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 qualities and skills that a person requires to become successful in today's world cannot be learned at a university or other academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the percentages of people who used public transport and people who only used private cars in five cities in Australia from 2000 to 2010.
Employers sometimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies and interests, and wether they are married or single some people say that this information may be relavant and useful.Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your openion.
The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries, for the period 1960-2000.
The chart below shows information about calorie consumption in seven countries in 1975 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Today, people in many countries can live and work anywhere they choose, because of improved communication technology and transport. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in sir cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves.Some people think it is good.While other think there are disadvantages.Discuss bo th sides and give your opinion.
The line graph shows the amount of poutine* and French fries consumed between 1990 and 2010 in Canada. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main trends and comparisons where relevant.
The data below shows information relating to companies holding bank accounts in the British Virgin Islands. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries the average wight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you risithink are the causes if these problems and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The bar chart below provides information about the top ten rice producing countries in the world in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transportation.
Some people say it is more important to plant trees in the open space in towns and cities than to build more housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Research shows that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that, millons of people engage in unhealthy activities. what is the cause of this? what can be done?
Our personalities are predetermined as a result of our genes before we are born and there is nothing that can be done to alter our character traits. To what extent do you agree?
Many students now work whilst they are studying in college or university. This often results in them having less time to concentrate on their studies as well as feeling under pressure. What are some of the causes of this? What solutions could you suggest?
In some countries,owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people.Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a possitive or negative situation?
the table below show statistics about top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?-
the graph below shows the quantities of goods tansported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four modes of transport. summarize the information
In some cities, there are few controls on the design,construction of homes,office building, and the owners can decide on the styles of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh disadvantages?
Interviews form the basic selecting criteria for most large companies. However, some people think that the interview is not a reliable method of choosing whom to employ and that there are other better methods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie chart below show the rebenue from 5 industries in Togo in 2000 and projections for 2050. SUmmarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that government should make investment in building public libraries in every town, while others think it is a waste of money because we have access to information via internet. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people believe that the arts should receive money from government and big companies. Others feel such spending is a luxury and that it would be better if it were invested in scientific projects. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries schools have svere problems with student behaviour. what do you think are the causes for this? What solutions can you suggest?
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2003 , and projection for 2050 .
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, there is a trend that reports of media focus on problems and emergencies rather than positive developments. Some people think it is harmful to individuals and to society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, people of all age groups engage in too many sports or over-exercising. Are there more advantages or disadvantages of this trend?
Prison sentences are often too light, and crime rates are growing in many major cities. Capital punishment is necessary and good Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, more and moe people are becoming interesteed 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?
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009. Summarise the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that teenage years are the happiest times of most people's live. Others think that adult life brings more happiness in spite of greater responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of population of three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that the teenagers years are the happiest times pf most people’s lives. Others think that adult life brings more happiness, in spite of greater responsibilities Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The table belows gives information on consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Student today can access the information online so libraries are not necessary. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that the teenage years are the happiest time of most people lives. Other think that adults life brings more happiest, in spite of great responsibility. Discuss both these views and give your opinion
In many countries, childhood obesity is a growing problem. What are the reasons for this and what can individuals and governments do to tackle the problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many old cities are rebuild and redesigned( with older buildings knocked down) in order to look modern. Discuss both advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
The influence of human on the world’s eco system is leading to the extinction of species and loss boo- diversity. What are the primary causes of bio diversity? What solutions can be suggest?
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever before. Some people say an ageing population creates problems for government. Other people think there are benefit if society has more elderly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single-sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single-sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
In some countries, owing a home rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation?
Nowadays many people complain that they have difficalties getting enough sleep. What problems can lack of sleep cause? What can be done about lack of sleep?