IELTS Speaking part 3 Follow Up Questions.

Here are some follow up questions you may be asked during part 3 IELTS Speaking exam by the IELTS examiner related to 1st cue card:

“Describe a long car journey you went on”

1. What will cars be like in the future?

What the future has in store no one can tell, but as far as I can see there will be cars running on alternative sources of energy.

Already we have cars which do not use petrol or diesel and run on electricity.

However in future we may see cars running on solar power, biodiesel or other alternative sources. We may even see flying cars.

2. What’s the difference between men’s and women’s preference on cars?

Gender differences are disappearing nowadays, and there is hardly any difference in men’s and women’s preference on cars.

It is an individual preference. Some people like bigger cars and some like smaller cars. Some people like sports cars and some like luxury cars.

For within the city use, people prefer small cars and for long drives people prefer big cars.

Both men and women like all types of cars.

3. What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?

There are a lot of differences between bicycles and private cars.

Bicycles are cheaper, in fact much cheaper than private cars. Bicycles do not require any fuel to operate.

Bicycles help people to remain healthy as riding a bicycle involves some form of exercise.

Riding a bicycle also does not require any license. Cars, on the other hand are helpful when the whole family
has to go out together.

Cars are especially helpful when there are elderly or disabled people at home.

Cars are also useful in adverse weather conditions. Cars are safer than bicycles especially where there are no separate lanes for bicycles.

4. Why do people like to have private cars?

People like to have private cars because they are very comfortable to go from one place to the other.

They are very helpful when there are elderly or disabled people at home.

They are very helpful when the whole family has to go out together. They are also helpful in adverse weather conditions.

Finally having a private car is a status symbol.

5. What are the differences between bicycles and private cars?

Bicycles are eco-friendly vehicles. These are cheaper and also good for our health.

But cars are better when we have to travel long distances.

Cars are also better when weather conditions are harsh outside, such as rain or storm. Cars are safer than bicycles.

Bicycles are safe only if there are separate lanes for bicycles.

6. Is it a good thing that everyone has his/her own cars?

It is definitely not good if everyone has his/her own car. Already there is too much congestion on the roads.

If every person will have own car then there will be parking problems and traffic jams and too much pollution.

7. How to buy private cars in India?

It is easy to buy a car in India. You have to go to a showroom and pay the money and buy a car of your choice.

Easy monthly instalments are also available. Some people also go for bank loans to buy a car.

8. Do many families own private cars in India?

Yes, many families own private cars in India. Now, the car has become very affordable.

There is a car to suit every pocket. For example, Tata Nano is called the poor man’s car.