Nowadays university education is very expensive. Some people say that universities should reduce their fees, especially for the less fortunate stuvery spedents or those coming from rural areas. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The diagrams below show the result of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998 - 2008.
Some people believe that visitors to other country should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
You are going to miss some class in the next few weeks Write a letter to your class teacher state the reason for your absence, time you will be coming back, suggest what can be done to the class work you will miss in during those few weeks
Some people think that hosting an international sport event is good for the country, while some people think it is bad. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some children find some children some subjects such as mathematics and philosophy too difficult ti learn, so some people argue that those subjects should be optional rather than compulsory. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar chart details the percentage of internet users according to nation and the pie chart delineates how much individuals from those same countries spent on average shopping online.
Some people therefore think that government should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society.those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding… Would the advantage of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
The diagrams below show the main reasons workers chose to work from home and the hours males and females worked at home for the year 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
2.You recently discovered that there are plans to build a new airport in your area and you are not happy with it. Write a letter to the local authority. In your letter,
o Say how you found out about the plans
o Explain what problems your neighbourhood will face
o Suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
Some people think all lawbreakers should be sent to prison, while others think there are better alternatives for those whose crimes are minor, such as making them do work for the local community. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that large, impressive buildings are important for a city. Others believe that the money should be spent on improving schools and hospitals. Discuss both these views and giver your own opinion.
Each country has its own charity organizations. Sometimes people think that those organizations should only offer help to their own country while others thinks they are supposed to give aid to people in great need wherever they live. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Many small businesses are being forced to close because they are unable to compete with multinational corporations. What problems does this cause and how can those problems be solved?
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainement venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays , distance- learning programs have gained in popularity , but some people argue that online courses can never be taken as good as those taken at college or university in person. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have an upcoming meeting with your manager to discuss your performance in the past years. write a letter to the manager.
In your letter.
Describe your achievements in the past year.
Say what areas/skills need to improve on
Suggest plan to improve those skills/areas.
DISCUSSION ESSAY Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like. Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You recently discovered plans to build a new airport in your area and are unhappy with it. Write a letter to the local authority.
In your letter
•say how you found out about the plans
•explain what problems your neighborhood will face
•suggest some possible solutions to those problems.
Queen Mary Hospital The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
You recently bought a magazine, and its manager asked the readers for their opinions. Write a letter to the manager.
In the letter, you should say:
•give a reason why you chose this magazine;
•explain what you like and dislike about it;
•say what improvement you hope to see in the future.
There are those who believe, multiple choice tests are preferable to essay-based tests. Others are of the opinion that essay type tests are more advantages.
You are planning to take a vacation.
Write a letter to a friend. In your letter
• describe the vacation spot you have chosen
• explain how you plan to spend your time there
• invite your friend to join you on your vacation
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear….
The world has many towns and cities constructed in previous centuries that were more suitable and liveable for people in those times than they are now. What problems will this cause? What can be done to solve these problems?
Some people think that it is a waste of money for countries to host big sporting events like the world cup, and that the money would be better spent on other things. However, others think that hosting large sporting events has a clear, positive impact on a coutry. Discuss both views
The chart and graph below give information about three categories of workers in Australia and the unemployment levels within those groups. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that those moving abroad should try to adapt themselves to the new cultures. While some think that there is no need to do so. Discuss both view and give ur opinion.
Traditional medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal remedies, is very popular in some countries. Those who practise traditional medicine claim that it is better than modern medicine in maintaining and improving health. Do you agree or disagree with this point of view?
The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK, in 1997 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps below show road access to a city hospital in 2007 and in 2010. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write a letter to a teacher asking for a reference letter for a job and explain:
– Why you have chosen him to write the reference letter
– What kind of job you are applying for
– Why you think you are suitable for this job
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why students chose to study at a particular UK university in 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
For many, shopping malls are great places to spend their leisure time and meet others. People, however, in the past mostly visited those when necessary. To what extent do you think this is a negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Companies that have a long average working time are more economically successful than those companies that do not have a long working time. Do you agree or disagree?
The first chart below shows the number of British visitors to the US and American visitors to the UK from 2011 to 2015. The second chart shows the amount spent by those visitors in that period.
More and more companies are willing to view graduates of online universities on an equal level as those who attended brick-and-mortar classrooms. Discuss the advantages of both styles of learning as it relates to the working world.
The money spent by governments on space programs would be better spent on vital public services such as schools and hospitals. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people say that advertising is extremely successful at pursuing aaj to buy things other people think that the advertising is so common that we no longer patterns on to it discuss those views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams below show two hostel rooms that can be occupied by several people. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ? People should read only those books that are about real events l, real people, and established facts. Use specific and details to support your opinion.
The charts below give information about attendance at entertainment venues and admission prices to those venues in 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries university students live at home with their family while they study, whereas in other countries students attend university in another city & stay in hostels away from their family. Do you think the benefits of living away from home during university outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviours .others diasagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You stayed with a local family when you participated in an exchange program in lreland. You returned to your home country in a hurry and found that you had forgotten to take your laptop. Write a letter to the family and thank them for their hospitality. Describe your computer and where it is, and ask the host to send it back to you.
The gap between the rich and the poor is increasingly wide, as poor people become poorer and rich people become richer. What problems could this situations cause? what are the solutions to address those problems?
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match
Some people think that all university student should study whatever they want. Other believe that they should only be allowed to study subject that will be useful in the future such as those related to science and technology. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend.
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others. Some people, therefore, think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevent subjects should not receive the government funding Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantage
You have just come back from San Francisco. When you were there, your friend Mr Jackson gave you a great deal of help.
Write a letter to Mr. Jackson to thank him for his hospitality and help. In your letter:
-Thank him for his help
-Explain what you are impressed the most.
-Invite him to visit you in your country.