The following table shows the number of people from 5 European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.x
The price of rail travel in some countries increases annually while average incomes remain relatively stable. This causes a problem for many people who rely on trains for travelling to work. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve them?
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.
The number of overweight children in developed countries is increasing. Some think this problem is due to fast food outlets.Others believe that parents are to blame for not looking after their child health. Do what extent do you agree or disagree
News stories on TV and in newspapers are very often accompanied by pictures. Some people say that these pictures are more effective than words. What’s your opinion about it?
Some people think that it would be better for large companies and industries to move to regional areas outside large urban centres. Do you think the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart shows the percentage of what people in four countries spent their money on in 2009
The crime rate among teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries. Discuss some possible reasons for this increase and suggest solutions. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Government spending on restroration of old buildings in cities should be stopped. Instead they should spend money in housing and road development . Do you agree or disagree with this.
In some countries, more and more adults choose to continue living with their parents after they graduate and find jobs. Do you think the benefits outweigh its drawbacks?
Some people think that one should plan in detail activities for their leisure time, while others disagree with this view. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many counties, young people are choosing to go to universities abroad rather than studying locally. Is this a positive or negative development?
ome people argue that teaching children of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The bar chart illustrated the amount of houses constructed yearly in two cities ( Derby and Nottingham) during the period from 2000 to 2009.
The graph below shows information on employment rates across 6 countries in 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by choosing and describe the main idea, and make comparisons where appropriate.
It has been observed that in many countries fewer students choose to study science and technology at universities. What are the causes of this? What effects can this have on society? Give reasons for your answer and provide any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Exercise 1 - Task One Pineapple exports The charts show world pineapple exports by the top three pineapple-producing countries in 2009 and 2019, and a breakdown of the cost to the consumer of each pineapple in 2019.
Most countries aim to improve their standard of living through economic development, but many important social values can be lost as a result. Do the advantages of economic development outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart and table below show the average number of children born to one woman and the average age of women when they had their first child in two countries between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries today the retirement age from work has been raised. Do the advantages of raising the retirement age outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
In some countries, there has been an increase ni the number of parents who are choosing to educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them school. Do the advantages of home education outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the increasing number of vehicles is one of the biggest problem facing cities, while others believe that cities have bigger challenges. Discuss both views and state your opinion
The bar charts below show the number of hours each teacher spent teaching in different schools in four different countries in 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunhsine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and maken comparisons where relevant
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Buying things in internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more popular. Do advantage of this outweigh disadvantage.
The car is a disastrous 20th Century invention that has made the world's cities more dangerous and polluted, as well as being responsible for the deaths of millions of people in accidents. Do your agree or disagree?
In some countries, health care and education are only partially funded by the government. Some people argue that the government should be responsible for covering the full cost of these services. Do you support or oppose? Give opinion.
A lot of companies and organisations require employees to wear unifroms. Which kind of jobs are uniforms suitable for? Are there any disvantages to wearing a uniform to work?
Some people feel that paparazzi should not follow celebrities and invade their privacy by taking pictures of them everywhere, while others believe this is just the price of fame. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Universities offer an online course for students. Do you think its a positive or negative development for students?
The position of women has changed a great deal in many societies over the past 50 years. But these societies cannot claim to have achieved gender equaliy. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The charts show the info about the use of Internet in five countries in Europe in 2000.
Overall, the graph clearly demonstrates that the majority of young people had attend to private studios instead of the other facilities. In the other hand, most young people tend to prefer both types of ballet classes and modern classes.
Today, many people do not know their neighboars in large cities. What problems does this cause? What can be done about this?
The chart below gives about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People think that countries should produce foods their population eats and import less food as much as possible. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The table shows the proportions of schoolchildren attending four school categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write two body paragraphs to answer the following question and finish your writing at the end of the class. In some countries, the use of public transport is not favored by commuters. What are some possible effects of this situation and solutions to it?
Some people who go to work abroad take their families with them. Do you think this is an advantage or a disadvantage to a person and his or her family?
The crime rate in teenagers has increased dramatically in many countries in recent years. What are the causes, and what are the solutions?
Today in many countries, in order to find work people, have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K. and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the informahtion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS THE EXPENDITURE OF TWO CPOUNTRIES ON CONSUMER GOODS IN 2010.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, prison is the solution to the problem of crime. However, another effective way is to provide people with better education so that they will not become criminals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many young couples choose to have babies late. Do you think the advantages of this trend will outweigh the disadvantages?
An increasing number of people are buying what they need online. What are the advantage and disadvantages for both individuals and companies to shopping online?
Transporting large amounts of food to richer countries from the developing world is having an impact on air pollution and climate change. Some people say such imports should therefore be reduced. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?