Living in a foreign country requires a person to interact with a different culture on a daily basis, whether during their studies, work, or social life. Within the context of higher education (university), what are the causes and potential effects of communication breakdown within multicultural project groups? To what extent can a student proactively learn the necessary skills that aid effective intercultural communication?
Imagine you are the headteacher who received the letter.
Write a letter in response to the parent.
In your letter, you should:
• discuss and evaluate the issues raised by the parent in the letter
• give your own views about teaching life skills and whether you think these lessons should
replace other subjects in the curriculum.
Base your letter on what you have read in the parent’s letter, but be careful to use your own words.
Address each of the bullet points.
Begin your letter, ‘Dear A. Ifan …’
Write about 250 to 350 words.
In some countries, there is a trend that many people tend to marry later and have fewer children compared with the past. Why is this happening? ls this a positive or negative development?
Some people think that AI pictures are meaningless because it contains no deep intention while others argue that even if it is silly, it can still succeed in amusing users. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
2nd diagram. The diagram illustrates the multitude of steps a book undergoes before being published. Overall, there are nine stages a manuscript goes through before being released to the readership. After being wrote, the manuscript is sent from the writer to publishing house in order to be meticulously analyzed and studied. Once the book is validated, a contract between the author and the publisher has to be agreed and signed. The next step consists on designing the layout for the book using computer science before getting the final validation. Then comes the moment to print, in another words, put the data from a digital form to a paper form. The book binding follows the printing. Once the editor chooses the correct shape of the product, the work can be delivered to many bookshops so it can be commercialized. To conclude we can say that the release of a writing production in a paper format, no matter the literature gender of the manuscript, needs numerous steps, 9 to be exact, and requires full collaboration between a publishing house and the author.
Some people think young people are not suitable for important positions in the government, while other people think this is a good idea for young people to take on these positions. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
In some cultures, children are often told that they can acheive anything if they try hard enough. What are the advantages and disadvantages of giving children this message?
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
• explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
• say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
• give details of when you would be available for this work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
Question: You recently received letter from a friend asking for your advice on go to college or try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.Write a letter to this friend.In your letter:
°Say why she will not enjoy going to college
°Explain why getting a job is a good idea
°Suggest the type of job that would be suitable.
Nowadays, it seems that different generations within the family spend less time doing activities together. Why is that? Is it a positive or negative development?
GENETIC ENGINEERING IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE IN MODERN SOCIETY. SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT IT WILL IMPROVE PEOPLE´S LIVES IN MANY WAYS. OTHER FEEL THAT IT MAY BE A THREAT TO LIFE ON EARTH. DISCUSS BOTH VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Children should take part time jobs in their free time or they should totally focus on their studies. What are the advantages and disadvantages to children of doing so?
The line graph gives information about the proportion of students from age 18 to 25 years old in universities in four various areas (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand) from 1961 to 2011.
Some people claim that children should be taught how to handle money and finances at school. Others, however, think that it should be a matter for families and not education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people suggest that international news should study as a subject in secondary school . However,others say that it will be a waste of valuable school time. Discuss both views and give your opinoin.
In some countries old people who retire from work spend the money on themselves (e.g. holiday) rather than save money for their children. Is this a positive or negative development?
1. Present a written argument to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic: "Children are facing more pressures nowadays from academic, social and commercial perspectives. What are the causes of these pressures and what measures should be taken to reduce these pressures?
“The flow chart illustrates the consequences of deforestation. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.”
Many modern children spend great deal of time sitting in front of a television or computer screen. This is exteremly harmful to their development. Therefore, parents should strictly limit the time that children spend in this way. to what extent do you agree or disgree?
you need to take some time off of the work to go on holiday
write a letter to your director manager
in your letter
ask for time off and explain
why provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work
describe what you will do to prepare or makeup for your absence
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in new Zeland in 2003 and 2013.
It is pointless making children who lack artistic talent learn painting and drawing in Art classes at school. Instead, they should concentrate on other creative or practical subjects for which they may have more aptitude. To what extent do you agree ot disagree?
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss.
In your letter:
explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need
explain how you will keep up-to-date while you’re away
suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
Some think schools should rewards students who have the best academic results, while others think it’s more important to reward students who achieve other types of success (such as sports, music, and good behaviour). Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Young people today spend too much money and time following fashion trends (clothing, tech). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Your child is going on a trip to another country for 3 days. School is looking for some parents who can join the trip and you decided to apply for the same. You are interested in going with trip. Write a letter to the head of the school and include:
– Why you want to join the team
– What you can do to assist
– Queries related to the trip.
the top priority of business is making money, and they do not need to have social responsibilities. to what extent do you agree or disagree
Some primary schools have taken measures to prevent students from having mobile phones on school grounds. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It is often thought that the increase in juvenile crime can be attributed to violence in the media. Do you agree that this is the main cause of juvenile crime? What solutions can you offer to solve this issue?
It is the responsibility of schools to teach good behaviour in addition to providing formal education. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments of poorer nations to look after their citizens themselves? Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and with relevant evidence.
The process diagram illustrates the manufacture the bricks for the building industry in 7 steps.
You want to apply for a part-time job. Write a letter to the employer. In your letter:
- Introduce yourself.
- Explain why you are interested in the job.
- Outline your relevant experience and skills.
Some people prefer cold weather conditions, while others don't. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Write atleast 250 words and give your opinion with relevant examples from your own experience.
The given diagram illustrates how the layout of a public library has changed.
Some people believe that it is more effective for students to study in a group, while others believe that it is better for them to study alone. Discuss both view and give your own opinion.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new sources in remote and untouched areas is a necessity. Do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that living in big cities has more advantages than living in rural areas, while others think that rural life is better. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are temporarily moving to a new city for your job. You will be there for three months, and you would like to rent some accommodation for your stay. Write to an accommodation rental office. In your letter •Tell them how long you are staying. •Describe the type of accommodation you would like. •Explain what facilities you will need nearby.
In some countries, secondary education focuses in depth on two or three subjects, while in others students take a large number of subjects. Which system do you think is better?
The map shows A and B village in 1995 and now.
The bar chart shows the participation of children (aged 5 to 14 years old) is selected leisure activities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Demand for gas and oil is increasing and so finding new resources in remote and untouched areas is a necesity. Do the advantages of this outweight its disadvantages ?
One of your colleagues is leaving for a new job, and your manager has asked you to arrange a farewell party for him/her.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,
•suggest a suitable date and time for the party
•recommend a place
• discuss the food and entertainment options that should be available
Some people believe that children should not be exposed to advertising while other think that using children in advertising campaigns is a mutually beneficial agreement. Discuss both these views and give your opinion .
Some people believe that school children should do their class work individually. Other people believe that sometimes class work should be done in small groups. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
More and more people today are moving away from where their friends and family live. Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, paying for things using mobile apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away,
give instructions about how to care for your pet,
describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.
When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine.
The chart illustrates the percentage of male and female executives in seven different types of profession across the UK in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where necessary.