n some countries, parents expect children to spend a long time studying after school and have less free time. Do you think it has positive or negative effects on children and the society that they live in?
WORK: Most high level positions in companies are filled by men, even though the workforce in many developed countries consists of 50 percent female workers. Companies should be required to allocate a certain percentage of management positions to women. Discuss, what is your opinion?
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 an d in 2018. Zhazira.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shop that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing, and entertainment.
Farmers within a country are often protected by tariffs - that is, special taxes on imported food. Such policies are necessary, and should be implemented wherever possible. To what extent do you agree with this? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The line graph shows thefts per thousands vehicles in four European countries between 1990 and 1999. Summarize the information and make comparison where relevant.
The shown Line graph below illustrates the condition of participation by club members to different courses. Summaries and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the rate of tourists who visited four different attractions in Brighton England.
Some people argue that governments should not pay money for the international aids when there are some disadvantaged people in their own country, such as the homeless and the unemployed. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtade- labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
In many countries schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? a What solutions can you suggest?
In many countries, fast food is becoming cheaper ans more widely available. Do the disadvantages of this outweigh the advantages?
The charts below give information on the location and types of classes youung people in a town in Australia are currently attending.
The bar chart below shows the average monthly expenditure on three categories — food, entertainment, and clothing — by three different age groups in a European country in 2020
You have recently been on a vacation in a foreign country and stayed at a home-stay, you have realised that you have misplaced an expensive wristwatch and cannot find it.
Write a letter to the family you stayed with. In your letter:
Give details of your stay
Describe your wristwatch
If found how they could return it to you.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ........
Education and healthcare are major parts of people’s lives. Some people believe that governments should invest more in these areas instead of spending money on facilities such as theatres or sports stadiums. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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?
Write a letter to your friend from a different country. Invite him to a party at your home and include the following
What teh party is about
give directions on how to get to your place
suggest how to accomodate her
The table shows the annual milk production in four countries (Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania, and Guatemala) in 1990, 2000, and 2010.
. Nowadays, more and more people decide to have children at a later age. What do you think are the major reasons for this? Do advantages of this trend outweigh
Q. Some people say that individuals who make a lot of money are the most successful. Others think that those who contribute to society like scientists and teachers are more successful. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion
These days many schools are teaching students how to play a musical instrument. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying music?
The chart beloe shows yhe number of Australian students studied from 2004 to 2006
As countries develop, more and more people buy and use their own cars. Does the advantage of this for individuals outweigh the disadvantage for the environment?
People wants their countries to host an international sporting events other believes that international sporting events brings more problems than benefits Discuss both views and give your opinion
New technologies have changed she way children spend their free time. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of this trend.
There are both problems and benefits for high school students study plays and works of theatres written centuries ago. Discuss and use your own experience.
in some countries, a few earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this is good for a country, while others believe that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
In many country schools have severe problems with student behaivour. What do you think are the cause of this? What solutions can you suggest?
The graphs below show the number of calls a company received at their Nigerian and Indian call centres in connection wit hthe various cae models they produce.
Many people think young people should follow tradition, others argue that young people should be free to be individuals. Discuss both views.
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 the main features, and make cmparisons where relevant.
Now-a-days modern modes of transport are available, still some people believe a bicycle is the best way to get from one place to another. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at persuading us to buy something. Other people think that advertising is so common that we no longer pay attention to it. Discuss both these views and give your o wn opinion.
The given line graph illustrates the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries over a 5-year period between 2002 and 2007.
The graphs below show information about electronic games in South Korea in 2003.
In many cities there is little control on the design and the construction of new homes and office building, people can build houses in their own style . What are the advantages and disadvantges of this situation ?
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 citles. Others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In many countries, students take a year off after finishing school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
The bar chart illustrates the manufacturing of coffee in four different regions in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2010.
The parents of your Australian 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.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
Some people say that it is better to learn a new skill in one -on -one lessons with a trainer. Others say that it is better to learn a new skill in a group. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In some countries, people prefer to rent a house than buy one. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a property?
The air travel system only benefits the rich people in the world .To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that online reading materials are better for children. Others argues that traditional paper based resources are better. Discuss and give your opinion.
The line graph illustrates the percentage of inhabitants aged 65 and older in three different nations (USA, Sweden and Japan) between 1940 and its prediction in 2040.
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differeces. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
University students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their degree. Do the advantages of this trend outweighs the disadvantages.
The amount of time spent on traveling to work has significantly increased in the past few decades. Discuss the causes and effects of this situation, and provide possible solutions.