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The full transcript is available on our website: https://theieltstime.com• Part 1: Hometown, Apps, Public Transport, and Weekends.• Part 2: Describe a beautiful place you have visited.• Part 3: Tourism and Natural Environments, and Beauty in Architecture and Cities.

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Read the complete model answer and take the practice quiz on our website: https://theieltstime.comIn many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?

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Access the full model answer and test your skills with the practice quiz on our website: https://theieltstime.comThe bar chart illustrates changes in commuting habits among U.S. residents between 2019 and 2025. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Read the full lesson notes and take the quiz at https://theieltstime.comIn a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Read the full model answer and take the Sentence Upgrade Quiz at https://theieltstime.comThe bar chart and pie chart below provide information about the daily volume of oil production and the proportional share of the global total for the top five producing nations in 2024. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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👉Lesson notes are available on our website: https://theieltstime.comSome people believe that students should learn using online materials, while others think printed materials are better. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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