Some people say that you can learn more about another country by watching television programmes and films about it than by actually visiting it. How true is this statement? Is there anything you can learn about another country by visiting it that cannot learn by watching programmes and films about it? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience.
People living in the twenty-first generally have a better quality of life than people who lived in previous century. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In some part of world it is becoming popular to research the history of one’s own family. Why might people want to do this? Is it a positive or negative development?
oday we can see excessive consumption of natural resources such as air, fresh water, oil, and so on. The usage is increasing at a very dangerous pace and is already reaching critical levels. What are the reasons contributing to this? What should be done to minimize the effects?
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. Yoh have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves, say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her, explain how to apply for the job
As part of education, students should spend a period of time studying and living in a different country to learn language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graphs below show the percentage of graduates that got full-time jobs after graduating from a university in Australia, and the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012.
Mass tourism has created more problems than benefits. Discuss this statement by providing examples from your country and from Australia.
You live in a room in a college where you share it with another student. You find it very difficult to study and work there because your roommate always has friends visiting. He/she has parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking you.
Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer at the college
and ask for a new room next term.
You would prefer a single room and explain your reasons.
You should
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing this letter to requesting a single room for next term.
I am a student of this college studying acconting diploma which started recently.
These day comming from my reletives house, they alloved to stay there only for three month duration.one of their chiled who lived out side of the city comming to live with them in near future. Due to this situvation I have to find out another place for living.
As my experiance it is very hard to find comfotable and secure place near by the college.Other than that most places need to shere with the someone who unkown.
I am concerning living along. I used to live without disruption others from child hood. Hence need single room for me with out shering anyone.
It is plesure if you allocate me a room for next term.
Thank You
Your's Faithfully
Andrea
I am writing this letter to requesting a single room for next term.
I am a student of this college studying acconting diploma which started recently.
These day comming from my reletives house, they alloved to stay there only for three month duration.one of their chiled who lived out side of the city comming to live with them in near future. Due to this situvation I have to find out another place for living.
As my experiance it is very hard to find comfotable and secure place near by the college.Other than that most places need to shere with the someone who unkown.
I am concerning living along. I used to live without disruption others from child hood. Hence need single room for me with out shering anyone.
It is plesure if you allocate me a room for next term.
Thank You
Your's Faithfully
Andrea
Today's essay topic: *People in all modern societies use drugs, but today's youth are experimenting with both legal and illegal drugs, and at an increasingly early age. Some sociologists claim that parents and other members of society often set a bad example. Discuss the causes and some effects of widespread drug use by young people in modern day society. Make any recommendations you feel are necessary to help fight youth drug abuse.*
some people like to try new things, for example , place to visit & types of food.Other people prefer to keep doing things they are familiar with. Discuss both these attitudes & give your own oponion.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-request advise about a gift for his/her family
-ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
-find out about the food
Around the world, rural people are moving to cities and urban areas, so the population in ht countryside is decreasing. Is this a positive or negative phenomenon?
In the past, most people lived in small villages where everyone knew everyone else. Nowadays, most people live in large cities where they only know a few people in their area. What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small community? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience. Make a list of advantages and disadvantages. Which is better: living in a large city or a small community?
In the past, important knowledge of culture and history was stored in museums.Nowadays information is freely available on the internet, so there is no longer a need for musems.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The chart below shows the value of one country's export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category pf exports in 2016 comapred with 2015.
You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.
Write a letter to the train company, In your letter
-Describe the problem you had with the tickets
-Say why you were unhappy with the staff
-Suggest what action the train company should take.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•give details of your study plans
•explain why you want to get a part- time job
•suggest how your friend could help you find a job.
The graph below shows information about the use of public transport in one country, by age group and location of residence, in 2016.
A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stray with him/her on your next holiday. You are to busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter,
-Thank him/her for the invitation
- Explain why you cannot come -
- Ask him/her about other time to visit
Directors of large companies often receive much bigger salary increases than ordinary workers. Employers' organizations say that in a global market this is necessary to attract the best management talent. What are your views? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The graph below shows the sales of children's books, adult fiction and educational books between 2002 and 2006 in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Children's books Adult fiction Educational books The sales of three different kinds of books between 2002 and 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Million dollars
There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that children can concentrate on academic work. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
The chart below shows the price in Euros of four types of bread per kilogram in one European country from 2001 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In some countries, a few people earn extremely high salaries. Some people think that this good for a country, while others belive that the government should control salaries and limit the amount people can earn. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. Why is this the case?Do you think thi is a positive or negative development?
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree Give reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
the graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different areas in a europian country in 1987 and 2007/
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You would like to participate in a business seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information on the dates, the program, the accommodation and the cost.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir / Madam,...
In today's competitive world, many families find it necessary for both parents to go out to work. While some say the children in these families benefit from the additional income, others feel they lack support because of their parents’ absence. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Some sports are extremely dangerous but may people still like them very much. Why do people take part in dangerous sports? Give some suggestions on how to deal with these danger.
Some children spend hours every day on their smartphones. why might this be the case? do you think this is positive or negative development?
Some people think that tourism benefits the host country. Others think that tourism causes problems for the host country. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Living in a country where you have to speak a foregin language can cause serious social problems, as well as practical problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that allowing children to make their own choices on everyday matters(such as food, clothes and entertainment) is likely to result in asociety of individuals who only think about their own wishes. Other people believe that it is important for children to make decisions about matters that affect them. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
“Some people believe that students should learn a second language in primary school rather than in secondary school. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.”
The graph below shows the sales of children's books ,adult fiction and education books between 2002 and 2006 in one country.
Some people believe that everyone can develop artistic skills such as music, painting, or poetry, while others think that art is a talent that only certain people are born with. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people say that the only reason for learning a foreign language is in order to travel to or working a foreign country. Others say that these are not the only reasons why someone should learn a foreign language. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Tourism has been a good source of revenue in many countries and government should promote the industry. Do you agree or disagree.
You have been studying English for several years in your own country, and feel that you would benefit from an eight-week intensive course for foreign students offered by a college in the south of England. Write a letter applying for a place on the course, stating your reasons for choosing this particular college.
You should spend 40 minutes for this task Some people believe that children should be allowed to make their own choices on everyday matters, such as food, clothes, and entertainment. Others believe that if children are given too much freedom, they will become selfish. Discuss both views and give your opinion. You must
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building the live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
n some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
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 do not 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 towns
- Offer to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Fossil fuel almost finish from this world, so many countries try to find alternative resources. Can you describe the advantages and disadvantages of this energy?
The charts below show changes in the age structure of the population of a European country between 1901 and 1981 and a prediction for 2021
Some people believe that everyone has right to university education. Therefore, government should make university education free for eyeryone. To what extend do you agree or disagree?
1. Some companies and organizations require their employees to wear uniforms. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wearing uniform? standardized way implement distinct benefits presents challenges fosters equal footing individuality personal expression. personal interaction or self-expression well-being and productivity. feel restricted employees feel unified in their purpose more practical and accessible for everyone. On the downside
“Written books are not needed because we can read almost everything on the Internet”. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?