Because of the global economy many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by other countries have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the adventages outweigh the disadventages
In many countries, people can buy a wide range of household goods, for example, TV, microwave oven and rice cooker. Is it a positive or negative development?
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly(e.g. goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Nowadays people have many consumer goods in their home (such as a refrigerator or washing machine). Is this trend a positive or negative development
The given pie charts illustrate the percentage of the destination of export goods in three distinct countries, in 2010.
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the Internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was electronic appliances with 35% whilst the second most purchased via online shopping was home furnishings with 22% from all the vending. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former taking 22% of the global online market and the latter representing the smallest proportion at 18% Nonetheless, the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t the first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% of the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3rd position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home furniture became the last position of online bargains with 15%. In general, electronics have always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
Some people believe that companies should manufacturing products that last for a long time. Others feel that the emphasis should be place on producing goods that are cheap. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people assume that the goal of every country should be to produce more material and goods. To what extent do you agree or disagree that constantly increasing production is an appropriate goal.
The static graph illustrates the number of pounds of 5 various goods spent in UK and France in 2010.
The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps and equipment involved in cement making, it also showcases how it is used in concrete production for building purposes. Overall, there are several stages and tools which are used in this complex process. First of all, limestone and clay are crushed to get powder. Next, they are mixed before being put in a rotating heater. The mixture passes in a grinder to get thus the cement. This latter is put in bags to be stored and sold. In addition to this process, the figure highlights the method to manufacture another essential commodity in the building industry which is concrete. Indeed, the material is mainly composed by gravel that represents 50% of the total components. Furthermore, Cement represents 15% of the ingredients, plus 10% of water and 25% of sand. The all is mixed thanks to an adapted mixer in order to get the final goods. To conclude, we can notice that cement which is crucial in concrete making, is done through several steps and using numerous tools.
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. (Pound sterling).
In many countries, people buy a wide range of household goods (television, microwaves, oven and rice cookers) Is it a positive or negative development?
The charts below show the percentage of food and goods bought from supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television,microwave open and rice cooker. Do you think this is positive or negative development ?
Some people feel that manufacturers and supermarkets have the ability to reduce the amount of packaging of goods.Other argue that customer should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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
The pie charts depict online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, electronic appliances and food were the most commonly purchased items online during both years. In 2005, electronic appliances were the top-selling product, accounting for 35 percent of online sales, followed by home furnishings at 22%. Food and beverages represented 22% of the total online market, whilst video games made up the smallest share at 18 percent. However, the trend shifted by 2010. Although electronic goods still made up a significant portion of sales at 30%, they were no longer the top-selling category. Food and beverages took the lead, comprising a percentage of 32% of total sales. Video games moved into third place, accounting for 23% of online purchases, while home furnishings dropped to the lowest position, representing just 15 percent. In summary, electronics was consistently represented as a key segment of Canada's online market throughout both years.
Because of the global economy, many goods including what we use as daily basics produced by olher countres have to be transported for a long distance. To what extent do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. You may spend 20 minutes to complete the task
As global trade increases, many goods including those we use on daily basis are produced in another country and have to be transported long distances . Do benefits of this trend outweigh disadvantages
The table below shows the percentage of household and electronic goods in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020
The given pie charts illustrate the information on comparison of exported goods of 5 categories in Great Britain over 5 years between 2010 and 2015.
The tendency for human beings to copy one another is shown in the popularity of fashion in clothes and other consumer goods. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the e expenditure of two countries consumer goods in 2010. (Pounds sterling)
The charts below show the amount spent on consumer goods
Question: Many people are now choosing to buy goods online instead of purchasing them from physical stores. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of shopping online. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the charts shows the expenditure of 2 countries on consumer goods in 2010
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, some people believe advertising is useful and informative. Others believe advertising gives false information about the products and increase the price of goods. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people nowdays live in societies where consumer goods are relatively cheap. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television sets, microwave ovens and rice cookers. Do you think this is a positive or negative development？
More companies produce goods in the factories located in different countries other than the location of the head office. Advantages and disadvantages?
The graph opposite shows the destination of New Zealand's goods exports between 1973 and 2002. Summaries te information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, more and more people buy a wide range of household goods like television microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The table below shows the average amount of money spent per month on different categories of goods by people in four age groups in 2020. The pie chart shows the percentage of total spending that each category represents. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced
The diagram shows the different stages in the production of woolen goods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a town which is far from your home.Write a letter to the manager of the shop. In your letter:
say which electrical goods you want
ask questions about the cost of the goods and how to pay
explain how you will collect the goo
The bar chart below gives information about the spending habits of people in four countries on consumer goods in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today, the high of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ou would like to buy some electrical goods at a shop in a nearby town.
Write a letter to the shop and ask if they have the things you want or whether they will be able to order them. Ask what the prices are and how long they will be able to hold the goods for you.
More and more people today expect to get what they want instantly (goods, services, news), without having to wait. Why is this ? Do you think this a positive or negative development?
You read an advertisement about in the local newspapers about a discount sale at a particular shop. However, when you meet to buy the goods you wanted, you found the sale had ended.
Write to the shop manager. In your letter,
-inform him/her where and when you went to the shop
-what you felt when you came to know that the sale had ended
-demand compensation for the goods you wanted to buy
The maps illustrate detail plan of the port of the Liverton in 1980 and how does it appear today. Overall, it can be clearly seen, the area has been transpormed in to more residensial facilities and developing the flood prevention method. Furthermore, the bridge that connected to two river bank is built. When turnning to the first plan, in 1980 this area mainly used for exported and imported of goods.At that time two wharehouses were on north side of the river bank, one of them has been mordenized as a education centre. The other one has been replaced by the kid's playing area. Thea newly build building replace the crane which is using as a sailing club, on betwen education centre at the left side and right side of it has playing area. Apart from that, dramatical changes can be seen on the south side of the river bank. The wharehouse on the middle of the river bank has been renovated in the appartment while newly constructed hotel is appeard left side of it. Moreover, the parking facilities are provided next to the appartments. On the other hand, today, the area is prevented from flood by constructing the barrier.
The pie charts below show the percentage of goods transported by five different means within a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows information about spending on electronic goods from 2001 to 2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features of, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people feel that manufactures and supermarkets have the responsibility to reduce the amount of packaging of goods. Others argue that customers should avoid buying goods with a lot of packaging. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods re- flect the power of advertising and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs show the value of companies that sell luxury goods and companies that sell essential goods in 2020.
some consumers are increasingly choosing to buy goods that are produced in their local area, rather than imported goods. what are the reason for this ? Is this a positive or negative trend?