Studying art in school improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That's why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
These days, many people like to watch live performances (such as shows or concerts) at home, either on TV or on a computer, instead of attending in person. Do the advantages of this outweigh its disadvantages?
Some children recieve almost no encouragement from their parents regarding their performance at school, while other children recieve too much pressure from their over enthusiastic parents which can have a negative impacts on the child. Why do you think some parents put too much pressure on their children to perform well at school? What do you think the role of a parents should be in their child education?
Nowadays, we can watch entertainment performance on the screen (laptops, tablets) and no need to watch it live. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good you want to tell how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer.
say how you tell about his performance
give details of your musical activity
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activites
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month.
Write a letter to your best friend who is a musician. In your letter
● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
Some people believe that it's fairer to assess a students ability based on their performance during the whole course rather than giving a formal examination at the end of the course. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Procrastination, or the act of delaying a task, has been cited in some research articles as one of the factors for poor academic performance by some university students. What are some of the reasons behind students procrastinating, and what measures can be taken to address the problem?
With the increasing use and development of new technology, many machines are now able to do the work which people used to perform. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
Some people believe that men and women possess different skills. According to them certain jobs are more suitable for men than women. There are also some jobs where women perform better. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual asessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement
tudents perform better in school when they are rewarded rather than punished. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the band players was very good.You want to tell how you feel.Write a letter to the band player.
In your letter:
Say how you feel about his/her performance
Give details of your music-related activities
Explain how you would like him/her to help you with you music-related activities
The development of telecommunications technology has enabled people to perform many tasks, such as shopping, banking and business transactions, without meeting each other face to face. What are the effects of this trend on individuals and on society as a whole?
Research indicates that children who start reading earlier in life perform better later on in their school studies. How important are early reading skills in a child's academic performance? What other preschool factors, in your opinion, influence a child's later academic achievements?
The graph below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in South Korea in 2024. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
some educationist arguer that non-exam arts-based subject, such as music, drama, art, and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve over all academic performance. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter ro the singer. In your letter
. say how you feel about his performance
. give details of your musical activities
. explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell him/her how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
say how you feel about his/her performance
give details of your music-related/musical activities
explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related/musical activities
Employers should give their staff at least 4 weeks' holiday every year to make them perform better at their jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
You have been working in a company for the last two years. Recently, your computer in the office has started giving some problems and it is affecting your work performance. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, describe the problem explain how it is affecting your work write what you want him to do regarding it You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
The charts below show the performance of a bus company in terms of punctuality, both actual and target (what actually happened compared to what the company was trying to achieve), and the number of complaints and passengers.
Some educationalists argue that non-exam , arts-based subjects , such as music , drama, art and craft , should be compulsory in the secondary –school curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance . to what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that exams are an inappropriate way of measuring students’ performance and should be replaced by continuous assessment. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Teaching art in schools also improves students' performance in other subjects, because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That's why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that employee performance is a good way to measure productivity and efficiency. Others think that the number of customers shows the potential of a healthy company. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that attending live performances of sports events, shows etc., is better than watching those events on television. Do you agree or disagree with that view? use specific examples and reasons to explain your answer.
Some people believe that girls and boys should be teach in same school. Others, however, believe that girls can perform better when educated in single sex school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as course work and projects is not a satisfactory way to do this. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? In what other ways the assessment of a child can be done?
some people think that student in single-sex schools perform better academically. Others, however, believes that mixed schools provide children with better social skills for adults life. Discuss both of these views and give your opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good.
You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
• say how you feel about his performance
• give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Write at least 150 words.
In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. What are the consequences of doping for athletes? What measures should be taken to combat this issue? Beka 2
Some people feel that students perform better in school when they are rewarded, while some others feel that they perform better when they are punished. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Some people believe that schools should reward those students who show excellent academic performance while some believe that only the ones who show significant improvement in the grades should be rewarded. Discuss both the views and give your opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some educationalist argue that non-exam, arts-based subjects, such as music, drama, art and craft, should be compulsory in the secondary-school curriculum. They believe that activities such as these can improve overall academic performance To what extent do you agree or disagree
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance
These days people do not go out for live performances or concerts and they prefer to enjoy watching them on computers and laptops. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more task at home and work are being performed by robots. Why do you think this is happening? Is it a positive or negative development?
The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph above compares the number of participants in five activities at a social center in Melbourne, Australia, namely film club, martial arts, amateur dramatics, table tennis, and musical performances from 2000 to 2020.
Some people think that employee performance is a good way to measure productivity and efficiency. Others think that the number of costumers shows the potential of a healthy company. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The government spends about 220 million pounds a year supporting museums and art galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsidising the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views ?
Studying art in school improves students’ performance in other subjects because it is easier for multi-skilled students to learn new things. That’s why art should be obligatory in schools. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of te singers was very good. You want to tell him how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter
- say how you feel about his performance
-give details of your musical activities
-explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
**Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television.**
**To what extent do you agree or disagree?**
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Nowadays more tasks at home and work are being performed by robots.Why do yo think this is happening?Is it a positive or negative development?
Formal examinations are the only effective way to assess a student's performance. Continual assessment such as coursework and projects are ‘not a satisfactory way to do this. Do you agree or disagree?
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You
want to tell how you feel.
Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
● say how you feel about his/her performance
● give details of your music-related activities
● explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities