In some countries, people prefer to rent their home rather than buying them. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of renting homes?
In many countries, the number of people suffering from stress is increasing. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to tackle it?
Many countries raise fuel prices in order to deal successfully with problems pertaining to traffic and pollution. What effects do you think this move can have? What other measures do you think can be taken to reduce traffic and pollution?
In many countries, as people are earning more these days, they are also spending money in buying more and more items. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
The two bar charts show the percentage of food and goods that were bought in supermarkets in three countries.
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. Is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, the number of shooting massacres is on the rise because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The age at which people have children has risen. Some people believe that because of this, families and countries will suffer some problems. What is your opinion?
At the present time, the industrial waste of some countries includes a relatively large amount of dangerous but potentially valuable technological waste. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the percentage of young people at university in six European countries in 2000 and 2007.
Developing countries require help offered by international organizations to ensure development. Some people think that financial aid is important. Others believe that sending talents and giving advice to help them are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar charts bellow show the percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in 2005 and 2015.
The table above show sales of fair trade coffe and banans in five countries in Europe in 1999 and 2004.
n 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.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the histrory of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
The line chart below gives information about the percentage of female members of parliament in European countries (2000 – 2012)
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high salaries. Some people belive that this is good for the country, but others think that governments should not allow salaries above a certain level. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph illustrates the average CO2 emissions produced per capita in four countries; namely Britain, Portugal, Italy and Sweden between 1967 and 2007. Overall, the UK was the highest in terms of CO2 emissions, whilst Portugal was the lowest during the same period. According to the figures, United Kingdom and Sweden were the two nations with the most of the C02 production in 1967.However, in a 40-year (no need to write time) span, both have decreased alike. Concerning the former, Co2 emissions was slightly in decline till 1977 before a gradual decline till 2007. The latter observed a significant climb passing from around 8.5 tons to just over 10 in 1977. From this date, CO2 emissions have declined drastically till 2007 moving to less than 6 metric tons. On the other hand, pollution jumped in Italy and Portugal. A skyrocketing surge in CO2 emissions can be noticed from 1967 to 1977 for Italy before a gradual growth. The Portugal’s CO2 emissions moved upward abruptly till 1997 before a steady growth until 2007. To conclude, despite the awareness of environment issues, UK is still the most prominent(dominant) CO2 producer in 2007, amid the four-country analyzed. Portugal is still the less polluting state though.
The graph below shows the number of undergraduate students in thousands in four countries between 1995 and 2015.
There is a moral necessity today for the richer countries of the world to help the poorer countries develop in terms of feeding the population, education and health care. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience
In some countries, children are becoming overweight and unhealthy. Some people think that it is the responsibility of the government to solve the problem. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Concentrated solar power is becoming more and more popular as a source of energy in many countries around the world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this energy source?
The table below shows carbon dioxide emissions from transport in three European countries in 1994 and 2004.
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. In many countries, people are now living longer 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.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of 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 making comparison where relevan
As countries develop, their population tend to live individually or small family units. What are the causes of this trend and what are the effects on society?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crimes drams are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV show are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Fossil fuels is the main energy sources in many countries. The use of alternative sources of energy is encouraged. Is it a positive or negative development?
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes rather than buying them. hat are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a home?
The bar chart below shows the total number of Olympic medals won by twelve different countries.
In many countries, more and more women have full-time jobs as men, so there is logic that men and women should share the household tasks equally. To what extent to you agree or disagree?
Topic 1: Some countries argue that it is necessary to strengthen patrol guards to drive off illegal migrants who want to enter their territories. Some experts, however believe that such action can violate humanitarian rigths. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In some countries family and friends who care for the elderly do not find time to look after them. What are the reasons and solutions?
the graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980 2000
The bar chart below shows the number of films produced of five countries in three years
In many countries, people are eating more unhealthy food and having poor diets, which is leading to serious health problems. What are the main causes of this trend? What solutions can individuals and governments take to improve people's eating habits?
The bar charts below show the Marriage and Divorce Statstistics for nine countries in 1981 and 1994
Some people say that drug companies have a responsibility to spend money researching medicines that will help people in poor countries. Others say that the main responsibility of drug companies is to make money. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries today, people buy a range of household goods ( television, microwave, oven and rick cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?
In many countries today children begin learning a foreign language before entering primary school. What are the reasons for this? At what age should children begin to learn a foreign language?
The charts show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
At the present time, the popuation of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantage of this situation outweight the disadvantages?
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion, brands, advertisements and tv channels. To what extent do the disadvantahes of this outweigh the advantages
An increasing number of developing An increasing number of developing countries are expanding their tourist industry. Why do you think it is the case? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In some countries an increasing number of children are overweigh as a result of eating too much fast food. It is necessary for governments to ban selling this kind of food in schools. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries in cites from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040.
These days people in some countries living in a "throw-away" society which means people use things in a short time then throw them away .what do you think are the causes and what problems are caused by this trend ?
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the dis advantages
In some countries corporal punishment continues to be administered both at home and at school. Many people believe that physical punishment leads to better behaviour. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?