University students often focus on one subject. However, some people think that universities should encourage students to learn a range of other subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some cities have vehicle-free days when private cars, trucks, and motorcycles are banned from the city centre. People are encouraged to use public transportation such as buses, taxis, and metro on vehicle-free days. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You have just started a course in a college which has no sports facilities of its own. Write a letter to the manager of the nearest private sports club. In your letter
•introduce yourself
• say why you are interested in this sports club
• ask some questions about the club e.g. facilities, members, costs
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels od sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
The use of private cars dominates most large cities in the world, causing a negative effect on the quality of life for the majority of the people who live in these cities. Alternative forms of transport should be encouraged, and international laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are interested in scholarship programme to study at a foriegn university. Write a letter to enquire about the course. in your letter 1. Explain which course you are interested in 2. Tell what you know about the university 3. Explain why you should receive the scholarship
You recently did a short cookery courses. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter describe what you enjoyed about the course. Say how much cooking you've done since the course. Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer.
The most effective way to solve traffic problems in the cities is to encourage people from suburbs or the countryside to live in the cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Some universities now offer their courses on the Internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, distance-learning programs are such common thing for us (the study material by post, by internet) but some people argue that courses can never be taken as good as those by attending in a college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people prefer to use public transportation while others say that personal cars are the best mode of transportation. Excessive use of private cars is considered to be the main reason for the traffic jam in many cities and that's why the use of public transportation is encouraged. In your opinion what are the pros and cons of using public transport?
You recently have completed a course in a training centre in Canada, your friend also wants to do the same course.
write a letter to him stating. In your letter
- what you did during the course
- why you recommend this course
- what the possible benefits of this course are.
Some people believe that if police force carries guns, it can encourage a higher level of violence. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been staying in a foreign country for the last two years, and your visa is about to expire next June. However, you are planning to take a three-months professional course. You will need a visa extension.
Write a letter to the consular in the embassy and ask for an extension on your visa.
Adults do less exercise these days. Some people think that showing sports events on the television such as the Olympics and international tournaments is the best way to encourage adults to do exercise. Others believe there are more effective ways to do so. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
U recently attended short course at college and left an electronic device behind in the classroom. Write an email to the course administrator. In your letter
1-Give details of the course u attended and explain what happened.
2-Describe the device and where u left it
3-Tell the course administrator what would u like him to do
Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about:
- what course are you doing now
- why you are not satisfied with that course
-what course you would like to change to.
Art is considered an essential part of all cultures throughout the world. However, these days fewer and fewer people appreciate art and turn their focus to science, technology and business. Why do you think that is? What can be done to encourage more people to take interest in arts?
The best way to solve the traffic and transportation problem is to encourage people to live in cities rather than suburbs or countryside. What are the effects of rapid population growth in the city? How can the quality of life city dwellers be maintain?
The table below shows the percentage of first-year students who gave very good rating to the resources provided by a college, for three courses. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Some universities now offer thier courses on the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development?
the chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. the tabel shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years.
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
The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to socialise. To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements.
Some people say that advertising encourages people to buy things they do not need. Others say that advertisements are important sources of information about new products. Discuss both views and give your opinion. H
You are interested in attending a training course abroad but require financial support to do so. Write a letter to the education department requesting financial assistance.
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over past thirty years that may cities in the world are now on big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? How government should encourage people to reduce using
Adults do less exercise nowadays. Some think that people can be encouraged to live healthy through sporting events such as Olympics or World Cup. Others think that there are more better ways to encourage adults for exercise. Discuss both views and state you opinion.
You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.
Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. in your letter
describe what you enjoyed about the course
say how much cooking you've done since the course
suggest another cookery course you'd fies
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Some people think that the best way to learn about business is to study a course at college or university. Others believe that there are other better ways to learn about business. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that a sxense of competition in children should be encouraged. others believe that children who are tauht to cooperate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both the viewsand give your own opinion.
Write a letter to your friend describing the university you have joined recently for your post-graduation. Invite him or her to visit you sometime.
In your letter:
-describe your new course and university
- what do you like about it
- ask your friend to visit you sometime
As more and more students enter universities; academic qualifications are becoming devalued. To get ahead in many professions, more than one degree is now required, and in the future, people will likely take some degree courses before even starting work. It is an undesirable situation. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
There are millions of vehicles on the road nowadays, and the number is predicted to increase in the future. Many argue that alternative forms of transport should be encouraged and laws introduced to control car ownership and use. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that television is a powerful educational tool. Other people believe that television is nothing more than mindless entertainment and should be discouraged. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
A long distance flight consumes more fuel than a car running for several years. Some argue that it would be better to discourage people to have non-essential air travel than to limit the use of cars. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
More and more qualified people are moving from oiir ti rucg ciybtrues ti fukk vacabcues in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countires are stealing from poor countries. Ohters feel that this is only part of the natural movement of worker around the world. Discuss both the views and give your opinion.
online vs. offline courses discuss and provide your view
Some people think that in order to continue improving the quality of high school education, students should be encouraged to evaluate and criticize their teachers. Others, however, believe that this would result in the loss of respect and dignity for teachers. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You do NOT need to write your own address.
Scientist have been warning for many years about the importance of protecting the environment and that we must limit the use of energy in our daily lives. Despite warning, many people do not do this. What are the reasons for that and how people can be encouraged to take an interest in protecting the environment?
Some people believe that if the police force carries guns, it would encourage a higher level of violence in that society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Today, many parents force their children to study all kinds of courses in their early age. What are the reasons behind this? What effects do you think this practice would bring to the children?
The bar chart shows the number of overseas students enrolled in a third year Computer Science course at a Canadian college. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Despite the existence of legal institutions such as courts to resolve differences between people, some people still think that it is better to settle for cases out of courts. To what extent so you agree ?
Title :Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugars which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
University students always focus on one specific subject, but some people think that universities should encourage their students to study a wide range of subjects in addition to their own subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You have just starteda course in a college which has no sport facilitiesbof its own. Writte letter to the management of the nearest private port club. In your letter.
●introduce yourself
●say why you are interested in this sport club
●ask some questions about the club e.g facilities, members,cost
Car ownership has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now ‘one big traffic jam.’How true do you think this statement is? What measures can governments take to discourage people from using their cars?