Tests and examinations are a central feature of school system in many countries. Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantage?
a local college is having an international day you want to speak about your country to student from defferent culture .
write a letter :
- tell him /her about the topics that you are going to talk
- axplain why they be of inerest to the student
- ask aboiut any arrangement that you need to make ti give
Popular events like the football World Cup and other international sporting occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion. Include your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
• explain why you want to work in the company's head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it
Computer games are very popular in all ages and nations. Parents think it has little educational value and more harmful effects. What is your opinion about this? Give an example based on your own experience.
During the 20th century, contact between different parts of the world developed rapidly due to air travel and telecommunications. To what extent do you think that societies benefit from the increased contact and closer relationships with foreigners brought about by international tourism and business?
International events like the football World Cup other international sports occasions are essential in easing international tensions and releasing patriotic emotions in a safe way. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other you don't fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offered to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Computer Games are very popular in all ages and nationalities. Parents think, it has a little educational value and more harmful. Discuss your opinion with examples.
Teachers think that international student exchange would be beneficial for all teenage students . Do you think its advantages outweigh its 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.
You work for an international company. You are celebrating for a special family even and you would like to have a time off for it. Write a letter to your boss
Task1: The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian province between 2001 and 2006.
A significant change in education has led students around the world to obtain knowledge, either in the theoretical or the practical field. Generally speaking, many universities in the world have provided a good system in education with a purpose to improve the quality of education offered to their students. To make a good system to be more implemented, universities commonly give students the a time to gain experience in the practical field. The opportunity could be a program with the aim to encourage students in applying their theoretical knowledge in practice.
The need for a better progress for today and the future is one of the reasons many students are looking for well-known companies to do an outside class learninng. There are many efforts that must be done to get a good place to work. And, by this process, students are often faced daunting choice for determining companies. There are many steps that they must be dealing with the recruitment, it could be a long process of recruitment. The situation that students face will be more complicated when they must deal with the visa procedures in the country of destination.
The situation above is often experienced by students who are willing to do internship abroad. As the impact, the situation is successfully created demands on providing the service to those students. Many internship business providers were established to help and solve a long process of placement. The company has the sole purpose of providing a good placement for international and local students.
Students often feel reluctant to do internship since they are afraid of doing menial tasks. Those menial tasks such as making copies or making coffee are not able to fulfil their high expectation. Due to students’ expectation is not only about doing menial tasks, but they are also highly expected to have meaningful experiences which enable them to apply the hard and soft skill. Those experiences provide many opportunities for their future, real-world experiences, networking, time management, and career foundations.
To work in companies, students have experiences to work hands on with the real business. A good working place will provide an opportunity for students preparing for their priorities direction. Generally speaking, the people in companies will help interns by giving direction to their job. Students will receive guidance during their probabation to achieve good performances. An Internship is a way to test drive jobs for students, whether they are able to pursue their goals or explore different career options.
Networking are often given by companies to students in order to gain new connections and learn how to communicate in a professional way. Many students expect this opportunity to explore their ability in communication as well as building companies’ connection. As students expect to meet business professionals in their field, networking is a proper place to practice their communication skill to bring positive impact to companies.
Time management will train students to be better at managing their self and for the company. They won’t be able to survive in the company if they do not have good time management. On the other side, they also must make all tasks is well organized, for examples finishing tasks on deadlines, handling phone calls or managing time to break or get permission. Students must notice how crucial time management in global business as it makes tasks become well organized.
They expect internship can be a career foundation for their future. They perceive that choosing the right path will help them to set up their career. Most students choose the companies based on the linearity of the interest and prospects. As a conclusion, students are willing to do the internship with the hope to improve their ability to work for their next step in life.
The graph shows the amount of income from cinema ticket and DVD sales in the USA and internationally from 2001 to 2010.
The graph shows the number of international students enrolled in four Australian universities from 2000 to 2015. Describe this graph and make comparisons where needed.
