The graph illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to four countries (Japan, the US, China, and India) over a period of 22 years from 1990 to 2012. In general, the percentage of exports to Japan and the US decreased over the period, while exports to China and India increased. Regarding China, the export percentage stood at around 4% in 1990 and rose gradually to 5% by 2000. After 2000, there was a dramatic increase, reaching approximately 28% in 2012, the highest among the four countries. In contrast, exports to India remained steady between 1990 and 2000 at around 2-3%. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage increased gradually from 4% to about 7% before falling to 5% in 2012. Exports to Japan experienced a steady decrease over the 22-year period, starting at around 26% in 1990 and falling to just over 15% in 2012. For the US, the export percentage fluctuated during the first 10 years, hovering around 10-11%, before gradually falling from 11% in 2000 to 5% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a slight rise from 5% to 6% between 2010 and 2012.
Some people think that subjects like arts, music, drama and creative writing contribute more towards a child's overall development. The school curriculum should provide more time for these subjects to be taught if the school wants all-round development of children. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that paying taxes is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe famous people's support towards international aid organizations draws the attention to problems, while others think celebrities make the problems less important. Discuss both views and give your opinion. agree = followers, lovers, copy disagree = skip, do not care
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that paying tax is their only duty, while others believe that we have more responsibilities towards our society. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Currently there is a trend towards the use of alternative forms of medicine. However, at best these methods are ineffective, and at worst they may be dangerous.**To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Many believe that success in life mainly depends on hard work and determination while others believe that factors like money and personal appearance are important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
There seems to be an increasing trends towards assessing students through exams rather than through continual assessment. what are the advantages and disadvantages of exams as a form of assessment?
In many countries nowadays consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Save time, healthy, approved in standard Fast, -gender- mommy’s time Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Economic development in countries has increased the standards of living in the cities but not the countryside. What problems could this gap bring for the whole country? How do you think these problems could be reduced?
Some peolpe think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of university?
The teaching of Information Technology is a standard part of the school curriculum in most secondary schools. The same is now happening in primary schools,where children as young as six are learning how to use computers. However, there is a danger that IT skills are being taught at the expense of more basic skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that the best way to teach children to behave well is to punish them. Others argue that rewarding and praising children is a better way to teach them the difference betweeen right and wrong. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills are required in the workplace. other thinks that, the true function of a universities should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What in your opinion, should be the main function of a university.
The given flow chart represents the standardized process of getting a US driving permit. A brief overview is that the process begins with visiting the licence centre and concludes with passing the test prior to receiving the licence.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of screen. Some people consider it is a good idea, some are not. Discuss both views and your opinion
The table upward displays the planned spendings over the next five years for three environmental projects specialised on sustainable forestry. The pie chart illustrates the anticipated investment for a year as the projects are commenced.
Write an IELTS essay writing task "There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?"
Hard work and determination are the main requirements for success in life. Others think other factors are more important. Discuss both views?
In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disatvantages of giving children this message?
Some people belive that no one should be allowed to continue working after the age of 65. However, others say there shouldn't be a limitation on age and anyone should be allowed to work regardless of their age. Discuss both the views, give your own opinion and include relevant examples.
Write a letter to your manager to request setting up a cafeteria for the staff. In your letter, you should tell:
what you heard about the inconvenience from the staff
how you feel about it
what suggestions you have
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that senior managers should be warm and friendly toward their employees. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that government should make laws regarding people's nutrition and food choices to improve public health while others Contend that this is the freedom of personal choice and responsibility. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The supplied line graph displays average carbon dioxide discharges per individual UK, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007. Overall, while CO2 emissions in the United Kingdom and Sweden experienced a decline, emissions in Italy and Portugal displayed significant growth. Among the four countries,the United Kingdom consistently had the highest emissions througout the period, while Portugal had the lowest emissions initially however saw the substantial increases over time. In 1967 CO2 emissions in metric tones of the in Italy and Portugal witnessed with a steady annual rise, while United Kingdom initially had was a peak, around 11 CO2 emissions in metric tones throughout the entire period. However, CO2 emissions in Unites Kingdom fell gradually from 1967 to 2007. At this level Swedon soared in 1967 before experiencing with dipped to 2007. Meanwhile CO2 emissions in metric tones of the Italy, Portugal witnessed with upward trend. The amount of CO2 emissions surged between 1967 and 1977 with CO2 emissions approximately 1 and 4 respectively. In 1977, there was a steadily steady increase.
