The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008.
TOPIC: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many countries today, families are not having meals together on a daily basis. Why is it? Is it a positive or negative development?
n many countries , people are now living longer than ever before . Some people say an ageing poplulation creates problems for governments . Other people think there are benefits if society has more elderly people . To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing popiltion outweigh the disadvantages
In many countries schools have sever problem with student’s behavior. What are the causes and solution to this in your view?
In mordern times, children are spending less time with their families and more time with their friends. 1. Why has this change occured? 2. Do you think parents should force their children to spend more time at home?
Nowadays, in many countries women have full time jobs. Therefore, it is logical to share household chores equally between men and women. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
In many countries the problem of drug-taking is increasing. Governments and the general public are particularly concerned about young people using illegal drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and heroin. What methods could be used to prevent young people from taking drugs? Is it appropriate to send young drug-users to prison? Give reasons for your answer.
Teachers used to convey information, but now with wide resources of information. some people think that there is no role for teachers to play in modern education others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime is a direct influence of the increase in violence in media. To what extent do you agree with the above statement?
Solar energy is becoming more and more popular as a source of household energy in many countries around the world. Why is this? What are the advantage and disadvantage of solar energy.
The chart illustrates the average time spent on manufacturing cars of 4 different brands in the US includes General Motor, Ford, Toyota, and Honda.
The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993 and March 1999. Write a report for university lecturer describing the information shown below. The graph illustrates the range of unemployment in the US and Japan the March 1993 and March 1999.
People these days work hard to buy more. This has made life more entertaining and comfortable in many ways, but it also demands a lot of time and energy. Discuss whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend.
In many countries, students take a year gap after finishing school and work or travel during this period. Should students take a gap year before attending universities? What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
Crime appears to be rising in most countries in the world, especially among young people. What are the possible causes of this trend, and what solutions would be effective in reducing crime levels?
In many major cities around the globe the amount of traffic is growing. What do you think are the causes of this? Can you suggest some possible solutions?
In many countries more and more young people are leaving school but unable to find jobs . What problems do you think youth unemployment causes for individual and society. What measures should be taken to reduce the level of unemployment among youngsters.
in many countries today, if people want to find works, they have to move away from their friends and families. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the dis advantages
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?
Detailed description of crimes on newspaper and TV can have bad consequences on society, so this kind of information should be restricted on media. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Now a days it is not only large companies that can make films.Digital technology allows anyone to produce films.Do you think it is a positive or negative trend.
Children should not have their own mobile phones or smartphones when they are in elementary school Do you agree or disagree with this statement ? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
In the past, people usually stayed in one place throughout their life. These days, people often move around. They often live in several different places in their lifetime. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both?
Nowadays, people have a little awaress of the importance of the natural world. What are the reasons and how can people learn more about the natural world?
In many countries, more and more young people are leaving school and unable to find jobs after graduation. What problems do you think youth unemployement will cause to the individual and the society? Give reasons and make some suggestions.
People all in modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologist’s claim that parents and other society members often set a bad example. Discuss the causes & some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern-day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.
In many parts of the world,families were larger in the past becouse people had more children.Do you think there were more advantages or disadvantages to being part of a large family in the past .
In recent years,people in many countries have been able to afford material possessions such as electronic kitchen appliances,computers and vehicles.Discuss the advanteges and disadvanteges of this level of affluence, and give your opinion about whether this is a positive or negative development.
In many countries around the world, life expectancy is increasing. Discuss the advantages and disavantages of this situation and give your own opinion.
Most high level positions in companies are filled by men, even though the workforce in many developed countries is more than 50 per cent female. To what extent do you agree that companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of these positions to women? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems.
Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter,
explain your situation
describe your problems
tell him/her when you think you can move in
Not enough student chose science subjects in university in many countries. What are the reason for this problem? What's the effects on society?
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital between 1960,1980 and 2000.
The provided maps illustrate how Queen Mary Hospital transformed in three periods of time.
In many countries,plastic containers have become more common than ever and are used by many food and drink companies. Do you think the advantages outweighs disadvantages?
In most successful organizations, some people believe that communication between managers and workers are the most important factor, other people say that other factors are more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone(celephones) apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages
in many coutries, people do not recycle waste materials, such as bottles and newspaper. What are the reasons for this? what could be done to this problem?
In many countries, formal exams are used to access student’s abilities and to judge the success of their education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using formal exams to assess students’ abilities ? Do you think the benefits of using formal exams outweigh the drawbacks ?
In many countries women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first months after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries governments are investing in new technology to deal with the public. Why is this happening? Do you think this is an approriate use of government money?
Social media, indeed, has enhanced the communication network and allow people to keep abreast of the happenings around them. In my opinion, despite certain advantages, I believe that the drawbacks of using social media outweigh the advantages.
The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years.
Employer some time ask people applying for jobs for personal information, such as their hobbies, and interests, and whether they are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant or useful. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world young people decide to leave their parents’ homes once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a house with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Traffic congestion is a major problem in most large cities ,nowadays. What are the causes of traffic congestion in cities? What could the government do to reduce this problem?
In many countries, the average life expectancy has been increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and for society as a whole? Suggest some solutions.
In many countries a high proportion of criminal acts are committed by teenagers. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to reduce this problem? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your on knowledge or experience