English is now widely used as the main language of education, especiallyin the education systems of some non-English speaking countries. Doyou think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime.Others, however, argue that the cirumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for commiting it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, financial crime involving indentity theft is increasing. What are the causes of this trend, and what effect does identity thefts have on the victims involved ?
in some countries , a few people earn extremely high salaries . some people think that it is good for the country, while others believe that government should limit their slaries and limit the amount people can earn . Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The tables below give information abou sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries,owning a home rather than renting one is very importent for people. Why might this be case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The chart below shows the apples and oranges per person in kilograms in five countries in 2013
living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can couse serious social problems, as well as practical problems. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreing language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experince.
The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles (cell phones) in a European country from January to September2002, measured in euro.
The table provides information about the number of researchers from 5 countries working in the technology field during 2003 and 2007
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar. In your letter:
Ask for detailed information regarding the program contents.
Cost of the program and any discounts for company-sponsored professionals.
Provision of accommodation during the program.
The graphs represent the different amount number of shops that freshly operate and the shops that stop operating during a country from 2011-2018
The flow chart shows "trampling", the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment. Summarize the informtion by selecting and reporting the main features.
The chart below shows the amount of money given to developing countries from five organisation from 2008 to 2011.
In some countries police officers do not carry guns. How does this affect the manner they implement law and order? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a gun. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The pie charts below show the compariso of different kinds of energy production in a country in two years
The chart below shows the expenditure of the two countries on goods
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone app is becoming increasingly common. Does these development have more advantages or disadvantages?
The word is experiencing a dramatic increase in population, thus is causing problem not only for poor, undeveloped countries, but also fir industrialised and developing nations. describe some of the problem that overpopulation causes, and suggest at least on possible solution.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea but some oppose it. Discuss both views
In msny countries,people are now living longer than ever before,some people say an aging population creates problems for governments, other people think there are benefits if sociaty has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that to learn a second language well it is neccessary to live in the country where that language is spoken. What is your opinion about this?
Today tourism is one of the world’s biggest industries, and many poorer countries are depending more and more on tourism for their economy. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of having a large number of tourists visiting a country?
In some countries, boys and girls are educated separately after the age of about ten years old. Discuss this view and give your opinion.
Some young people are leaving countryside to live in cities or towns, it leaves only old people in countryside. What are the problems of this issue? What can be done to solve this problem?
Crime rates are increasing in the recent years in all countries and it is becoming more violent . Why do you think is? What can be done for it?
The chart and the table below give information about healthcare resources and life expectancy in different countries. Summarize the iformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign count
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What the are the advantages and disaadvantages of solar energy? Give reasons for your answer and include any relavant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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.
Many countries thought that children have to do homework in their free time while others say children should do more outdoor activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more people show interest in the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this question?
In many countries are investing in new technology to deal with public. Why is this happening? Do you think it is an appropriate use of government money?
The chart below shows the percentage of boys and girls in one country who played various sports in 2010.
Nowadays in many countries more and more people are spending their time away from their families. Why is this? What are the effects on themselves and on their families?
In some countries most people prefer to rent their houses rather than buy their houses. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a house?
In many countries, women and men are working full time. It is, therefore, logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extent do you agreee or disagree?
Some people think that economy progress is the only way to measure a country's success, while others think that there are other factors which can be used to measure a country's success. What are these factors? Which, of all factors,do you think are most important?
Many governments think that economic progress is their most important goal. Some people, however, think that other types of progress are equally important for a country. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and relavant examples.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter,
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Dear Sir or Madam,
In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs, despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this proble
Celebrities earn more salary than senior politicians in some countries. Is this a positive development or negative? what is the reason?
The chart below show the percentage of fatal accidents by locations in a European country. The survey was conducted in 2000.
The linegraph gives information about the number of production (in million tonnes) of pulp, timber and paper in European country between 1980 and 2000
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had access to the internet between 1999 and 2004.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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A gratuity, or tip, is an amount of money given to a waiter or server in a restaurant in addition to the cost of the bill. In some countries, tipping is customary. In other countries, it is not. What is your opinion of the custom of tipping? What are the positives and negatives? If you are in a foreign country where tipping is customary, do you believe you should tip, even if it is not customary in your home country?
The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.