The difference between countries is becoming less and less evident as people all over the world wear the same fashions, watch the same TV channels, use the same brands, and have similar eating habits. Do you think that the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
Tourism has emerged as one of the biggest industries of this decade, but its disadvantages cannot be overlooked. To what extent do you agree with this statement?
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
In many countries, people are eating more unhealthy food and having poor diets, which is leading to serious health problems. What are the main causes of this trend? What solutions can individuals and governments take to improve people's eating habits?
Crime rate , is most countries, often higher in urban cities than in rural areas.why do you think that is ?what can be done to reduce the crime.
You should spend around 20 minutes on this task. The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that you can only learn about the culture of different places by travelling there. Other people think that you can learn just as much about these places from reading books and watching travel documentaries about them. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The line graph compares the proportion of the population of 4 different countries in Asia living in cities between 1970 and 2020, with projection to 2040.
Some governments provide financial assistance for retired, unemployed and disabled citizens. In other countries, families provide support for these citizens. Discuss both systems and give your opinion about which you think is better.
In many countries, women are allowed to take maternity leave from their jobs during the first year after the birth of their baby. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people say that rich countries should assist poor countries by sharing their wealth. Others say that it is the responsibility of the governments of poor countries to take care of their own people. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The chart below shows the yield of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains grown in three different countries in 2001.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billioin) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three catagories, from 1995-2002. Summarises the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries around the world men and women are having children later in life. What are reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?
Because many problems we face today affect our whole planet, good relationships between countries are becoming more important than ever before. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
* :: In some countries, there is an ever-increasing proportion of population among children who are 15 and younger. What are the effects of this in those countries?
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?
You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The tables below show sales of fair trade coffee and bananas in five countries in Europe in 1999 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Education of young people is a highly prioritized in many countries.However educating adults who cannot write or read is even more important and government should spend more money on this. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, young people are living in richer and healthier condition but less happy. What are the reasons? What might be done to solve this issue?
In some countries there are few controls over the design and construction of homes and other buildings, and owner can decide on the design of their houses. Do the advantages of this outweigh the drawbacks?
The bar charts compare the average years of schooling, the number of scientists and technicians and the amount of money spent on research and development in developing and industrialized countries in 1980 and 1990.
The bar chart presents the medium increase of home production in rich states that have adapted an internatinoal approach to business and countries that have not.
In recent times, there is no denying the fact that in some countries the students prefer that they living with their In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five countries in the year 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant (Vu Huyen)
The chart shows the proportion of working age adults in four countries from 1960 to 2015. Units are given in percentages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, owning a homes rather than renting one is very important for people. Why might this be the case ? Do you think this is a positive or negative situation ?
the students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates the average carbon dioxide emissions per capita in four countries — the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy, and Portugal — over a 40-year period from 1967 to 2007.
the table below shows stastistics about the top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.
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 outweigh the disadvantages?
The world population is been increasing lately. One way to curb excessive growth in third world countries is to restrict the number of children each couple can have to 1. Other people believe that empowerment of the women is a better way. Discuss both views and state your opinion.
We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agr ee or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Illiteracy has traditionally been viewed as largely a third world problem. However it is becoming apparent that in countries such as the USA and Australia, illiteracy is on the increase. Discuss some possible causes and effects this phenomenon has on the society.
many people believe that the increasing number of cars in cities is immense pollution and waste. Others think that industries are the ones causing pollution. discuss both views and give your opinion.
The graph below show the employment rate of each gender in four different countries in 2002.
Air transport is increasingly used to transport fruit and vegetables to other countries where they cannot be grown or are out of season. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
As countries develop, many people are able to purchase a car. Do you think that the advantages for the individual outweigh the disadvantages for the environment?
In some countries, it is believed that teenagers should be encouraged to do part-time jobs. Some people say it is a good practice. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people claim that public museum and art galleries will be no longer necessary because people can see historical objects and works of art by using a computer. Do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the proportion of managers who are women in five different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Wealthy countries should accept more refugees and provide them with baasic assistance such as food and housing. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Some governments have banned private cars from the downtown areas in large cities. What do you think are the advantages and why should other countries adopt similar policies?
The table below compares the use of water by four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. White at least 150 words Percentage of total water use by sector Country Domestic use industry Agriculture Egypt 8 10 62 Saudi Arabia 6 30 84 New Zealand 10 48 44 Canada 20 70 10
Many countries have now banned smoking in public places. Some people feel that government should ban smoking entirely. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that developing countries need financial help form international organization. Others think that its is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
Many people believe that traveling to foreign countries is the best way to learn about different cultures, while others think that reading books and watching documentaries is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: In many countries, children are engaged in some kind of paid work. Some people regard this as completely wrong, while others consider it as valuable work experience, important for learning and taking responsibility. What are your opinions on this issue?
In many countries, people have more health problems because they choose to live an unhealthy lifestyle. What do you think are the reasons for this and how can it be solved? Give relevant examples from your experience.