from people that the place is worth a visit?
- What is your opinion about online reviews of places?
- Are all the reviews reliable? Why/why not?

Some people like to own the place where they live, other people like to rent. Discuss both views.

The debate over whether it is better to own or rent the property in which one lives is one that has strong supporters on each side. There are persuasive arguments for both points of view.

One of the main advantages of renting a property is flexibility. A tenant only has to give a month’s notice before changing where he or she lives. If a property is owned and a change is needed, the property must be put onto the market and it is frequently a long and stressful process to get a sale completed. Sometimes, the wrong time of year or a bad market can mean that a sale is not possible. Another advantage of renting is that a large amount of a family’s capital is not tied up in the property. Property can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and often a lot more. If one rents, this money can be spent on other things to help improve the family’s quality of life. If the property is on a mortgage, then the deposit, also often very large, is tied up in the property and the pressure of having to make substantial payments every month can cause a lot of stress.

Owning a property does have various advantages, though. Even though people usually have to service a mortgage every month with payments, this money is then built up with the property. With renting, the money is lost to the landlord, but at the end of the term of the mortgage, the whole property is owned by the family. This makes the process of living in a property a type of investment. In addition, the property’s value often goes up after time, frequently creating a substantial profit. Owning the property where one lives can also create a sense of well-being and self-actualisation.

The decision to whether one rents or owns the property in which one lives really boils down to individual preference. My opinion is that it is much more preferable to own a property, mainly because it creates a valuable asset for the family.

Latest IELTS Speaking questions from the Philippines – September 2022
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Speaking test
Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- Can I see your ID?
- Did you study about the history of your hometown in school?
- Do you use a mobile phone often?
- Do you like texting?
- When was the first time you got a mobile phone?
- Do you like looking at yourself in the mirror?
- How often do you use mirrors?
- Have you ever bought a mirror?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a gift you would like to give to someone. You should say

- what gift it would be
- who you would give it to
- why you would like to give him/her this gift
- and explain why you chose this gift for him/her.

Part 3 (Discussion)
- Do you like giving gifts?
- What kind of things should we consider when choosing a gift?
- On what occasions do people in your country give gifts?
- Why is it sometimes difficult to choose a gift for someone?
- Why do some people consider the brand/price when giving gifts?
- Do parents in your country give many gifts to their children?

Latest IELTS questions from Taiwan – September 2022 (Academic)
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Writing test
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Writing task 2 (an essay)

These days, many young people are not spending their weekends and holidays doing outdoor activities such as hiking or mountaineering. Why is that? How can they be encouraged to spend more time in the natural environment?
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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- What kind of job do you have?
- Now let's talk about household chores.
- Do you cook?
- When you were young, were you asked to do chores?
- What are your least favourite chores?
- Did you study geography?
- Do you like geography?
- When you are choosing a country to visit, are you trying to learn more about its geography?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time you missed an important meeting, such as a medical appointment or a meeting with a friend. You should say

- what the meeting was
- who you were meeting
- why you missed it
- and explain how you felt about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Do you feel that people value the importance of a work appointment more than a casual meeting with friends?
- What do you think of people who have photographic memory?
- Is it important to have a good memory?
- Do you think a person with a good memory can perform better in exams?

Latest IELTS questions from Taiwan – September 2022 (Academic)
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Writing test
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Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays in many countries most shops and products are the same. Some people feel this is a positive development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or study?
- Do you like your work?
- What do you usually do in the evenings?
- Do you spend your time doing same thing on weekdays and at the weekend? Why?
- What don't you like to do in the evening? Why?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about a time when you helped a child. You should say

- when and where it happened
- who the child was
- how you helped him/her
- and explain how you felt about helping the child.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- Do you think everyone in the community should do some volunteering? Why?

Latest IELTS questions from India – August 2022 (Academic)
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Writing test
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Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a line graph describing the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Nowadays it is more difficult for children to concentrate or pay attention in school. What could be the reasons for this? What solutions can you suggest?
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Speaking test
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Part 1 (Interview)

- Can I have your full name, please?
- Do you work or study?
- What do you study?
- Why did you choose those subjects?
- Why do you feel that science is an interesting field of study?
- Do you plan to continue studying these subjects?
- Do you think you have learnt enough?

Part 2 (Cue Card)

Talk about an activity you do to keep fit. You should say

- what it is
- who you do it with
- how it helps you
- and explain how you feel about it.

Part 3 (Discussion)

- What do older people in your country do to keep fit?
- How can we spread awareness among older people about exercise?
- What can be done in order to keep children healthy?

People today find their lives more and more dominated by their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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It is certainly true that many people around the world find their lives dominated by the work that they have to do. This is shown when you realise how people's work, and how much time, effort and resources they devote to it, is often the subject of conversation.

Most people depend on their jobs to generate an income to pay for their lives' necessities and luxuries, and so work can naturally become a dominating focus. As this is an important part of nearly everyone's everyday life, it can seem that people's lives are indeed becoming more influenced by their jobs. Whether this emphasis on work is more significant now than in previous years is debatable. In many developed countries around the world, there are procedures in place to help people with finding work, providing unemployment benefits, ensuring education, and offering pension payments. In times past, these provisions were not in place and a job or business was required to provide the necessary income.

Therefore, in spite of increases in the cost of living in many places around the world, it can be argued there is actually less pressure than in previous years to keep one's job and perform well at it. This, in turn, would lead to people's lives being less influenced by their jobs today. It is also true that in the past, people were as responsible and focused on doing well in their responsibilities as today and so, in this respect, the people of the past would be equally dedicated to their work as people are today.

While I agree that people's lives today are often dominated by their jobs, I feel that the current situation is not necessarily worse than before. In fact, it may be more positive, due to the fewer pressures to earn money in many countries.