During last twenty years, the assessment of students has undergone a major transformation. Many educational institutions have shifted their focus from traditional examination towards variety of innovative assessment techniques, as they believe traditional examination results are not often true to student's ability. To what extent do you agree with this?
A friend has invited you to a family dinner at his/her place.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
thank him/her for inviting you
ask for suggestions what you want to bring as a gift
make suggestions about his/her visit to your place
With growing numbers of people convicted of crimes, prisons are getting full. People are beginning to call for the use of more alternative forms of punishment that do not involve a prison sentence for non-violent crimes. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such a system?
The maps below show the changes experienced by the town of Harton at rhe beginning of the 21st Century. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary.
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The pie graphs show the nutritional consistency of two dinners. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter: • explain why you are accepting the invitation • describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party • offer to bring a dish to share
In your opinion, what has been the most significant transportation innovation of the past 200 years? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience. (
The pie graphs show the nutritional consistency of two dinners. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data? summarize the information, and make a comparison.
Some people claim that the government should provide free health care. Others think that the government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it's better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
Some people think that when recruiting, companies should aim to take on people who are innovative and able to work independently, while others consider that they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In some countries today, children are taught from a young age that competition is important and that winning is everything. Is this a positive or a negative development?
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You had dinner with your friend’s family. Write a letter to your friend and express your feelings about the dinner. In your letter, you should:
Say what you enjoyed about the dinner
Describe how you feel about his/her family
Invite your friend and his/her family to you place
Dogs are one of the most popular pets in the world, yet many would, yet many would say it is inappropriate to have them in built-up inner-city areas? Do you agree or disagree?
In France, unhealthily skinny models are officially banned. While some people are supportive of this law, others believe that such restriction in the fashion industry is unreasonable.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution. •State what problems you had with the food you ordered. •Complain about the service. •Describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem to your satisfaction.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
SOME PEOPLE DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE IN GAMES’ SPORTS OR COMPETITIONS UNLESS EVERYONE GETS A PRIZE. OTHERS THINK THAT CHILDREN MUST LEARN TO DEAL WITH WINNING OR LOSING IN ORDER TO BE FULLY PREPARED FOR LIFE.DISCUSS BOTH THE VIEWS AND GIVE YOUR OPINION.
Dogs are the most popular pets in the world, yet many would say it is inappropriate to have them in built-up inner city areas. Do you agree or disagree ?
Some people think that intelligence is innate while others think that we can improve our intelligence through learning. Discuss both sides and give your opinon.
The local newspaper is holding a "best neighbor in the area" competition. Write a letter to the newspaper to recommend your neighbor for this competition. In your letter, Introduce yourself Say whom you are recommending Explain why this neighbor should be the winner of this competition
The map bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarise the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Chi Vu)
You recently received an invitation to a dinner party at your friend’s house. Write a letter to accept the invitation. In your letter:
explain why you are accepting the invitation
describe why you are looking forward to the dinner party
offer to bring a dish to share
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Innovation is often driven by the pursuit of profit and economic growth. However, some argue that it should prioritize addressing social and environmental issues. Discuss both sides and give your own opinion.
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
In your opinion, why is the circus still a popular form of entertainnment in the modern electronic age? Support your opinion with reasons and examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarize the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. dũng
Some people think that when recruiting people a company should aim to find people who are innovative and are able to work independently while others think that they should recruit people who are able to work in a team and follow instructions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
To be labelled a ‘Work of Art’, a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled ‘masterpieces ’ while true work of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree?
The map bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21st century. Summarise the information by reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
When someone achieves greatness thanks to an innovation or other breakthrough, it is usually agreed that the individual has a high level of intelligence. Do you think that inborn thinking skills play the main role in the successful life of people? What role does ‘nurtured’ intelligence play i achievements n of a successful person?
Traditions are about the past and innovation is about the future, and it has been argued that we need to let go of traditions for the sake of progress. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? What role should traditions have in our lives? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
People argue that raising children in today’s society is more difficult than in the past. Others believe that it is much easier due to all the innovations. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Around the world, many adults are working from home, and more children are beginning to study from home because technology has become cheaper and more accessible. Do you think this is a positive or negative development? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Nowadays a growing number of boys and girls within normal weight ranges have an intense fear of gaining weight and therefore get anorexia. Why do you think a lot of teenagers have a strong desire to be skinny? What can be done to prevent this eating disorder?
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars travelling through three suburban roads during working hours in a 10-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999
Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries. Do you thinnk the educational benefits of testing outway any disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You have been asked to organise a special dinner to celebrate your company’s achievements this year. Write a letter to the restaurant you have chosen. In your letter say :
* why you want to come to the restaurant and when
* how many people will attend the dinner
* what special requirements you have
You have recently had dinner at an expensive restaurant and you were not satisfied with the food or service.
You have decided to write a letter to the manager to complain about:
•the table you were seated at
•the long delays and unavailability of some items
•the lack of concern by staff members regarding your problems
Since the beginning of 21st century internet has been changed dramatically and working from home has become common. While working in the comfort of home may prove to be a blessing, office workers have some unmatchable benefits. This essay will discuss why office goers could be more productive than people who choose to be home-sourced.
You and some friends had dinner in a restaurant a few nights ago. The service at the restaurant was terrible and the food was bad. You and two of your friends had severe stomachaches the following day. The food was also overpriced.
Write to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter,
-explain these problems
-give details that you think are relevant
-ask the manager to do something about the situation
Write a letter
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution.
Write an email to the restaurant's manager in about 150-200 words. Your email should do the following things:
The chart below shows the results of two surveys, carried out at the beginning and end of the year, asking a restaurant's unhappy customers why they were dissatisfied with their experience.
The three pie charts compare the composition of four different meals, namely breakfast, dinner, lunch and snacks, in terms of three nutrients, namely sodium, saturated fat and added sugar.
You have seen a Tourist Board advert welcoming nominations for a 'Best City/Town Award.' Nominate your home city/town. Write a letter to the Tourist Board.
In your letter • nominate your town/city and refer to its location
• explain what is special about your city/town
• say how winning an award would change your city/town
Some people claim that the government should provide free health care. Others think that the government will not provide the most innovative methods of treatment and it’s better to invest those funds in education and culture. What is your opinion?
The maps bellow show changes experienced by the town of Lakeside at the beginning of the 21th century . Summarize the information by reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently made reservations for dinner at a very famous and expensive restaurant in town. However, the meal and the service were terrible. The restaurant manager was not available to solve the problem, so you left without a resolution.
Write a letter to the restaurant's manager in abot 150-200 words.
- state what problems you had with the food you ordered
- complain about the service
- describe how you want the restaurant to resolve the problem