Many countries think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress as equally important for a country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that buying things which are imported other countries is better than buying local products. Discuss the both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries, teenagers are being encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people think it is a positive development while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you thimk this is a positive or negative situation?
In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The line graph illustrates the average emissions of carbon dioxide by each person in several countries in Europe from 1967 to 2007
The table below shows information and predictons regarding the change in percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three countries
Tourism is becoming increasingly important and a source of income to many countries, but its disadvantages shouldn't be overlooked . to what extent do you agree or disagree
in some countries,more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exersice classses what are the reasons for this? is this a positive or negative development?
Some countries have introduced laws to limit working hours for employees. Why are these laws introduced? Do you think they are a positive or negative development?
The table below give information about the amount of beer and fruit juice consumed per person per year in different countries.
The bar charts below show the number of hours each teacher spent teaching in different schools in four different countries in 2001. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from own knowledge or experience.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good trend, but some people oppose it. Discuss both the views and give your opinion
some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. others disagree and think that the host contry should welcome cultural differences. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The given chart compares the figures for the export of Australia to four countries between 1990 and 2012. As is shown, both China and India show an upward trend, meanwhile, US and Japan reveal a downward trend.
Travelling to other countries enables people to learn different cultures and decreases tension among people from different countries and nations. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people watch many foreign made television programs and Internet videos. The dominance of imported entertainment is harmful to the cultures of these countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people Why might this be the cause? Do you think this is a positive or a negative situation?
Although access to medicine is improving, lifestyle related health problems exist in many countries. What are the reasons? What might improve this situation?
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled tea and pineapples in 2010 and 2015 in five European countries.
Some people think that rich countries should support poor countries in terms of aid for health care and education. To what extend do you agree?
The ease of international travel and the spread of various lands of mass media all over the world have made it more possible than ever for people to know how other people live in other countries. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Wht might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
In many countries, women and men are working full time.it is there fore logical for men and women to share household tasks.to what extent do you agree or disagree.
The education of young people is a top priority in all countries of the world. Some people believe that educationg adults who can not read and writebis important to society and needs more funding. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries invest a significant amount of money in promoting the use of bicycles. Why do you think this is the case? Does it have a positive or a negative impact on individuals and the society?
In many countries, governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of government university?
The graph showsthe amount offruit produced in four countries (France, Spain, Germany, Turkey) from 1970 to 20 10. Fruit production in 4 countries (millions of tonnes)
Finding job satisfaction( job pleasure, career satisfaction) is considered to be a luxury in many developing countries. Why do you think that is? Do you think job satisfaction is important? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should work in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.
In some countries, small town-center shops are going out of business because people tend to drive to large out-of-town stores. As a result, people without cars have limited access to out-of town stores, and it may result in an increase in the use of cars. Do you think the disadvantages of this change outweigh its advantages?
The table below gives information about the amount of beef exported in five different countries in 2012, 2014 and 2016. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Lifestyle and culture are in different countries is becoming similar. What do you think? Is it a positive development or negative development?
In some countries university students live away from home and in another cities wile study. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of living in another cities?
The chart below shows the percentage of young people at university in six European countries in 2000 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart gives information about the percentage of workers in different sectors of employment in three countries at different stages of economic development.
Celebrities earn more salary than senior politicians in some countries. Is this a positive development or negative? what is the reason?
In some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying in and after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children?
As countries become more developed, many fast food outlets move into the country giving local people greater access to fast food. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The given table illustrates information about the expenditures on health in five different countries namely Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, and Turkey in the year 2002.
THE TABLE BELOW GIVES INFROMATION ABOUT CONSUMER SPENDING ON DIFFERENT ITEMS IN FIVE DIFFERENT COUNTRIES IN 2002
The charts show the info about the use of Internet in five countries in Europe in 2000.
In some countries, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Museum and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than show the cultures or artworks or other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the proprtion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
the graph shows the number of oversea visitors in three different areas in European countries between 1987-2007.
Due to poorer countries experiencing a ‘brain drain’, they are seeing many professionals, such as doctors and teachers, leaving to work in more developed countries. What problems does this cause? What solutions can be suggested to deal with this situation?
Topic 3: The chart below shows the number of films produced five countries in three years.