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.
You should write at least 150 words.
Rates of diabetes and obesity are increasing in many countries around the world. Some people think that governments should ban soft drinks and sugary snacks from schools.
To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
In 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?
Tourism is growing in many parts of the world, particularly in developing countries.
To what extent does this trend benefit the countries and their people?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Today, people can use the internet to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the people of other countries. So, there is no need to travel to other countries to learn their culture. Do you agree or disagree?
Countries are becoming similar because people are able to buy the same product anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience/
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating harmful too much. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries; China and India.
Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. some people say ana ging population creates problems for government. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . to what extent do the advantages of having an aging population outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurant and shops. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?
Behaviour and lifestyles vary from country to country. Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Do you agree or disagree?
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 is a posetive or negative situation.
In some countries, more and more aldults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries people like to eat a wider variety of food then can be grown in their local area as a result much of the food people eat today has to come from another region do you think the advantages of this development overweight the disadvantages.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for future years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicinr. 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. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Doctors in many countries say that people do not do enough physical exercises. What are the causes of this trend? How can the situation be improved?
The graph shows estimated oil production capacity for several Gulf countries between 1990 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries it is mandatory for school children to wear uniforms. Do you think the advantages of this policy outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people believe that activities of large multinational companies mostly benefit the economies of developing countries, other people take the opposite view and feel these large multinationals are harmful. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people argue that museums and art galleries should present the nation's art, as opposed to artworks from other countries. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The cost of international travel is decreasing, and tourism is increasing in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the rising trent of tourism for countries?
Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are the main sources in many countries , but in some countries the use of alternative sources of energy (wind energy and solar energy) is encouraged. To what extent do you think it is a positive or negative development?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
The international committee should act immediately to ensure that all countries reduce fossil fuels, such as gas and oil.
Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the coutryside is decreasing.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development
Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a third world problem. However, it is becoming apparent that in countries such as the USA and Australia, illiteracy rate is on the increase. Discuss possible causes for this and its effect on society.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents' home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four ASEAN 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 comparisons where relevant.
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 is a positive or negative change?
In some countries, the difference in age between parents and children is generally greater than it was in the past. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people provide financial assistance for retried, unemployment and disabled citizen . In other countries, families provide support for these people .Discuss both view and give your opinion
Cricket has become more popular than the national sports in many subcontinental countries.
What do you think the reason behind this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The impact that the 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 tax on flights.
To what extent do you think this could solve the problem?
These days it is much easier for many people to travel to different countries for tourism than in the past.
Discuss both views and give reasons.
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, companies allow people to work from home. In others, people are still expected to work in an office.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Today in many countries in order to find work people have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast transport for cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
It is impossible to help all the people in the world who need help, so governments should help people in their own countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
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.
Write at least 250 words
97.In many countries, the amount of waste produced by households and industries is increasing at an alarming rate. What are the main causes of this situation, and what measures could be taken to tackle the problem?
The charts below show the number of working hours per week, in industrial sector, in
four European countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and
reporting the main features and make comparisons with relevant.
Aircraft have been increasingly used to transport fruot and vegetables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or out of season. Some consider it a good idea, some are not. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
In recent years some countries have experienced vary rapid economic development. This has resulted in much higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the country sides. This situation may bring some problems for the country as a whole. What are the problems? How might they be reduced?
In some countries, prisons are the most common solution to crimes. However, some others believe that education is a more effective solution. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the water usage for different purposes in six different countries in 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, truancy* is a worrying problem for both parents and educators.
What are the causes of truancy, and what may be the effects on the child and the wider community?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for 2025.
Some people think that it is important to have a single language as an official international language. Others think that it will make it difficult to identify countries and cause a less of culture. What are your opinions on this?