Television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantges of this outweight the disadvantages?
Many people use distance-learning program to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time watching television. However, television cannot replace the book as a learning tool, which is why children are less well-educated today.
To what extent do you agree or disaagree with this statement?
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in oder to travel to or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
You have been offered a scholarship for obtaining a distance Master's degree through distance learning at a prestigious university. One of the requirements is to take a test on site once a month.
Write a letter to your current employer.In your letter:
• Share the news.
• Explain how this will be helpful.
• Ask for permission to be absent.
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………..,
Art and music are considered some of the fundamental elements of the society. Do you think art and music still have a place in today's modern world of technology? Should children spend more time learning art and music at school?
Many people join distance - learning program (study materials,post, TV, Internet) and study at home, but, some people think that it cannot bring the same benefits as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
Topic: many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some think that it cannot bring the same benefits of attending school, college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Memorization of information by frequent repetition (rote learning) plays a role in most education systems. Do the advantages of this method of learning outweigh its disadvantages?
It is often said “when is Rome, do as the Romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they are visiting? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Compare the advantages and disadvantages 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 lessons with a private tutor
•taking lessons as part of a class
•taking lessons online
•going to live in a country where the language is spoken
Now more than ever, people are aware of the importance of good health. Unfortunately, many have poor
lifestyle habits that are difficult to break. It is crucial for people to adopt better physical and dietary
routines if they expect to improve their health. Which of the following do you think is the best way to
stay in good health?
- Participating in group sports
- Learning how to cook healthy meals
- Joining a gym and following a strict exercise routine
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instrument in 2005, 2010 and 2015.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Usually students have to study a range of different subjects. Some people believe that learning subjects without being interested in them won’t be beneficial. Do you agree or disagree with disagreement?
Computers and A.I. technology are increasingly being used for online education. Can artificial intelligence enhance the learning experience? Is this a positive or a negative development?
Some expert believe that ia better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantage?
Some people say that the only reason for learning language is in order to travel ro or work in a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010, 2015.
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?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught, many are at risk of dying out.
In your opinion, is it important fir everyone to learn English?
Should we try to ensure the survival of local languages and,if so,how?
The table shows a breakdown of the most popular languages taken by native English speakers studying at the UK Centre for the Foreign Language Learning in 2020.
Summarise the charts by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic.
Although there are a lot of translation software available, learning a language could still be advantageous. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You should write at least 250 words.
Some people believe that studying online is more effective than studying on campus while others disagree. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Recent figures show an increase in violent crime among youngsters under the age of 18. Some psychologists claim that the basic reason for this is that children these days are not getting the social and emotional learning they need from parents and teachers.
To what extend do you agree or disagree with this option?
In the circumstances of the present-day world, children should be given every encouragement to regard the learning of several languages as normal; to suggest the contrary seems both prejudiced and harmful. Discuss this statement and give your opinion.
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 a college or university in person.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some parents believe that learning maths at school is redundant and should not be taught. while others believe that it should remain a foundation subject. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
School should not force students who do not have natural ability for learning foreign language to study other language at school. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondry school
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
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 views and give your own opinion.
For some people learning in a group is the most effective way.while other prefer one one-on-one instruction .disscusn both view .what is your opinion ?
Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning your father language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantages of this outweight disadvantages?
Many people use distance-learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Some people think that we learn best through in person interaction with the teacher in a classroom. Others believe that learning is more effective.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion
The pie charts below show responses by teachers of foreign languages in Britain to a survey concerning why their students are learning a foreign language. The first chart shows the main reason for learning a foreign language. The second chart shows how many teachers felt that there has been a recent change in the reason. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Some people say that only reason for learning foriegn language Is in order to traveL to or work in foriegn country. Other say these are not the only reasons.
Discuss both views and give your opinion
Future plans to design prisons for learning and working, with bigger cells containing computers that will enable study and communication, have been criticized for trying to turn prisons into "holiday campus" and "wasting taxpayers' money". To what extent do you agree or disagree with these views?
Some people say that in all levels of education from primary school to universities, too much time is spent on learning facts and not in learning practical skills, upto what extent do you agree or disagree?
Many people used distance- learning programs to study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the benefits as much as attending college or university. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Since not all children have a natural talent for language, not all of them should start learning a foreign language in primary school. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that children should be encouraged to travel more, while at school to broaden their experience. Others think that not enough time is spent in the classroom learning the basics of a good education.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear...,
Task 1-Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• say why a driving licence is advantageous
• recommend a driving school
• give any extra guidance/tips
Some people think students should study the science of food and how to prepare it. Others think that school time should be used in learning important subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion?
Many people join distance-learning program and study at home, but some people think that it cannot bring the same benefit as attending colleges or universities does. Do you agree or disagree?
Some expert believe that it is better for children to start learning a foreign language in elementry school and not in high school. Do you agree or disagree with statement ?
Learning English at school is often seen as more important than learning local languages. If these are not taught many are at risk of dying out.
In your opinion , is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to ensure the survival of local language and so, how?
These days, internet-based courses have become a popular alternative to university-based courses. Some students prefer this type of learning because they do not need to attend lectures. Others, however, argue that it is important to stay at university.
Discuss both these views and give your opinion.