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The diagram illustrates how bees produce honey

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Many animals are facing extinction in the wild. Why is this happening? What can be done to protect them?

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Improvements that have been made to a university campus between 2010 and the present day

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Some people think that keeping pets is good for children while others think it is dangerous and unhealthy. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Five different industries’ percentage share of Brazil’s economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029

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Zoos are sometimes seen as necessary but poor alternatives to a natural environment. Discuss some of the arguments for and against keeping animals in zoos.

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The number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015

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Many countries spend a lot of money on art. Some people think investment in art is necessary, but others say the money is better spent on improving health and education.

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The percentages of men and women in employment in three countries in 2005 and 2015.

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All students ought to study art and music in school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch television in Canada in two different years.

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Creative artists should always be given freedom to express their own ideas (in words, pictures, music or film) in whichever way they wish. There should be no government restrictions on what they do. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

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The percentage participation of women in senior management in three companies between 1975 and 2015.

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Some people believe that handwriting is no longer useful in the modern world and should not be taught in schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The maps below show the town of Langley in 1910 and 1950.

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These days the internet is easily accessible to children. Is this a positive or a negative development?

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The number of medals won by the top five countries in the summer and winter Olympics.

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Nowadays people use social media to keep in touch with others and be aware of the news. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

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The chart below gives information about global population percentages and distribution of wealth by region.

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All criminals should have access to education and rehabilitation programs while in prison. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The graph shows data on the manufacture of passenger cars in 2015.

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Nowadays many jobs are more stressful and the working day is longer. What are the reasons for this? What can employers do to help employees?

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Information on the percentage of Canadians gave money to charitable organisations by age range for the years 2000 and 2015.

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In many countries, an increase in crime has been blamed on violent images on television and in computer and video games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for future years.

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Differences between countries become less evident each year. Nowadays, all over the world people share the same fashions, advertising, brands, eating habits and TV channels. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

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Employment figures in different tourism-related industries between 2009 and 2019.

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Some people believe that governments should ban dangerous sports. Others claim that they should have freedom to choose their favourite activities. Discuss both views and present your opinion.

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Information about the number of Iranian, Greek and Turkish students who enrolled at Sheffield University between 2005 and 2009.

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In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.

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Charts A and B show the share of the UK and Australian cinema market in 2001 and cinema admission in the UK and Australia from 1976 to 2006.

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Only formal examinations, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students’ true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The average monthly use of health club in Miami and Florida by all full-time members in 2017. The pie charts show the age profile of male and female members of this health club.

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In many countries, schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest?

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The percentage of total US population aged 65 and over between 1900 and 2000.

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Many people say that the only way to guarantee a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion

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The graph gives information about drinking habits of the US population by age.

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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 industries?

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The graph below shows the amount of UK investments in clean energy from 2008 to 2015.

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In most developed countries shopping is not only about buying the goods you need, it is also perceived as entertainment. Is it a positive or negative development?

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The chart below shows the top ten countries with the highest spending on travel in 2014.

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Some people think that it is important to use leisure time for activities that improve the mind, such as reading and doing word puzzles. Other people feel that it is important to rest the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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The internet users (in millions) in different countries in the Middle East as of June 2017.

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With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered and some are even facing extinction.

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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.

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Do you think it is important to protect animals? What can be done to deal with this problem?

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The bar graph below represents the data about the clubs joined by the people of two different age groups at a leisure center.

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Many people think it is very important to protect the environment but they make no effort to do it themselves. Why do you think this is the case? What actions should individuals take to protect the environment?

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The value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.

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Explain some of the ways in which humans are damaging the environment. What can governments do to address these problems? What can individual people do?

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The graph shows children by age group as a percentage of the young population in the United Kingdom between 1990 and 2001.

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Children are influenced by their friend’s opinions. In what ways are children affected by their friends? How can parents make sure this influence is positive?

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The graph below shows waste recycling rates in the U.S. from 1960 to 2011.

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Parents often buy their children many toys. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children having a large number of toys?

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The line graph below shows the population size, birth and death rate of England and Wales from 1700 to 2000.

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Young people spend less of their free time with their family nowadays. What are the reasons for this? Are there more negative or positive sides?

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The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time.

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All people should be vegetarian. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station.

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Some people claim that genetically modified (GM) food can be dangerous while others feel that it may bring enormous benefits to the world. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the percentage of greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.

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It is important for children to learn the difference between right and wrong at an early age. Punishment is necessary to help them learn this distinction. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

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The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.

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Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Data on the destination of U.K graduates and post-graduates (excluding full-time work) for the year 2008.

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Countries are becoming more and more similar because people are able to buy the same products anywhere in the world. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

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The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon.

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Many museums charge for admission while others are free. Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums outweigh the disadvantages?