The first chart illustrates the proportion of residents possessing computer from 2002 to 2010. The second bar chart compares the percentage of people who owned computer by level of their education between 2002 and 2010.
Around the world, it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home as computer technology becomes cheaper and accessible. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
Some people believe that violence on television and in computer games has a damaging effect on the society. Others deny that these factors have any significant influence on people's behaviour. What is your opinion?
Nowadays many people have access to computers on a wide basis and a large number of children play computer games. What are the problems of playing computer games and what can you suggest to minimize the bad effects?
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’s only for people who have completed an elementary course. White a letter to the collage. Include: 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.
The bar chart illustrates the amount of third-year foreign students being registered in two courses in computer science at a Canadian college.
14.The table below shows a survey of the proportion of adults in California by age group who enjoyed different types of leisure activities in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Leisure Activities by Age Group (%) in 2011, California Leisure Activity18-3031-4546-60Over 60s Watching TV76%85%86%89% Spending time with Family/friends58%56%43%33% Reading22%20%16%16% Gardening7%16%26%26% Listening to music27%15%4%2% Playing Computer Games15%5%2%0%
For centuries, important part of education have remained such as reading, writing, maths.With the advent if computers,some people think that computer skill be made as a Fourth skill to be added to the list . To what extend do you agree?
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. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist i their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to studens' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
Today our communication, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
With the increase in computer use, many people feel that schools do not need to put the emphasis that they used to on basic handwriting skills or mental mathematics skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
The graph below gives information about computer possession by household in one European country between 1997 and 2011
Some people think that school should stop teaching students by using books, because students find them boring and that children can learn from films, TV, video games and computer instead. To what extend do you agree?
With the increase in computer use, many people feel that school do not need to put the emphasis that they used to on basic handwriting skills or mathematics skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on children. Do you agree or disagree? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
More and more parents are allowing their children to play on computer s and tablets as they think that children should learn technology skills. Do the advantages of this development out weigh the disadvantages?
17. More and more people work from home and student will study at home if computer technologies become cheap and accessible What will be the advantages and disadvantages will happen
Many people spend the whole day at a computer and don’t have much time for exercise. What problem does this lifestyle lead to? How can these problems be avoided??
Nowadays, there are more workers working from home and more students are studying from home due to the fact that that computer technology is more and more easily accessible and cheaper. Do you think it is positive or negative?
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employee work from home, using a computer and Internet to connect with the office. What are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way.
Some people believe that violence in computer games, has a damaging effect on the young generation. Others deny that this has any significant influence on their behavior. What is your opinion on this?
In addition to your full-time job, you are taking a 15-hour Computer Science course. You now find that you cannot continue with the course.
Write a letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your schedule and situation
-Explain why you cannot continue the course
-Say what action you would like to take
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows,
Dear Ms. Franklin,
Some people think that computer and inter are important in children study but other think that students can learn more effectively in school with teachers. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Around the world it is likely that more adults will work from home and more children will study from home, as computer technology becomes cheaper and more accesible . Do you think this will be a positive or negative development.
Some people believe that watching TV and playing computer games should be limited and substituted by reading books. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.
Computer is widely used in education , and some people think teeachers do not p;lay important roles in the classroom. TO what extent do you agree or disagree.
You have been selected for a training course on computer skills that you cannot attend.
WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR EMPLOYER AND SAY
Explain how this training course would help you
Why won't you be able to attend it
Suggest a way to have that training again
Many aldults nowadays prefer spending their free time playing computer games. Why do they do this? Is this a positive or negative development?
Some people believe that reading stories from stroy book is better than watching TV or playing computer games for children. What extent do you agree or disagree
You recently bought a piece of computer equipment but it was broken. You
work at home and you need this equipment for your work.
Write a letter to the shop manager. In this letter:
• describe the problem with the equipment
• explain how this problem is affecting your work
• say what you would like the shop to do
More people will work from home and more student will study at home if computer technology becomes cheap and accessible. What will be the advantage and disadvantage if this happen?
It is much more convenient to watch a movie on television or computer than buy a ticket and go to the cinema. In the nearest future the popularity of cinemas will drastically decline. Do you agree or disagree?
Around the world, more adults can work from home more children can study from home as computer technologies become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
Some people say that computer games are bad for children by all means; others believe that these games are contributing to children’s development. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many parents are unhappy about the fact that the violence content in computer games, TV programs and other leisure activities is influencing their children. What are the harmful effects of such violent programs on children? What are the solutions of this problem?
Computer games and films containing violence are popular today. Some people think that these are harmful for our society and the government should ban them. Other argue that such games and films are fun for entertainment. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people believe that time spent on television and computer games can be valuable for children. Others believe this has negative effects on a child. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some people think reading stories in books is better than watching TV or playing computer games for childre. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Scientists believe that computer will become intelligent than human beings. Some people find it is a positive trend while other think that it is a negative development. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Using a computer every day can have more negative than positive effects on people. D o you agree or disagree?
The main purpose of public libraries is to provide books as they should not waste their limited resources and space on providing expensive high tech media , such as computer software, videos and DVD's . To what extent do you agree or disagree with this segment?
Today our communications,medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree wiht this statement?
People use computers more extensively these days than ever before, and it is so extensive in our modern world that even children have access to these devices to play games or watch videos. This essay discusses the disadvantages of playing digital games on computer devices by youngsters and suggests some measures to reduce such negative effects.
You have been scheduled to take part in a computer training course next month, but you are unable to participate. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
– Explain why the training is important to you
– Describe why you are unable to be there
– Ask for an alternative arrangement or time
A growing number of people work by telecommuting, that is, the employees works from home, using a computer and the internet to connect with the office. what are the advantages and disadvantages of working this way?
Today our communications, medicine and transport systems all depend on computer technology. Our reliance on computer technology in these fields has created a dangerous situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Maintaining public libraries is now a waste of money since computer technology is already replacing their function. To what extent do you agree or disagree?