The graph below provides the amount of books which were borrowed in four various months in 2014 from four village libraries, with the pie chart indicating the proportion of books that were borrowed over this period.
In recent year, more and more people are choosing to read ebooks rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
‘People who do not use social media networks will always fall behind in career development opportunities.’ To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction? (Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.)
Reading books keeps a person's mind active, whereas watching films and television is passive and does not require a person to use their imagination. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Reading books is better for children than watching telivision and spending their time playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree.R
The use of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram is replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
More and more people are using computers and electric devices to access information, so there is no need for printed books, magazines and newspaper. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
- [x] Some people think books are loosing importance as a source of information and entertainment. To what extend do you agree? (8.5 score)
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To write extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement?
18. It has been said that not everything that is learned is contained in books. Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experiences with the knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important. Why?
Some people think that parents should tell stories or read to their children. However, others believe that these days this isn't necessary as children have so many other sources for stories, such as books, films and TV. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the diagram below shows the various stages involved in publishing books. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The graph below shows the nuber of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently ordered a book online, but the book was delayed and arrived in poor condition. Write a letter to the online bookstore. In your letter:
Describe the details of your order
Explain what was wrong with the book
Say what you want the bookstore to do
Write at least 150 words.
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People who do not use social media networks will always fall behind in career development opportunities. To what extent do you feel that this is an accurate and important prediction? (Social media networks = messaging and information exchange systems such as Facebook and Twitter.)
The use of social media such as Facebook or Twitter are replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In the past, knowledge was stored in books. Tody, people stored knowledge on the internet. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages.
It is not necessary to travel to other places to learn the culture of other people. We can learn just as much from books, films and the Internet. Do you agree or disagree?
With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people see this as a good step forward while others do not. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
The graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth Schooll from 2006 to the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparion where relevant.
Some people believe that reading stories from a book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. To wat extent do you agree or disagree?
In the past people store knowledge in the books. Nowdays store knowledge on the Internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ?
In many countries today, crime novel and TV crime dramas are becoming more popular. Why do you think are these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and TV crime dramas?
Write a letter to a bookstore manager who is living in another city. Ask him/ her to make available a book that you are interested in. In you letter.
What book you are looking for?
Why you need this book
How you plan to purchase the book.
The decline in the number of people reading books is a concern for many. What measures can be taken to promote reading and support the publishing industry?
“Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library.Which should your school choose to buy - computers or books ? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.”
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
You recently completed a course and youu borrowed a book from your teacher which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher and say:
What book it was.
How helpful wa the book?
Explain why you couldn't return it in time.
The maps below shows a bookstore in 2000 and now. Summaries the information by selecting reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the number of books borrowed from four libraries in the mouths of June, July, August and September of
public libraries provide a large collection of books to read. Some people argue that they should also provide other hi-tech facilities like computer,internet,CDs,DVDs. do u agree or disagree with the statement?
In your opinion which one do you prefer ebooks or old school book reading. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.
the graphs below show the methods used by international students when booking the online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people say that e-books and modern technology will totally replace traditional newspaper and magazine..... Do you agree or disagree
in the future, nobody will buy printed nrwspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A magazine wants to inculde contributions from its reders for an article called ‘the book that influenced me most’.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you most. In your letter
Describe what this book was about
Explain how this book influenced you
say whether this book would be likely to influence other people.
The chart below illustrates the number of books that were rented from four village libraries in 2014 during four different months, and the diagram depicts the books that were rented over four months.
The flow chart describes how books are published.
Many people believe that social networking sites *such as Facebook)have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
Some think that parents reading books for entertainment to their children is a waste of time and they should only read them serious educational books. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014.
In the future, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extend do you agree or disagree with thos statement?
schools should stop using books for teaching to learn as they find them boring, ad use films, TV and computer instead. To what extent do you agree with this?
As more and more information is available online,the tole of textbooks has become obsolete.Therefore, Universities should replace traditional books with digital materials.Fo advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages?
In the future, noboby will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A colleague gave you a book which you used for your presentation. Write a letter to your colleague.
In your letter, you should say:
what the presentation was about,
why the presentation was important
how the book helped you.
in the futture, nobody will buy printed newspapers or books because they will be able to read everything they want online without paying. to what extent do you agree or disagree with this statemet?
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers for an article
called 'The book that influenced me most'
Wite a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influenced you
most.In your letter
• describe what this book was about
Explain how this book influenced you
•say whether this book would be likely to influence other people
Some people think that parents should tell stories or read to their children. However, others believe that these days this isn't necessary as children have so many other sources for stories, such as books, comics and websites. Discuss both views and give your opinion.