Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study some or all of their course in a foreign country. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages
You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
•Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate
•Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
Some people believe that online university courses are better than attending classes in person, while others think that studying on campus is more effective. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the type of accommodation chosen by foreign students studying English in the city of Hamilton and other related information.
Topic: Some people believe that more academic subjects such as chemistry, physics and history should be taught in schools, while others believe that students will derive more benefit from studying practical subjects, such as motor mechanics and cooking. Discuss both views provide your own opinion with relevant examples?
These days more and more people are going to other countries for a significant period of time either to find a job or study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
student should pay full cost for their own study because unoversity education benefits individuals rather than society .To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revenant.
no longer necessary, because children can get so much information available through Internet, and they can study just as well at home. What extent do you agree or disagree?
Studying abroad can be highly motivational for students and also inspire their dreams. However, whilst studying abroad can have a number of positive effects on students, there are also many difficulties that they may meet along the way. With this in mind, it is more advantageous to study at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, young people are leaving their homes in rural areas to study or work in cities. What do you think are the reasons for this? Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think studenti should study the science of food and how to prepare it.Others thinks students should spend time on important subjects .Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14-16 year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English speaking country, and the top three popular foreign languages. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
sudents should pay full cost for their own study, because university education beniefits individuals rather than society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Now a alot of people in college are doing academic study. We should encourge them to learn vocational skill ( like plumbers and electricity). Do you agree or disagree.?
pie charts below show the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular UK University in 1987 and 2007.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college giving your accommodation requirements. You should outline what your room and food needs are and also ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want.
You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Should parents be held legally responsible for the actions of their children. Do you agree with this opinion? Support your position with your own study, experience or observations.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - ask for some time off to complete a qualification. - Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. - Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a successful career, while others believes that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both vinews and give your opinion.
The line graph shows the proportion of students aged 18-25 studying in the universities of Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand from 1961 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter
explain why you cannot keep the appointment
apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment
ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
With the widespread use of the Internet, more people choose to work or study from home. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
ou are going to study at a college in another country. You need to find a place you will live. Write a letter to the college's accommodation officer. In your letter, give details of your course and your arrival date, describe the kind of accommodation you need and say what you like the accommodation officer to do
Some people think secondary school (high school) students should study academic subjects. Others think students should study practical skills (car machines, cookery). Discussion both view and give opinion.
Some schools put the most advanced students in separate classes from their peers so they can study more challenging materials. Do the advantages of this practice outweigh the disadvantages?
Students should pay the fukk cost for their own study,because university education benefits individuals rather than society.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays online education has become popular as more institute and companies are offering courses online . However , many people prefer the traditional , classroom training or study. discuss the disadvantages of both methods.
Some people think that studying abroad is suited only for boys but others think that it is more suited for girls rather than for boys. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
ome 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
The chart below shows the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular university in the UK in 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, young people have little leisure time and are under a lot of pressure to work hard for their study. What do you think the causes and what solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job.
Some people believe that students in schools learn better when they study in groups. Other people say that students learn better when they study on their own. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Should highschool students be required to study many different subjects at the same time, or study a select few? To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant periods of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living and working in a foreign country. Write your response not less than 250 words. You get 40 minutes to complete this task
You are studying for an exam, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your immediate manager.
In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
State how this qualification helps your job or company.
These days, more and more people are going to other countries for significant period of time, either to find a job or to study. There are clearly many benefits to doing this, but people who live abroad can also face some difficulties. What are the advantage and disadvantage of the trend?
Not enough students around the world choose to study science subjects at University. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue on the society?
In the past , when students did a university degree they tended to study in their own country. Nowadays they have more opportunity to study abroad. What are the advantah5 and disadvantages of this development
You have seen an advertisement for a weekend course to study a foreign language. Write a letter to the institution offering the course.
In your letter:
ask for details of the course
ask if the course teachers are qualified native speakers
request that the institution sends you their brochure.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Fewer students are studying science at school and university, favouring more computer-based subjects instead. Is this a positive or negative development? What are the reasons for this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Fewer students are studying at school and university, favoring more computer-based subjects. Why do you think it is happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh its disadvantages?
Some people think that children at school should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be spent on learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
Topic: Schools are no longer necessary because children can get so much information available through the Internet, and they can study just as well at home. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that online study is the most effective and convenient way to learn. Others believe that online study will never be as effective as learning at school, in person. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
“Many people think that studying abroad is better than studying in their own country. Do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages?”
When students study a foreign language, they should also study the cultures and lifestyles of the people who speak the language. Do you agree or disagree?