some experts hold the view that it’s better for the children to start learning foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. give advantages and disadvantages.
•In large cities, the issue of overpopulation has been a significant cause of concern which leads to a lack of jobs and traffic congestion. What is the cause of this? How can government help in solving this problem?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Is it advantages or disadvantageous for the students?
some people belive that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programmes. Others think that it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Nowadays museums are mainly visited by foreigners or tourists, not by local people. Why do you think this is the case? What can be done to attract local visitors?
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.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disargee with this statement?
Some families send their children to a foreign country to be educated. Discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this course of action. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays, many old cities are rebuild and redesigned( with older buildings knocked down) in order to look modern. Discuss both advantages and disadvantages of this practice?
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year Summarise the information by selectign and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many students have the opportunity to study in foreign countries. While studying abroad has benefits for many students, it may not be beneficial to all. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages or not
4 years ago Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teachign sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
These days, many university courses are offered through the internet. Some people think that online teaching has more advantages than conventional classroom teaching or lectures, while others claim that there are significant disadvantages. Do the benefits of online teaching outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the design for a wind turbine and its location. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You have begun a new course at University and the professor gave you the first assignment of the course . You are not sure how to write the assignment.
Write an email to your professor . In your letter:
-state your purpose;
-explain the problem;
-ask for an appointment to discuss it
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Living a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause seious social problems, as well as as pratical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Many people choose to travel abroad to learn a foreign languages instead of studying in their home town. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this
You recently visited a foreign country and gost some information at the Tourist Information Centre. The information given to you was wrong. Write a letter to the centre manager and explain:
what was the information required
how was the wrong information provided?
what problem did you have because of this?
Last month you had a foreign holiday where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
explain why you didn’t write earlier
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
describe your favourite memory from the holiday.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do vou agree or disagree with this statement?
_Nowadays technology is influencing modern art in areas such as design, painting and film._ *Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
The internet is probably the most significant invention of the last decades. Without it our lives would be completely different. What are the advantages and disadvantages?
You have received an important document in a foreign language and you need it translated quickly. One of your friends knows this language. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
- Tell him why the document is important.
- Explain why you need it translated urgently.
- Suggest to your friend how you will get the document to him.
The rise of artificial intelligence will lead to significant unemployment in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
DO YOU THINK THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE WILL BE LOST WITH GLOBALISATION OR ITS SIGNIFICANCE WILL INCREASE WITH GLOBALISATION? WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
An increasing number of schools provide tablets and laptop computers for students to use in school, replacing books and other printed materials like exams and assignments. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think that taxation should be kept to a minimum as the money people earn should be theirs to do with as they wish. Others believe that people should pay a significant level of tax in order to support the public services we all depend on. In your view, what is the fairest way to deal with the issue of taxation?
Children experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning of a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The environmental problems facing today’s world are so significant that few ordinary people can improve this situation. The government and large companies should reduce the amount of damage to the environment. Do you agree or disagree?
Living in a country where you have to speak a foreign language can indeed pose both social and practical challenges. Do you agree or disagree?
What book or film do you think portrays a country’s culture the best? Would you recommend it to a foreign friend who wishes to learn and understand that country? Describe the book or film and explain why you would recommend it. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
TOPIC: Some people think that it is good for a country's culture to import foreign movies and TV programs. Others think it is better to produce these locally. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The popularity of online education has grown significantly in recent years. Do you think this positive or negative development? Over the last few years,online education is developing significantly in several modern countries. I believe that it has positive and negative sides.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel or to work in a foreign language. Others say that these are not the only reasons why. Someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The line graph Illustrates the number of students from India, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and Colombia, who enrolled at De Salle University during the period from 1980 to 2020. Overall, the number of students increased significantly in all countries. However, from 2010 changes for Vietnam and Nepal were much more severe.
Because many children are not able to learn foreign language, schools should not force to learn foreign language. to what extend do you agree or disagree?
The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the type of accommodation chosen by foreign students studying English in the city of Hamilton and other related information.
The graph shows the number of foreign tourists visiting country X in 2019 and 2020.
Compared to the past, more people are studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student's home country?
Globalization has significantly increased interactions between countries through trade, culture, and technology. Some people believe that globalization brings more benefits than drawbacks. Others argue that it causes more problems than advantages. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of three of the following ways of learning a foreign language. State which you consider to be the most effective. studying on your own taking lessons with a private tutor taking lessons as part of a class taking lessons online going to live in a country where the language is spoken media?
Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries? Notice that there are two questions: 1) Why do many people prefer to watch foreign films? 2) Should governments support local film industries?
xSome experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary schools rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The cost of flying has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
Some people feel that multinational companies improve life in the foreign countries where they sell their goods and services. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
The chart below shows the destination of students graduated from physics courses and Art & Design courses in a European country in 2017.
You will go to a foreign country to stay there for one year, and you need a place to live in. You have decided to write to an agency for accommodation.
Write a letter to the agency to get information about accommodation.
why you are going to this country
what kind of accommodation you want
when you will arrive
Learning a foreign language offers an insight into how people from other cultures think and see the world. The teaching of foreign language should be compulsory at all primary school. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?