Some say that students should not be exposed to teachers' opinions on social and political issues in the classroom. Others, however, think that it is helpful for students to hear various perspectives. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The computer is widely used in education, and some people think teachers do not play important roles in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people believe that by the year 2050, the current system involving both teachers and students in the classroom will no longer exist. To what extent do you agree with this opinion?
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that children’s time outside of school should be filled with scheduled activities such as art and music classes and sports. Others feel that children need free time to play and relax Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently attended a cookery class and enjoyed it. Now you want to provide feedback to the cookery school. Write a letter to the cookery school. In your letter:
Describe the cookery class you attended.
Explain what you enjoyed about the class.
Suggest some improvements to the class.
The advance in air travel are focused only in first-class and this seems to have left others with no benefits at all. Do you agree or disagree?
This table shows the class numbers by level at Mother Tongue Language School. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. Argue both sides and give your opinion
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 tables below show how much chalk an average school classroom consumes in South America over 10 years
Some people believe that children at secondary school should be streamed, i.e. taught in classes according to ability, rather than being taught in mixed-ability classes. Do you think the advantages of streaming children at secondary school outweigh the disadvantages?
Nowadays, many schools use computers during classes as a way to motivate children and to teach them IT skills. How important is it to teach children to use computers? Do you think using computers in class is a good idea? - -
some people believe that trips to place such as musuems and art gallaries should be a compulsory part of high school programmes. Others says that students should complete all their learning within the classroom. Discuss both views and give your OWN OPINION.
ART CLASSES, SUCH AS PAINTING AND DRAWING, AE AS IMPORTANT TO A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AS OTHER SUBJECTS, SO IT SHOULD BE COMPULSORY IN HIGH SCHOOLS. TO WHAT EXTENT DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE ?
You are attending an evening course at a local college. However, due to changes in your work schedule, you can no longer attend at that time.
Write a letter to the course administrator. In your letter:
explain the situation
request a change to a different class or schedule
say why this change would benefit you
These days, many children have difficulty paying attention and concentrating in their classes at school. What are the reasons for this? How can it be dealt with?
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?
You’ve had a class discussion about the importance of friendship. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay about why it is important to have friends giving reasons for your opinion.
Some people believe that it is essential to include physical eduction classes i the curriculum for all school-age children. Others think that children's time is better spent on more academic subjects. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
In the past school lessons used the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teaching students. Do the advantages of using technology in school outweigh the disadvantages?
One of your penfriends wants to improve their English at a language school. They have never studied at a language school before and have asked for your advice on how to choose a good one.
write a letter to your penfriend, Advise them about the following; the teaching method,the number of students in class and the number of hours per week.
write 150 words
Every year more and more students chose to study online rather than attend classes on campus. what do you think are the cause of this ? what sollutions can you suggest ?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should encouraged to question and offer criticisms on their teachers. Others think this will lead to loss of respect and indiscipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
University and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that it's easier for adults to learn skills (Ex: Computer skills) by themselves. Others think they need the help of a teacher in a classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion as well.
Technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world today. In the not too distant future, technology will completely replace the teacher in the classroom. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Many people believe that current system of both teachers and students in the class room will no longer exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree with this oponion?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as improtant to a child's development as other subjects, so it should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Computers are now the basis of modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However dependence of computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant example from your own knowledge or experience.
Should children in the class be permitted to study more with computers and calculators or they should do it more with books. Do you agree or disagree give reasons to justify your answers.
Pop stars earn more than classical music performers. Some people think this is completely reasonable while others think it unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the numbers and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick.
Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes.
Write a letter to the community college. In your letter:
say which advertisement you are answering
describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about
explain why you would be a suitable teacher
Some people think that children should be encouraged to travel more while at school to broaden thier experience. Others think that not enough time is spent in the classroom learning the basics of a good education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students are encouraged to make comments or even critisism on their teachers. Others think it will lead to loss of respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that teachers should make the choice about the subjects and lesson contents for their classes. Others think this should be decided by the government.. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that online education is an effective alternative to traditional classroom learning, while others think that face-to-face learning is essential for quality education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that classroom education provides broad exposure, while others think that distance learning programmes provide a wider range of knowledge. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The pie chart shows in which location of an Australian town dance classes are being held, and the bar chart illustrates the number of attendees.
Some people think that teachers should be able to ask disruptive children to leave the class for the overall benefit of the classroom. Do you think it is the best way to deal with a disruptive child in the classroom? What other solutions are there?
Some people believe that pop stars deserve to earn more money than performers of classical music. Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
LETTER OF APOLOGY
Topic 3:
You made a mistake in classroom. Write a letter to your teacher.
In the letter:
State your apology
Describe the situation
Write about your promise to change.
Write at least 150 words.
You recently registered for a course and you cannot attend the class for some reasons. Write a letter to your course instructor, and in your letter
Introduce yourself.
Explain the situation.
and say what action you would like to take.
Recent advances in air travel have focused only on those sitting in Þrst class and have left other passengers with no beneÞts. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph compares the percentage of international students and the percentage of UK learners gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK university.
Some people encourage a students to comment their teachers to improve the education quality but some of them think it led a students less respect and discipline in the classroom. Discuss both of views
Part 1 The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.