Some employers reward member of staff for their exceptional contributions to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective? Are there better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?
You have spare room in your flat and you want to rent it to a student. Write a letter to the accommodation office of the local college. In your letter Explain
Where your flat is?
Why you want to rent it?
What sort of person would like to rent it?
Some students prefer to take a gap year between high school and university to work or to travel. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitor to a museum between 1997 and 2012.
Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have negative impacts on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The graph shows the number of international students enrolled in four Australian universities from 2000 to 2015. Describe this graph and make comparisons where needed.
Learning at university would be more Effective if men and women were educated separately. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that an advertising on TV is useless and others disagree. 19.50 discuss both sides and give your opinion.
In their advertising, businesses nowadays usually emphasise that their products are new some way. Why is this? Do you think it is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Many museums charge for admission while others are free. DO you think the advantage of charging fees for admission to museum outweigh the disadvantages
Many companies sponsor sports as a way to advertise themselves. Some think it is a positive trend, while others think there are disadvantages. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The table and pie charts show the number of research students in Aaustralia universities in 2001 and 2010
Some people think that there should be strict laws to control the amount of joise a person makes because of the disturbance it causes to the people. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience
*Newspapers are less important nowadays because we have up-to-date access to the news on the internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
`Some people think that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Think of one your favorite teachers. Write a note to him or her asking for a recommendation for you to get into a school or program where you are applying.
When people need to complain about a product or poor service, some prefer to complain in writing and others prefer to complain in person. Which way do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Some people think that dancing is an important subject for children at school while others think it is a waste of time.What are positive and negative sides of art at school?Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience or knowledge. Write about 180-220 words.
Some people think that an international car free day is an effective way to reduce air pollution. Others think that there are more effective ways to do this. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some people argue that teaching chilren of different abilities together benefits all of them. Others believe that intelligent children should be taught separately and given special treatment. Discuss both view and give you opinion.
Some people think that young children need to attend nursery before primary school. While others believe young children can spend all day at home. Duscuss both views and give your opinion.
Certain people posit that engaging children in team sports is advantageous, promoting collaboration toward a common goal. Conversely, others argue that the principal advantage of team sports lies in nurturing a competitive spirit. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it then actually visiting it. How true is this statement? is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that you cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
Students at universities often have a choice of place to live. They may choose to live in university dormitories, or they may choose to live in apartments in the community. Compare the advantages of living in university housing with the advantages of living in apartment in the community. Where would you prefer to live? Give reasons for your preference.
Academic achievements a school or university is the only true methods of a person's intelligence. to what extent do you agree or disagree?
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Smacking children is the best form of discipline. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answers with relevant examples.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this good for a country, while others belive that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
TOPIC 18: Some people think that the main purpose of schools is to turn children into good citizens and workers, rather than to benefit them as individuals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows annual water usage (in millions of cubic meters) by industries in some countries
The bar chart shows the persentage of Australian boys and girls attending 4 different sport activities after school 2010. summarise the data
You are going on holiday to a city overseas where your friend lives.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
Write about your plans
Request information where to stay
Ask about the best places to visit
Nowadays young people lack an understanding of how to manage their finances after they finish high school. Explain why they do not know how to manage money and how this can be changed. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some people say there is no need for print newspapers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some countries people encourage teenagers to find part time jobs. Some people agree and others don't. Review both sides and give your opinion.
The number of internet users around the world has risen from just under two billion in 2010 to over five billion today. That is a rise from around 28% of the global population being online to almost 65%. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
All parents want the best opportunity for their children. There some people who think that schools should teach the children skills but others think that having a range of subjects is better for a child’s future. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
say how you feel about his performance
give details of your musical activities
e explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
As computers and technology develop, they can be used to teach children and teachers won’t be necessary soon. Do you agree or disagree?
Music should not be taught in schools along with other subjects such as computers and science. Do you agree or disagree? Or (How far do you agree with this statement?) (To what extent do you agree with this statement?)
Some people prefer to work on school projects with a group, while others would rather work alone. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Students should be allowed to choose academic courses or practical courses, e.g carpenters. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that all children should learn second language from the time they start school, while others believe that it is better to wait until a child is at secondary school. Discuss both views and give Your opinion.
Some employers are giving more value on hiring people with good social skills apart from good qualifications. Do you agree or disagree that social skills are just as crucial as good qualifications for success at work? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the graph below shows the percentage change in the number of international studentsgraduating from universitiesin different Canada provinces between 2001 and 2006
Some businesses find that new employees who just finish their education lack basic interpersonal ability such as work with others as a part of team. What do you think are the causes of this problem? And how to solve this?
Task for today. (an essay) Submit before 12midnight Some people think that teenagers should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. They believe this would benefit teenagers and the society. What is your opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Some people argue that children of different intelligence levels should be taught together, however, others do not think so. Describe both views and give personal opinion.
It has been suggested that cars and public transport should be banned from city centers and only bicycles be allowed instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?