In the past, lectures were the traditional method of teaching large numbers of students in a classroom. Nowadays new technology is increasingly being used to teach students. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this new approach in teaching?
The bar graph illustrated data about the estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by gender for last year. Describe it.
There is a problem with the changing room in the sports centre that you visit.You have complained several times but with no success
Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre.In your letter:
•describe what the problem with the changing room is
•say what happened last time you complained
•explain what you want the manager to do
You play a team sports with some friends. Last week a member of the
team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at that weekend.
You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
tell him which team won.
describe the conditions on the day.
say how you felt about the match
The diagram below show the process of recycling plastic bottles
The diagram provides a visual representation of the plastic bottle recycling process.
In the last century when a human astronaut arrived on the moon he said "it is a big step for mankind". But some people say it makes little or no difference to our daily life. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years? Many people believe that women make better parenting than men and that this is why they have the greater role in raising children in most societies. Others claim that men are just as good as women at parenting. Write an essay expressing your point of view. Give reasons for your answer.
More and more countries have a problem with plastic waste, polluting the countryside and oceans. What problems does it cause? How can these problems be solved?
Some people prefer online classes, while others think it is better to be in a traditional classrooms. Discuss both views and giveyour opinion
Write a letter to the organizer of an annual festival that you attended last year. Include - Feedback about last year - An offer to volunteer - Questions about the festival
More children are becoming overweight. Therefore, daily physical education classes should be compulsory in primary and secondary schools. To what extent do you agree?
The graph shows the income of four cafés in New York over last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Make comparisons where relevant
Topic 1 : As computers are being used more and more in education, there will soon be no role for the teacher in the classroom. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Advances in health and biology and other areas of society in the last 100 years have transformed the way we live as well as postponing the day we die. There is no better time to be alive than now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write to the airline: -Complaining about this situation -Saying why it caused you problems -Seeking suitable compensation
Some people think that teaching methodology in the modern class room should be based on experiential learning while others believe that traditional approach is the best. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the opinion?
The chart show the average rainfall for Australia by month for last year and the line shows the average rainfall. summarize key information andmake comparison where relavent.
The line graph below shows the relationship between age and crime in the UK in the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In many countries, plastic containers are becoming more popular and widely used in foods and drinks industries. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
An increasing number of couples have adopted a “chidless” lifestyle over the last decades. What do you think is causing this? What effects will this trend have on society?
The charts below give information on the location and types of classes youung people in a town in Australia are currently attending.
In some schools, teacher teach a foreign language to student of primary language to student of the introductory class. What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with this phenomenon? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to questionsvand offer criticism to their teachers. Other think this will lead to a loss of respect discipline in the classroom. Discuss both views and give your opinion
The pie charts below show the proportions of visits to Ireland last year by age group, and by gender and type of visit.
Some people believe that the typical teaching situation of a teacher and students in the class will not exist by the year 2050. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The pie charts illustrate the online sales for Canadian retailers in 2005 and 2010. Overall, both electronic appliances and foods were the most purchased via the internet. During the year 2005, the most sold product was the electronics and appliance with 35% whilst the second most purchased via internet was home furnishings with 22% of totals sales. Comes after food and beverage and video games with the former that took 22% of the global online market and the latter that represented the smallest proportion of 18% Nonetheless the trend has changed 5 years after in 2010. Indeed, Electronic goods still represented an important part of the total sales with 30%, but weren’t he first product to be sold. Food and beverage took the lead with a proportion of 32% from the total sales. In addition, video games came in the 3th position representing 23% of online purchases in Canada whilst home’s furniture became at the last position of sales with 15%. In general, electronics had always represented an important part of the online market in Canada.
❖Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
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
In some countries, more and more people are hiring a personal fitness trainer, rather than playing sport or doing execercise classes. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Universities and colleges are now offering qualifications through distance learning from the Internet rather than teachers in the classroom. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
In many countries, people do not recycle waste material, such as paper glass and cans. What are the reasons for this? What could be done to solve these problem?
Some people argue that art classes should become compulsory in high school education. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
You are planning to organise your high school class reunion. For that, write a letter to
your friend to invite him/her to the reunion.
You should include the following in your letter:
• when and where the party is
• give some details about what is going to happen at the party
• tell him/her what you have been doing recently
Cashless transaction order of the day most of the time people prefer using plastic cash. Do you think this is trend will be useful for the society.
The behavior of students in class is becoming worse and worse.. What are the causes of this? What solutions can be offered?
ASSGNMENT
There have been some problems with the bus servicing, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company, in your letter:
1. Describe what the problems are
2. Explain how these problems are affecting you
3. Suggest what you would like the company to do
Students should focus on learning in the classroom rather than show their status by wearing fashionable clothes. Thebefore, all students have to wear school uniforms. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Art classes, such as painting and drawing, are as important to a child’s development as other subjects, so they should be compulsory in high schools. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Last Friday you flew from New York to Paris. When you arrived home, you discovered that you had left your cabin bag on the plate. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter:
•Where and when you lost your bag
•What your bag looks like
•What its content were
In many countries, the use of plastic bags and packaging has become a major environmental issue. Some people believe that governments should impose strict regulations to reduce plastic consumption, while others think individuals should take responsibility for reducing their own plastic use. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Write a formal letter to your employer informing them of your decision to resign from your current position. Include the reasons for your , your last working day, and any necessary details regarding the resignation process
The picture below shows the recycling process of wasted glass bottles. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Many students think school classes are boring and useless. What are the factor leading to this problem? Use specific reasons to support your opinion.
Although the prices of fuels have greatly increased over the last decade or two, it is argued that further increases in fuel prices are the only way to reduce world consumption of fuel and lessen pressure on the world’s fuel resources. To what extent do you agree or disagree whit this statement.
it is argued that mobile phones and other electronic devices have no place in the classrooms. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view.
your local council is considering closing a sports and laser centre that it runs in order to save money. write a letter to the council:
- give details of have you and your friends or family use the centre
- explain why the sports and laser centre is important for the local community
- describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
The pie chart highlights the repartition of dance classes in percentage between numerous types of institutions, while the bar graph illustrates the style of dance courses two groups of youngsters follow. Overall, private studios represent the main amenity for dance classes and most of youth under the age of 11 practice ballet whilst the teenagers from 11 to 16 years old prefer modern dance. Looking in closer detail at the chart, we can notice that private studios head the locations of dance classes accounting for 48%. In addition, school halls come in the second position, representing 24%. Community halls and other schools follow with a rate of 18%. Finally, a small percentage of 10% is attributed to college-based studios. The bar graph brings more pieces of information concerning the style of dancing practiced regarding the age. In fact, the majority of ballet dancers belongs to the under 11 group, accounting for more than 600 students. Modern style of dancing is, in contrary, practiced by approximately 500 students from the age of 11 to 16 years old. Furthermore, the tap dance courses are almost equally followed by the two groups.
The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
last month you had an oversees holiday with some friends where you had stayed in their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter
1. thank them for the holiday and the photos
2. explain why you didnt write earlier
3. invite them to come and stay with you