Many agricultural lands are being converted into commercial centres. How does this affect the environment and the people's life style? Discuss this situation and provide suggestions. Support your answer with specific reasons and examples.
You are a library. A new resident has inquired about becoming a member of your library.
In your letter:
• welcome them and introduce the library
• provide information about membership requirements the library facilities
• write about the opening hours and borrowing policies of the library
Some people think that governments should ensure that their people stay healthy; others think it’s the responsibility of the individuals. Discuss both sides of the argument and provide your opinion.
Some people believe that advertising is useful and informative while others believe it provides false information in order to increase the price of products and services. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The maps provide a comparison of the town of Seatown and the changes it has witnessed from 1995 to the present day.
people think that the government should provide assistance to all kind of artists, including painters, musicians and poets. However, other people think that this a waste of money. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Jenny is conducting a research project on cell phone use. The chart shows the percentage of students, and parents of students, at Jenny’s school who owned cell phone over a 14 year period. The table provides the cell phone ownership rate nationwide over the same timeframe.
The provided pictures compare the layout of student rooms for one individual and two individuals at an Australian university. It is noticeable that the room for two people is more expensive and bigger in size than the one-person room. Also, there are more amenities in room for two occupants compared to the single person room. It costs $350 per week to rent the student room for two people while the rate for single person room is much lower, at $200 weekly. Though both rooms share the same length of 6 meters, the one for two people has a width of 4 meters, which is 1.5 meters wider than the other. Both of the rooms offer basic facilities, such as study desk, television, bed and kitchen appliances. However, with more space, the room for two occupants has additional pieces of furniture, namely, two bookshelves, two cupboards, table and chairs. One extra bed and study desk are provided to better accommodate the students in the larger room.
Many people are now opting to provide technology companies with their personal data in exchange for access to software. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The table provides a comparison of the expenditure rate of the government on education and training and participation rate of 18-24 year olds in the same in five nations in the year 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
In the past, the role of a teacher was to provide information. Today, students have access to a lot of information. There is, therefore, no role for teacher in modern education. Do you agree or disagree?
Tests and examinations restrict teachers’ creativity and innovation, and they also exert unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
As housing is a basic need for people, governments should provide free housing for everyone who can’t afford it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more people want to buy famous brands of clothes, cars, and other items. Many have encouraged this behavior, but others believe it has caused modern society to be worse off. Discuss both views and provide your opinion.
The given pie charts provide data about the distribution of school funds in the UK over the period of 20 years from 1981 to 2001.
Some companies blocks their employees from using social media and web sites such as facebook. Do you think managers should trust employees to use time wisely, or do you think it is smart of companies to blocks access to some sites? Provide reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Some individuals argue that educating children at home is the most effective method, whereas others believe that traditional schools provide greater benefits. Discuss both perspectives and express your own opinion.
You have just finished a language course provided by your company and want an- other. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter you should say: - why you liked the course - why you need more - and say where and when the course should take place
In many cities, there are areas of land that are used as parks. With increasing population levels, these areas would be better used to provide more housing. Do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the average earnings of people in various areas of work in one country in 2000 and 2010. The table shows the average salary for all sectors in the same years. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropriate.
with the increase of digital media available online the role of the library has become obsolete university should provide material rather than textbooks discuss both advanteges and disadvanteges of this position and give you opinoin
Television sporting show such as olympics motivate the youth who do not like to exercise much .Do you agree or disagree ? Include relevant examples in your answer and provide your own opinion?
You are going to have a family party in a private room in a
hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter, say:
● why you need to use this private room
● what you need them to provide for the party
● inquire about the price of the food you are ordering
You have taken a cruise on a holiday and have been disappointed with the experience. Write a letter to the cruise provider. In your letter, say: what went wrong how you felt about it what do you want to be done about it
Many people think that home cooked food is healthy, but many people still prefer eating out. Why is this so? Provide specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
The graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited brighton attractions in the last decades.
Has the importance of travel by water changed now from how it was in the past? Discuss these views and provide your opinion.
Government should not have to provide care or financial support for elderly people because it is the responsibility of each person to prepare for retirement and support him or herself. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion.
Write a minimum of 250 words. The threat of nuclear weapons maintains world peace. Nuclear power provides cheap and clean energy. The benefits of nuclear technology far outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
The graphs below provide information on global population figures and figures for urban populations in different world regions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last
- Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city
- Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear [Choose a Name],
It is neither possible nor useful to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A government's role is only to provide defence capability and urban infrastructure, such as roads, water and power. All other services, such as education, health and social security, should be provided by private groups or individuals in the community. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an internship. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting process for determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the selection process, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of internship placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their internship to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not have good time management. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing time to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their career. Most students choose their internship based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
It is often claimed that wealthy nations should provide financial support to poorer countries for welfare, health and education. However, there are those who believe that it is the responsibility of developing nations to provide these service. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
+ 5mins Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a univer¬sity should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own know¬ledge or experience.
The chart provides information on the percentage change among international students at 8 different Canadian universities between 2001 and 2006.
Some people believe that photography is an art form, while others argue that it is simply a way to document real life. Do you think photography can be considered an art form? Provide reasons for your answer.
**Some people believe that schools should focus more on teaching practical skills that can help students to secure a job. Others argue that schools should focus on academic subjects that provide a foundation for higher education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.**
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The provided illustration demonstrates the production of electric power by using a particular type of coal.
The table below shows the percentage of first-year students who gave a ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Crirtical thinking skills are often highlighted as essential for success in both academic and professional settings. Why is the ability to think critically so crucial, and how can individuals develop and apply these skills in their daily lives? Provide examples to support your explanation.
The company you work for is planning to provide special training for staff. Your duty is to find out if the local conference centre has suitable facilities in order to hold the training.
Write a letter to the manager of the conference centre. In your letter
• Give some details about the training course
• Describe what kind of equipment you will need for the course
• Ask some questions about the facilities at the conference centre
You should spend about 40 minutes on this question. Having police officers patrolling the streets is often considered an essential way to reduce crime. How effective do you think police street patrols are? What other ways of reducing crime can you propose? Give reasons for your answer, and provide ideas and examples from your own experience.
Some people believe that advertisements are useful because they provide information about products and services. Others argue that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not really need. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think colleges should provide knowledge and skills related to future career; others think the true function of colleges is to give access to knowledge for its own sake. Discuss both points of view about the functions of colleges.
Public health systems should provide better services for those who willing to pay more money ? To what extand do you agree or disagree.
in some countries, secondary schools provide students with an opportunity to learn skills such as cookimg,basic repairs, draawing and woodwork. what are the advantages and disadvantages of teaching such non academic classes in school
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
Some believe that classroom education provides broad exposure, while others say that distance education programmes provide a much broader span of knowledge and information. Discuss both views and give your opinion.