Poaching is a persistent problem in many countries. What are the causes of the rise in poaching? What are the effects of this practice?
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.
The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. See all user-written answers on this topic Image for topic: The charts below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many companies offer their employees the opportunity to work from home. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working from home for the company. And give your own opinion.
The charts below compare five different countries, showing the electricity used (measured in megawatts or mw) in a typical hospital during one week, and also the number of emergency medical calls made by local residents during the same week. The last chart shows the average time (in minutes) spent on assessing emergency cases by hospital medical staff before the patients are treated. Write a report summarizing the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries , more and more adults are living with their parents after graduating from college, university, or even afer finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
some people say that human activities on earth are better but some are against it. what is your opinion?
Tourism is an increasingly important global industry which has brought enormous benefits to many countries. However, tourism can also hav a negative impact on local inhabitants and the local environment. Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
The charts below give information about the sources of water in the world and what it is used for in three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Museums and art galleries should primarily display artworks from their own country rather than international pieces. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
say how important New Year is to people in your country
describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………..,
Some people say that teenagers should work part-time and earn money. This way they will learn basic lessons about work and become more disciplined. Other argue that teenagers shouldn’t sacrifice their rest and after-school activities to work. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The youth in many countries are unemployed and unskilled, where at the same time, the military services are in need of people. Compulsory military service is beneficial and necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer, and include any revelent examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
At present time the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults compared with the number of old people. Do the advantages of this situation overweigh disadvantages?
art and music are considred some of the fundamental elements of all societies, and some suggest that hildren should learn them at school. Do you think art and music still have a place in today;s modern wordl of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school ?
Some people think that watching movies is a good way to learn about history and culture of a country. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many species around the world are endangered, and each year we lose more species as the remaining animals in a population die. Discuss the possible causes of species loss, and suggest some ways that we might be able to preserve some of these vanishing species.
Some people think that young people should spend more and more of their free time with their families, and spend less time entertaining outside. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many organizations and companies ask their staff to wear a uniform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? What kind of jobs should have a work uniform?
Airline companies in many countries have reduced the cost of tickets.Discuss whether it is a postive or negative development.Give some examples based on your own experience.
The pie charts demonstrate the proportion of visitors to use librabries that cater to the masses in Britain between 1991 and 2000.
In many countries goverments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an appropriate use of goverment money?
n many countries, the government prioritises economic growth above all other concerns. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
New technologies and ways of buying and selling are transforming the lives of consumers. To what extent do you agree with this option?
In many countries, the tradition of families eating meals together is disappearing. What are the reasons for this trend? What are effects on families and society?
The chart below shows the annual rice production in four countries in 2005, 2010 and 2015.
In some countries, most people prefer to rent their homes than bying them. What are the advantage and disadvantages of renting a home?
Sales companies should recruit people who are hungry for money as they will make the most dedicated workers. Do you think money is the driving force behind hardwork? What factors should be taken into consideration when recruiting staff for sales position?
The line graph gives data on the proportion of children respects to the total young population in the UK between 1990 and 2001. The proportion of children are categories in four age groups.
Developing countries should be encouraged to implement high tariffs to grow their local industries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that govements should spend money for faster public transportation , others think that there are other important priortities . Discuss both views and give your opinion
In some countries today, there is an attitude that ‘anyone can do it’ in the arts – music, literature, acting, art, etc. As a result, people with no talent become rich and famous and genuine talent is not valued or appreciated. Do you agree or disagree
The table below shows information and prediction regarding the change in percentage of the population of age 65 above in three countries.
The bar chart shows the participation of children is selected leisure activities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The tourism industry has grown enourmously in the last fifty years, and there are few places that are unaffected by it. However, tourism rarely benefit the countries which tourists visit. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
You are planning a trip for you and a group of friends to a resort in a foreinn country.
Write a letter to the manager of the resort requesting more information. Your letter should include
When you hope to be staying at the resort
Ask for suggestions on activities to do
Ask for advice on places to eat for both vegetarian and family friendly places
The table below shows the average household expenditure on three categories (housing, food, and entertainment) in five different countries in 2023. CountryHousing (%)Food (%)Entertainment (%) USA302515 Canada282018 UK352012 Australia252220 Germany332315 Task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books ,they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive hi tech media such as computer software, videos, DVDs. To what extent do agree or disagree with this statement.
Nowadays most green lifestyle is becoming more and more popular in both developed and developing countries. Some argue it greatly is better for the environment. Others believe that changing one’s lifestyle is too ambitious. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The diagrams below show the life circle of a species of large fish called the salmon.
Many university students nowadays live away from their home and their parents because of their university location, while others live with their families. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each situation? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The number of older people across the world is increasing these days. Some people think that this will cause problems in their countries; others believe this group is important to society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The line graph Illustrates the number of students from India, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and Colombia, who enrolled at De Salle University during the period from 1980 to 2020. Overall, the number of students increased significantly in all countries. However, from 2010 changes in the numbers of students from Vietnam and Nepal were much more severe.
These days the number of companies operating at multinational Ievel has increased. To what extent are they responsible for the local communities in which they are located?
As transport and accommodation problems are increasing in many cities, some Governments are encouraging businesses to move the rural area. Do you think the advantages outweigh to disadvantages?
The graphs below show the percentages of men and women aged 60-64 who were empoyed in four countries in 1970 and 2000
An increasing number of professionals, such as doctors and teachers, are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What problems does this cause? What can be done to deal with this situations?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty yearsthat many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is ? what measures can governments take to discorage people from using their cars?
The charts show (Chart a) the average speed of urban zone traffic (in kilometres per hour or kph) in a number of countries over a fifty year period, including a future estimate; and also (Chart b) the total number of urban zones per country (in thousands.)