In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your onw knowledge or experience.
In many countries today people are moving from rural areas into urban centers. Why are they doing this? What problems can this cause.
In many modern societies, grandchildren rarely spend any quality time with their grandparents. What do you think are the consequences of this?
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005 (in millions).
Airline Companies in many countries have reduced the cost of tickets. Discuss whether this is positive or negative developments. Give some examples based on your own experience.
Environmental problems are serious in many countries. It means that the only possible way to protect the environment is at an international level. To what extent, do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that's why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
In many nations more and more shops are open for long hours. Is this a positive or negative development for the shoppers and local community.'
Nowadays, in most countries, people often live alone or in small family units rather than large, extended family groups. Is this a positive or negative trend?
The graph displays data about the number of people who participated in different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia over a twenty-year period from 2000 to 2020.
The increase in mobile phone use in recent years has led to many social problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The bar chart shows attendance of people in difference ages in music events in Australia in 2006
Sporting events are contributing great in maintaining peace and stability in world. Do you agree or not? Give your opinion.
In many countries today, crime novels and TV crime dramas are becoming more and more popular.Why do you think this books and TV shows are popular?What's your opinion of crime fiction and t v crime dramas?
We are becoming more and more dependent on machines to function in the modern world. Some people think it is a very negative development. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
many people prefer to watch foreign movies rather than locally produced films. why could this be? should governments give more financial support to local film industries
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Your report should comprise a minimum of 150 words.
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this isa positive or a negative development
The line graph shows the numbers of participants for five different activities at one social center in Melbourne and Australia between 2000 and 2020.
Some people say that it’s important to have a lot of money to be happy. To what extent do you agree with this statement? What other things can make you happy?
In many countries people apply and use credit cards and this lead to debt. Do the advantages outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons where necessary.
The given maps illustrate the layout of a school in 2004 and the plan for its transformation after a 20-year period.
In many cities problems related to overpopulation are becoming more common. Some governments are now encouraging businesses and individuals to move rural areas. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
in many countruies, the amount of crime is increasing. What do you think are the main causes of crime? How can we deal with those causes?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
In many professional sports, the use of banned substances to enhance performance is on the rise. what are the causes and solutions.
In Many countries, people throw away a lot of food from restaurants and shops. Why do you think people waste food in this way? What can be done to reduce the amont of food thrown away?
In many countries, the age of criminals is getting lower. Give reasons and solutions to the problem. Support your position with relevant examples.
Today in many countries in order to find work people have to move away from their friends and family. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.
In my families both parents to go out to work. While some consider it provide additional income, others think that this cause lack support for children. Both view and your opinion?
In many countries nowadays, consumers can go to a supermarket and buy food produced all over the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Band 7+: The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Employers somtimes ask people applying for jobs for personal information. Such as their habbies and interests, and whether thay are married or single. Some people say that this information may be relevant and useful. Others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people think computers and the Internet are important in children's study, but others think students can learn more effectively in schools and with teachers. Discus both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own I knowledge or experience.
Scientists and technology experts seem to be more valued by modren society than musicians and artists. To what extent do you agree.
Global warming is a big concern these days . Though there has been much noise made on this issue , carbon emission is not being curtailed . Are we contributor to this issue ? What solutions do you propose to counter this issue ? Discuss .
There have been many inventions in human history, such as the wheel, that have dramatically changed the world we live in. Some people think that the most important human invention that has changed the world is Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Many think that secondary and high school students should learn money management as it is an important life skill. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In most countries multinational companies and their products are becoming more and more important. This trend is seriously damaging our quality of life. Do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, more and more people buy a wider range of household goods like television, microwave oven and rice cooker. Do you think there are more pros than cons?
In many parts of the ward people are choosing to live alone instead of living with family or roommates. What problems does this trend cause? What are some possible solutions to this issue?
The given chart shows the rate of men and women aged between 60 -64 in employment in four countries in 1970 and in 2000. overall, men and women worked many percentage in 1970 compared to 2000 but compared to men, working women percentage is lower than men in four countries in both years. Firstly, In these four countries, men had worked high percentage in 1970. In Australia 74% of men worked in 1970 compared to 2000 it reduced to 47%, in Japan 84% in 1970 to 76% in 2000, in the USA 73% in 1970 to 55% in 2000 and in Belgium 79% in 1970 to 19% in 2000. Secondly, in these four countries compared to men, women had a small percentage of people working aged 60-64. In Australia 18% of women worked in 1970 compared to 2000 it increased to 19%, in Japan 43% in 1970 to 40% in 2000 in the USA 36% in 1970 to 38% in 2000 and in Belgium 8% in 1970 to 7% in 2000.
The graph below compares the percentage of time Australian mothers and fathers spent helping their children with four activities in 2013.
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.
SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT THERE ARE THINGS INDIVIDUALS CAN DO TO HELP PREVENT GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. OTHERS BELIEVE THAT ACTION BY INDIVIDUALS IS USELESS AND IRRELEVANT AND THAT IT IS ONLY GOVERNMENT AND LARGE BUSINESESS WHICH CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Some people think visual images (like photographs and videos) can tell information more accurately in a news story, while others think they cannot represent the full story. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Modern technology is used in many workplaces today. How do you think technology changed the ways people work? Do you think there any disadvantages of relying on technology at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some people believe that it is essential to include Physical Education classes in the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children’s time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give our own opinion.
Some people think governments should spend money on measures to save languages with few speakers from dying out completely.Others think that this is a waste of financial resources .Discuss both views and give your opinion.