The bar chart shows how worldwide sales of games software, CDs and DVDs/videos changed in the period from 2000 to 2003
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now 'one big traffic jam’’ How true do you think this statement is? What are measures can the government take to discourage people from using their cars?
Influence of human beings on the world’s ecosystem is leading to the extinction of species and loss of biodiversity. What are the primary causes of loss of biodiversity? What solutions can you suggest?
Today, people can buy food products from all over the world. Some believe this is a positive development, while others feel that only local food should be available. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scitientific research, business and academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
1. Tourism is increasing in many far to reach places around the world. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?
Science tell us about both activities which are good for health and others which are bad. Millon of people all over the world know this and still do unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is and what can be done to change it ?
The charts show the number of people using the Internet from 1995 to 2002 and Internet users in the world in 2003.
Topic: It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Most people in the world have to work to earn a living. However, many people work only for the financial gain that it involves, and not for any other reward a job can offer. What do you think the main considerations when deciding what job to take should be?
Some people believe that scientists have more influence over the world whereas others argue that politician have more influence over the world. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
It is impossible to help all people around the world in need so governments should focus on people from their own country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some people thi it that people can be encouraged to live healthy lives through sporting events such as Olympics and World cups. Others think that there are better ways to encourage adults to do exercise. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph shows visits to Disneyland and Sea World from 2001-2005. The bar chart shows the most popular rides and attactions in Disneyland
Around the world, people are now living longer than ever before in the past. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that preserving traditional culture is no longer necessary in today’s modern world, while others argue that it remains an important part of national identity. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. #235
Some corporations believe that the quality of multitasking is not needed in employment. However, reputation of multitasking quality is gaining in the world. Discuss both points of view.
Many people around the worlduse social media everyday to keep in touch wth otehr people and get new events. Do you think the advantages outhweigh the disadvantages?
Some people suggest that children do not understand the world of work and school should make all teenagers spend a short time working as well as studying accademic subjects. To what extent do you agree?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent laguage in the world. Some people think this will lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
The restoration of historic buildings in major cities around the world involves significant government expenditure. These funds could be better allocated towards the development of new housing and road infrastructure. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some peoples believe that it is good to share as much information as possible in scientist research, business and the academic world. others believe that some information is too important or too valuable o be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In many parts of the world, it is common for one parent to stay at home and raise a new born child while other works full time to earn money. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows forested land in million of hectares in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays, university students can participate in study abroad programs all over the world for differing lengths of time. In your opinion, what is the ideal duration for a study abroad program?
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both adults and children. What are the reasons for the rise in obesity? How could it be solved?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do yout think this is a positive or negative development?
In many parts of the world, some famous people are considered ‘role models', and they are having an increasing influence on the young. Does the advantage outweigh the disadvantage?
Homelessness is increasing in many major cities around the world. What do yo think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve this problem?
In today's world many people own a smartphone. Do you think the advantages of owning a smartphone outweigh the disvantages?
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in modern world, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as awhole
ii. #Globalization | #ForeignTrade - Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? (IELTS 10, AC)
The bar chart shows education levels in the world in three years, 1980, the current year and 2060. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people belive that handwritting is no longer useful in modern world and should not be taught in the schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree ?
Many species of animals all around the world are on verge of extinction.Some say that countries and individuals should protect these animals from dying out,while others say that we should concentrate more on the problems of human beings.But other argue that we should focus on the problems faced by humans.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people around the world use social media day to keep in touch with other people and new events. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Due to the increasing world demands for oil and gas energy, people need to look for new resources of energy in remote and untouched natural places. Do the advantages of locating these sources outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays many ecosystems in the world are experiencing problems because large predators are going extinct. Why is this a bad thing? What solution can governments implement to solve this problem?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ''one big traffic jalm'' How true do you think this statement is? What measure can government take to discourage people from using their cars?
The chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gendes for last year.
some people think that in the mordern world we are more dependent on each other. Others argue that people have become more independent. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
MEAT PRODUCTION REQUIRES RELATIVELY MORE LAND THAN CROP PRODUCTION.SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT AS LAND IS BECOMING SCARCE, THE WORLD’S MEAT CONSUMPTION SHOULD BE REDUCED. WHAT MEASURES COULD BE TAKEN TO REDUCE THE WORLD’S MEAT CONSUMPTION? WHAT KINDS OF PROBLEM MIGHT SUCH MEASURES CAUSE? GIVE REASON FOR YOUR ANSWER, AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLES FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE.
TOPIC:Many of the medical problems that people are experiencing in today's world are due to the fact that we have a very sedentary lifestyle. To what extent do you agree?
Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Now-a-days,people all over the world are spending more and more time apart from their families.Why is this happening ?How does this affect people and their families. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the developed world,average life expectency is increasing.What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
In today's world,some people skip breakfast to save time.However,for the majority of people , breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Do you agree or disagree ?
A lot of places in the world rely on tourist as a main source of income. Unfortunately, tourism can also be a source of problems if it is not managed correctly. Discuss about the problem solution.