Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the nwin function of a university?
Fewer schools require school children to learn and improve their handwriting skills. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages of this trend?
Some people think that children should be taught to be competitive in school. Others, however, say that cooperation and team working skills are more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The chart shows the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that children should do paid work to learn important life skills. Others believe they should focus on studying. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Argument: Some employers believe that job applicants’ social skills are more important than
their academic qualifications. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Young people these days are more interested in improving the way they look than in developing their social skills. What do you think are the causes of this problem? What measures could be taken to solve/reduce it?
You are working for an international company and you would like to request time off for a family event.
Write a letter to your boss
Explaining what the celebration is
Asking for the time off
Explaining how you can get work done when you take time off
What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
You wish to apply for a new college course but need clarification on the cost, duration, and subjects listed on the website. Write an email to the admissions office asking for more details
In many countries, employers are finding it increasingly difficult to find employees with the right skills. What are the causes of this problem? What solutions can be suggested? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and more creativity than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answe
Some people think having a universtiy degree is the best way to secure a good job. However, others believe skills and experience are more important. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are applying for a job and need a letter of reference from someone who knew you when you were at school.
Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter:
say what job you have applied for
explain why you want this job
suggest what information the teacher should include
Write at least 150 words.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear __________
Some people say that computer skills should be added to primary subjects in elementary school such as reading, writing and math. Hor far do you agree or disagree?
Your son is learning a second language at school, but he needs some extra lessons.
Write a letter to a teacher asking for her help. In your letter
Explain why your son needs help
Ask the teacher about her teaching experience and methods
And suggest a possible schedule for the lessons.
The qualities and skills that a person requires to become successful in today’s world cannot be learned at a university or other academic institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Rich countries should not employ skilled labour from poor countries, as poor countries need the workers more. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that universities should focus on providing students with practical skills for future employment. Others think that the true role of university education is to provide theoretical knowledge. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Doing an enjoyable activity with a child can develop better skills and imagination than reading. To what extent do you agree? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your answer
The qualities and skills that a person requires to become successful in today's world can not be learned at a university or any other academic. To what extend do you agree or disagree
Write a letter to the company asking them a room to conduct an exam
Using money for all 65-year old people would be good use for government teaching computer skill. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some people believe that engaging in an active pastime does more to develop children's life skills than time spent reading. To what extent do you agree or disagree
An English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Offer to find a place for him / her to live
Give advice about how to find a part-time job
Give information on where he / she can learn your language
Some people argue that universities should focus primarily on specific vocational training and practical skills for the workplace, rather than teaching a broad range of traditional academic subjects. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays computer education is compulsory for your learners in most schools. Do you think is necessary or will children acquire these skills naturally from their daily interaction with technology everywhere? provide your opinion and use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Nowadays business face problems with new employees who have just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
One of your English-speaking friends has decided to spend a one week holiday in your town/city and has written to you asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• recommend somewhere to stay
• give advice about what to see and do in your area
• give information about what clothes to bring.
The maps show the outskirts of the town of Fosbury in 1980 and 2015.
Completing universit education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experience and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
It's been seen that reading for pleasure develops imaginations and better language skills than to watch TV. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to the Ashdown museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Schools should focus on academic success and passing examinations. Skills such as cookery, dressmaking and woodwork should not be taught at school as it is better to learn these from family and friends. To that extent do you agree or disagree.
Few people are of opinion that it is the responsibility of the schools to hone the skills of children. I disagree with the notion that the educational institutions should be responsible for developing the children into good parents in the future. This essay will discuss the reasons for this and the requirements to be a skilled parent.
It is of paramount importance that the centre of learning should give priority in teaching the academic subjects rather than the parental role .Even though the children are made aware of their future role as parents and how to play that effectively, it would in no way help in fetching a job, a successful career or attaining financial stability in life which are the most important benefits to be reaped out of education.
Another reason is perhaps, it would not be an effective method since the teenagers might not have the maturity to understand the responsibilities of a parent. This is because, they have to connect the happenings in their family to the subjects taught in the school, which is again too much strain for a child. In this way, it can be argued that teaching the role of parents in schools would not be pragmatically fruitful unless it is intuitively assimilated from their parents and family members.
In regard to the competence of a mother or a father, there are several things to be considered; first and foremost is the abundance of love and care, secondly strict rules to discipline their life, thirdly responsibility, fourthly doing things that the children would find inspirational and lastly to be able to educate them. What’s more is expertness in handling finance so that the children can have a better healthcare, food, education and relaxed life.
To conclude, the academic subjects should be concentrated and taught in schools, as it had been until now since it is the most integral part education. This is not only because of the mindset of juveniles but also to extirpate such classes and let them learn from their own parents during the course of life.
One of your friends is planning to visit your country and asking you for some information.
Write a letter to him/her and say:
o when the best time to visit your country is
o suggest a plan for the travel
o recommend places to visit in your country
You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope.
Write a letter to the bank's head office.
You are organizing a conference for your company. Write a letter to a colleague asking him/her to give a presentation during the conference.
Describe what this conference is about
Why you want him/her to give a presentation
Give details about the conference
A museum near your home is looking for people to do a part time unpaid work. Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary work. Explain why you want to work, describe some skills you have, and give details of your availability.
In an increasingly globalized world, communicating in English is becoming an essential skill. Some people argue that it should become an official language in Vietnam. This means English would be used ingovernment, legal documents, education, and other official communications. The government of Vietnam should make English an official language. Do you agree or disagree?
Completing university education is thought by some to be the best way to get a good job. On the other hand, other people think that getting experince and developing soft skills is more important. Discuss both sides and give your opinion (KL)
Some people believe that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communications has had a negative effect on young people’s reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people think that educated people are more valuable than people who have learned skills through experience. Do you think that educated people are the most valuable for society? What kinds of skills can people learn through experience that can benefit society?
You want to hold a surprise party for a friend who is visiting his home town after a long time from a foreign country. Write a letter to a common friend asking for his help in organizing the party and in your letter:
Write the reasons for organizing the party
Describe when, where and how you would be organizing the party
Ask your friend to meet you in person for further discussions
Some people believe that because of Modem technology, it is no longer Necessary For people to lean handwriting Skills, but others think that handwriting is Still an important Skill. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some people think that the traditional skill of letter writing will completely disappear due to the increasing use of mobile phones and the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion？
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain why you need the recipe from his/her country
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …………….,
Some people think that secondary schools should spend less time teaching traditional subjects like history and spend more time on teaching subjects like communication skills and business. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Some business observe that new employees who just graduated from a college or university seem to lack interpersonal skills needed for communication with their colleagues. What could be the reason for this? What solution can help address this problem?