It is believed that people who read for pleasure can develop better imagination and language skills than people who prefer to watch tv. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this argument?
In the future, nobady wii by printed newspapers or books because they will be ableto read everything they want online without paying. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that newspaper is the most effective way to read news; however others believe that others media is better to get information. Discuss both and give your opnion and give your own opnion.
Some think newspaper are the best method for reading the news while others think other media is better. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion?
More and more people prefer to read e-books rather than paper books. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause for libraries?
The graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and girls at Starmouth School from 2009 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Ordinary people try to copy famous personalities by seeing them on TV or reading about them in the newspapers.Why do they do this?Do you think it is a good idea to copy famous people?
It is said that people who read books with preasure have more developed imaginations and better language skills than people who like watching TV. Agree or disagree ?
Describe a story from a book or film that you enjoyed. You should say: where you read/saw/etc. it when you read/saw/etc. it what the story was about and explain why you enjoyed it.
Although you have never formally studied computing, you have always been interested in computers. You have just read about a computer course that really interests you, but it is only for people who have completed an elementary course.
Write a letter to the college enrolment officer. In your letter
explain why you are writing
describe your circumstances
ask if a special exception can be made for you so you can enrol in the course
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear
More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programmes to get their news and instead read online. Is this a positive or negative development?
An increasing population is using computers and electronic devices to do screen reading instead of reading books, magazines and newspapers, so there is no need for printed publications to exist. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
chool children are becoming far too dependant on computers. This is having an alarming effect on reading and writing skills. Teachers need to avoid using computers in the classroom at all costs and go back to teaching basic study skills. Do you agree or disagree?
longer life spans and improvements in the health of older people allow people over the age of sixty-five can continue to live full and active lives. In what way can society benefit from the contribution that older people can make? Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the contribution of the older people to society. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
Below is a chart showing how many hours per week the average person spent on various kinds of media, including watching TV, surfing on the Internet, listening to the radio, and reading printed material. The years covered are from 1990 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information.
Some people believe that people who read books can develop more imagination and language skills than those who prefer to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement？
Young people have been gradually far away from reading stories since they have access to a huge range of stories online in the form of video games or movies. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper claiming that town centres in your country all look very similar. You don’t fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper.
In your letter, say
which point in the article do you agree with?
explain ways your town centre differs from most other town centres
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the article’s writer.
You have read a news article in the local newspaper about a city or town you know, and some of the information was incorrect. Write a letter to the news editor. In your letter •Say how you know about that city or town •Explain what information was wrong •Suggest how the editor could fix this error.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the International music that is heard everywhere nowadays? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Nowadays most people read books online and there is decline in number of people reading paperback books. What are the advantages and disadvantages
The number of children that read books for fun has dropped dramatically in recent years. What are the reason for this? How can we encourage children to read more?
The best way to reduce poverty in developing countries is by giving up to six years of free education, so that they can at least read, write and use number. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that excessive use of modern technologies, such as computers and smartphones, is negatively affecting the reading and writing skills of our young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In recent years, more and more people are choosing to read e-books rather than paper books. Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer
Some people believe that it is important to tell or read stories for their children. Others think that parents don’t gave to do this because there are many sources for children to read like books, comics and websites. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You have a set of data that shows the number of books read by children in four different age groups over a five-year period. Age groups: 4-6 years, 7-9 years, 10-12 years, 13-15 years Years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 The data is as follows: Age Group20152016201720182019 4-6 years1012151718 7-9 years2022252729 10-12 years3032353740 13-15 years2528303235 Task: Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the future, nobody will buy products 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.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which cleans the town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don't fully agree with this opinion. Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
* say which points in the article you are agree with.
* explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers.
* offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article.
Write not less than 150 words
you have just read an article in a national news paper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other. you don't fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
some people think that children who spend a lot of time reading children's story book are wasting their time which could be better used doing other more useful activities. To what extent do you agree?
The pie charts below illustrate the number of journal articles read per week by all students, PhD students, and junior lecturers at an Australian university.
Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit.
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 reset the mind during leisure time. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people like reading books for knowledge and pleasure; others prefer getting information and entertainment on the internet. What is your opinion? Write an essay at least 200 words.
Is reading stories from books is better than watching the television or playing video games on computers for children? Do you agree or disagree.
What are some ways of reducing plastic for a greener environment? Support your position with reasons and examples taken from your reading, experience and observations.
`Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Directions: Read the question below. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. From the following list, which industry has made the biggest technological advancements in the last decade? ▪Healthcare ▪Banking ▪Education Give reasons or examples to support your opinion.
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
•explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education in adult populations who cannot read and write.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
Some people think that online reading materials should only be used for a child to learn to read, whereas others believe only printed material should be used. Is Chris both views and give your opinion.
A magazine wants to include contributions from its readers 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
Write at least 150 words.
Choose whether you agree or disagree with this statement and discuss why you chose that position. Support your point of view with details from your own experiences, observations or reading.
Many people believe that traveling to foreign countries is the best way to learn about different cultures, while others think that reading books and watching documentaries is sufficient. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think parents should tell or read stories to children; while, others think parents don't need to do that, as children can read books, watch T.V or movies by themselves. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.Some people think parents should tell or read stories to children; while, others think parents don't need to do that, as children can read books, watch T.V or movies by themselves. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women in Burnby Public Library from 2011 to 2014
You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.
Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter
•correct the information in the article
•explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
•suggest what the magazine should do about this situation
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
In the future nobody will buy printed news paper 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.
In your opinion which one do you prefer ebooks or old school book reading. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of both.