The chart below shows the value of one’s country exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. 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 about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people reasearch this?
A huge amount of money goes towards children's education. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?
Most people pay taxes to contribute to the development of their country, however, some think they have other responsibilities rather than paying taxes. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The international committee should act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce fossil fuels, such as gas and oil. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows social and economic indicators for three countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many students now have the opportunity to study in other countries. Studying abroad may bring some benefits to some students, but it also ha a significant number of disadvantages. Discuss both sides of the arguments and give opinion.
Many countries have embraced tourism as a way to boost their economies and create Tobs for local residents. However some argue that tourism can have negative impact's on the environment and local culture's. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism for a country?
In some countries, health care is free, paid for by the sate. In other countries, payment is divided between the state and people themselves. Discuss both systems and say which one is better. Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The given line graph illustrates the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries over a 5-year period between 2002 and 2007.
The table below shows the changes in the percentage of lawyers choosing jobs in different industries in a specific country from 2001 to 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, seoncdary schools aim to provide a general education across a range of subjects. In others, children focus on a narrow range of subject related to a particular career. Which do you think is appropriate in today's world?
The graph below shows the usage of oil in four different countries between 1966 and 2006 as a percentage of total energuy use within each nation.
Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. "Do you think" the benefits of this outweighs the disadvantages?"
the graph below show the sales of children's books, adult fiction books and educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons when relevant.
In some countries, there is a rising number of young people comitting crimes. What are the advantages and disadvantages from sending the young offenders to prison
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
* request some advice about a gift for his/her family
* ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
* find out about the food
The pie charts below give data on the spending and consumption of resources by countries and how the population is distributed.
In some countries, many suffer from health issues due to eating too much fast food. That’s why it is necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Economic development always harms the environment. It is impossible for a country to both develop the economy and protect the environment at the same time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some young people are leaving the country to anothers, leaving only old people in the country. What problems are caused by this issue? What can be done to solve this situation?
What book or film do you think portrays a country's culture the best? Would you recommend it to a foreign friend who wishes to learn and understand that country? Describe the book or film and explain why you would recommend it.
Natural resources are depleting and there are not enough to sustain the economic growth of the country. To what extent do you agree or disagree
In some countries,young people are encouraged to work or travel between finishing high school and high school school.Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages for young people who decides to do so
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countrie
You and your family are moving to another country for work, and you are looking to buy a house there.
Write a letter to a property agent. In your letter:
• Introduce yourself and your family
• Describe the type of accommodation that you hope to find
• Give your preference for the location of the accommodation
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
To Whom it May Concern,
The graph below shows the percentage of GDP government spending on health, education and road & railways from 2000 to 2025 in a particular country.
Some experts believe that when a country is already rich, any additional increase in economic wealth does not make its citizens any more satisfied. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having washing machines, refrigerators, and vacuum cleaners in households and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
The chart above, illustrates four factors regarding the standards of life in different countries (Bangladesh, Bolivia, Egypt, Indonesia, USA).
The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries, The bar graph shows the results of a survey into car use in Canada. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Every country should have a free health service, even if this means that the latest medical treatments may not be available through the service because they are too expensive. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Cinema attendance in some countries is on the decline. What do you think are the causes of this development and what measures could be taken to solve it?
The chart below shows the percentage of households in a European country that had access to the internet between 1999 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Germany: Started at 10% in 1999, rose steadily to 85% by 2009 France: Started at 12% in 1999, reached 80% by 2009 UK: Started highest at 20% in 1999, but slower growth; reached 75% in 2009
A friend is coming to your country to work for six months.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter, give
*a suggestion of a city to live in
*recommendations on jobs your friend could do
*advice on places where your friend can meet locals
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ____,
The chart below shows annual pay (in thousands of dollars) of doctors and other workers in 7 countries in 2004
More and more young people are moving around a lot as they grow up, living in different countries and experiencing different cultures. Some people see this as positive, helping a person be more cosmopolitan. Others worry that it leads to a person having no identity. Write an essay expressing your opinion about this topic
In many countries, the numbers of juvenile crimes are increasing. What are the causes? How can parents and teachers help prevent youth crime?
In some countries, it is difficult for family members and friends to spend enough time with elderly people to look after them. What do you think the cause of the problem? What can we do for the problem?
The graph below show the employment rate of each gender in four different countries in 2002.
the tables shows the percentage of family spending on different areas in five countries
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical applianices and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feafures, and make comparisons where relevant.
Countries should restrict foreign companies from opening offices and factories in order to protect local businesses. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and specific examples to explain your answer.
The table shows how much water is used in three sectors in 6 countries.
In many places, new homes are needed, but the only space available for building them is in the countryside. Some people believe it is more important to protect the countryside and not build new homes there. What is your opinion about this?
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 do not 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 towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article