The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Writing 31 Family type Proportion of people from each household type living in poverty single aged person 6% (54,000) aged couple 4% (48,000) single, no children 19% (359,000) couple, no children 7% (211,000) sole parent 21% (232,000) couple with children 12% (933,000) all households 11% (1,837,000)
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
State what your skills and experience are.
Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There is a big number of people who wish to live in big cities. Write an essay to an educated reader to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in big cities. Include reasons and any relevant examples to support your answer.
The graphs below give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010. Assel 2
the chart below shows 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevont Write of least 150 words. Export
Some people believe that university students should pay all the cost of studies because univerity education only benefit the students themselves not the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university education to a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is the responsibility of school to teach children good behavior aside formal education. To what extent do you agree and disagree?
Many people argue that in order to improve the quality of education, high school students should be encouraged to make comments or even criticism of their teachers. Other think it will lead to loss of respects and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In many workplace , online communication is no more convenient than face to face meetings. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages.
Some think scientists should be allowed to send messages into space to communicate with other life forms while others believe this is too dangerous. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In many countries, the government spends a large amount of money on the arts. Some people agree with this. However, others think the government should spend more on healthcare and education. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion
The charts below show the percentage of computer ownership in a population between 2002 and 2010, and the percentage of computer ownership by level of education for the same years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no special knowledge of the following topic: News editors decide what to broadcast on television and what to print in newspapers. What factors do you think influence these decisions? Do we become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was reported?
The two pie charts show the top customer service issues and complaints for two different international airlines. One World Air and Blue Sky Airways are the carriers. Seven general categories can be used to classify the complaints: bad food quality, subpar customer service, pricey tickets, lost or delayed luggage, cancelled or delayed flights, not enough room on the aircraft, and others. The most frequent criticisms of both airlines are their pricey fares and cramped cabins.
Some people believe that having a university qualification is important for a happy life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some believe that professional success depends largely on obtaining a good education, while others contend that personal talent and drive are more significant. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The chart below gives information on thelocation and types of dance classes young people in a town in australia are currently attending
Despite better access to education, many adults today still cannot read or write. In what ways are they disadvantaged？What can governments do to help them?
The graph below show the post-school qualifications held by canadians in the age group 25 to 35 and 45 to 55
Some families send their children to a foreign country to be educated. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this course of action. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Globalisation has highlighted the need for international communication. It is often argued that English should be compulsory subject for all school children around the world. Others argue that this would do more harm than good. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of oil drilling operations in remote locations around the world. this has brought economic benefits to some countries, though it has also raised concerns about the environmental impact of these operations. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
What mistakes are in this text? The question it answers is Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
some people say that in all levels of education, from primary schools to universities, too much time is spend on learning facts and not enough on learning practical tests. Do you agree or disagree?
In some countries, there has been an increase in the number of parents who educate their children themselves at home instead of sending them to school. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Mobile phones have changed the way people communicate. Nowadays people can not live without them if they want to be a part of society. To what extent do you think this is true? Why do you think some people have not adapted to this type of communication?
The chart below shows the number of men and women (in thousand) in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time.
Computers are being used more and more in education and so there will soon be no role of the teacher in education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that criminal activities can be reduced by giving prisoners a better education inside the prison and they can get a job when they leave prison.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
People now have the freedom to work and live anywhere in the world due to the development of communication technology and transportation. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge. (
The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills. To what extent you agree or disagree?
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 numbers. To what extent do you agree or disage?
Some people think the government should pay for healthcare and education, but other people claim that it is the individual’s responsibility. Discuss both views.
In education and employment, some people work harder than others. Why do some people work harder? Is it a positive or negative development?
sudies show that many criminals have a low level of education. For this reason, some people believe that the best way to reduce crime is to educate people in prison so they could get a good job once they are released. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The graphs below show the post-school qualifications held by Australians in the age groups 25 to 34 and 55 to 69.
Countries with high rates of university education report higher levels of technological development and productivity. Manu people believe that university education should be free for all citizens. What are the advantages and drawbacks of free university education?
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to you regarding my lost identification card.
I missed my ID card yesterday when I was coming on my way to the University, I noticed that it wasn't with me the moment I wanted to enter the University, I faced a real problem from the gate , as well as I had been forbidden from accessing the Library, I couldn't progress in my research. And not only that , to attend my chemistry laboratory I had to bring a permission from the dean, the problem that the permission I had was valid for only 48 hours, until I can get my new identification card.
As I need the card in every step in my college, most of my Business is hanging for now , I wouldn't be able to review some references or borrow them from the library, moreover , I have to submit my final research within one week , as the deadline is about to due , every day has a great value to me . Other problem , the missing laboratory classes are very hard to be substituted.
For all above reasons ,I want to apply for new card , hopefully, as soon as possible, in order to attend my classes and be able to finish my research in time , as you know the temporal permission would be expired by the end to today , I'm wondering if any official form should be filled . I brought my passport as requested and two passport size photos, if any further documents will be need , kindly contact me .
Your sincerely
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Online education is becoming increasingly popular. Many students are choosing to study online instead of face-to face education. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach?
In many countries today, parents are able to choose to send their children to single sex schools or co-educational schools. Some people think that children going to single –sex schools have disadvantages later in life. To what extent do you agree?
Some people think that secondary schools should spend less time teaching traditional subjects like history and spend more time on teaching subjects like communication skills and business. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that doctors and professors, must be required to work in the area where they did their education. Others believe they can have opportunities to work in any place if they want. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
One of your friends wants to apply for a job at a summer school camp as a sports trainer. Write a letter to the camp manager to recommend your friend. in your letter:
-say how well you know your friend
-describe the qualifications and experience that your friend has
-explain why your friend would be suitable for this job
Alternative energy sources that use natural power of the wind, waves and sun are too expensive and complicated to replace the coal, oil and gas that we use to power our cities and transport. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
More and more are moving away from an agricultural background to relocate to cities in order to look for work? What will be consequences of this? What solutions can you offer?
Many people believe that a university education is necessary for a good career. Do you agree or disagree? What other factors can contribute to a good career? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people think that because of email and telephone, communication among people is less personal now than it used to be. Do you agree or disagree with that view.
•In the age of digital communication and social media, face-to-face interactions are becoming less common. Some people think that this is decreasing people’s ability to communicate well in person. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some people think that the main purpose of school and university education should be to prepare people for work. Others, however, think that the true role of education is to make us better citizens. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.