Compared to the past, more people are now studying abroad because it is more convenient and cheaper than before. Do you think this is beneficial to the foreign student’s home country? Will this trend change much in the future?
Parents should encourage children to spend less time studying and more time doing physical activities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Parents should encourage their children to spend less time on study and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people believe that studying at university or colleges is the best route to a successful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your an opinion.
Many people believe that studying at university is the best way to develop oneself, learn new skills and find a well-paid job. Other people believe that more is learned from getting a job straight away after school and learning whilst working. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
All children should study a foreign language, starting in the earliest grades. To what extent do you agree or disagree to this statement ?
Some people believe that studying at university orcollege is the best route to a successful career, whileothers believe that it is better to get a job straightafter school. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many people think that students should be allowed to choose the subjects that they study in school, whereas others feel that they should study a set curriculum. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Many scientists believe that now we can study the behaviour of a three-year-old child to see whether they will grow up to be criminals. To what extent do you think crime is determined by human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing up to be criminals?
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You are going to study in a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in a college Hall of Residence.
Write a letter to the college. In your letter
explain your accommodation requirements
explain what your food needs are
ask what alternatives are available if they cannot provide what you want
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
A lot of people in college are doing academic study. We should encourage them to do a vocational course. Do you agree or disagree?
You are planning to go and study English at a school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write a letter to the school. In your letter
•ask about the school
•say what kind of accommodation you want
•mention any special requests you have (for example diet).
Scientists believe that by studying behavior of 3 years old children, we can predict if that child can become criminal in the future. To what extent is crime a product of human nature? Is it possible to stop children from growing to be a criminal?
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.
You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your home country, leaving your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
- thank him
-explain the reason you left without completing your course
-say during your course study what did you like most about this course.
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 this friend. In your letter
- Give details of your studies
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how you friend could help you find a job
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tution fees. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone. To what extend do you agree?
Some people think it's better to have one-to-one classes, while some people think it's better to study in a group. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The table below shows the result of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events
People think that schools should select students according to their academic abilities, while others believe that it is better to have students with different abilities studying together. Discuss both views and state your opion
An austrlian company offers money to foreign students to study in Austrlia. Write a letter to the company
introduce yourself
say what you want to study
how the money will help you
Some people believe that studying at unviersity or college is the best route to a successful career while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after graduating from high school. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not others Some people therefore think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subject that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Study online Some universities now offer their courses on the internet so that people can study online. Is this a positive or negative development.
Nowadays many students have the oppurtunity to study for part or all of their course in foreign countries.While studying abroad brings many benefits to individual students, it also brings a number of disadvantages.
Teenagers should study all school subjects. Or should focus on the subjects that they are good at or like it. Discuss.
Some people think studenti should study the science of food and how to prepare it.Others thinks students should spend time on important subjects .Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Some schools now offer their courses on the internet so that people can study online. Do you think this is a positive or negative development
There has been a great increase in the number and varieties of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students. However, other students see these classes as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course.
Increasing numbers of students are choosing to study abroad. To what extent does thistrend benefit the students themselves and the countries involved? Wht are the drawbacks?
In some countries the unemployment is high, therefore some people think children should study only primary education and not secondary education because they cannot find jobs. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six computer science subjects at a US university in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
In the last decade, there has been a great increase in the numbers and variety of online courses available to adults. This has been welcomed as a great opportunity by many students, however, other students see these courses as less effective than classroom teaching. What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying an online course?
Student should pay the full cost for their study because university education benefit individuals rather than society. To what extend do you agree or disagree.
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday part for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him/her to the party.
In your letter:
- explain the reason for the party
- give the date abd time of the party
- suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
Some people believe that visiting other countries (for travel or academic exchange) is the best way to learn about foreign cultures, while others argue that language study is essential. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Some university students want to study other disciplines in addition to their main subjects. Others believe that it is more important to give all the time and attention to their qualifications. Discuss both views and give your own opinion
Not enough student around the world choose to study science subjects at the university. What are the reasons for this? What impact does this issue have on society? Give your reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
The graph below shows the average numbers of Vietnamese students studying in France, Russia and America between 2000 and 2015.
You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick.
Write a letter to your teacher asking for an extension on your assignment. In the letter,
explain that you are a student in the mathematics class
explain that you have been sick
ask for an extension
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses
Some people think it is not necessary for adults to receive education in class. Self-study is a good way for them to study more effectively. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In order to study at university students are required to pay expensive tuition fee. Not all students can afford them so some people think that university education should be free for everyone.What extend do you agree or disagree.
many students today graduate high school and want to study overseas. They want to continue University abroad. Give the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.
Some people think that computers are more important for study while other think that teachers can taught everything to students .discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Schools are no longer necessary, because children can get so much information available through Internet, and they can study just as well at home. What extent do you agree or disagree?
While you were studying in the UK, you made friends with John Blaire who was one of your
course tutors. He is coming to your country an international conference. You want to invite him to stay at your place and spend some time together.
Write a letter to him. In your letter,
• Ask him about the conference
• Invite him to stay at your place
• Suggest some things you can do together
Many students are choosing not to study science in universities.what are the causes for that.what are the effects of that
It is observed that in many countries not enough students are choosing to study science as a subject. What are the causes? And what will be the effects on society? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from own knowledge or experience.
Many young people today leave their parents’ homes in rural areas to study or work in big cities. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?