There seems to be an increasing trend towards assessing students through examination rather than continual assessment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of examination as a form of assessment?
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funds from the government in order for them to continue with their work. To what extent do you agree? Outline
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue your membership.
Write a letter to the manager. In your letter-
* state what type of membership you have and how much you have paid for it?
* explain how you have benefited from the club
* give reasons on why you want to leave
the role of women in society has changed dramatically over the last 100 years. Today, however, the burden on women continues to be heavy as a result of the numerous roles women are expected to fulfill. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern word, and what effects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries ,particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting? What are the effects on the animals and on the wider human society in these countries and beyond .
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor
barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your
letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite her to join the celebration
Some people say that after finishing their education adults can increase knowledge through continuous reading. Those who disagree say there are other ways to increase knowledge. Discuss both of these methods and give your opinion.
Only formal examinations, written ro practical, can give clear picture of students true knpwlegde and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measure of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this view?
As mass communication and transport continue to grow, societies are becoming more and more alike leading a phenomenon known as globalization. some people fear that globalization will enibitable lead to the total lost of cultural identity. To what extend do you agree of disagree with this statement. Give reasons for your answer and include any relvant examples from your own knowledge or experience
The idea of having a single career is becoming an old fashioned one. The new fashion will be to have several careers or ways of earning money and further education will be something that continues throughout life. Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
In many countries there is a long break from school in the summer months. Some people like this policy but others feel that school should continue throughout the year with no long breaks. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Scientists tell us that some activities are good for health and others are bad. However, many people still continue doing unhealthy activities. What are the cause and what are the solutions for this?
Global warming is one of the biggest threats humans face in the 21st Century and sea levels are continuing to rise at an alarming rate. What problems are associated with this and what are some possible solutions?
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue their work. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Formal examination are the only effective way to assess a student's performance .Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this.Do you agree or disagree?
The continued rise in the world'spopulation is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. What are the causesof this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem faced by humanity?
Scientists advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle, but most people continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think it is and what can do with it?e
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community.
However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working.
In your letter
describe the work you have been doing
explain why you can no longer do this work
recommend another person who is interested in the work
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. What is your own opinion? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience. You may continue your writing on the back page if you need more space
Some people think that to have a successful career it is important to continue studies. However, some believe that the key to prosperous career is to get experience rather than academic education. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter:
- describe the work yoy have been doing
- explain why you can no longer do this work
- recommend another person who is interested in the work
The practice of illegally hunting wild animals continues to cause concern in many countries, particularly developing countries. What are the causes of such hunting?
Music has always been and continue to be a universal language of mankind. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter:
-Describe your situation
-Explain why you cannot continue at this time
-Say what action you would like to do
Science tells us that some activities are good for our health, while some others are bad. Despite knowing that, millions of people all over the world continue with unhealthy activities. Why do you think this is the case and what might be done to change this?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as coursework and projects are ‘not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world there is continuous coverage of sports on television. Some people believe this discourages the young from taking part in any sports themselves. Discuss the view and give your opinion.
In many countries, more and more adults are continuing to live with their parents even after they have completed their education and found jobs. Do the advantages outweigh disavantages?
You have reccently moved to another city but your bank has your address and continues to send all the communicitain there. Wirte a letter to your bank Branch.In this letter mention: -Where have you moved? -What problem are you facing regarding the bank's communicitain? -What do you want them to do regarding old communicitain already sent to the wrong address?
The continuous rise in the world's population is the greatest problem faced by humans at the present time. What are the causes of this continued rise? Do you agree that it is the greatest problem we are currently facing?
Illiteracy continues to be a concern for many countries in the world today. What are the causes of illiteracy in the modern world, and what ef ects does it have on the people concerned and on society as a whole?
Despite health warnings, a large number of people continue to smoke all over the world. Why should we be concerned about this? What solutions would you suggest? Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowl- edge or experience.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
People should be allowed to continue to work as long as the want to, and not be forced to retire at a particular age such as 60 or 65. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experiences.
The chart below gives information about the high-speed continuous internet connection of households in five countries in 2001 and 2002.
Most artists earn low salaries and should therefore receive funding from the government in order for them to continue with thier work. To what extent do you agree:?
Only formal exams, written or practical, can give a clear picture of students' true knowledge and ability at university level. Continuous assessment like course work and projects are poor measures of student ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Space exploration is considered by some to be a waste of resources, while others think it is essential for humankind to continue exploring the universe. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
The diagram shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that continuous coverage of sport on television discourage the young taking past in any sport themselves To what extent doyou agree?
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents.
For the past year, you have been a member of a local club. Now you want to discontinue
your membership.
Write a letter to the club secretary. In your letter
● state what type of membership you have and how you have paid for this
● give details of how you have benefited from the club
● explain why you want to leave
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You are employed full-time and also doing a part-time evening course. You are not able to continue the course.
Write a letter to the course lecturer. In the letter
• explain why you cannot continue the course
• describe the situation
• say what you will be doing about it
There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter: ointroduce yourself odescribe the importance of the park osay what action you will take if the council continues with its plan
The contiuned rise in the worlds population is the greatest problem faced by humanity at the present time. what are the causes of this continued rise. do you agre?
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in different continents. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many contiries today, Crime novels and TV crime drama are becoming more and more popular. Why do you think these books and TV shows are popular? What is your opinion of crime fiction and and TV crime dramas?
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take