In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing population creates problems for governments.Other people think that there are beneficial if society has more elderly people. What extent do thre advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
Economic progress is not the only way to measure the success of a country. What other factors do you think there are in measuring the success of a country? Which do you think is the most important factor?
Many parents go to work in other countries and take family with them. Do the advantages in this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, governments have tried to reduce the traffic. For instance, they imposed a congestion tax during the rush hours. Do you think this development is positive or negative?
Some people think that museums and art galleries should concentrate on the works of their own countries instead of the work of art from other parts of the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have tospeak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Nuclear power is far too dangerous. Therefore, countries should ban its use and concentrate instead in developing alternative sources of energy such as hydroelectric power, and solar energy. Do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answers
The chart show the different how three countries learn English in 2010 and 2015.
The pie charts show information about energy production in a country in two separate years.
The chart below show the number of magazines sold per person in five countries in 2003 and 2005, with projected sales for 2007.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
you are a college student in and English-speaking country. You are unhappy with your rented accommodation so you have to request college accomodation.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Why you are unhappy with rented accommodation
Why you believe college accommodation is better for you
The table shows the amoun t of waste produced by different countries in 1980,1990and 2000. Summarise the information
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs, during the first month after birth of their baby. Does the disadvantages outweigh the advantages ?
C17 Test 3 The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent theirweekly income in 1968 and 2018.
The line charts give information about the demand for steel and number of workers employed in a country from January to December.
Today children and adults from many countries play video games. Some people believe playing video games is harmful. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
In many countries, people wear more Western-style clothes (e.g. jeans and T-shirts) than their traditional clothes. Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?
Nuclear energy is a better energy source for countries to meet the ever-increasing energy demand. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts give information about visitors to the US from different countries from 1988 to 1992.
the line graph below show the Internet Users as percentage of population with 3 countries between 1999 and 2005 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, there is a growing gap between the technical skills of younger people and those over the age of fifty. What problems does this cause, and what solutions could minimise the problems?
The chart shows the percentage of household expenditure on goods and services in a country from 1995 to 2005
The chart shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 people in selected countries.
More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?
Nowadays most green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing countries. Some argue it greatly is better for the environment. Others believe that changing one's lifestyle is too ambitious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case ? Do you think this a positive or negative situati
Rich countries should not employ skilled labor from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The two pie charts show the average spending by households in a country at two different points in its economic development. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
91.In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the ocuntry side is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that the climate of a country has the greatest influence on its culture (e.g. food, arts, music, clothing). Others believe that there are more important influences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph provides information on the number of students from the US, UK and Australian who studied in other countries between 2002 and 2007
some people believe that professional such as doctors,engineers, should be required to work in the country where they did their training.others believe they should be free to work i nanother country if they wish. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some countries have age 4 as a minimum requirement for admission into schools, whereas other countries believe that age 7 should be the minimum requirement. What is the situation in your country? What do you think is the right age to enter schooling?
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010 . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisions where relevant . Vu Huyen
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the precentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
This bar graph shows the number of days lost due to injury per worker for five countries.There are three tome periods shown begining witn the year 1991 and ending in 2001.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foriegn 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 foriegn language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
At the present time ,the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults ,compared with no of older peoples .do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
To meet the growing needs of food for the increasing population, country should make use of genetically engineered foods. However, some people believe that GM foods are not unhealthy but affect the nature too. Do you think the advantages of GM food outweigh the drawbacks?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asia countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predications for 2030 and 2040.
Many students finish high school and want to leave their country to study overseas. Give the advantages of studying abroad and the advantages of staying home.
In some countries, more and more parents begin to teach their children at home rather than send them to school, . Do the advantages of the trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the percentage the rtirement age for men and women in various countries .The table shows the life expectancy in each of this countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.Make comparisons where relevent.
In many countries students' concentration in the classroom has decreased. What are the reasons for this? What are some possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed countries give other types of help to the poor countries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree? – Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of advertisements which try to persuade children to buy snacks, toys, and other goods. Parents often claim that these ads are unfair. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 developing countries, people prefer to invest their money in businesses outside their own country. What are the reasons for this? What can governments do to change this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows our methods of dealing with waste in four countries. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Contained in the bar chat is information relating to the proportion of four different ways to deal with waste in different countries.