The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Sunnarise the information by selecting and reporting the main fertures, and make conparisons where relevant.
Some people belive that there should be fixed punishments for each type of crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when deciding on the punishment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Income ineuality is a growing concern in many countries. Discuss the role of government in addressing income inequality. Provide example and support your arrgument.
Many companies are moving to the countryside instead of staying in large cities. What are the advantages of this trend?
Many people believe that international tourism is a bad thing for their countries. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to change this negative attitude towards international tourism?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruits and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season. Some people consider it a good idea, but some people oppse it. Discuss both views and give you opinion
In some countries, it is common for women to participate in the workforce when their children are young. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunities abroad. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the counryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Some developed countries now have unemployment problems. Why do people still want to emigrate to these countries? Give reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
Some people prefer the quiet life of the countryside while others prefer the hustle and bustle of city life .Compare advantages and disadvantages of living in either location .Provide detailed reasons and examples to support your answer.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period 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 advantages and disadvantages of living and studying abroad
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.
Countries should start using nuclear power as their main source of energy; fossil fuels (i.e. coal, oil and gas) are not going to last forever and nuclear power is the cheapest alternative. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many countries increase the amount of household garbage going to landfill every year. What are the causes and what can be done to reduce it?
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?
In many countries, too much money is spent by governments and individuals for national holidays such as New Year and religious festivals. To what extent you agree or disagree?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevan
Some young people are leaving the countryside to live in cities and towns, leaving only old people in the countryside. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why it might be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative trend?
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are of season. some pp consider it good idea, but some pp oppose it. discuss both views and give your own opinion
Museums and art galleries should show local history and culture instead of work from different countries. Discuss both views and give opinion.
In many countries, the gap between the rich and the poor is widening. What problems does this situation cause, and what solutions can you suggest?
the chart below shows the aid form six developed countries to developing countries feom 2008-2010
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter,
- invite him or her to a public event in your country
- describe the public event
- explain other plans you have for your friend when he or she visits.
As countries develop, their populations tend to live individually or in small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society？
The line chart provides information regarding the number of visitor to and from United Kingdom over two decades from 1979 to 1999 while the bar chart illustrates the country's popularity rated based on their UK visitors number.
In some countries, girls and boys are studied in different schools rather than in the same schools. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of this.
IN MANT COUNTRIES, PEOPLE ARE NOW LIVING LONGER THAN EVER BEFORE. SOME PEOPLE SAY AN AGEING POPULATION CREATES PROBLEMS FOR GOVERNMENTS. OTHER PEOPLE THINK THERE ARE BENEFITS IF SOCIETY HAS MORE ELDERLY PEOPLE. TO WHAT EXTENT DO THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING AN AGEING POPULATION OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
In many countries women and men are working full time. It is therefore, logical for women and men to share household works. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
Some people say that education system is the only critical factor to development of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which clamis 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 point in the article you agree with
- explain ways in which your town centre in different from most other town centres.
- offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business and countries that have not
The diagrams below shows changes in modes of transport chosen by travellers in European country from 1950 to 1990. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the uneployment rates in three countries (the UK, the rest of the Europe and Japan) between 1993 and 2007.
The Differences between countries have become less evident, so we can enjoy the same films, brands and TV programs. To what extent do you think the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
*In many countries, people are not taking care of their elderly relatives but seeking the help of professionals to look after them. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?*
The graph below gives information about computer possession by household in one European country between 1997 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in 1996 and 2006 in a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries . summarise the information and
The best way for the country to prepare for future is to invest on the young people. How true do you think is this ? What are the ways to spend resources on these young people ?
Some claim that studying abroad has great benefits for a student’s home country. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
1-Museums and art galleries should focus on works that show the history and culture of their own country rather than works of other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
you work for an international company, and would like to spend six month working in its head office in another country.
write a letter to you manager. in your letter
explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six month
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for her/his help in arranging it
ome families send their children to a foreign country to be educated. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this course of action. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many products that we buy are made in other countries. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this and give your own opinion
Some expert believe that when a country is already rich , any addional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more astisfied . To what extent do you agree or disagee?
In some countries,a few people earn extremely high salaries.Some people think that this is good for a country,while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people earn.Discus both the views and give your opinion
In many cuntries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing.
Do you think thi is a positive or negative development?