The cost of flight has decreased significantly over the last decade. This has made overseas travel much more accessible. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this trend.
4.The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for differen purposes between 1990 and 2010.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
7. You're working overseas in an international company. You are leaving the country in emergency. Write a letter to your friends explaining the situation.
In the letter, you should
- apologise for leaving like this
- explain what happened
- tell them what you're going to miss about working with them
The graph below shows the numbers of overseas visitors who went to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter,
you should:
• Tell why it is not possible
• Give him alternative choice to live
• Invite him or her to come in the future
In many countries, especially tourism-driven ones, there has been a long-lasting controversy over the matter of whether cultural traditions such as historical sites should be commercialized and used as tourist attractions. While I agree with the idea that to some extent, tourism exerts a negative influence on the culture of a country, I would argue that only through this business sector can such valuable assets be preserved for posperity.
On the one hand, opponents of cultural tourism claim that it would have destructive effects on the host country’s culture. Essentially, both tangible cultural traditions such as royal palaces and intangible ones like traditional music were established and uphold by a restricted group of indigenous people who show deep appreciation for their own assets. Conversely, exposuring such cultural items to the wider public inevitably means that they are more prone deviations and damages. For instance, craftmen, with a view to catering for tourists’ preferences, might create artifacts whose traits differ from the conventional products’. The pressing issues of vandalism and desecration of historic buildings commited by travellers is another example sufficing to illustrate this point.
On the other hand, those who support cultural-based tourism maintain that this is the only means with which the preservation of traditions could be achieved. Any cultural value would require the public’s recognition and physical upkeep in order to last. Through introducing foreign visitors to the tangible and intangible cultural values of the native, not only can those values be appreciated by a wider group of people, but they would also receive better maintenance thanks to the tax revenues generated from the tourism sector. Japan and South Korea are two high-profile examples of countries that have effectively values incorporated their traditional in tourism, attracting a large number of visitors from overseas by means of their culture, while widely promoting their traditional assets to foreigners.
To sum up, while tourist-generated degradation of traditional values is an unwanted consequence of culture-based tourism, this business plays a pivotal role in the preservation of such values.
In many countries people tend to move overseas or move to a different par of their country after the retirement Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is. Provide specific reasons and example to spport your opinion.
Many students today graduate high school and choose to continue their studies overseas. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
the graph shows the number of oversea visitors in three different areas in European countries between 1987-2007.
Recently you had a holiday overseas and you stayed with a family member who has just sent you a letter and some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your family member. In your letter:
- thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
- explain why you didn’t send a letter earlier
- invite your family member to come and stay with you
You recently had some items shipped to you from overseas. Upon receiving the shipment, you found some things damaged in transit. Write a letter to the manager of the shipping company.
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.
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 )
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.
Your child’s school is organizing a week-long overseas trip, and the principal is looking for parents to join as volunteers. Write a letter to express your interest
In your letter, you should:
Explain why you would like to join the trip.
Ask some general questions about the trip.
Describe how you can contribute to the trip as a parent.
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 (for example diet).
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?
In recent years, people watch more movies from overseas. What are the reasons for this? Should the government give financial support to local cinema to produce local films?
The graph shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a Europeancountry between 1987 and 2007.
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 latter
the graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who went to the UK for different purpose between 1989 and 2009
Nowadays, many families move overseas for job opportunities. Some people think that this is beneficial for the children of these families, while others think chldren will find it difficult. Discuss both the views and give your own opinion.
The diagrams below show the results of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students, wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998-2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
Your best friend is moving back to your city after being overseas for five years.
Write a letter to convince your friend to move in with you. In the letter:
– Explain how much you have missed your friend
– Describe how you feel about your friend’s return
– Give reasons that you and your friend should share a home
In many countries people tend to move oversea or move to a different part of their country after their retirement. Discuss why they do so and what the outcome of this situation is.
Supermarket should only products from within their own country rather than import from overseas. What are your opinion on this ?
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
The line graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas In a one European country between 1987 and 2007.
Nowadays, education overseas has become more accessible and growing numbers of people send their offspring to study in other countries. However, this trend has its detractors. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
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.
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
write a letter to invite him/her to celebrate traditional festival in your country from overseas. explain your friend about the celebration
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 comparisions where relevant
The graph shows the number of overseas visitors (in thousands) to three different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. The three areas are: The coast (blue line) The mountains (orange line) The lakes (gray line) The coast: Around 40,000 visitors in 1987 Slight dip in early 1990s, then steady increase Reached about 75,000 by 2007 The mountains: Around 20,000 visitors in 1987 Gradual and steady increase Reached around 35,000 by 2007 The lakes: Around 10,000 visitors in 1987 Sharp rise from 1987 to around 2002 (peaking at 75,000) Then a sharp decline to around 50,000 by 2007
The bar chart gives information about the number of overseas Japanese tourists between 1985 and 1995, and the line graph illustrates percentage of those going to Australia between 1984 and 1994.
Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter explain:
What jobs do you plan to do?
Why do you want to work overseas?
Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on
The bar chart shows the number of overseas students enrolled in a third year Computer Science course at a Canadian college. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons 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
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
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.
Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week.
Write to your friend. In your letter,
Congratulate your friend.
Tell her when you will be returning home.
Ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby.
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.
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.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a country between 1987 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Many people today think that studying in another country is a wonderful opportunity. Others believe this is a bad decision. Give the advantages and disadvantages of studying overseas in another country.
The graph below shows The number of overseas visitors who went to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009 Summarise the informatsion by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparison where relevant
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
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 comparis, who were climbing up calmly, with spantanious surges.ons where relevant.
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 action you want the company to take.
More and more students choose to move to other oversea countries to have the higher education. Does the trend bring more benefits than disadvantages? What is your opinion?