Some people consider it necessary for the government to subsidise all universities to ensure that all eligible students can attend college free of charge. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the amount of money spent on consumer goods in two different countries in 2010.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The animal species are becoming extinct due to human activities on land and in sea. What are the reasons for this? What solutions could be used to tackle the situation?
Some people think that it is more important to plant trees in open areas of towns and cities than to build more housing. fo whot extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries woman no longer feel the need to get married. Some people believe that this is because women are able to earn their own income and therefore do not require financial security that marriage can bring. To what extend do you agree?
The bar chart provides an overview of electricity manufacture and utilised utilisation in ten countries in 2014. Overall, the usage and production of electricity increased in nine countries whereas only Germany have decline in the trend. China and the United States were on the top of electricity output and use. To begin with production, the maximum electricity was produced by China, which was 5398 billion kWh and it was followed by the USA at 4000. However, the least energy was generated by Korea, reported at 4851. Interestingly, power generation by the remaining countries ranged between 1000 and 500 billion Kw. In case of consumption, the highest usage was in China with 5322 Kw, while the lowest was in Korea at 449.5 kwh. The usage in Canada, France and Brazil was almost similar around 450 kwh. However, the figures in Germany, India, Japan and Russia remained close to 1000 kwh and above 500 kWh.
Wealthy countries should accept more refuge and provide them with basic assistance, such as food and housing. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, the number of shootings increases because many people have guns at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
When people commit serious crime in most countries, they are sent to prison. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
Public libraries should provide books and not waste their limited resources on expensive high-tech media sich as software, videos or DVDs. Do you agree or disagree?
Investing in local amenities such as leisure centers is the best way for the government to foster a strong community spirit. To what extent do you agre or disagree?
The personal information of many individuals is held by large internet companies and organisations. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages. (Huy Cao)
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtade- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Differences between countries are barely evident these days . Everyone in the world is wearing the same brands and watching the same TV channels and movies. Do you think it is a positive or a negative development?
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past 30 years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam’. How to do you think this statement? What measures can government take to discourage people from using their cars.
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others. Some people, therefore, think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive the government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Developed countries should take more refugees from poorer countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of old buildings in major cities in the world involves a lot of government expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people belive that children should spend all of their free time with their families . Others belive that is unncenssary or even negative. Discuss the possible arguments on both sides, and say which side you personally support.
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in Calgary, 2000-2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Shopping is now a popular pastime for many young people. What are the reasons for this? Should young people be encouraged to do more useful activities in their spare time?
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
•explain your position
•apologies and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
•ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
You should write at least 150 words.
•In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem? 1.High burn rates
Some countries are struggling with an increase rate in crime. Many people think that increasing police on the roads is the only way to reduce crime. To what extent do you agree ?
Write about following topic: New stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What is your opinion about this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, most children prefer to spend several hours playing with electronic devices over doing more traditional leisure activities. What problem does this cause? What do you think are possible solutions? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In some counties, some people believe having children and marriage is seen as the most important in their life. The other believe having a good job and salary is viewed as success. Discussing both and give your opinion.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident. Nowadays people are watching the same films, fashion brands, advertisements and TV channels. To what extent do the disadvantages outweigh the advantages?
Some people argue that companies and private individuals, rather than governments, should pay to clean up the pollution that they produced. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Not enough students choose science subjects at universities in many countries. What are the reasons for this problem? What’s the effect on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Studies suggest that children spend more time watching TV than they did in the past and spend less on doing active or creative things. Why do you think it is the case? What methods can be used to tackle it?
Over the past few decades, international travel has become more affordable and many people now choose overseas holidays. As a result, tourism is becoming a profitable industry in many countries. However, despite the benefits, tourism can also create problems. What are the advantages and disadvantages of tourism?
The chart below illustrates the number of international students applying to unversities in a European country
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by local authorities in Someland in 1980, 1990 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. aDiscuss the advantages and disadvantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Write a letter to apply for a position to look after a house in Scotland where the owners are going away. Provide personal details, what qualities you have for this position and ask for information.
youth crime level has increased rapidly in many countries. What are the reasons? What parents and teachers could do about it?
Some people say that shops should sell food products from the local area whenever possible, rather than selling food that has been imported from other countries. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below gives information about the purpose of visits to five cities in the us in 2013. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Interviews from the basic selection criteria for last companies. However, some people think that interview is not reliable method of choosing whom to employ and there are other better methods. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
The restoration of an old building in major cities in the world cost numerous governments' expenditures. This money should be used in new housing and road development. Do you agree or disagree?
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. what are advantage and disadvantage for both individual and companies to shopping online?
The pie chart below gives information on the main reasons to visit public libraries in the UK in 1991 and 2000
The presented graph illustrates information about the proportion of unemployment women in four different countries of the United Kingdoms in 2013 and 2014.
Some people think that it is better for children to grow up in the countryside, while others believe that living in big cities offers more advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Multiple-culture societies, in which there is a mixture of many ethnic peoples, bring more benefits than drawbacks to a countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that outdoor activities are more beneficial for children’s development than playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts show the sources of the electricity produced in 4 countries between 2003 snd 2008.