Some people believe that the teenage years are the happiest times of most people's lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in-spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
These days everyone seems to have more possessions(e.g. computers, cars, mobile phones, etc) Our strong desire to own these things is making us less aware of important personal qualities such as kindness and concern for others. Do you agree or disagree?
A report indicated that many children between 7 and 11 years old watch television and/or play video games too much. How does the problem affect? What measures can be taken to control it?
The pie chart depicts the destination of Anthropology graduates, who come from one university. The table illustrates the salaries of Anthropology graduates after they work 5 years.
The world has become a safer place than it was hundred years ago and the government should stop large amounts of money on the arm forces. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The large number of private cars on the roads in many parts of the world has led to serious problems of pollution and may contribute to global warming. Some people think that governments should spend money for the development of public transportation systems in order to help solve this problem. Others think that it is better to spend money for the development of electric and other types of cars that may cause less pollution. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
i. #Sports | #Work - Some people feel that entertainers (e.g. stars, pop musicians or sports stars) are paid too much money. Do you agree or disagree? Which other types of job should be highly paid? (IELTS 7, GT)
Some pople think certain prisoners should be made to do unpaid community work intead of bering put behind bars. To what extend do you agree?
The pie charts below show the comparison of exports in Great Britain over five years.
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.
Write a letter to the company.
In your letter,
•describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
•summarize the benefits of paying for the concerts
•say how you think the company should spend the money
The percentage of obese children in Vietnam has been increasing in recent years. What are the causes and effects of this disturbing trend?
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenegars at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar charts below shows the prevalence of obesity among boys and girls aged 12 to 19 by ethnicity, in the United States for the years 2004 and 2014.
Scientist have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warning, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
The given graph illustrates the proportion of movie attendance sorted from teenagers to the elderly over a period of 30 years, started in 1978.
The chart gives information about Australian men’s and women’s regular physical activity in 2010, number of males and females and average between age groups. Figures are given for six categories from 15-24 to 65 and over years old.
The three pie chart illustrates extend granted at the National University for a period twenty years.
Some cities have vehicle free days where private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned in city centers. Only bus, bicycle, and taxis are permitted in the city center. Do you think the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the adventages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadventages? Ainazym
The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years 2000, 2005, and 2010.
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. YEMEN 2000 2050 e at lea 3.6% 5.7% 46.3% 50.1% 57.3% 37.0% 2000 24.1% ITALY 2050 14.3% 11.5% 42.3% 61.6% 46.2% 0-14 years 15-59 years 60+ years
More and more people use private motorbikes or cars instead of taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend? How can the government encourage people to take public transport? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, small town-centre 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 bar chart compares the total amount of 3 main exports from Southland's namely international tourism, dairy and meat products in the years 2000, 2015and in the projected year in 2025. Units are measured in billions.
You have a set of data that shows the number of books read by children in four different age groups over a five-year period. Age groups: 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 The data is as follows: Age Group20152016201720182019 4-6 years1012151718 7-9 years2022252729 10-12 years3032353740 13-15 years2528303235 Task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Celebrities such as singers and film stars earn too much money, buy too many goods and care too little about other people. To what extent do you think this is true? Should anything be done to change the situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicle will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehickes outweigh the disadvantages.
The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) wether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months
In the future all buses, cars and trucks will be driverless. Only people travelling inside those will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the proportions of adults in Canada who own one car, two cars, more than two cars, or who do not own a car. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Many young people today know more about international pop and movie stars than about famous people in the history of their country. What is the reason for this? What can be done to increase young people's interest in famous people in the history of their country?
Many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is immense pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. Discuss both views, and give your opinion.
Young people in the workforce are changing their jobs or career every a few years. What do you think are the reasons? Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The maps below show information about the change of Riverage college 30 years ago and now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production in a country in two years.
The presented information describes the differences between two maps of Denham town over the period of 37 years from 1986 to the present day.
In future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantage of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your and answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries there has been an increase in social problems involving teenagers in recent years. Many people believe that this is due to modern lifestyles because parents spend more and more time at work and have less time to supervise their children. To what extent do you believe this is true?
The line graph compares changes in terms of the number of cars owned per household in Great Britain over a 36-year period.
The pie charts depict online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, electronic appliances and food were the most commonly purchased items online during both years. In 2005, electronic appliances were the top-selling product, accounting for 35 percent of online sales, followed by home furnishings at 22%. Food and beverages represented 22% of the total online market, whilst video games made up the smallest share at 18 percent. However, the trend shifted by 2010. Although electronic goods still made up a significant portion of sales at 30%, they were no longer the top-selling category. Food and beverages took the lead, comprising a percentage of 32% of total sales. Video games moved into third place, accounting for 23% of online purchases, while home furnishings dropped to the lowest position, representing just 15 percent. In summary, electronics was consistently represented as a key segment of Canada's online market throughout both years.
the pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energ production of france in 2 years
Excessive traffic has made cities unpleasant laces to live and work in, private cars should be completely banned from city centers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show one government's spending on culture and education in 1995 and 2005 and the number of people participating in arts events in the same years.
Describe some of the problems over reliance on cars can cause and suggest a possible solution.
The line graph illustrates the production level of the three main fuels in the United Kindom (petroleum, coal, natural gas) in 19 years from 1981 to 2000.
The diagram below represents a survey on whether consumers would actually consider buying cars from tech companies such as Apple & Google. Summarise the information given in the diagram.
The chart below shows the profit of resale markets sold over a period of ten years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
OPIC: In recent years, the family structure and the role of its members are gradually changing. What kinds of changes can occur? Do you think these changes are positive and negative?
The table shows the numbers of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages? (Xada)