Some people believe that children learn better when they are placed in classes with children of simiar academic abilities. Other believe that children learn better when they are in classes with children representing a diverse range of academic abilities. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
the pie chart show the sizes of classes ion primary schools in four states in Australia in 2010 summerize the information below
3. Apologizing to a friend
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate had returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to to him / her. In your letter:
apologize for the mistake
find out how important the book is to him / her
say what you will do
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _____
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
You bought a new HD television last week. At first it seemed to work perfectly but after a few hours a line appeared accross the TV and the sound seemed a little strange. You cannot take the TV back to the shop so you devide to write to them. Write a letter of complaint to the shop. In your letter:
- give them the background information
- described the problem
- ask them to resolve the issue.
The chart below give information about level of education in Glasgow,a city in Scotland, in 2010.
Your school is planning to arrange a one-day trip for students. They have given two options to students to choose from.
Question:
Choose the option that you prefer. Why do you prefer your choice? Explain the reasons for your choice. Write about 150-200 Words.
Option(s):
Option 1: Option A: Science Museum: This will help them reinforce their concepts of science learnt in classrooms, and will prove entertaining along with knowledge.
Option 2: Option B: Water Park: This will help them indulge in refreshing environment away from the hectic school routine where there are no expectations to meet.
Many believe that traditional classroom-based education will be replaced by alternative methods by the year 2050. What is your opinion?
The bar chart shows the average count of the students per class in primary schools and lower secondary schools in 6 countries compared to the world average in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You travelled to another city on business last week, and there was a problem with your hotel room.
Write to the hotel manager. In your letter…
•Tell the manager about the problems you had
•Explain to them how you feel about what happened
•Let them know what actions you would like them to take.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
In many countries, plastic shopping bags are the main source of rubbish, causing pollution on land and in water, so they should be banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree
The breakthroughs in medical science are by far the most significant advances in world society over the last two centuries. Discuss this statement and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
The bar chart shows the total amount of income in commerce of fiction books(young adults, classics, mystery, romance, sci- fi and fantasy) from 2006 to 2010.
Some people think that we learn best through in-person interaction with a teacher in a classroom. Others believe that online learning is more effective. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The flow chart below the recycling procedure of glass bottles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
In today’s time, the internet is making it easy to study online from home. So prefer online courses to study and they think its better. Others prefer classroom education. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
•explain why you chose to study English at the school
•describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
In many countries, plastic containers have become more popular than ever. They are used in many businesses, for example, the food and drink industries. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people think that traditional classrooms will be replaced by online learning in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree
You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book.
Write a letter to him/her.
• apologize for the mistake
• find out how important the book is to him/her
• say what you will do
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the numbers and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Write a complaint letter to the owner of a TV channel, to complain aboutvteh steady decline in the quality of their TV programmes over the last decades.
the chart below gives information on the location and typle of dances class young people in a town in australia are currently attending. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
More and more plastic waste is polluting cities, countrysides and oceans on the world. What problems does it cause? What are the solutions?
The picture below shows the recycling process of wasted glass bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Computers are now the basis of the modern world. They should therefore be introduced into classrooms, and their programs used for direct teaching purposes. However, dependence on computers in teaching may carry a certain degree of risk to students. Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The percentage of overweight children in western society has increased by almost 20% in the last ten years. Discuss the causes and effects of this disturbing trend.
Some people say that time and money spent on music classes in schools aren’t necessary; instead, children should be learning a useful subject such as science and computer. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give your own opinion and include relevant examples
There is an annual work party next month, which is held every year.
Write a letter to your colleagues to co-arrange the party.
In your letter:
· Say what would you do differently than last year
· Say what you think were some of the things not so good last year
· Suggest where to meet to plan for the party.
You do not need to write any address.
Begin your letter with
Dear …,
Tourism has increased so much over the last 50 years that it is having a mainlynegative impact on local inhabitants and the environment. However, other claimthat it is good for the economy. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages oftourism and give your opinion.
You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and was not able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him/her in the hospital, telling him/her about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• tell him/her which team won
• say how you felt about the match
• ask how he/she is doing
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ……………….,
The diagram shows a method of shaping glass containers.
the chart below shows the different types of goods and services purchased online in Australia, Canada and the United kingdom last year.
A construction project has recently begun near your home. There are loud noises coming from the construction site all day. In the last few days, the workers have been working until midnight. You are having trouble sleeping with the loud noise, and you have to wake up early for work.
Write a letter to your local government and do the following things:
• Tell them where you live.
• Explain what the problem is.
• Ask them to limit the time in which the workers can operate heavy machinery.
The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summmarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks.
Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter
• describe what the problems are
• explain how these problems are affecting you
• suggest what you would like the company to do
Some of today's schools insist that all students have their own laptop computer in class to assist in their education. Do you feel that this would be an advantage to students' education or would it be an unnecessary complication?
Some people believe that children should attend extra classes after school while some disagree. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
More and more plastic is polluting cities, the countryside and oceans in the world. What are the problems caused by plastic wastes? What measures should be taken to solve it?
In the last 20 years, the assessment of students has undergone major transformation. Many educational institutions no longer use formal examination as a means of assessment as they believe formal examination results are an unfair indication of a student’s ability. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people think that buildings such as flats and houses should be designed to last a long time. Others believe that it is more important to provide accommodation quickly and cheaply. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Compare the advantage and disadvantage 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 a lesson with a private tutor taking lesson as a part of a class taking lesson online going to live in a country where the language is spoken
some people say that the mainimportant problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plnats and animlas. others say yhat there are more important enviromental problems. discuss both these views and give your opinion
The chart shows monthly retail sales of different kinds of the stores in the USA last year.
Art classes, like painting and drawing, are not as important as other subjects, so some people think that it should not be a compulsory subject at high school. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
the table below shows how the UK unemployed spent thelr timelastyear, the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year.
The % of overweight children in Weston countries has increased by 20% in last 10 years. Discuss the cause and effects of disturbing trend?
The diagram provides information about the growth trend of four modern technologies over the last six years.
Some people think language class should be taught in small class. Others think the number of students doesn't matter. Do you agree or disagree?
You live in a small university town. Last week, you drove to a big city about two hours away to buy a new laptop at a good price. You worked on the laptop all week and finished writing a long assignment that is due shortly. However, this week, the laptop doesn’t even switch on. Write to the store. In your letter:
Tell the store where you live & what happened
Explain the problem with the laptop
State what action you would like the store to take