“Prevention is better than cure.” Out of country’s health budget, a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and prevention measures. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Examinations are one of the most common methods of measuring learning in education systems throughout the world. At virtually every stage of the learning process, exams are used to verify that the learner is ready to move on to the next stage. However, many people believe that the role of examinations should be reconsidered.
There are clearly certain advantages to exams. They help to ensure fairness by imposing the same conditions on all exam candidates. They are also relatively versatile; different types of exam questions, for example, multiple-choice questions and essay tasks, can test different sorts of reasoning ability. However, exams also have clear drawbacks. Test-wise candidates can often perform well on exams without having good underlying knowledge or skills. On the other hand, some test-takers perform poorly in exams simply because of anxiety. Some teachers and learners focus only on those aspects of the curriculum that are likely to be tested, thus narrowing the educational experience for all.
A number of measures should be taken to address these concerns. Wherever possible, exams should match the content and activities of the learning environment. Exam tasks should be varied to give fair opportunities to candidates with different types of skills. Other types of assessment should also be considered; assignment writing, for example, to assess independent learning and research skills, or group projects, to measure teamwork ability.
Exams clearly have a role to play in ensuring proper, objective assessment of achievement. However, exams need to be carefully designed and supplemented with other forms of assessment if they are to be a truly useful component of the educational system.
Some people think they have insufficent time to spend with their families due to work pressure, What are the problems of the situation? What are the solution for the statement? provide our viewpoint with the best solution.
Being a celibrity –such as a famous film start or sports personality- brings problems as well as benefits. Do you think that being a celebrity brings more benefits or more problems?
The diagrams below show life cycle of the silk and the stages in the production of silk cloth. Summerise the information by selecting and reportinh the main features
Children nowadays spend a great deal of time on e-learning. However, television or computers cannot replace the book as learning tool, which is why children are less well educated today. To what extend to you agree with this statement.
You recently enjoyed a meal at an expensive restaurant, and you were impressed with the good service you received. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
•Explain the circumstances of your visit to the restaurant.
•Describe the service you received.
• Say what you would like the manger to do.
“You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
tell him/her about your business
explain why you think it is a good idea and
ask him/her for some help or advice”
Some people think that children should start school at the age of six or seven while others think that children should start school as young as possible. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The diagram shows the different stages in the production of woolen goods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people argue that there is no point in preserving old buildings when land is so valuable in our cities. Others believe that old buildings are an important part of our heritage and should be preserved. Discuss both these views and state your opinion.
You stayed in a rental apartment during your trip last year and were generally satisfied with it. However, you encountered one issue. You are planning another trip and would like to rent the same apartment again. Write a letter to the owner.
In your letter
Express your interest in renting the apartment again.
Mention the problem you faced during your last stay.
Provide details about your upcoming trip and ask about the availability of the apartment.
Many countries aim to improve their living standard by economic development, but some important social values are lost as a result. Do you think that advantages of economic development outweight the disadvantages ?
The graph below gives information about how much people in the United States and in the United Kingdom spend on petrol. Summerise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time.
Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter
thank the manager and his staff
give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much
explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists
You should
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
The company you work for has decided to close the cafeteria as the staff is not using it much. You are not happy with the decision. Write a letter to the director:
- Give reasons of low usage
- How will it affect the staff
- Suggest ways to improve it
You have been invited to attend an admissions interview for a prestigious college. Unfortunately, you cannot come at the proposed time due to a previous appointment.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor and explain your position. In your letter:
Introduce yourself and state your interest in the program
Apologize and offer to come at a different time
Ask how long the interview will be and if you will have to take an exam
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. summarise the data by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the coment-making process, and how coment is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
You bought a microwave but when you got home, you discovered it did not work. You have called customer service but the matter has not been dealt with yet.
Write a letter to the company and in your letter;
*introduce youself
*explain the problem
*state what action you would like from the company
Some employers reward members of staff for their exceptional contribution to the company by giving them extra money. This practice can act as an incentive for some but may also have a negative impact on others. To what extent is this style of management effective?
