In some countries children have very strict rules of behaviour, while in other countries they are allowed to do almost anything they want. To what extent should children have to follow rules? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say that to solve today’s global program every nation should have a good relationship with other nations. To what extent do you agree or disagree? What do you think about cooperation and communication between countries?
The bar chart compares 4 countries in terms of rice production in three different years.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective. studying on your own taking lessons with a private tutor taking lessons as part of a class taking lessons online going to live in a country where the language is spoken Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the road deaths per 100,000 of population for five countries plus the OECD average from 2001 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many countries have embraced tourism as a way to boost their economies and create jobs for local residents. However, some argue that tourism can have negative impacts on the environment and local cultures. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism for a country?
he given tables show the amount of money earned by five European countries by selling Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in the years 1994 and 2004.
Education is a critical element of the prosperity of any nation. The more educated the people of the country are, more successful their becomes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of leaving your country to live or study abroad?
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The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.
Some people believe that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside, while others think that life in a big city offers more opportunities. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
A noticeable lack of students opting for science subjects at universities is observed in various countries. What are the reasons and what are the effects on society?
More and more people are leaving the country side and moving to cities. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
In the past, many people had skills such as making their own clothes and doing repairs to things in the house. In many countries, nowadays, skills like these are disappearing. Why do you think this is happening? How far is this situation true in your country? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four European countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Q. Some people think a country benefits from a large proportion of young university students, others think sending young people to universities only lead to graduate unemployment. Discuss both sides and give you yr opinion.
Some countries have an ever-increasing proportion of the population who are aged 15 or younger. What do you think are the current and future effects of this trend for those countries?
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported intothe European Union from seven major countries of origin in 1997 and 2003.
The bar chart below shows transport preferences among young people in four countries in a single year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that country should produce most of the food that is eaten in their country and import as little as possible. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. summarize the information and make a comparison.
The bar chart compares seven various factories that utilize ground and public water supply in the country. Data are expressed in millions of cubic meters.
In many countries, governments and individuals spend too much money on national celebrations such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The first chart shows the average housing prices in two cities in one country in 2010 and 2015, with projections for 2025. The second chart shows the percentage of people aged 30-35 who owned a home in 2010 and 2015.
The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in a European country in two different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in one country from 2010 and predicted spending to 2040.
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n some countries, secondary school aims to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subjects related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today’s world?
You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to your organizer about -
-the meeting you attended
- your complaint about the hotel
- what would you like the organizer to do about it?
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creases problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having anageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the percentage of Azerbaijan’s export to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You are living in an English-speaking country and the restaurant near you is
making a lot of noise. Write a letter to the restaurant owner.
- tell restaurant owner to reduce the noise levels.
- suggest a solution to fix the problem.
- warn that if this problem remains not solved then further action will
be taken.
Some people think that it is necessary to travel abroad to learn about their country, while other people think it is not necessary to travel abroad because all the information can be seen on tv and the Internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows people's level of satisfaction with the health care system in 4 countries between 1991 and 2007.
Unemployment is increasingly getting serious in most countries. Some people think pupils should be only offered primary education while others believe that secondary education is necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Traffic problem is the problem of every country. What solutions can be done in society and individual level.
33.The chart below shows the number of international applicants from four countries that a Europena university had from 2004 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The charts below show the percentage of vehicle exports of one country in 1996, 2006 and 2016.
The graph below shows four methods of dealing with waste in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Q1. In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to imporse a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The chart below gives information about the average annual pay of doctors and other workers in seven different countries in 2004.
Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas are the main source of many countries. However some nations are using alternative energy such as wind power and solar power. Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English speaking countries to learn the international language English. It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country.
Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter
describe a news story in your country
explain why people are interested in it
say how the story personally relates to you
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food all over the world. Do you think this is a positive ir negative development.
When a country develops its technology, the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to tru and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries ,particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting? What are the effects on the animals and on the wider human society in these countries and beyond .
You recently stayed at a hotel in a foreign country and had a problem with your room. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter:
•State when you stayed at the hotel and the room number.
•Describe the problem you experienced with your room.
•Suggest what you would like the hotel to do to resolve the issue.
Many countries are spending a huge amount of money on supporting their competitors to take part in some worldwide sport competition. Others argue that it would be better if these countries can spend the money on children to take part in sports. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarket in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples form you knowledge or experience.