In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single –sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
The table below shows the average household expenditure on three categories (housing, food, and entertainment) in five different countries in 2023. CountryHousing (%)Food (%)Entertainment (%) USA302515 Canada282018 UK352012 Australia252220 Germany332315 Task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows shares of companies advertising expenditure in different media sectors in three countries (Australia, Vietnam, Japan) in 2005
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of living and studying abroad
The chart shows the proportion of working-age adults in four countries from 1960 to 2015. Units are given in percentages.
In many countries it is now illegal to smoke in public places. It is only fair that people who wish to smoke should have to leave the building. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below shows oil production figures in four Africans countries from 2000 to 2004, in barrels per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries nowadays, young single people no longer stay with their parents until they are married, but leave to study or work somewhere else. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or tavel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decided to do this.
Developing countries require international organizations’ help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The charts show (Chart a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty year period, including a future estimate; and also (Chart b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands.)
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a country's identity. What is your opinion?
These days, many countries have invested money in genetic engineering. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Many efforts have been made by countries to address challenges concerning the environment, but the situation has not improved. What are the possible reasons for environmental degradation (suy thoái, xấu đi)? Are there any solutions to combat this problem? Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
In many countries today, parents are able to send their children to single-sex schools or co-education schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree.
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country. European Health Expenditure as Percentage of Gross Domestic Product, 2002, 2007 and 2012
The bar chart shows the proportion of men and women aged 60-64 employed in four different countries in 1997 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical health in many developed countries is now falling. What are the reasons for this and how can the problem be tackled?
The graphs below show the number of medals won by the top five countries in the summer and winter Olympics.(Anelya1)
most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 cent female. companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to wome. To what extent do you agree ?
The two charts show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in the years 2005 and 2015.
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are thge cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?
On average, citizens in first world countries are growing obese at alarming rates. Governments must take action in order to stem this unhealthy epidemic. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The line graph shows the percentages of Australian exports with four countries. The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012
questionThe bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012.
The table below shows about the amount of tax collected in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005 .
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fastfood. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food to what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion
Some countries allow old people to work to any age that they want. Do the advantagrs of this outhweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays cultures of different countries are becoming more similar than they use to be. What are the reasons? Is it a positive or negative development?
Many people think that countries have a moral obligation to help each other, while others argue that the aid money is misspent by the governments that receive it, so the international aid should not be given to the poor countries in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The charts and table below show the percentage of customers choosing different kinds of websites when shopping online and the percentage of customers shopping online for different reasons in two countries in 2012
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people aoppose it.
The graph below shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph shows how much was spent in US dollars on books in four European countries between 1995 and 2005. Overall, people in Germany spent the most on reading materials during the entire period. It is also clear that despite some fluctuations, spending on books increased in all four places over the 10 years. German expenditure fluctuated between around $80 million and about $90 million between 1995 and 2003 before increasing to just under $100 million in 2005. France was the only country that experienced a steady rise, with around $55 million worth of books sold in 1995, about $70 million in 2001, and finally just under $80 million in 2005. The figure for Italy hovered at around $50 million dollars until 1999, when it steadily rose to just over $60 million in 2005. Austrians spent approximately $30 million in 1995, and this went up by around $10 million over the next four years and remained stable for two years, before it climbed dramatically to just above $70 million in 2005.
In many countries students' concentration in the classroom has decreased. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
v In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
The given table shows the numbers of international visitors arrivals came to nine different countries and the percentage changes between 2009 and 2010.
The tables below gives information about the changes in the military budgets of 8 countries between 2004 and 2020.
These days in many countries fewer and fewer people want to become teachers particulary in secondly school. what are the reasons for this and how could the problem be solved.
In some countries it is illegal to refuse people applying for jobs because of their age. Is it positive or negative in your opinion?
All the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older peoples. Do the advantages of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
Some countries encourage foreign companies to open in their country. Many people think that the government should focus on encouraging local business rather than foreign businesses. To what extent do you agree?
The graph line below shows the percentage of workers in five European countries taking fixed stays or more sickness absences per year from 1991 to 2001.
Many different countries have most shops and products that are the same. Some people consider this to be a positive development, while others think it is a negative development. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The chart below shows percentages of young people choosing different ways to solve the global warming in four different countries in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below give data on the spending and consumption of resources by countries of the world and how the population is distributed.
In some countries more and more people are becoming interested in finding about histiry of the house or buikding they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
In many countries an increasing number of people suffering from health problem as aresult of eating fast food too much .itis therefor nessarry for government to imopse higher tax .T o what extent do you agree or disagree?
the table shows the percentage of goverment speding on education and trainning over course of 18-24 years old in 5 countries in 2012
Write about the following topic: In some countries old people are highly valued and in other countries the young are considered to be more valuable. Discuss both view points and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Few countries think that people at the age greater than 30 can do things like vote for country, marriage, getting driving license etc while most of the country oppose. What do you think?