Homelessness is becoming a serious problem in many countries. What are the causes of homelessness, and what are its effects on individuals and society? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Computers and A.I technology being used for online education.Can artificiall intelligence enhance learning experience? Is this a positive or negative development?
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the infromation by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The graph below shows the spending of UK residents on visits abroad between 1993 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out abou the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research for this?
The pie cahrt below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your friend is involved in an import/export business. You have some ideas that might be helpful. Write to him/her and say
– Suggest a product and explain what is good about it.
– Tell him/her about the product in your country.
– Advise what he/she should do with this product.
People nowadays are buying wider range of household things (for example: TV, rice cooker) than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
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?
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some believe that non-academic subjects such as physical, and cookery education should be removed from the school syllabus so that the children can concentrate on academic work.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart shows the average size class in primary schools and lower secondary schools in 6 countries compared to the world average in 2006.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in the different age group who went to the cinema once a month in Great Britain. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the house
• describe how you are spending your time there
• invite your friend to come and visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear………..
Some argue that Halloween and similar festivities at the end of October are becoming too commercialized, focusing more on costumes and decorations than the original cultural and historical significance. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your opinion with examples and reasons.
Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment, only governments and large companies can make a differences. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
JUNE 29 EXAM DISCUSSION The charts below give information about different types of waste disposal in one country in 1960 and 2011.
The diagram given illustrates a linear process of making a paper and the stages are included in this process. Overall, it is clear that there are 9 main steps to produce a paper which can be organized into 3 stages. These include cutting down trees to transfer them, storing and processing them to manufacture papers, and finally producing papers to be consumed in different industries. The process commences with trees being chopped down. Then they are transformed by a lorry to the De-barking to be stored there. Following this, the trees are gone into a chipping machine to be chipped and prepared for the next step. Next, the chipped trees are gone into the mechanical pulping process, chemical pulping process, and hydra pulping. Then, they are cleaned and screened in order to go into a paper-making machine. Finally, it is ready to be consumed by consumers.
Some people believe that professionals, such as doctors and engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did thier training. Others believe they should be free to work in another country if they wise. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently won a photography competition and your photo is going to be shown in an exhibition. ● Invite your friend for the exhibition. ● Please describe the competition prize and about the photograph ●Invite your friend.
The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
International community should act immediately to encourage countries to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, women now are able to join the armed forces on equal basis with men. However, some people feel that only men should be members of the army, navy or Air Force. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some countries today have passed laws against smoking tobacco in public such as offices and restaurants. Do you agree or disagree with it?
“Scientists believe that in order to protect the environment, people must use less energy in their daily lives. However, most people have not changed the way they live. Why do you think many people ? What could be done to encourage them to take action?
Some people believe studying in a college or university is the best way to prepare for a successful career. Other people prefer to get a job as soon as they leave school and to develop their career through work experience. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that schools should focus on academic subjects only, while others think that schools should also provide classes on life skills, such as communication and teamwork. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries today,the eating habits and lifestyles of children are different from those of previous generation.some people say this have had a negative effect on their health.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Any art of a nation is its property and its cultural mouthpiece.Therefore it has to be not only preserved but also popularised across the globe.In what ways do you think art can be popularised globally?How this will influence the home country and other countries?
Some people think that sports involving violence, such as boxing and martial arts, should be banned from international competitions. To what extent do you agree?
More and more families are choosing fast food over home cooked meal. What are the reasons and how they can be addressed?
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The following table provides the data of e-waste (in tonnes) trashed and recycled in 2010 all around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that social media platforms have a negative impact on personal relationships, while others believe they help people stay connected. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are about to go on a vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment-
•Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment
Recommend some places to go
World history suggests that violence and conflict were more evident under male leaderships than under female leaderships. So, for peace to prevail, female leadership can be considered as better option than male leadership. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people buy new models of phones, computers and other technology immidately while others prefer to buy after a while they launch. disuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number ofshops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
Nowadays many ppl choose to be self-employed, rather than work for a company. Why might this be the case? What could be the disadvantages of being self-employed?
The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonate drinks. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 year olds in five countries in 2012
Opinion divide concerning what plays a more important role in people's personality development, nature or nurture. What is your opinion?
People may use plastic cards instead of coins and banknotes in the future. Is this a positive or negative trend?
The graph below shows information on employment rates across 6 countries in 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by choosing and describe the main idea, and make comparisons where appropriate.
You are working for a company which offers an all-expense-paid trip for its employees and you want to avail yourself of it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
explain to him why you want it
share your plans regarding the same
mention how your work will be taken care of in your absence
: The charts below show the number of registered road vehicles in use in a European country in 1996 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Some people feel that it is better to live in a city while others believe that life is a better in the countrysides. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Today, the lifespan of people is much higher than before. Some people think that older people should continue to be involved in the workforce. To what extent do you agree or disagree. [V2]
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the positive and negative impacts of playing computer games and what can be done to minimize the bad effects? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries, and the bar graph show the results of a survey into car use.