Some teahers say students should be organized into groups to study. Others argue that student should be made to study alone. Tell the benefits of each study method. Which one do you think is more effective?
The bar chart below shows the percentages of New Zealand smokers in the age group 18-25 years, for the period 2014 -2018.
4 Telecommuting refers to workers doing their jobs from home for part of each week and communicating with their office using computer technology . Telecommuting is growing in many countries and is expected to be common for most office workers in the coming decades . How do you think society will be affected by the growth of telecommutin ?
Some people today believe that the world’s increase in population is unsustainable and will eventually lead to a global crisis. Other people believe that world population increase is necessary and beneficial as it creates the growth of the world’s economy and society. Discuss both these views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
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.
The charts below show the growth in the population in some of the world’s largest cities as well as the population distribution in urban and rural areas. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The plans below show how the ground of a particular building has changed over time. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Economic growth is one way to measure a country’s success, but what else should we look at? Which do you think is the most important?
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people from poor and rural backgrounds find it difficult to get a university education. Universities should make it easier for such groups to enrol. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Young people are often influenced by their peers. This is called peer group pressure. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowl- edge or experience.
Write a letter to invite an English-speaking friend to watch a movie with you about your country. In your letter:
Include some background about the film
Explain why it might interest him/her
Suggest arrangements for watching the film
A growing number of people feel that animals shouldnot be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph compares the changing birth rate in the UK for women,who are in different age groups between 1973 and 2008.
Nowadays there is a growing shift towards the use of cashless transactions. While some people argue in support of a cashless society, claiming that it is beneficial to citizens, others raise concerns about security. Which side of this argument do you, personally, agree with, and why?
All over the world, societies are facing a growing problem with obesity. This problem affects both adults and children. What are the reasons and what can be done?
The chart shows the hours per week spent watching TV by gender and by age group in 2001 in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows China's population by age group starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of people in Uk in 2004
The diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate. There are a total of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the chocolate.
Some people say that the best way to improve Vinsers’ health is by increasing the number of sports facilities at VinGroup/Vinhomes locations. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health at those sites and that other measures are required. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
Buying things on the internet, such as books, air ticket and groceries, is becoming more and more popular. Do the advantages of shopping in this way outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think it's better to have one-to-one classes, while some people think it's better to study in a group. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Social media is becoming increasingly popular amongest all age groups. However, sharing personal information on social media websites does have risks. DO YOU THINK THAT THE ADVANTAGES OF SOCIAL MEDIA OUTWEIGH THE DISADVANTAGES?
The number of employees working from home with the help of technology has grown in many countries. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The table gives information about the percentage of students' attendance in four groups of secondary schools between 2000 and 2009.
The chart shows the proportion of Australian men and women who did regular physical activity in 2010 across different age groups."
The bar chart shows the distribution of YouTube users worldwide as of January 2023 by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date open, km of routes, and passagers numbers per year in millions.
Travelling in group with a tour guide is the best way to travel. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
The table below shows the projected growth of global freight by 2050 and how this will affect carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Increasing the price of petrol is the best way to solve growing traffic and pollution problems. To what etent do you agree or disagree? what measures do you think might be effective?
Some people believe that parents have great influence on children's growth, but others think that influence from the outside plays a more important role. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The growing number of overweight people is putting a strain on the health care system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved. Some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more physical educator lessons in the school curriculum. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The percentage of school aged boys in two different age groups who participated in 5 different sports in the UK in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the average years individuals in different age groups (25-35, 35-45) can stay in one job in Europe and the USA between 1990 and 2015The bar chart shows the average years individuals in different age groups (25-35, 35-45) can stay in one job in Europe and the USA between 1990 and 2015
The graph below show the post-school qualifications held by canadians in the age group 25 to 35 and 45 to 55
The line chart illustrates an economic growth in per cents between the years 1995 and 2010.
Fresh water is a limited resource in some parts of the world. Today, increasing demand has made it a global problem. What are the causes of this growing demand? What can governments and individuals do to respond to the problem?
In some countries people of all age groups are engaging in too many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or drawbacks to this development?
The growth of online shopping will lead to the day when all offline shops will disappear. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The bar chart illustrated the salt intake in six different-age groups in two genders in the USA in 2000.
The chart below gives information about population growth in three major Australian cities from 1992 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar charts below show how often people in three age groups did various different evening activities in 1980 and 2010.
Some people say that industrial growth is necessary to solve poverty. But some other people argue that industrial growth is creating environmental problems and it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagram shows the process of growing and processing of pineapples and their products.
In many coutries today, people in cities either live alone or in small family units, rather than in large family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?