In many countries traditional food is being replaced by international fast food. Some people claim that this has negative effects on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree 2
the bar chart shows the number of homes, each worth 5 million dollars or more, sold in eight countries.
Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study for part or all of their courses in foreign countries. While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also has a number of disadvantages. Do you agree or disagree?
Band 6+: The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
n some countries today, people are having their first child when they are older. What are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the graph below shows the hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different countries in 2001
Wealthy nations should assist poorer countries with humanitarian rilef during natural disaster.Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, birth rates are falling and experts say that by 2050, older people will be 65% more than children onder 15. What problems might this cause in the future? Can anything be done to solve this issue? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Self- practice 27/11 : Some countries achieve international sports by building specialised facilities to train top athletes, instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think this is positive or negative development? Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The pie charts below show the sources of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with perdictions for 2030 and 2040.
In many countries today,crime novels and tv crime dramas are becoming more and more popular why do you think that these books and tv shows are popular? what is your opinon of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
he line graph illustrates the proportion population of four asian countries
The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. XX
In many countries, people are changing career with increasing number. What are the reasons and do you think it is negative or positive development?
Even when poor countries get help from rich countries, hunger is still an issue. Discuss probable causes and solutions. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
The graph below shows the percentage of dependents in 2000 and predicted figures in 2050 in five countries, and also gives the world average.
In some countries, it is now possible for people to buy a wide variety of foods transported from all over the world. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the drawbacks?
Rich countries should not employ skilled labour from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
The graph gives information informs regarding the average of carbon dioxide emissions (per person) in four different countries, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal, from 1967 to 2007.
Some people think the increasing business and cultural contact between countries brings many positive effects . Others say it causes the loss of national identities.Discuss both of these views and give your own opnion.
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. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. -> topic: traffic, transport Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries people who visit galleries are reducing. What are the reasons?How can this problem be solved
In many countries, people have wider variety of food than can be grown in their local area.as a result, then much of the food people eat today has to come from other regions. Do you think that advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts provide information about the number of foreign workers in Japan over a five-year period and compared to other countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universuty studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
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. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own point of view.
The table below shows water use for different purposes in four countries(%). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries there is not enough recycling of waste materials. (e.g. paper, glass and cans) What are the reasons and solutions?
The graph below shows the average house prices in 3 countries between the years 1997-2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question In some countries good school and medical facilities are available in city only. Some people think that teachers and good hospital, education should be provided in rural areas for few years. While some people think that every person is free to do work according to their choice. Discuss your ideas and opinion. Discuss both the sides.
There are many people who go to live in different countries. To what extent should people be allowed to move freely between countries and live where they choose? What are the benefits and drawbacks of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries around the world, young people decide to leave their parents’ home once they finish school. They start living on their own or sharing a home with friends. Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include relevant examples. (KL)
Nowadays, the gap between the rich and the poor is becoming wider in some countries of the world. What problems can this situation cause? What solutions should be taken?
When people commit serious crime in most countries, they are sent to prison. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this approach?
The figure shows the results of a survey of 1000 adolescents in five different countries. The participants were asked at what age they believed certain rights and responsibilities should be granted to young people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Some countries import a large amount of food from other parts of the world. To what extent is this a positive or negative trend?
In the future, there will be a higher proportion of older people than younger people in many countries. Whis is this? is this a positive or negative development?
In some countries, people live with their parents and siblings until their old age. Do you think there are more advantages or disadvantages to this behaviour? Discuss your opinion and provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
youth crime level has increased rapidly in many countries. What are the reasons? What parents and teachers could do about it?
n some countries, online shopping is replacing shopping in stores. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
In recent years, some countries have experienced very rapid economic development. This has resulted in higher standards of living in urban areas but not in the countryside. What problems could this cause? How could these be reduced?
TOPIC: More and more people in developing countries are purchasing cars for the first time. What problems does this cause? What do you think is a possible solution?
In some countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advatages outweigh the disadvantages
The line graph below shows the household recycling rate in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.
These days, many countries have invested money in genetic engineering. Do you think this is a positive or negative development.
Many developing countries place a lot of importance on tourism.Why is this? Do you think is it positive or negative?
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. 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? You should write at least 250 words.
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 years old in five countries in 2012.
Many countries have compulsary military service for young men after they leave school. It would be a good idea for all countries to adopt this system for men, and possibly for women too. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?