Fossil fuels (e.g. coals, oil, and gas) are the main source of energy for most countries. However, alternative sources of energy (e.g. wind and solar power) have been encouraged for use by some countries. To what extent is this positive or negative development?
International organizations should provide developing countries with practical aid and advice rather than financial aid.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart below shows the number of hours each teacherspent teaching in different schools in four different countries in 2001.
Band 9: At the present time, the population of some countries includes a relatively large number of young adults, compared with the number of older people. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the information about money spent in three European countries between 1960 and 2000
More and more students are choosing to study at colleges and universities in foreign countries. Do the benefits of studying abroad outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the expenditure in pounds of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, obesity and unhealthy eating habits are increasing. What are the reasons for this trend? What is the most effective way to prevent it?
The graph below shows our methods of dealing with waste in four countries. Summary the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing excercise classes. what are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negetive development?
In some countries, there are more young people enrolled in work based training instead of attending university. Do the advantage of the situation outweigh the disadvantages.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, School are open late so that children can be looked after when parents are at work. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
In some developing countries,it is difficult to get teacher to work in rural areas which can have a negative impact on the education of children in those rural communities. why do you think good teachers do not want to work in rural areas in developeing countries?what could be done to solve this problem?
Income ineuality is a growing concern in many countries. Discuss the role of government in addressing income inequality. Provide example and support your arrgument.
Differences between countries are becoming less evident each year. Nowadays, people all over the world share fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits, and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
the table below shows daily il production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004
the table below shows consumer's average annual expenditures on banana and coffee in 5 countries from 1999 to 2004
In somecountries there has been an increase in numbers of parents educated their children at their home instead of sending to them to school.Do you think advantages of this out weigh disadvantages.
29 June 2025, The graph gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries.
In some countries young people are encouraged to travel or work for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this .
Children's education is expensive. In some countries, the government pays some or all of the costs. Do the advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
02 June 2025, If countries are serious about solving traffic problems, they should tax private cars very heavily and use the money to provide free or very cheap rail travel. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome countries are struggling with an increase in the rate of crime. Many people think that having more police on the streets is the only way to reduce crimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, people are working increasingly longer hours. What are reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative effect?
The graph below shows four methods of dealing with waste in four countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar charts illustrate the proportion of workers from four countries who worked in three sectors agriculture, industry, and services between 1980 to 2010.
The graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Topic: The table below shows population figures for four countries for 2003 and projected figure for 2025 and 2050.
The chart below shows the number of magazines sold per person in five countries in 2003 and 2005, with projected sales for 2007. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriate.
The line graph shows the information for internet users as percentage of population in three countries from 1999 and 2009 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The internet provide us with information about life and culture of different countries and some people say it is not necessary to visit these countries to learn about them. To what extend do you agree and disagree with the statement? Give your opinion and relevant example.
The charts below show the performance of spending on roads and transport in four countries from 1990 to 2005.
You shoud spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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 developmant?
Organized tours to remote communities and other countries are increasingly popular. Is it a positive or negative development for local people and the local environment?
It is believed that children from countries with a high level of unemployment should be offered just with a primary education and should not be offered with a secondary education as anyway they will not get a job in the future. Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
The graph below shows the average retirement age of males and females in six countries in 2003.
In some countries, there is an increase in number of parents choosing home education for their children. Do the advantages of home education outweigh its disadvantages?
Some countries today have passed laws against smoking tobacco in public such as offices and restaurants. Do you agree or disagree with it?
An increasing number of professional, such as teachers and doctors are leaving their own poorer countries to work in developed countries. What are the reasons for this trend? What effect does it have on the countries professionals are leaving
The graph below gives information about the electricity generation from two countries, Germany and France, in 2009.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.*
In a number of countries, some people think that it is necessary to spend large sums of money on constructing new rail lines for the fast trains between cities. Other believe the money should be spend on Improving existing public transport. Discuss both views.
Countries such as China, India, and Japan have unsustainable population growths. In fact, many experts are of the opinion that the population ‘explosion’ which is now a very worrying concern, is the most serious threat to life on this planet. Give some suggestions to address this problem
some people believe that governments must spend more money to build more schools in isolated areas but other think that providing instruments to access the internet for the online class. because in developing countries fail to access education to all. two views will examine and tell your opinion.
In some countries, adults are living with their parents after graduating or even after finding a job. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
IN A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES, SOME PEOPLE THINK IT IS NECESSARY TO SPEND LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON CONSTRUCTING NEW RAILWAY LINES FOR FAST TRAINS BETWEEN CITIES. OTHER BELIEVS THE MONEY SHOULD BE SPENT ON IMPROVING EXISTING PUBLIC TRANSPORT. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OWN OPINION.
In some countries, parents are choosing to teach children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do the advantages of studying at home outweigh the disadvantages?
The tables below give information about the average number of iPhones and Samsung phones sold each day in 5 countries during 2010 and 2020.
In many countries, men and women are working full time. It is therefore logical for women and men to share household tasks. To what extend do you agree or disagree?