In a recent survey conducted in this country, it was found that up to 20% of twelve year-olds in some schools were showing early signs of nicotine addiction. In the eighteen to twenty year age bracket the percentage was as high as 70%. A large contributing factor to this high level of addiction is attributed to the uncensored TV advertising of cigarettes. For this reason all cigarette advertising should be banned. Discuss.
The graph shows the amount earned by graduates of different age groups in 2002. It includes those with a degree, those with higher degree (postgraduate) and those with other qualifications.
Academic burnout is becoming a serious issue among students due to heavy workloads, high expectations, and social pressures. Some people believe that students should manage their own stress, while others argue that schools and universities should help prevent burnout. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line chart illustrates the number of women in parliament of 5 European nations from 2000 to 2012. Overall, the figures for Germany, Italy, France and the UK all increased after 12 years. In contrast, the number of female members in Belgium’s parliament decreased through times. In 2000, the German government consisted of almost 35% woman while the figures for Italy and France were all around 25%. After 12 years, the percentage of females in Germany, Italy and France rose to 37%, 40% and 32%, respectively. Italy was also the country that had the highest number of female members in parliament in the 5 European nations. In the Belgium’s government, in 2000, the percentage of women was more than 15% while the figure for the UK was just nearly 5%. However, in 2012, the figures for these two nations both collided at nearly 25%. Belgium was the only country of the five ones mentioned to witness a decrease after the 12-year period.
Due to high unemployment rate in some countries, pupils should be offered only primary education and not secondary education since there is no jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high level of sugar, which cause many health problems. Sugary products should be more expensive to encourge people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Today, the high sakes of popular consumers goods reflects the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do u agree or disagree
Today, the lifespan of people is much higher than before. Some people think that older people should continue to be involved in the workforce. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people feel that government should take a large proportion of people's salaries to pay for necessary public services such as roads and school. Other feel that high taxes are a bad thing. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Opinions vary on whether students should have a gap year before going into higher education. Discuss the possible advantages and disadvantages of taking a year out. Do you believe that taking a gap year is good idea.?
The chart shows the procedure for university entry for high shool graduates.
People in big cities are facing many health challenges due to a high level of air pollution. What causes air pollution in big cities? Can you suggest some ways to deal with this situation? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Thr most important consideraion when choosing any career or job is having a high income. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programs (for e.g. working for a charity improving the neighborhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the employment rates of the 25 to 34-year and 55 to 64-year-old population according to the highest level of education attained in two separate years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Unpaid Community Service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example, working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood, or teaching sports to younger children To what extent do you agree or disagree?
some high schools require all students to wear uniforms. other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. which of these two school policies do you think is better.
Today the high sales of popular consumer products reflect the power of advertising and not the real need of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some cultures old age people are highly valued, while in other cultures youth is more valued. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Recently we are facing increasing number of cars, which poses great threat to the pedestrians and cyclists. What's more, a lot of parks need to be sacrificed as a result of the construction of railways and superhighways. Do you agree or disagree? What do you think is the best solution to satisfy residents to their heart's content?
People likes to travel or work in the time between highschool and university studies. What ara the advantages and disadvantages
So e people think that it is a good thing for senior positions to have much higher salaries than other workers in a company. Do you agree or disagree?
It is believed that children from countries with a high-level of unemployment should be offered just with primary education and not with a secondary education as they in any case you not get a job in the future. do you agree or disagree?
These days, more people are going to university than in the past. They start work later in life and with higher qualifications. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation?
n some countries, an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is, therefore, necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more to encourage people to consume less sugar. do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include relevent examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The table below gives information about the three countries with the highest populations Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Many people believe that studying abroad provides better educational and career opportunities, while others argue that it is better to pursue higher education in one’s home country. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The bar chart given illustrates a comparison of four different types of transportation which residents in a European city used to commute to work in three different years from 1960 to 2000. From an overall perspective, it is evident that the percentage of car commuters showed an upward trend, whereas a reverse pattern could be observed in the data on/ figure for bike or on foot over the surveyed period. In 1960, the proportion of inhabitants who walked to and from work was highest, at around 35%. The figures for bike and bus were lower, at approximately 25% and 18%, respectively. Motor vehicles, however, accounted for the lowest proportion, at just over 5%. The period between 1960 and 2000 witnessed a rapid climb in the proportion of city-dwellers commuting by automobile, reaching a peak of over 35%. In contrast, during the same period, there was a dramatic decline in the data on bike and foot to only around 5% and under 10%, in their respective order/ in the given order. In terms of buses, after a rise in 1980 to somewhere in the vicinity of 26%, its figure declined to over 15% in the final year.
Salaries of senior management positions are much higher than other works in the same company or organization. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one district
Sport is becoming a business with high income for professionals and more companies have involved in financial investment and in other ways. Do you think it is a positive or negative development ?
Many manufactured food and drinks contains high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Surgary products should be made more exspensive to encourage people to consume less sugar Do you agree or disagree?
Asror Aka: Topic: Many doctors are concerned about the high use of computer games by children and young people. Task: what are the advantages and disadvantages of children playing computer games?
In some countries, unemployment is high, therefore some people think children should study only primary education and not secondary education because they cannot find jobs in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays, children have high influence of social media on friends on their lives. Whereas, some people believe that they have higher influence of their parents. Discuss both points and give your opinion.
Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes ( for example working for a charity, improving the neighbour or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your answer and Include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
A lot of high schools nowadays offer their students career orientation by either giving certain universities chances for introduction and advertising or organizing field trips to a few universities. Some think students can benefit from these activities. Others reckon they are pseudo-effective. Which idea do you support? In about 350 words, write an essay on your ideas.
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food.. It is there fore necessary for governments to impose a higher tax on this kind of food. To what extend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people today find that the cost of attaining a University-level education is extremely high for the students and their families. What are the causes of this situation, and how can governments, Universities and the students themselves overcome the problem?
The given bar chart illustrates the percentage of illiterate male and female in 6 different regions in the last year. Overall, it can be seen that South Asia had the highest rate of illteracy whereas developed countries has the lowest one. Additionally, the number of illiterary female was always more than that of male in all region during the survey. Regarding 3 regions that had a low percentage of people in illiteracy. In developed countries and Latin American or Caribbean, both the illteracy rate of males and females was similar, about 2% apart. Meanwhile, exactly 20% of illiterate females in East Asia,which doubled that of males. Turning to 3 remaining regions where the rate of illiterate people was high. There are above 30%, under 32% and approximately 35% male in illiteracy in Sub-Saharan Africa, Arab States and South Asia, respectively. All of them was two of third that of females.
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 percent female. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women. To what extent do you agree?
The high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising but not the real need of the society where such products are sold. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young people do not know how to manage their money when graduating high school. What do you think are the reason what can be done to teach them this important skills
HIGHER EDUCATION COULD BE FUNDED IN THREE WAYS. ALL COT PAID BY GOVERNMENT, ALL COST PAID BY STUDENTS OR STUDENTS PAYING ALL COST THROUGH A GOVERNMENT LOAN. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THESE CHOICES?
increasing number of students are going to university instead of working after high school. Discuss advantages and disadvantages for young people who do this and give your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement the desire for higher status or greater wealth then others is what motivates most people to succeed in the word. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement ?
22 May 2025 (REV), The pie charts show various career and academic choice taken by high school graduates in lakeside county in 2010 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of high school students having part-time Jobs. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own Knowledge or experience.