When talking about success, we often think of people who are rich or famous. In your opinion, what are the qualities that characterize a successful person? Why do you think these should be the criteria? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
rich countries should aallow jobs for skilled and knowlegeable employers who are from poor coutries. Do you agree or disagree.
The movement of people from agricultural areas to cities can cause serious problems in both places. What are the serious problems? What measures can be used to solve these problems?
The pie charts below show the amount of electricity generated by energy source in Scotland for 20 years ago and last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric powe station. summaeise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
Although the prices of fuels have greatly increased over the last decade or two, it is argued that further increases in fuel prices are the only way to reduce world consumption of fuel and lessen pressure on the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas (1999 & 2004) Coffee UK Switzerland Denmark Belgium Sweden 1999 (millions of euros) 1.5 3 1.8 1 0.8 2004 (millions of euros) 20 6 2 1.7 1 Bananas Switzerland UK Belgium Sweden Denmark 1999 (millions of euros) 15 1 0.6 1.8 2 2004 (millions of euros) 47 5.5 4 1 0.9 * Fairtrade: a category of products for which farmers from developing countries have been paid an officially agreed fair price.
The line chart illustrates the figure for the price of three metals, copper, nickel, and zinc changed per month in the year 2014.
Despite the advances made in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry. What is the cause? What can be done about it?
The local Council in your city has no funds for repairs and maintanenance of old buildings. It has decided to demolish a historical building to build a software company. Write a letter to the head of Council. In your letter:
*explain why the building is important
*suggest how the building can be used to benefit the local community
*suggest a solution to finance the repairs.
The number of people who are overweight is constantly growing, and the only solution is to increase the prices of unhealthy food and drinks. Do you agree or disagree?
he diagram illustrates the process of how bamboo fabric is made in detail.
Creative artists should always be given the freedom to express their own ideas ( in words, pictures, music or film) in wichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
More and more people are using computer and electric devices to access information, therefore there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspapers on paper. To what extent do y ou agree or disagree?
The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods (wheat, maize, rice) by people in four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the growing number of overweight people is putting strain on the healthcare system in an effort to deal with the health issues involved.some people think that the best way to deal with this problem is to introduce more Physical education classes in the curriculum .to what extend do you agree or diagree
The chart below shows the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
The maps below show the changes in a town after the construction of a hydroelectric power dam. Summarize the information and compare where relevant
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.
The graph below shows electricty production (in terrawatt hours) in France between 1982 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram illustrates the basic principles brick manufacturing.The process had two ways in which bricks are made.
The diagram shows the process of electricity production through Ocean Thermal Energy Conversation (OTEC).
Subjects such as Art, Sport and Music are being dropped from the school curriculum for subjects such as Information Technology. Many children suffer as a result of these changes. To what extent would you support or reject the idea of moving these subjects from school curriculum?
Some believe that modern technology is increasing the gap between rich and poor, while others disagree. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Museums and art galleries will not be needed because people can see historical objects and work of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
The graph below shows the price of bananas in 4 different countries from 1996 to 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
More and more people are becoming seriously overweight. Some people think aThe solution can be to increase the price of fattening foods. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the average number of Vietnamese studenta studying in France, Russia and America between 2000 and 2015.
Some people think that certain old buildings that are historically important in cities or the countryside should be preserved. Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical aplliances and amount of time spent doing houswork in housheholds in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information be selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Your city council is planning to pull down one of the historic buildings in your town because they do not have funds to renovate it. As a citizen, you do not want it to happen.
Write a letter to the city council. In your letter,
say what the importance of this historic building is
mention why it should be renovated rather than pull down
suggest a plan to raise funds and maintain the building in the future
Some people the best way to build a happier society is to ensure there are only small differences between the rich and the poor. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In today's society, there is an increasing concern about the impact of air travel on the environment. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of cheap air travel, and give your opinion on whether governments should impose stricter regulations to address environmental issues related to aviation. Support your arguments with examples.
All cars that bruns fossil fuels should be banned and electric cars should replace them Do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting
some people believe that the higher a product is priced, the more likely people will buy it. To what extent does price influence potential buyers? what other factors affect people to buy a produce?
Some people think that everyone should be allowed to post any content on social media. Others believe that content on social media should be strictly controlled. Discuss both views and state your own opinion
Giving detailed description of crimes in newspapers and on television has bad consequences. Some people therefore suggest that the gov ernment should impose restrictions on them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
•The charts below give information about attendance at entertainment venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. •Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children’s time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that detailed criminal descriptions in newspapers and TV have bad influences, so this kind of information should be restricted in the media. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts display how electricity production by various energy sources has changed in Scotland in 20 years.
The pie charts below show the source of the electricity produced in four countries between 2003 and 2008
The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, music, pictures or films) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
The graph below shows the percentage of households, grouped by poverty, on the basis of access to refrigerator, electricity and water in Ghana for the year 1991/1992 to 1998/1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that international travel should be restricted to reduce the environmental impact of air travel. Others argue that travel restrictions would be detrimental to the global economy and cultural exchange. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph shows the price of banana in Japan, France, Germany, and the USA from 1994 to 2004 Summaris3 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph presents the average house prices in three countries, A, B, and C, between 1997 and 2004