The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004.
More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world. Do you agree or disagree? You should write at least 254 words.
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries, namely the USA, Sweden, and Japan.
Rich countries often give money to poorer countries, but it does not solve poverty. Therefore, developed contries should give other types of help to the poor contries rather than financial aid. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people encourage students to find part-time jobs while some people don't. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The chart below shows information about calorie consumption in seven countries in 1975 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows key data on the demographics of four different countries. Summarize the key informationa nd make comparisons where relavent.
In Many Countries, Children do not do physical exercises as much as before and the tend to become more and more overweight. What are the reasons and solutions of this?
Test and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Thảo)
In most of the developing and under-developed countries, well-educated professionals prefer to leave their nations after completing their studies and do jobs in developed countries. What are the reasons behind this problem? Suggest some solutions too.
The chart below shows the amount of money in billions of dollars spent on international tourism by people from seven different countries in 2011 and 2012.
In some countries, air travel has become a much cheaper form of transport than in the past. Some people say this is a positive development, while others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing execise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this positive or a new negative development?
ou should spend about 40 minutes on this task. In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian aid during natural disasters. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think although countries with long average working hours are economically successful, this often has some negative social consequences. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
‘Tourism is always a force for good which enables people of different countries to understand each other.’ To what extent do you agree with this idea? You should give reasons for your answer, and include ideas and examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The bar chart provides an overview of electricity manufacture and utilised utilisation in ten countries in 2014. Overall, the usage and production of electricity increased in nine countries whereas only Germany have decline in the trend. China and the United States were on the top of electricity output and use. To begin with production, the maximum electricity was produced by China, which was 5398 billion kWh and it was followed by the USA at 4000. However, the least energy was generated by Korea, reported at 4851. Interestingly, power generation by the remaining countries ranged between 1000 and 500 billion Kw. In case of consumption, the highest usage was in China with 5322 Kw, while the lowest was in Korea at 449.5 kwh. The usage in Canada, France and Brazil was almost similar around 450 kwh. However, the figures in Germany, India, Japan and Russia remained close to 1000 kwh and above 500 kWh.
environmental problems are too big for individual countries and individuals persons to address. in other words, we have reached the stage where the only way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph show the percentage of 18-25 year olds in universities in four different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
In recent years, economic growth has made some people richer in both developed and developing countries. While studies show that people in developing countries are happier now than before, people in developed countries are no happier than they were before. Why do you think this is and what lessons can be learned from it?
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of people in three different countries.
Air craft have been increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season.Some people consider it a good idea,but some people appose it.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that traveling abroad is necessary to get knowledge about other countries, while others suggest that TV and the internet can also help people know about foreign countries. discuss both veiws and give your opinion.
In many countries recently young single people have been living far from their parents,from the time they began studies or work and until they are married.Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this trend?
The bar chart shows the percentage of adult male smokers in seven countries along with the world average in 2000 and 2015.
34.Some countries now have people from different cultures and ethnic groups. What is the reason for this? Is it a positive or negative development?
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative trend?
The two charts show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in the years 2005 and 2015.
In many countries, the government likes to spend more money on arts. However, others think government should spend more money on health and education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Capital punishment is good for countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays shops have extented opening hours almost very day of the week in many countries.Is it a positive or negative development.
n some countries, owning a home rathen than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this a positive or negative situations?
In some countries around the world men and women are having babies late in life. What are the reasons? What are the effects on society and the family?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Other disagree and think that the hist should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think that developed countries have a higher responsibility to combat climatic change than developed countries. Others believe that all countries should have same responsibility towards protecting the environment. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Developing countries require international organizations’ help. Some people prefer financial aid while others think practical aid and advice are better. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the amount spent on six consumer goods in four European countries. The amount spent is in hundred thousand pounds. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In a number o f countries, some people thin k it is necessary to spend large 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 give your own opinion.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both point of view and give your own opinion.
Climate change is a phenomenon that affects countries all over the world. Many people strongly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals, rather than corporations and government, to deal with this problem. To what extent do you agree?
In countries that have already achieved affluence, any additional wealth would not make people happier. Do you agree or disagree?
There is a disagreement on the impact of increased business and culture contact between countries on a nation’s identity. What is your opinion ?
The table above shows that the United States, European countries and other countries gave grants between 2006 and 2010 to developing countries.
Doctors in many countries are saying that people are not getting enough physical exercise. What are the causes of this? How it can be addressed?
In many countries, children spend long hours on homework. Some people think less homework can reduce student’s stress and give them a chance to develop other skills. What is your opinion about this?
The graph below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and 1980