You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
The impact that growing demand for more flights has had on the environment is
a major concern for many countries. Some people believe that one way to limit
the number of people traveling by air is to increase taxes on flights.
To what extent do you think this could solve the problem?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
"In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone (cellphone) apps is becoming increasingly common." Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
The graph shows the amount of fruit produced in four countries (France, Spain, Germany, and Turkey) from 1970 to 2010. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where relevant. You should write about 150 words.
The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The charts below give information on the proportions of water which is used for various purposes in six countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts below give data on the spending and consumption of resources by countries of the world and how the population is distributed.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world.
Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Some people believe charity organizations should only offer help to people of their own countries. Others claim that these organizations should give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both opinions and tell which side do you agree?
Some Countries have implemented mandatory community programs for young people. In these programs, children aged 16 to 18 do charity work, help old people or work with animals. What are some advantages and disadvantages for this for young people?
Nowadays in many countries, women have full-time jobs. Therefore, it is logical to share household tasks evenly between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on local works rather than showing the cultures or artworks from other countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make Write at least 150 words.
The charts below show information about the percentage of government spending on education, the average number of years of education completed and the average annual income per person in US dollars in five different countries in 2010.
In some countries, government are encouraging industries and business to move to regional areas outside the big cities. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on
consumer goods in 2010.
Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word
Childhood obesity is becoming a serious problem in many countries.
What are the causes of this problem, and what measures can be taken to solve it?
The line chart below shows the number of cars produced in three countries from 2003 to 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some say that rich countries should help poor countries with food and education. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include examples from your experience.
At the present time, the population of some countries includes relatively large amount numbers of young adults compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries around the world men and women are having children at a later age than in the past. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
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?
Some people think that it is always an advantage to buy local products rather than those made in other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, parents are able to send their children to single-sex schools or co-education schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree.
Nowadays people can buy a large variety of household goods more than ever before in most countries in the world.what is the cause of it?Is it a good or bad development?Give your opinion and examples.
Some people think that changing people’s attitude to other countries and cultures is an important factor in reducing world poverty. Others, however, feel that the most important method is trade. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries children take up paid jobs during the summer vacation. Some people feel that this amounts to child labour. Others argue that summer jobs help children learn valuable lessons. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, people are now living hunger 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 advantage of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
People think that countries should produce foods their population eats and import less food as much as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The economic growth in developing and developed countries is making people richer. However, the research indicates that people in the developing countries is happier than people in developed countries. What is your opinion on this?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four asian countries living in cirites from 1970 to 2020, with predicitions for 2030 and 2040.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries even though the rate of serious crimes are decreasing, people feel less safe than ever before. What do you think are the cause of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it?
Topic: Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, pets are treated as family members and people spend a lot of money on them.
What are the advantages (pros, benefits, positive aspects) and disadvantages (cons, negative aspects, drawbacks) of having a pet?
In many countries, prison is the most common solution to the problem of crime. However, a more effective way is to provide people with better education so that they cannot become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this messages?
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from six major countries of origin in 1993 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Write about the following topic.
In some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nation's art, as opposed to artwoks from other countries.
To what extend do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, the rate of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with this?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
At the present time the population of some countries including a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of older people do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
In some countries, prison is seen as the solution to crime. However, some people believe that giving people a better education is a better way to prevent them from committing crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these ideas? Give your opinions based on your knowledge and expeiences.
Some people say that shops should sell food products that are made in the local area whenever possible rather than foods that are imported from other countries.
Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, university students live away from home and in another city while studying. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of living in another city?
The chart below gives data about the popularity (proportion of people doing regularly)of various sports in different countries.The graph shows the amount of time that people in those countries spend reading books,newspapers or internet articles per day.There is also a table showing the average price of books.
Some people say that using animals to test new products for human consumption should be banned in all countries.
To what extent do you agree?
Give clear arguments and examples to state your stance.
The graph below gives information about the percantage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compariosans ehere relevant.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtade- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
Summsrise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010.
Write at least 150 words. You may spend 20 minutes to complete the task