Going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009.
The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement ?
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment you found that some things were damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company. In your letter
Provide the details of your shipment
Describe the damage
Say what actions you want the company to take
Many businesses choose to recruit from within their own company rather than sourcing staff from overseas. Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
You are studying overseas. You need to return to your country before the end of the semester for a family event. Write a letter to your supervisor. In your letter:
Request time off
Explain why you need to leave early
Reassure him / her that your studies will not suffer
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / M
As an overseas employee, write a resignation letter to your employer due to an
emergency at home. You should write
- the reason for leaving,
- date of departure,
and things that you loved about your job
the graph shows the number of oversea visitors in three different areas in European countries between 1987-2007.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The number of students going overseas to study is getting higher.Do you think this phenomenon have more advantages than disadvantages?
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas.You would like some information about their courses.Write a letter to the school.In your letter
Ask about the school
Say what kind of accommodation you want
Mention any special requests you have
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends were you stayed at their house. They have just send you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends, in your letter:
Thank them for the holday and the photos
Explain why didn't write earlier
Invite them to come and stay with you
The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
● explain why you didn’t write earlier
● invite them to come and stay with you
Topic 3. You paid for a holiday overseas, but the holiday was very disappointing. Write a letter to the travel company. In your letter
explain which holiday you went on
describe why the holiday was disappointing
tell the company what you want them to do
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses. Write a letter to the school. In your letter Ask about the school Say what kind of accommodation you want Mention any special request you have (for example diet).
the graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who went to the UK for different purpose between 1989 and 2009
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in European countries between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friends, in your letter:
a) thank them for the holiday and the photos
b) explain why you didn't write earlier
c) invite them to come and stay with you
A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• explain why you are looking forward to the visit
• describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
• suggest some things to do during the visit
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear……
The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You have just come back from a holiday overseas. When you arrived back, you discovered that the airline had lost your suitcase. Write to the Customer Relations department of the airline. In your letter
• Explain the situation
• Describe the suitcase and its contents
• Say what you want the airline to do
Write at least 150 words.
Supermarket should only products from within their own country rather than import from overseas. What are your opinion on this ?
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holidays
explain why you didn't write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
You have just received a letter from an overseas university saying that your IELTS band score of 6 is too low for admission to any of its Master's courses (You need 6.5)
Write a letter to the admissions officer. In your letter
Introduce yourself
Enquire about any alternative ways of gaining entrance
Increasingly large numbers of students are undertaking their higher education in other countries. Despite problems such as the financial cost and the difficulty of studying in a foreign language, the benefits of studying overseas are often thought to be greater than the difficulties. To what extent do you agree?
The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the graph below shows the number of overseas students living in Australia between 1982 to 2000
The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
Some people think it is very good idea to bring your family when travelling overseas for work or study reasons. Discuss the advantage and disadvantage and give your opinion
The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Nowadays many families moves overseas for job opportunities. Some people think its beneficial for the children of these families, while others think children will find it difficult. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas. When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
Write a letter to the local representative of the company. In your letter
give details of the camera and where you bought it
explain what has happened
say what you want him/her to do about it
Write at least 150 words.
Your friend from overseas is coming to visit you next month.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•tell them what they need to bring
•tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
•warn them about some things that might be challenging
The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
You recently read about a volunteer opportunity overseas. Write a letter to the head of the organisation. In your letter:
discuss what you know about the programme
· explain why you are interested in the opportunity
describe what skills you would bring to the position ( 195 )
Your Overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him.
Write a letter to your friend, In your letter.
• Thank him for the invitation & accept the invitation.
• Write detail about your visit.
• Briefly describe what you want to do there.
Last month you had a holiday overseas.Where you stay with some friends.They just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter your friends,in your letter.
•thank them for the holiday and the photos
•explain why do you didn't write earlier
•invite them to come and stay with you
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Today more people than ever are travelling around the world. Some people believe thet such travelling helps to broaden people's minds, while others think people should be encouraged to fully explore their own country before travelling overseas. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Many students today graduate high school and travel overseas to complete their education. Give both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling abroad.
The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home beause of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos.
Write a letter to your friend . In your letter:
a. Thank them for the holiday and the photos.
b. Explain why you didn't write earlier.
c. invite them to come and stay with you
_**The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010.**_ **Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.**
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 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.
Write a letter to a friend who you have met on an overseas trip in an English speaking country. Ask for him to send you the trips photographs.
The table shows the number of overseas visits to the UK by country of residence and mode of travel in two years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feayures, and make comparisons where relevant.
Last month you had an overseas holiday with some friemds where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the holiday and the photos. Explain why you didn't write earlier. Invite them to come and stay with you