In many countries, people are now living longer than ever befare. Sorne people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more e/derly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The table below gives information about the values (NZ$) of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future all cars, buses and trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling inside these vehicles will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outwetgh the disadvantages?
The graphs below show the number of marriages and divorces in the USA between 1970 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make icomparison where relevant.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting universuty studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and by used by many food and drinks companies. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
Nuclear energy is increasingly used as an alternative to fossil fuels in many countries. Some people believe that nuclear energy has more advantages than disadvantages. Others argue that its risks outweigh the benefits. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, knowledge was contained in books , Nowadays is uploaded to the internet. Do the advantages pf this outweigh the advantages?
A line graph shows the amount of time to produce a vehicle by four US car manufacturers between 1998 and 2002.
The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Some people think that technology is increasing the gap between the ri h and the poor . Others argue that the opposite is true . Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
the pie charts and table give information about the total value and sources of fish imported to the us between 1988 and 2000. Summarize the imformations and comparing
the graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004 . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows the household spending power in two countries between 1980 and 2008.
Thanks to the development of air travel and telecommunication, contacts between different parts of the world have developed To what extent do you agree or disagree
The pictures illustrate the change in Shipmouth between 1995 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The map below shows the development of village of Rye mouth between 1995 and present
In the future all cars buses trucks will be driverless. The only people travelling will be driverless.The only people travelling will be passengers.Do you thunk the advantages will outweigh the disadvantages
The line graph illustrates that the amount of coffee sent abroad from Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica between 2002 and 2012. A glance at the graph reveals that all of the exports reached a higher capacity than in the begining.
The bar chart below illustrates the amount of waste collected by a recycling centre between 2011 and 2015.
More and more business meetings and business training have taken place on the Internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
With many problems of transport and accommodation in cities, some governments are encouraging business to move to rural areas. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, people ate local food in season. Nowadays, people buy a variety of food from all over the world. Does it advantages outweigh its disadvantages?
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food resturants between 2003 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 you think the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage?
Some believe that the development of technology and impreved software allow us totranslate between languages automatically.There fore, it is not necessary to learn foreign languages anymore. Do you agree or disagree ?
Social media is gradually replacing in-person face to face contact with many people worldwide. Do the benefits of social media outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagram below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009.
Nowadays techonology is increasingly being used to monitor what people are saying and doing (for example, through cellphone tracking and security cameras). In many cases, the people being monitored are unaware that this is happening. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
17 Many people use social media every day to get in touch with other people and obtain the news. Do you think the advantages of this way outweigh the disadvantages? (MEDIA)
The chart below shows the GDP growth per year for three countries between 2007 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year or two between finishing high school and starting university. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this.
Preservatives found in many foods mean they last longer and do not spoil, although there is concern that they can have adverse effects on our health. Do the dangers that arise from the use of chemicals in food production and preservation outweigh the advantages?
n 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 cities. others believe the money should be spent on improving existing public transport. discuss both these views and give your opinion.
In the future all buses, cars and trucks will be driverless. Only people travelling inside those will be passengers. Do you think the advantages of driverless vehicles outweigh the disadvantages?
Greater numbers of young people are going to university to acquire academic degrees rather than doing vocational courses such as electrical engineering and construction. Do you think the advantages of more young people studying for academic degrees outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
With the widespread use of the internet , more people choose to work from home . Do the advantages of this trends oughtweigh the disadvantage?
IELTS Academic 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 comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
People these days watch TV, films and other programes alone rather than with other people. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
With the rapid development of communication technology, such as smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. Some people think the disadvantages outweigh its advantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the spending on research into renewable sources of energy in four countries between 1975 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Digital communication technology such as e-mail, instant messaging and social media has improved communication and connections between people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reason for your answers and include examples and from your own knowledge or experience.
Some suggest that young people should take a job for a few years between school and university. Discuss what the advantages and disadvantages might be for people who do this.
In a number of countries, some people think it is necessary to spend large sum of money on constructing new railway lines for very fast trains between cities. Other believes the money should be spent on improving exisitng public transport. Discuss both views and give your own pinion.
The maps below shows the developments which took place at the seaside resort of da Templeton between 1990 and 2005.