87.The chart below shows the value of one country’s export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. You should give reasons for your answer using your own ideas and experience.
More and more people are choosing to read ebooks as compared to paper books. Is it a positive or negative development.
You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are selling - bed, moved to new place, 1 bedroom, spare,
• describe the furniture - made from best quality wood, have bought it from Karan Furnitures which is famous for its quality, mattresses also, detachable drawers on both sides where you can keep stuff
• suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture - free over weekend, can come and see the condition, if fine can take along, know some of the movers n packers,
In many countries nowadays, people still live with their parents after marriage and also after having children. Do you think this trend has more advantages or disadvantages?
People are of the opinion that children’s behavior should be controlled by their parents and teachers. Others do believe that children should be free to do as they like. Discuss both views and state your opinion
9.Some parents believe that children today spend too much time looking at screens. Others argue that this is necessary in the modern world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In many countries around the world, teenagers are involved in crime. Some people say it is because the parents spend long hours at work, thereby having limited time for their children. Do you agree or disagree?
11 June 2025, The pie charts below compare the proportion of energy capacity in gigawatts (GW) in 2015 with the predictions for 2040.
students should choose a university major that prepares them for a hig-paying job. To what extent do you agree with this satement?
The maps illustrate an industrial area in norbiton in the presenet day compared with plans for future development of the site.
In many countries parents worry about the amount of time children spend watching TV and using the internet. What do you think are the causes of this , what solutions can you suggest
Popular hobbies Nd interests change over time and are more a reflection of trends and fashion than an indication of what individuals really want to do in their spare time. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Discipline is an ever increasing problem in modern school. Some people think that discipline should be the responsibility of teachers, while others think that this is the role of parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
At the present time, populations 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?
Fewer and fewer children are willing to look after their parents as they get older these days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that parents should encourage their children to take part in organized group activities in their freetime. Others say that it is important for children to learn how to occupy themselves on their own. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that the responsibility should be on the government for the rise of obesity in children, others think that the parents should be in control instead. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for this change and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work in the future.
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 advantage of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
The crime rate nowadays is decreasing compared to the pastdue to advantages in technology. zto what extent you agree or disagree?
The two maps compare the present form of the Southside shopping mall to its development plan.
You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.
Write a letter to the parents. In your letter
• explain why you would like the job
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia
Start with 'Dear Sir,'
The crime nowadays is decreasing compared to the past due to advance in technology which can help prevent and solve crime.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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.
In some countries, parents want their children to focus on their studies only. Because of this, many young people do not get their first job until after college. In other countries, many children get their first part-time job while still in high school. Which approach do you think is better? Why?
‘Children who have brothers and sisters often have better social development than an only child. The government should therefore give money to parents to have two or more children.’ What do you think about this proposal?
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS INFIRMATION ABOUT CHANGES IN AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES IN FIVE DIFFERENT CITIES BETWEEN 1990 AND 2002 COMPARED WITH THE AVERAGE PRICES IN 1989
The pie charts below compare household spending in the uk in 1980 with prediction for 2030
Some parents bring thier children a large number of toys to play with. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this.
The parents of your Austalian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
-Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
-Explain why you won’t be able to attend the party
-Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
The world of work is rapidly changing and employees cannot depend on having the same job or the same working conditions for life. Discuss the possible causes and suggest ways to prepare people to work in the future. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The first chart below gives information about the money spent by British parents on their children's sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
Some people prefer to live in a house, while others feel that there is more advantage to living in an apartment. Are there more advantages than disadvantages of living in a house compared with living in an apartment?
Modern culture around the world have become similar when compared to the past. What are the reasons. Is it a positive development or a negative development, in your opinion.
In many part of the world, it is common for one parent to stay and home and raise a newborn child while the other works full-time to earn money. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
It’s believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Some say free time activities for children should be organized by parents. Others say that children should be free to choose what they do in their free time. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some families people believe that children who are brought up in which don't have large amounts of money are better prepared to deal with the problems of adult life than children brought up in wealthier families. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Nowadays, it is easier for young people to have a credit card compared to the past. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages
Compare the amount of electricity generated in Scotland by energy source for 29 years ago and last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that children will have a bright future if they are always rewarded by their parents and teachers when they behave well. However, other people argue that if the children misbehave, they should receive punishment so that they can become qualified citizens. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The world of work is changing rapidly and people cannot depend on the same job or the same conditions of work for life. Discuss the possible causes for these changes and give your suggestions on how people should prepare for work
Summarise and compare the features from the chart that shows the average hours worked per day by married men and women in paid employment.
As compared to the past, people spend more years in school and enter the workforce much later in life. Describe some of the problems entering the workforce later in life can cause and suggest at least one possible solution.
The graph above compares the number of participants in five activities at a social center in Melbourne, Australia, namely film club, martial arts, amateur dramatics, table tennis, and musical performances from 2000 to 2020.
Some parents think that helping their children with homework is a good idea others believe that the individuals should do their homework on their own. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society.Others,however,believe that school is the place to learn this Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some people think that with combined effort on the part of the government and society crime can be completely eradicated, while others argue that this is completely hypothetical and that crime has always been present in societies even in ancient times. Compare these two views. Which do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people believe that children that commit crimes should be punished. Others think the parents should be punished instead. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.