Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
Many aspects of the way people dress today are influenced by global fashion trends. How has global fashion become such a strong influence on people’s lives? Do you think this is a positive or negative development ?
Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?
In many countries too much money is spent by government and individuals for national days such as New year or religious festivals. To extent do you agree or disagree?
The map below is of the the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned of the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and maek comparison where relevant.
As computers translate quicky and accurately, learning foreign languages is a waste of time? To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of share of total world production by Asia, Europe and other parts of the world from the years 1840 to 2000.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of households with access to the internet in three European countries between 2007 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Machine Translation has made it much easier to communicate with people from other cultures but it is not without it pitfalls. What are the advantages and disadvantages of MT? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience?
The maps below show the changes experienced by the town of lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Nurassyl
ome people with a good education and experience in their field decide to move abroad to work. Why do you think that is? What are the problems caused by this?
The line graph shows value changes in the UK steel industry between 1970 and 2000, while the second line chart shows employment status in the same industry.
In some countries, young people move out of countryside to the towns and cities while older people stay in the countryside. Why is this the case? What are the solutions?
The charts below give information about the purposes of travel for passengers using four different UK airports in 2016 Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people think it would be better for children to grow up in rural areas, while others think cities are the better environment for children. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.
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 trains between cities. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public trasnport. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
There is an increasing amount of advertising directed at children, encouraging them to buy toys and snacks. Many parents are worried that these advertisements put too much pressure on children, while some advertisements claim that they provide useful information to children. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
An increasing number of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extend does this trend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved. What are the drawbacks
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own.write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your Letter:
-Introduce yourself
-say why you are interested in this sports club
- ask some questions about the club. e.g facilities, members, costs
In the future, the younger generations will have nothing to learn from their parents and grandparents. Do you agree or disagree? Discuss, giving examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Health care should not be provided for free regardless of a person’s income. The health of citizens is in their own hands and they should, therefore, be held accountable for that. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The internet has made knowledge immediately available to people through computers and smartphones around the world. Much of this knowledge is also free. Do the advantages of this type of information outweigh the disadvantages?
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphsise that their products are new in some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Today people are surrounded by advertising. This affects what people think is important and hurts people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some companies blocks their employees from using social media and web sites such as facebook. Do you think managers should trust employees to use time wisely, or do you think it is smart of companies to blocks access to some sites? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
In many countries, a small number of people earn extremely high Some people believe 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 chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Education of young people is highly prioritized in many countries. However, educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and governments should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists argue that the use of modern gadgets, such as cellphones and tablets, by young people has the potential to boost creativity. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, it is common for people to consume fast food. However, some people believe that fast food has too much influence on our lifestyle and die. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graphs below display how dangerous waste products are dealt with in the Republic of Korea, Sweden and UK.
In some couintries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
ome people believe the aim of university education is to help graduates get better jobs. Others believe there are much wider benefits of university education for both individuals and society. Discuss both views andgive your opinion.
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary unpaid work.
In your letter
•Explain why you want to do voluntary unpaid work at the museum
•Describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
•Give details of when you would be available for work
The chart below shows the changes in percentage for household cars in a European Country between 1971 and 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the graph show the amount of money spent on book in Germany , France , Italy and Austria between 1995 and 2005.
In many countries，People are wearing western-style clothes rather than the traditional type of clothes. Why is the case? Is it a positive or negative development?
The table shows the results of a survey of people's perception of celebrity news coverage. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In recent years, there have been significant advancements in technology. While some people argue that technology is a boon and has greatly contributed to improving lives, others believe it is a bane. This essay will discuss both perspectives and explain why I believe technology, on balance, has made life easier.
These charts not only give the information about the proportion of the population in three different ages in 1990 but also provide a prospection of that in 2005
Some people believe that in order to prevent illness and disease, government should make efforts in reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Today more and more toursts are visiting places where conditiond are difficult, such as the Sahara desert or the Antarctic. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places?
Mobile phone usage is held responsible for a lot of medical, social and technical problems. What forms do these problems take? Do you agree that the problems outweigh the advantages offered by mobile phones? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph shows the amount of income from cinema ticket and DVD sales in the USA and internationally from 2001 to 2010.
Some educationalists think that international exchange visits will benefit teenegars at the school. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, in stead of in large, extended family group. Is is a positive or negative trend.
Some people think that mental strength is more important for success in sport. Some believe physical health is more important. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The diagram below shows nitrogen sources and concentration levels in the groundwater of a coastal city.