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
Some people regard tattoos and body piercing as an extreme form of fashion. Why do you think young people are prepared to damage their skin, permanently, in order to be fashionable? Do you think teenage rebelliousness or peer pressure plays a greater role? Discuss.
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Many schoolchildren and students are taught to push themselves and try hard to be better than their classmates, rather than work together for everyone’s benefits. Do the disadvantages of training students to be competitive outweigh the advantages?
getting promotion is one of the biggest drives for people to apply themselves and work hard in modern work place. Why do you think people are so driven to get promotion ? What other factors influence people to work hard?
Coins and paper money will soon be eliminated by credit cards and bank cards. Eventually we will have a cashless society which will be safer and more convenient for everyone. Do you agree or disagree?
Some young people look forward to a year of travelling, a 'gap year', before they begin work or univeristy and see it as a chance to broaden their hoizons. For others this is an expensive waste of time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
he provided diagram illustrates process of manufacturing bricks from raw materials and further shows how they are processed. Overall, there are 7 main stages, beginning with the clay extraction and ending with the delivery of the final product. Firstly, heavy machinery like diggers are used to extract naturally occurring clay in quarries. Then, extracted materials are filtered through a metal grid to break them into smaller, more even by size particles. Sand and water are later added to form a uniform mixture than can be conveniently cut or moulded. To remove excess water, bricks are put into drying ovens for 1 or 2 days. Then, to enhance hardness and durability of the product, it is transported to industrial kilns, that have various stages of drying. Firstly, to completely dry the product, it is exposed to moderate temperatures of 200-980 degrees. In the next stage, temperatures reach 1300 degrees Celsius, improving structural abilities of clay. Such high temperatures are necessary to reinforce the inner structure of the material. In the last stage of drying, bricks are put into cooling chambers for several days. Finally, product is packaged in boxes and thereafter sent for delivery. Bricks manufacturing is a multi step, technologically advanced process, crucial for any building purposes
some people think that having a set retirement age for everybody , regardless of occupation is unfair. they believe that certain workers deserve to retire and receive a pension at an early age. do you agree or disagree? which type of workers do you thinkhould benefit from early retirement? GIVE REASONS FOR YOUR ANSWER AND INCLUDE ANY RELEVANT EXAMPLE FROM YOUR OWN KNOWLEDGE OR EXperience
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hard work?
1. Some people think that the best way to reduce the fourth dimension spent in travelling to work is to replace parks and gardens close to the city center with buildings apartments for commuters, but others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own public opinion. ( Society )
As well as making money, businesses also have a responsibilty towards society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-books come the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In many countries children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as compleatly wrong, while others cosider is as valuable work experienced, important for learning and taking responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your onw opinion.
In some cultures, childrens are often told they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Nowadays, not enough students choose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What are the effects on society? As world is moving forward towards the revolution of science and technological advancements.
Some people think that students who achieve the best academic results should be rewarded. Others believe it is more important to reward students who show improvement. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram explains the way in which recycled organic waste is used in the manufacture of garden fertilizer.
In some cultures,children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advntages and disadvantages of gving children this message?
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT SUCCES IN LIES COMES FROM HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION, WHILE OTHERS THINK THAT THERE ARE MORE IMPRTANT FACTORS SUCH AS MOENY AND APPEARANCE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of citizens is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
These days, more and more parks and open spaces in cities are being turned into gardens where people can grow fruit and vegetables
In many big cities around the world people find it hard to secure jobs. What are the reasons for this? What can be done about this issue?