In many societies in the world, the population is ageing rapidly and this is leading to an unsustainable increase in the cost of public healthcare. A nation’s population should pay for their healthcare provision in the future. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.
Most students choose to work part time during their university studies. Do you think it’s good or bad idea? Give your opinion and support with an explanation and examples.
The provided bar graph presents information on the comparison of international students graduated from universities in various provinces of Canada over a 5 years period.
Many of today’s most urgent problems can only be solved through international coope ration. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You are working for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a
training course which will be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your
letter, you should:
· describe why you want to take the course
· explaining how it will be beneficial to the company
· tell who will be managing your work in your absence.
International travel makes people prejudiced rather than broad- minded. What are its causes and what measures can be taken to solve this problem?
You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ………………,
Some people believe that success is about hard work and determination. Others think that success has a connection with money and personal appearance. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your employer in your litter
1. Explain why you need this time off
2. Give details of when you want this time.
3 say who can do your work when you are away
Many people say that globalization and the growing number of multinational companies have a negative effect on the environment. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. Find the sample answer to this question
Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individulas to tackle. We have arri ved at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problem is at an international level . To what extent do you agree or disagree.
Should Hong Kong adopt the opt-out system for organ donation? Write a letter to the editor addressing this issue.
Some believe that standardized English exams, like IELTS, are just big business to make money. others, however, think that standardized English exams are important for society. Which do you believe and why Give explanations and examples to support your explanations with support your opinion.
The table and chart show the total expenditure and average weekly spending by international students in four countries. The figures are in US dollars.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as coursework and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. ZHa
Some people think that success in life comes from hard work and determination, while other think that there aremore important factors such as money and appearance. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
Some people think that success in left comes from hard work and determination while others think that there are more important factors such as many appearance. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
The government and individuals are spending too much money on national celebrations like new year or festivals. Do you agree or disagree?
Tests and examinations restrict teachers’ creativity and innovation, and they also exert unnecessary pressure on young learners. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Provide reasons for your answer. Include relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. RITING ›u should rite abol Some Why i deve five re nowle Vrite Sources National Government Local Taxes Other sources (eg grants) Total Police Budget 2017-2018 (in £m) 2017 175.5m 91.2m 38m 304.7m 2018 177.8m 102.3m 38.5m 318.6m How the money was spent 17% 17% 8% 14% 75% 69% 2017 2018 Salaries (officers and staff) Technology Buildings and transport
International music events are a good way way to create friendships between cultures. To what extent do you agree with this.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information shown below.
In many nations, people in huge cities either live alone or in small family units, instead of a large, extended family. Is this a positive or negative trend?
People have different views about the kind of support that wealthy nations should provide for poorer ones. Although some say that non-financial support is beneficial for poor countries, my own view is that international aid should be in the form of financial assistance.
In many countries, traditional foods are being replaced by international fast foods. Many people think that it is good to eat traditional food while others believe that fast food is a good choice. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similar to each other. You don’t fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter:
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town centre is different from most other town centres
Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Some people think that developing countries need financial help from international organization. Others think that it is practical aid and advice that is needed. Discuss these views and give your own opinion.
Some people argue that space explonation has had more to do with national pride than international effort. To what extent to you agree with this? How do you think space explonation will change in the future?
Some people think that being able to communicate online is breaking geographical barriers and enabling people, who would never have the chance to meet, communicate online. What are the advantages of international communications? Are there any disadvantages too?
Inviting a friend
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Some people believe that the main benefit of international cooperation is in the environment. others maintain that the major profit is the development of world business. Discuss both viewpoints and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002 Country Ireland Italy Spain Sweden Turkey Food/Drinks/Tobacco Clothing/Footwear Leisure/Education 28.91¾ 6.43% 2.21% 16.36% 9.00% 3.20% 18.80% 6.51% 1.98% 15.77% 5.40% 3.22% 32.14% 6.63% 4.35%
The line chart illustrates the number of women in parliament of 5 European nations from 2000 to 2012