The bar chart below shows current health expenditure totals as percentages of GDP* for various European countries for the years 2002, 2007 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should * GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is the total value of goods that are made and services that are provided in a country. European Health Expenditure as Percentage of Gross Domestic Product, 2002, 2007 and 2012
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advanatges?
Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do yout think this is a positive or negative development?
In some countries, people who commit less serious crimes are made to undertake community service instead of a prison sentence. Some people believe that all people who have committed a crime should be sent to prison. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these book and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV drama?
SECOND DAY The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Crime rates, in most countries, is often higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Why do you think that is? What can be done to reduce the crime rate? (Ulvi)
in many countries, people are now living longer than ever befor. some people say an ageing population creats problems for governments. other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people. to what extent do the advantages of having an ageing populaion outweigh thr disadvantages?
The use of mobile phone is as antisocial as smoking. Smoking is banned in certain places so mobile phone should be banned like smoking. To what extend do you agree or disagree?Nowadays shops have extended opening hours almost every day of the week in many countries. Is it a positive or negative development for shoppers and local communities?
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 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?
Nowadays, international tourism is the biggest industry in the world. Unfortunately, international tourism has created tension rather than understanding among people from different countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1950, 2002, and prediction for 2050
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experienc
In some countries, young people from the countryside are moving to larger towns and cities while older people are staying in the countryside. What problems might this cause ? What solutions can help to resolve this issue ?
In some countries, when someone gets old, they often go to live in a home with other people where there are nurses to look after them. Sometimes the government has to pay for this care. Who do you think should pay for this care, the government or the family?
youth crime level has increased rapidly in many countries. What are the reasons? What parents and teachers could do about it?
Topic: The graph bellow gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The line graphs show the proportion of the population living in the cities across four different countries in Asia between 1970 and 2020, and expected to 2040, with 10-year intervals.
The line graph below shows the household recycling rate in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.
In many countries, a financial crime involving identity theft is increasing. What are the causes of this trend, and what effects does it identity theft has on the victims involved?
In many countries it is common for families to own and run their business. Some people think it is the best way to run a business while other consider this a potential source of problems. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Euthanasia, which is legal in a few countries of the world, has the increasing number of supporters. Some people think it should be legalized worldwide. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Whys might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
The line graph shows that how much carbon dioxide (CO2) was produced and its average amount per person in four countries, namely, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal from 1967 to 2007.
Nowadays parents are moving to other countries for work leaving their kids home. Some people say that this decision is unwise while others believe it's rational. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Tourism is an important industry which has developed the economies of countries in many parts of the world. What effect has tourism had on local communities? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, more people like to travel to other countries, what are the reasons? Is this a positive or negative impact to the countries they travel to?
the table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in tour different countries in 2008
In some countries, men and women are having children late in life. What are the reasons for this development? Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
1.In some countries, people are no longer interested in traditional celebrations and festivals. What are the reasons for this? What are the impacts on society?
In some countries celebrities have higher salaries than senior politicans. what is the reason? do you think it is a positive or negative development?
( Humaira )The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
“In some countries, many more people are choosing to live alone nowadays than in the past. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?”
Organized tour to remote community and other countries is increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for the local people and environment
The bar chart shows a comparison of the daily routines of school pupils between three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, there is a shortage of housing due to growing population. Some people argue that new towns should be built in the countryside. Other argue for the regeneration of the cities. What are the advantages and Disadvantages of building new towns in the countryside?
In many countries, large amount of foods are wasted. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amount of food thrown away?
Children educating is expensive. In some countries, the government pays partly or all education fees. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In some countries, private cars are now banned from certain city centers. What are advantages of such system and do you think this is something that most cities should adopt.
In some countries, young people at the age of 18 are considered adults and can drive a car, vote and get married, while other countries don't allow it. What age do you think is the best to be considered an adult?
In some countries people who visit art galleries are reducing what are the reason for this. How can this problem be solved.
With all the troubles in the world today, money spent on space exploration is a complete waste. The money could be better spent on other things. To what extent do you agree or disagree? dag=> satellites comunication , activitivy in space to save our earth, planets ag=> race btw the countries not useful, lack of knowl , get failed then millin loss with time
The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012
The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999. ▪️Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
in many countries’ schools have severe problems with student behavior. What do you think are the cause (problems)of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The graph below gives information about the percentage 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 comparisons where relevant. Kasiyet
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.
in many countries today, if people want to find a job , they have to move away from their friends and their families. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.