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.
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.
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 maps below show the changes that have taken place at the seaside town of Templeton between 1990 and 2005.
Using animals in research labs should be banned but other thinks this is essential. Discuss both view and give your opinion
Research shows that overeating can be just as harmful as smoking. Thus the advertising of certain food products should be banned, as cigar is banned in many countries. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that the government should continuously support the development of arts. Others believe that the money can be well spent on scientific research. Discuss both and give your own opinion.
Many people in poor countries die from diseases that are curable because they cannot afford the medication required. Do you believe that drug companies should make their products available at reduced prices in these countries? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated to marine parks for the purpose of education and entertainment. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages? Explain your reasons and support them with specific examples.
The three bar charts show average years of schooling, numbers of scientists and technicians, and research and development spending in developing and developed countries. Figures are given for 1980 and 1990.
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in fighting out about the history of the gouse or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?
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.
In 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? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experiences.
More and more people are migrating to cities in search of a better life, but city life can be extremely difficult. Does the advantages of living in big cities outweigh its disadvantages?
In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out anout the history of the house. what are the reason for it? how can people research this?
•Sea levels are steadily rising in recent years. What do you think is the reason behind this? How can it be fixed? Ideas: carbon dioxide emissions are creating warmth on Earth and because of the warmth and the ice in the Arctic is melting year by year.
Some people believe that it is good to hare as much information as possible in scientific research, business and the academic world. Others believe that some information is too important or too valuable to be shared freely. discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Several countries have reported an escalation in the number of people suffering from health related diseases due to the intake of junk food. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Some people think that the government should spend money on the search for life on other planets, whiles others believe that is a waste of public money because there are still many problems on earth. discuss both views and give your opinion
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……
Animals-discussion..A growing number of people feel that aniamal should not be exploit by people and they should have same rights as humans, while other argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs including uses foods and research
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel.
Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter
•tell them when you will be arriving and leaving
•explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost
•ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel
Compared to previous generations, an increasing number of people are traveling overseas for holidays. Why is this? Is this a positive or negative trend? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.
Prevention is better than cure – researching and treating diseases is too costly so it would be better to invest in preventative measures. To what extent do you agree?
n many nations, it is becoming mandatory to receive vaccinations in order to prevent the spread of disease. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?
Compared to the past, more younger adults take medications for degenerative diseases. Provide specific reasons and examples to support your answer Nowadays, a larger number of younger adults take medicine to overcome degenerative diseases.There are some reasons why this is happening and tangible examples can prove these reasons.
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Café, by season.
Pollution of rivers, lakes and seas is a major concern for people who seek to protect the environment. , and what effects does this have on animal life and human society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 254 words.
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Café, by season. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the goverments rather than private companies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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
Plastic shopping bags contribute to the pollutionof land and sea. Some people think that they should be banned. Do you agree or disagree?
Many childhood diseases can now be prevented through the use of vaccines. Should parents be made by law to immunise their children against common diseases or should individuals have the right to choose not to vaccinate their children? You should use your ideas, knowledge, and experience, and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.
Open plan office no walls no barriers. Research has shown that the transportation of products and people are the main source of pollution. Some people believe government should be in charge of this, while others believe it is the fault of individuals. Discuss both view and give your opinion.
You're planning to go and study English at a school overseas you would like some information about their courses. Write a letter the school. In your letter
ask about school.
Say what kind of accommation you want.
Mention any special requests you have (for example diet)
Some events like ASEAN Children Festival helps countries understand more about customs and tradition. What extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Many people believe that scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than the private companies. To what exend do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
In some parts of the 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?
The graph below shows the number of oveseas visitors who came to the UK for different purposes between 1989 and 2009
Some people believe that it is good to share as much as information as possible in scientific research, business and academical world. Others believe that aome information is too important ot too valuable to be shared freely. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Millions of dollars are spent on space research every year. Some people argue that the money should be spent on improving living stanndards on Earth. Do you agree or disagree
The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of research funding allocated to each of those diseases. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graphs below.
The diagram showing the coastal Village of seaville in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting.
Aircraft have been increadingly used to transport fruit and vegatables to some countries where such plants hardly grow or are out of season.Some people consider it a good idea,but some people oppose it.Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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 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
Money offered for post graduate research is limited; as a consequence, some people argue that financial support from the government should only be provided for scientific research rather than research for less useful subjects. Do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays more and more researches are being carried out and sponsored by private organisations. Do advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this case?
Research shows that overeating is as harmful to people's health as smoking. Therefore, the advertisements of certain food products should be banned, as the ads of cigarettes are banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many countries, increasing numbers of people are becoming interested in learning about the history of the house or building where they live. What are the reasons for this? hOW CAN PEOPLE RESEARCH THIS?
In 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 peoplw research this?