In many countries, shopping is becoming a free-time activity that replaces traditional hobbies, such as reading and sport. What are the reasons for this? Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film in dustries?
some people believe that government should spend money on building train and subway lines to reduce traffic congestion. Other think that building more wider roads is the better way to reduce traffic congestion. discuss both side of views and give your views.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the histrory of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Television and the Internet have destroyed communication among friends and family.
Giving pocket money to children is very common in many countries. Discuss both advantages and disadvantages and what your opinion is.
"As a result of electronic inventions such as smartphones and tablets, people do less physical activity, and this is having a negative effect on their health". To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, it is becoming less common for people to look after elderly relatives themselves. Instead, the care is provided by professionals. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
The table below give information about Favorite Pastimes in different countries.
The bar chart below shows the sector contributions to India's gross domestic product from 1960 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many countries are struggling with increases in crime rates and some think that having more police on the streets is the best way to reduce these increasing levels of crime. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart shows the information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. Summarize the keu feature sand make comparison where relavant.
The rise of online shopping is gradually replacing traditional in-store shopping. Do you believe this trend has a positive or negative impact?
The line graph illustrates how much money people in Germany, France, Italy and Austria spent on books from 1995 to 2005.
The line graph compares the proportion of visitors to England who went to various tourist attractions in Brighton between 1980 and 2010.
Fossil fuels are the main source of energy around the world today. In some countries, the use of alternative sources of energy is replacing fossil fuels. Is this a positive or negative developmen?
You have received a letter from your landlord, Mr Matthews, asking you to renew your contract and pay more rent. You are happy with property but landlord has not been maintaining it well.
Write a reply to Mr. Matthews. In your letter:
Indicate your intention to stay
give information about maintenance issues
explain what you would like the landlord to do now
Some people believe that governments should spend more money on public services rather than on the arts (e.g., music, painting, and theatre). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the pie chart show the sizes of classes ion primary schools in four states in Australia in 2010 summerize the information below
The graph below shows the percentage of workers in different European countries with a day or more illness absence from 1991 to 2001.
Map the maps below describe an area before and after the construction of a hydroelectric power plant
the plan below show the layout of a university's sports centre now, and how it look after redevelopment summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
In some countries an increasing number of people are suffering from health problems as a result of eating too much fast food. It is therefore necessary for governments to impose a higher taxes on this kind of food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
somw people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or work in a forien country .others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language . discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that devolopments in the field of artificial intellengence will have a possitive impacton our lives in the near future. Others, by contrast, are worried that we are not prepared for a world in which computers are more intelligent than humans. Discuss both of these views and give your own opinions.
93.The plans below shows the layout of a university’s sport centre now, and how ir will look after redevelopment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Some people believe that the climate of a country has the greatest influence on its culture (e.g. food, arts, music, clothing). Others believe that there are more important influences. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
*In some cultures, children are often told that they can achieve anything if they try hard enough.* *What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?*
The line graph shows Paris Metro station passengers. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some museums and art galleries charge admission fees, while others have free entry. Do you think the advantages of charging for admission outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, smoking is now illegal in public places. Many people believe that such a ban is justified. Do you agree or disagree? (chris)
The two maps illustrate the layout of a theater in 2010 and how it was redesigned in 2008. Overall, the stage space was enlarged and several facilities, such as restaurant and corridor, were introduced to improve visitor experience.
Due to the development and rapid expansion of supermarkets in some countries, many small, local business are unable to compete. Some people think that the closure of local business will bring about the death of local communities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past, people used to travel abroad to look for many differences from their home country. Nowadays, cities throughout the world are becoming more and more similar. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The bar chart below shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for last year. The line shows the average rainfall for Australia by month for the last 40 years. Summarise the information below by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, when students did a university degree, they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays, they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantages and disadvato ntages of this development? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience to support your arguments
Many modern children spend a lot of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is extremely harmful to their development. Therefore, parent shoul strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The following bar chart shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960,1980 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table shows the percentage of government expenditure on health care in five countries in 2006 as well as the proportions of 24-30-year-olds working in medical services. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that it is best to accept bad situarion,such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money.Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.Discuss both views and gi e your opinion
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverlkess. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweugh the disadvantages?
The rise of convenience foods has helped people keep up with the speed of the modern life style. What are the advantages of this trends? DO the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
“The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.”
The line graph show the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012. Write 150 words.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and prediction for future years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
some developed countries have reduced the number of school hours. Is this a positive or a negative development?
the table bekow gives information about consumer spending on different items in fiev different countries in 2002.
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sports or doing exercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the amount of energy generated by wind in four countries in the period 1980-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many people today are choosing to live and work in another country after graduating from univei rsity in their home country. Why is this? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?