The graph shows the number of overseas visitors (in thousands) to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. The three areas are: The coast (blue line) The mountains (orange line) The lakes (gray line) The coast: Around 40,000 visitors in 1987 Slight dip in early 1990s, then steady increase Reached about 75,000 by 2007 The mountains: Around 20,000 visitors in 1987 Gradual and steady increase Reached around 35,000 by 2007 The lakes: Around 10,000 visitors in 1987 Sharp rise from 1987 to around 2002 (peaking at 75,000) Then a sharp decline to around 50,000 by 2007
A friend from abroad is visiting your country next month. she is planing to stay with you,but you cant accomodate her. write a letter to her.
31. International travel is becoming coming cheaper and countries are opening their doors to more and more tourist do the advantage of increased tourists outweigh disadvantages
The graph below shows the types of transport used by tourists who visited New Zealand from five countries in 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that if a country is already rich, any addition in economic wealth does not make its citizen happier. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? In recent years, a significant number of rural inhabitants have moved into cities. Although there are some advantages associated with this migration, I firmly believe that the development of urbanization brings several detrimental consequences.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend latge sums of money on constructing new railway lines for fast trains in cities. Others believe the money should be spend on improving the existing public transport. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The graph below shows the percentage of urban!suburb an and rural households in a European country that had Internet access between 1999 and 2004. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Household Internet Access 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
The bar chart below provides information about the numbers of Australian students who studied in five different countries between 2004 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Line graph shows the hospital admissions for five hospitals in a European country from 2004 to 2018
It is a common practice for some students to take a gap year between high school and university in order to do charitable work abroad in underdeveloped countries. what are the advantages and disadvantages of doing volunteer work for young people?
You got a job offer in a different country, why did you change your job, what is the new profile about, take suggestions from your friend who is there in that country
Write a letter to your friend.
Some people think the government should not spend on international aid because there are disadvantaged people in their countries, such as the unemployed and homeless. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is believed that developed countries should solve the climate change, while others believe that it is developing countries that should dealth with this opinion. Discuss both views and give your own opinions.
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern word, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend lage sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion
In some countries, some criminal trials in law courts are shown on TV so public can watch. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to do so and give your opinion.
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in a country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school by means of different methods of transport.
The tourism industry has grown enormously over the last fifty years, and there are few places which are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefits the countries which tourists visit. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Airline companies in many Countries have reduce the cost of tickets. Discuss whether this is a positive or negative development. Give some examples based on your own experience.
Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nations art as opposed to art works from other countries. To what extent do u agree or disagree?
The average life span of citizens is increasing in developed countries. What problems can this cause? What measures should be taken to deal with these problems?
In many countries, traditions and customs are disappearing. What are the reasons? What should school and parents do to keeping our traditions alive?
n some countries, there is not enough recycling of waste materials (e.g. paper, glass, and cans). What are the reasons and what can be done to solve this problem?
In some countries the unemployment is high, therefore some people think children should study only primary education and not secondary education because they cannot find jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
wrIn the past, when students did a university degree, they trended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study 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, people decide to have a child at a later age. Why is this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows how much water is used in three sectors in 6 countries.
You are professional and you are planning to work abroad. You have come across an employment agency on the internet that hires people from your country to send to other countries.
Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
1. write reasons why you want to work abroad
2. describe what kind of company you want to work with
3. state your expectations from the job
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer , rather than playing sports or doing exercises classes. What are the reason for this ? Is this a positive or a negative development ?
The charts below give information about the amount and types of water in the world, and also tell the use of water in three areas in three countries. 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 inmformation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries the percentage of 15 year-olds in the population is already significant and is continuing to grow. Are there more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
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? Give reason for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that charity organisations should help people wherever they live, others think they should help people in their country only. Discuss both views, give your opinion.
The table illustrates that how many people who aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three countries.
In some countries, very few young people are willing to do unpaid community services (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sport to younger children). What problems might this cause? What do you think is the best way to solved these problems?
Difference between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
Some people think that only reason to learn a foreign language is travelling and working in a foreign country. Give your opinion
The charts below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000 The charts below show the percentage of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000
The table illustrates how much money was used for improvement purposes in the USA, EU countries and other countries between 2006 and 2010.
Youth unemployment is increasing in many countries in the world. What do you think are the main causes of this problem and what measures can be taken to solve it?
The bar chart below shows the percentages of different kinds of landfill waste in five different countries in 2010.
When a country develops its Technology the traditional skill and ways of life die out. It is pointless to I and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
It is expected in the near future that there will be higher proportion of old people compared to younger population in some countries. Is it a positive or negative development? Give your opinion and examples.
Some policymakers have the notion that the economic progress is the most important measure to be taken for development of a country. Do you agree or disagree?
You bought a laptop while you were travelling abroad. When you reached your native country you realised that some items were missing from the box. Write a letter to the representative of the company. In your letter, give details of the laptop and from where you bought it explain what has happened say what you want him/her to do about it
in some countries, owning a house rather than renting one is very improtant fro people. why might this be the case? do you think this is positive or negative situation?
The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life city dwellers be maintain?
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact between countries is a positive development, while others think that many countries will lose their national identities as a result. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.