People living in the twenty first century generally have a better quality of life than people who lived in previous centuries. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows the trends in international money transfers sent by immigrants from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia from 2000 to 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
"IT IS SAID THAT SELF-STUDY IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS". Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
The chart below illustrates woman unemployment rates in each state of the United Kingdom in 2013 and 2014.
It is important for all towns and cities to have large public spaces such as parks and squares. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Some Believe That People Should Not Continue To Work Once They Reach The Age Of Retirement Until what age individuals should perform their duties is a debatable issue; it is argued by many people that individuals should stop working once they reach the age of retirement. This essay strongly supports this view as this will greatly benefits an individual to stay blissful and motivated.
it is generally believed that some people are born with certain talents,for instance for sport or music,and others are not.However,it is sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician. discuss both these views and giveyour opinions.
Most people don’t care enough about environmental issues. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
There is a considerable amount of evidence that increasing car use is contributing to global warming and having othe undesirrable effects on people's health and well-being. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?
You are a member of organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory, and you were very disappointed with the quality of the food and the behaviour of the staff·
Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. Explain what was wrong with the meal and the service, and suggest what he/she should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant.
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir /Madam,
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He / She would like your advice about finding a place to live. write an email to your firned. In your email describe where you lived when you were a student at a university recommend the best way for him / her for accommodation warn him / her of mistakes make when choosing accommodation
The bar graph shows a comparison of the figures for tropical deforestation for the year 1990 and 2000. The pie chart indicates the causes of tropical deforestation during the period from 2000 to 2005.
Deforestation caused by human activity is happening in many parts of the words, with serious results for the environment. What do you think can be done to solve this problem? Support your opinion with reason and examples from your own knowledge and experience?
General Training Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You recently hired a restaurant to host an office party at work, but there were several problems with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of the food and services you ordered
Describe the problems that occurred
Explain what you want the restaurant to do
Write at least 150 words
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam
students should choose a university major that prepares them for high paying careers. To what extent do you agree with this statement. Mark for me and give me a band
You are staying at your friend’s house who is traveling to another country. A recent storm damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend And say: What happened and when, What was damaged in the house, What needs to be done about it
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featuers,and make comparisions where relevant
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:
thank them for the photos and for the holiday
explain why you didn’t write earlier
invite them to come and stay with you
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any address.
The graph illustrates the number of tourists visiting a Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017, categorized into visitors staying on cruise ships, visitors staying on the island, and the total number of visitors.
Some people think the actions of individuals can’t make a difference in protecting the environment. Others think that individuals can protect their environment. Discuss both view and state your opinion
It is the responsibility of governments to protect the health of children by combating obesity. The governement should entact laws against sugary drinks and fast food restaurants among other measures. Do you agree or disagree with this statement.
the graph below shows the number of library books read by boys and grils at Starmounth School from 2006 to the present. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the usual process a person must go through when applying for a driving license in one state in the US
Nowadays media should include more good news in there publication. Do you agree or disagree with this statement. Give reason from your answer and include any relevant example from your own knowledge and experience.
some people think that public libraries are no longer necessary due to the availability of digital information. To what extent do you agree or disagree with given statement?
Assignment 2
It has been suggested by some people that employees should be remunerated on the extent of their input and output. In my opinion, I totally agree that people should be paid on how much they produce and sell because that will increase their level of diligence and productivity.
To start with, most of the 21st century youths wants free money and wants to be rich without working for it. But, if there is a realisation that the money will be earned based on the amount of goods and services being produced, people will be more diligent and work hard. In addition, there will also be an increase in the productivity of the employer. This is because more production will bring more sales and more sales will bring more profit to the company.
Furthermore, there will be a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction on the part of the workers because they are working for their pay. Moreso, it will teach the workers to be prudent in their spending because the money was earned under their sweat. In fact, more people will be encouraged to save for the rainy days. For example, there was a research done by the youth empowerment scheme which relates to being paid as you work and about 75% of the workers were in support of getting paid based on the work done.
In conclusion, the best way to motivate people and encourage diligence is to pay them based on how much they produce and sell.
Some people believe that children should start learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. Do the advantage outweigh the disadvantages?